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  • A Life to Kill

  • Coroner Jenny Cooper, Book 7
  • By: Matthew Hall
  • Narrated by: Sian Thomas
  • Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (111 ratings)

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A Life to Kill

By: Matthew Hall
Narrated by: Sian Thomas
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Summary

From the best-selling author of the Coroner Jenny Cooper series comes A Life to Kill, Matthew Hall's most gripping, moving and timely thriller to date.

If they're hiding something, we've got a right to know. We've got a right to know what Kenny died for....

The day they've all been waiting for is at hand. The last British combat soldiers in Helmand are counting the minutes until their departure for home. For their excited families in Highcliffe, it spells the end of an agonizing six-month wait.

But in the final hours, disaster strikes. Nineteen-year-old private Pete 'Skippy' Lyons is abducted, and the patrol sent out to locate him is ambushed. One killed, two injured. One still missing in action...

Their loved ones are left desperate for answers the army won't provide. How could Private Lyons have been snatched from a heavily fortified command post? And why are officers trying to disguise what happened during the mission to save him?

Their only hope lies with Coroner Jenny Cooper, who must take on the full might of the military to stop the truth being buried along with the boy soldiers. But in a town filled with secrets and rumours, it's not only the army that has something to hide.

A Life to Kill is the seventh instalment in the Coroner Jenny Cooper series.

©2017 Matthew Hall (P)2017 Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd
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My favourite Audible series

Great stories, great narration - bereft that I’ve read the whole series! Such a brilliant main character with her flaws and weaknesses but with a steely determination to find the truth. Complex plots and hurrah! no grammar hiccups.

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Brilliant!

This was a complicated, emotional and, at times, gut-wrenching story that captivated me up to the very last words. I only hope that the author will continue to write more books in this brilliant series.

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Loved it!

Another poignant and thought-provoking story from Matthew Hall. It gripped my imagination throughout and I didn't see the denouement coming. Great characterisation too, with Jenny's personal life still causing waves. Looking forward to the next one!

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So good

This series is excellent. The character of Jenny Cooper doesn't spare her doubts and insecurities and the story is all the better for it. Alison her officer is also a significant character who contributes to the storyline. The narration is excellent and this story gives an insight into the army and the dichotomy of war and fighting.

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Brilliant characters are so flawed and likeable.

Love this series. The main character is great, the mysteries interesting and the stories well written.

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Thank you both!

I’ve so enjoyed all the books in this series and am saddened that this is..from what I’ve tried to learn.. the last one. Many thanks both to Matthew Hall for such interesting and engaging stories and to the narrator..she really brings them alive!!

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Gripping listen

Love this Jenny Cooper series but this has to be my favourite so far. Really enjoyed the unusual armed force setting, not something I'm normally drawn to in my reading. The plot is well paced and several revelations were total surprise.
I also appreciate the character development, the relationship between Jenny and Alison is a real joy.
I also must compliment the narrator of these books. I am comforted by her voice as soon as she begins, I can relax and know I'm in good hands.

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So enjoyable

I have really enjoyed this whole series of books about Jenny Cooper. Sian Phillip's narration has been excellent all through.

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A wee bit of a slog.

Not an easy listen, found this a bit of a struggle to get in to.

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The Best in the Series

I have enjoyed all of Matthew Hall's Coroner series but this has been the best so far. I also found it the most moving and very sad. However I would recommend all to enjoy the series. They are well worthwhile.

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