Felt like trudging through syllabus book at times

It seemed like an exciting premise but although it was only 9 hrs and 31 minutes it felt at times more like 90 hours and 39 minutes and I never reached the finish line.
Narration was fine but at times it just felt like trudging through required reading.
I guessed a few of the plot twists - I really am truly amazed that it was not a longer book as it really did seem to drag and drag.
The protagonist did not appeal to me much as a bit feeble and I did not really buy the baddie who was a bit overblown and cartoonish.
The policewoman's role in it all seemed completely unlikely to the point of ridiculousness and added to the whole immaturity and preposterousness of it all.
I also was not much of a fan of the adult parts of the book - although they were not detailed the vague sketch of them conjured up most unpleasant visions.
In all I think this could have made a short story but as a thriller it fell short of the mark.
At times it was easy listening, at times cringy, at times too far fetched - I do not know what happened at the end as my interest petered out long before.
Overall it was just terribly bland throughout to the point I really did not have any interest in finding out what happened next or even who dunnit or why.
I admit I do usually listen to audiobooks written by women say 80% of the time and this is the reason why, it was all a bit Boy's Own with a rather dull character suddenly trying to be a cross between Sherlock Holmes and James Bond with women lacking much depth of character.
Sad to say I will not be risking a credit with another Robert Gold book.

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Great narrator

I really enjoyed this book. The story line was strong and the narration was excellent.

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This book hits the ground running.

Before you blink you will be on Chapter Nine! This book takes you on a fast journey full of twists and turns. I read this in two days, it's impossible to walk away as every chapter leaves you wanting more. A great first novel. Make sure you add this to your TBR pile.

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Cliffhanger

This is an exciting romp with twists and turns every chapter. I haven’t had so many possibilities in one book for a long time. It keeps you guessing right until the end

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Melodrama

With a silly and overblown nasty villain it’s all a bit gothic and melodramatic. Good narration. Female characters are all wet with no agency of their own. In the end, a bit midsummer murders.

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Very good listen

I loved this and going straight in to get the next one! Narrator superb too

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Keeps you guessing!

For once, a really good story of twists and turns that will keep you turning the virtual pages!

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It was all going so well

I enjoyed this audiobook a lot. However I did find the final act very contrived. Still the rest of the book was good enough (for the genre) for me to still give 4 stars. Engaging abs well read

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Good.

Enjoyed listening. Unexpected twists in the story. Narration was good. Easy listening. Very good book

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Ok but not great

I was interested in this to begin with. However an obvious ‘baddie’ caused my interest level to diminish. Performance is good but the story didn’t really hold my attention.

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