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  • The Lovers

  • A Charlie Parker Thriller, Book 8
  • By: John Connolly
  • Narrated by: Jeff Harding
  • Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (303 ratings)
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The Lovers

By: John Connolly
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Summary

When Charlie Parker was still a boy, his father, a NYPD cop, killed a young couple, a boy and a girl barely older than his son, and then took his own life. There was no explanation for his actions. Now Parker is working on his most personal case yet: an investigation into his own origins and the circumstances surrounding the death of his father. The investigation will reveal a life haunted by lies, by secrets kept and loyalties compromised. And by two figures in the shadows, a man and a woman, with only one purpose: to bring an end to Charlie Parker's existence….

©2009 John Connolly (P)2009 ISIS Publishing Ltd

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I don't like zombie books...

But I absolutely LOVE this series! If you think of "living" dead people more as spirits or entities then use your credits on this series starting at number 1 and know that you've got a whole load of great listening and fabulous narration. After all, if it's not your "thing" then you can always return it 😊

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great

Another great story that keeps you guessing and interested.
Well worth listening too any time of day

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Another great one

We get to learn some more about Charlie Parker's mysterious early life and why his father committed suicide.

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Oh dear ...

I bought this title on the basis of its star rating and description, mistakenly thinking that this was a crime thriller. I haven't previously read anything by this author. The first half of the book was suitably thrilling and interesting, but once the supernatural references started to appear, and it became apparent that the mystery was based in supernatural circumstances I couldn't have been more disappointed if vampires or zombies had been introduced. Just not my genre; it it's yours you will doubtless enjoy it as it was unquestionably well-written and well-read.

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Another great story in the Charlie Parker saga.

Well performed version of the book. A must for John Connolly fans great to listen to even if you’ve read the book previously.

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Backstory Revelations

An excellent addition to a terrific series of books. This answers a number of points and then poses a number of questions. As usual, superbly read.

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Another extraordinary story

.. the way Connolly twists them keeps you hooked till the very end. Yet another dark but beautifully written immersion into the ocult revolving around around (or because of) Charlie Parker and his heritage. Well done John Connolly

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Classic Charlie Parker

Perhaps the best C.P, with the Black Angel. A Classic
Enjoy it Harding is the best reader

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As good as ever

Brilliant narration, a great mixture of action and the occult. It’s good to listen to the books in correct order, which I have done several times!

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Better

More of the Raymond Chandler and less of the Anne Rice. Brilliantly read by Jeff Harding, totally enthralling plot. Could be longer. Thanks

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