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Only the Innocent
- DCI Tom Douglas, Book 1
- Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
- Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
A man is dead.
The killer is a woman.
But what secrets lie beneath the surface - so dark that a man has to die?
Women are rarely cold-blooded killers. But when famous philanthropist Hugo Fletcher is found dead, there is no doubt in anybody's mind that the killer is a woman. And it is clear from the precision of the planning that this was no crime of passion. It was an execution.
The victim was revered the world over for his charitable work with trafficked Eastern European prostitutes, and as at least one of these girls is missing, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is certain that there has to be a connection.
But nothing is as it appears on the surface. A web of complex relationships is gradually revealed and it seems that everybody has something to hide. As each horrific secret is exposed, Tom Douglas begins to realise that this is much more than a simple murder case. And he has a terrible dilemma to face - whether to punish the guilty, or protect the innocent.
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- Mrs C
- 30-07-22
INTRIGUING BUT AT TIMES QUITE DARK
I have listened to all but 3 of the books in the DI Tom Douglas series and ironically, book 1, where the stories began, was on that list! When I saw it in the £3 sale I had to snap it up.
Only the Innocent is quite unique compared to the other books in the series. I'm used to hearing Lisa Coleman narrate the books and although this narrator did a great job, it just didn't feel like a Tom Douglas book without Lisa's voice telling the story and also, the style of writing feels a little different too.
I did however still thoroughly enjoy the story and was gripped from the beginning. The story is interesting, cleverly plotted and well researched but I must warn others that there could be triggers here for anyone who has suffered domestic or sexual abuse of any kind.
If these trigger warnings do not apply to you, I'd just say be prepared for a few parts of the book to be quite dark but they are handled sensitively and do not in anyway promote abuse of any kind.
So glad I now know how the Tom Douglas books started and I'm looking forward to listening to the final 2 books that I need to listen to in order to complete the series.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-03-23
Absolutely brilliant
Absolutely brilliant book I could not understand why I seen a 1 star review, I’m so so sooooooo glad I ignored that review and gave this a chance and yes this book is fantastic. I enjoyed everything about this, I couldn’t wait to get home get everything done and relax with headphones on into the world of this mystery.
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- Piglethound
- 22-04-23
Dreadful narration
It took me a long time to get into this book and to get over the dreadful narration. It took me even longer to work out who the narrator was referring to as she appeared unable to pronounce the name ‘Tom’. Tom was a main character but the narrator only occasionally said Tom - more often she called him ‘Om’, ‘Dom’ or ‘Hom’. This was incredibly annoying and frustrating. The actual story was quite good, albeit rather long-winded. I’m glad I persevered until the end but equally glad this book was included and didn’t cost me a credit.
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- Debs
- 26-01-22
Brilliant
Absolutely loved this book. Agree it is quite disturbing, but then some things in life are. Great narration for the characters. Well worth the credit 🥰
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- Lissa
- 07-08-22
Excellent
A good story with interesting characters. A very satisfying ending too which is always a relief.
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- M Burnham
- 12-03-23
Gripping
A highly enjoyable listen. A long book but a gripping story with twists. Superbly narrated.
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- Mrs. Georgina Foster
- 26-11-22
Great read !
Best book I’ve read in a while. Would recommend. One of my favourite authors. Great read!
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- Rachel M.
- 31-01-22
Brilliant!!
This book kept me gripped from start to finish. The mounting sense of dread and horror was sustained right up until all the disturbing facts had finally been revealed. This was definitely a book that would have you questionning your own sensibilities, and what you would do in the same situation!
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- Nomadicdragon
- 22-05-22
oh my....
I really want to give this audiobook a 7 star rating for both its storyline and its performance - both were incredible. when a book keeps me awake till nearly 3 in the morning because, at bedtime, I just have to finish it (and there's 3 hours left) and I find I have tears running down my cheeks for the last 5 minutes it has to be compelling, well written, well read and utterly heart wrenching - but so possibly real.
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- Phatmatt54
- 12-08-22
Wonderful narration
The reader was wonderful with different voices for each character story was exemplary look forward to more books in the series
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