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The Fourth Monkey

By: J. D. Barker
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Graham Winton
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Two days to save her....

They've found the killer. The killer that Detective Sam Porter has been hunting for five years. But it's too late to put him behind bars. He's already dead.

One day to save her....

But even death can't stop this murderer. His last victim is still alive, struggling to escape and the police have no idea who or where she is.

Zero....

Now Sam Porter must race against time, as her chances of survival slip away, to stop this serial killer from claiming his final victim...

This stunning thriller is perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Jo Nesbo and Helen Fields.

"Gripping, addictive, and devilishly clever. From its opening salvo The Fourth Monkey grabs you and never lets go. J. D. Barker is a stunning new talent." (Barry Lancet, award-winning author of Tokyo Kill and Pacific Burn)©2017 J. D. Barker (P)2017 Recorded Books Crime Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Fiction Horror Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Thriller & Suspense Scary Murder Thriller Funny Witty Suspense Detective

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Editor reviews

"Not since Hannibal Lecter had a friend for dinner has a serial killer been so skillfully rendered on the page." (Taylor Elmore, writer/producer of Justified and Limitless)

Critic reviews

"A talented writer with a delightfully devious mind." (Jeffery Deaver)
" The Fourth Monkey has one of the most ingenious openings that I've read in years. This thriller never disappoints." (James Patterson)
"Superbly constructed and immaculately paced." ( Daily Mail)
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Having just finished this brilliant book all I can say is I wish I had bought it much much sooner. It's a very clever story, narrated perfectly. It's one for the library you can listen to multiple times with great pleasure and pick up something new. I seriously recommend it.

A Must Listen

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I came to the end of this book not sure how I felt about it. there is no question that it's disturbing throughout, so a little draining. the performances are good and there is variety to the story. .. but if you are squeamish I would give this one a miss.

Disturbing

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Plenty of twists and turns, though a couple of them could be spotted a mile off. Performance was good, and kept me engaged right to the end.

Great story, well performed

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Interesting noir detective story, that has enough twist and dark humour to keep the interest going without being too exploitative.
Good entertainment that was smart and well developed within its kind.

Two stories lines collide.

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This is one of the best book I have heard in a long time a fantastic story full of twists and turns and wonderfully narrated. More please

Completely compelling

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Couldn’t put it down! A mixture of both wit at times followed by sheer horror. An excellent read!

Thrilling!

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Mr James Patterson commented on the front cover of the book that he thought it was ingenious. I am not qualified to add anything further.

Clever and imaginative

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Very good story, well narrated. Best I have listened to for a while. I liked the two narrators, it added to the reality of the story.

Best story for some time

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well thought out plot with some nice twists. might have to look for more in the series now

thoughtful

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Spine chillingly good! I loved every minute of this book, great characters and plot. Bravo!

Brilliant!

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