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The Butcher and the Wren
- Narrated by: Joe Knezevich, Sophie Amoss
- Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
The chilling serial killer thriller from the co-host of chart-topping podcast Morbid.
Wren was never afraid of the dark.
Until she learnt that some monsters are real...
In deep Louisiana, a serial killer with a taste for medical experimentation is completing his most ambitious project yet. The media call him 'The Butcher'—and, so far, he's proved impossible to catch.
With her encyclopedic knowledge of humanity's darkest minds, and years of experience examining their victims, forensic pathologist Dr Wren Muller is the best there is. The longer the Butcher's killing spree continues, the more determined she is to bring him to justice. And yet, he continues to elude her.
As body after body pile up on Wren's examination table, her obsession grows. Pressure to put an end to the slaughter mounts. And her enemy becomes more brazen.
How far is Wren willing to go to draw the Butcher into the light?
An addictive listen with straight-from-the-morgue details only an autopsy technician could provide, The Butcher and the Wren promises to ensnare all who enter.
Critic reviews
"Can a medical examiner outsmart a serial killer? The Butcher and the Wren will keep you waiting for an answer until the last bloody page. Prepare to be disturbed. A deliciously dark debut." (Rea Frey, bestselling author for Not Her Daughter and Secrets of Our House)
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- Anonymous User
- 09-03-23
took a minute to get into but worth it
loved hearing Alaina's voice come through in the words, but the story takes a little bit to get into - once I did though it was great! well worth a listen on a solo car journey!
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- Malcolm Todd
- 21-02-23
Run of the mill yarn
I bought this book due to the great reviews left for the authors first novel. Unfortunately I found this to be very average with a lame plot.
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- Catriona Walker
- 15-09-22
Exceptional debut novel
Gripping story, told with real vibrancy and soul. Gave me actual goosebumps at times. I've been looking forward to this book since I knew it was coming and it did not disappoint.
The story clearly came from a place of genuine understanding, and I was captivated by the descriptions.
I thought the performance was well done, and easy to listen to. Can't wait for the next book!
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- SonGeoKu
- 15-09-22
good recommendation
This book was recommended to me by a work colleague, so i gave it a try. To be honest, it's not my favorite genre, but the story and the voice cast kept me in for longer than i thought.Even if I'm not a genre fan, i will listen it again. Character building was so well done.
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- Alex thoirs
- 26-01-24
awesome tale. can't not wait for the possibility of a part 2
loved the main character's and the feel of the bayou that was created. at the end of part 1 I stood in disbelief and shouted out loud 'what the!'
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- charlie
- 06-12-23
Perfect first book
I love listening to Alaina on her true crime podcast Morbid which is how I discovered this book. It took awhile for me to get into the storyline but then once I did I was gripped. I loved the way it all came together but I would have enjoyed the ending to be drawn out abit more. Perfect for her first book and I am hoping for more in the future.
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- Trudie Marques
- 05-11-23
Love love love
Very well written and had me hooked from the start. I just love Alaina! Can't wait for the next one
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- Anonymous User
- 05-10-23
Great!
A solid crime novel, I enjoyed the narration. Liked the dichotomy between the protagonist and villain.
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- Cayden Denton
- 30-09-23
Amazing
Without doubt the best book I’ve ever read! Keeps you guessing and the characters are exceptional!
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- lilminx
- 19-09-23
I Need more
I didn't like that it ended too soon. I need more pretty please. Great first novel
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