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The Confession

By: Jo Spain
Narrated by: Michele Moran, Christopher Bonwell
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Summary

You find out who did it in the very first minute. In the last, you'll find out why.

Late one night a man walks into the luxurious home of disgraced banker Harry McNamara and his wife Julie. The man launches an unspeakably brutal attack on Harry as a horror-struck Julie watches, frozen by fear.

Just an hour later the attacker, JP Carney, has handed himself in to the police. He confesses to beating Harry to death, but JP claims that the assault was not premeditated and that he didn't know the identity of his victim. With a man as notorious as Harry McNamara, the detectives cannot help wondering, was this really a random act of violence or is it linked to one of Harry's many sins: corruption, greed, betrayal?

This gripping psychological thriller will have you questioning, who - of Harry, Julie and JP - is really the guilty one? And is Carney's surrender driven by a guilty conscience or is his confession a calculated move in a deadly game?

The most gripping psychological thriller of 2018. Perfect for fans of He Said, She Said and The Couple Next Door.

©2018 Jo Spain (P)2018 Quercus Editions Limited

Critic reviews

"I can't praise The Confession enough. Brilliant writing, great story...a really cracking read." (BA Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors and The Breakdown)
"Enthralling - Spain dissects her characters' secrets with razor-sharp precision." (JP Delaney, author of The Girl Before)

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A good, steady thriller

This book kept me intrigued throughout. The writing is of a very high quality and the plot keeps you wanting more right to the satisfying end.

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Great

Couldn't stop listening. Good story lines, characters and even a moral at the end. Thanks

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Enjoyable read disappointing ending

JP’s story was so sad I had hoped for a more satisfying ending. What actually happened ‘that night’ is a bit far fetched and make the ending a bit disappointing for me.
I enjoyed listening though.

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Excellent!

Loved the storyline. Kept me gripped. From start to finish. Thanks to you Jo Spain

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gripping

really got caught up in this story of love and hate. jo Spain has either been in a similar relationship or has a brilliant imagination.

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when you know people like this exist ,

People driven by extreme emotions highlighted in the worst possible way. interesting listen, you end up despising them after liking them. Not what I expected but struggled to put it down .

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Exceptional a must read

This is an excellent book do not miss it, the characters are strong and real and the storyline is compelling

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It was like listening to a film

I enjoyed this story from the start.. very well read and really does get you to believe in the characters and storyline. I would recommend it for sure.

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Absolutely Briliant

My kind of book - had me interested from the very beginning and I finished in double quick time. Really interesting dynamics of a marriage, although both partners seem quite horrible; her as well as him. Great narration. Will definitely look at more books from this author.

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The Confession

Love these books from Jo spain they pull you in. Good narration, very very entertaining.

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