The Fear
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The Fear
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Narrated by:
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Clare Corbett
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By:
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C.L. Taylor
About this listen
‘Claustrophobic and compelling’ KARIN SLAUGHTER
‘A rollercoaster with multiple twists’ DAILY MAIL
’A million dollar new story from a million selling author' SARAH PINBOROUGH
Sometimes your first love won’t let you go…
When Lou Wandsworth ran away to France with her teacher Mike Hughes, she thought he was the love of her life. But Mike wasn’t what he seemed and he left her life in pieces.
Now 32, Lou discovers that he is involved with teenager Chloe Meadows. Determined to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself, she returns home to confront him for the damage he’s caused.
But Mike is a predator of the worst kind, and as Lou tries to bring him to justice, it’s clear that she could once again become his prey…
The million copy Sunday Times bestseller returns with a gripping psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.
©2018 C. L. Taylor (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedListeners also enjoyed...
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- Debs
- 24-06-18
Excellent
Thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish.Clare is a wonderful narrator. Great story with lots of twists and brilliant ending.
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- Matthew Gracie
- 19-07-18
A lot was good, and the some not so good.
The book seems to be set in the modern day but there are constant references to it being set in 2007? Am I missing something? There are lots of events and technology used that simply weren't available back then. It just really left me confused to if I was missing something and I kept rewinding to try and make sense of it. I think it was a huge set of very strange errors?
The writing apart from the era was strong and the characters and setup intriguing. I just don't really think the whole thing hung together quite right. The motivations of the characters seemed all over the shop except for young Chloe who was actually very believable until the last chapters.
The story seems to basically finish with 30 minutes still left to go at which point you just have the same exposition told by two characters.
The final chapter seems to shift a certain character too far from being believable.
CL Taylor is a good writer, but this is not her best work by a long way.
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- Joan
- 25-03-18
Complex plot, suspend your belief... but it romps along
This was my first C L Taylor book and I don’t know whether I really liked it or not, but it was a compulsive listen so I guess that’s a good start.
None of the characters were that likeable and the plot stretched my belief system, as did the bionic men and women who bounced back from violent injuries and deprivation.
I did admire the writing skill though, often in thrillers the plot can drag but this one? Wow. James Bond would look like a slouch next to our heroine.
I was fascinated to get back to the story although the ending was predictable.
It was a good way to spend a Sunday and the gritty subject matter, the grooming of teenage girls, was well executed.
The narrator did a great job too, and feel compelled to seek out other C L Taylor novels now.
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- Sally Robbins
- 24-02-19
Wonderful!
I couldn’t stop listening! I was absorbed. Intriguing and surprising. Superb narrator bringing every character to life.
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- Nicole McManus
- 16-09-18
Review of The Fear by C L Taylor - Audio Book
This is the first book I’ve read of C. L. Taylor and I was pleasantly surprised. It came up as a recommended book to read when I purchased Lisa Jewels new novel.
I read the synopsis and thought hmmm sounds interesting and definitely worth a read. I’m so pleased I did!! The book handled a sensitive topic with delicacy but never wavered from the haunting truth of how manipulating and conniving men like Mike can be.
Within the first chapter I was engrossed. It was easy to listen too and constantly left me wanting more.
Needless to say I will be indulging in some more of C L Taylor’s books.
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- Niamh
- 02-05-19
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Great listen but there was no such thing as euros in 1989!!! A disappointing typo!!!! Other than that great story!
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- gillian
- 10-12-22
Excellent!
This is the second book by CL Taylor I have read this week, and must say she is in my favourite authors list now. Story lines are fast moving and believable, and I must say that Clare Corbett as narrator really makes this unputdownable! I just love discovering new authors & am looking forward to the next on my list by Ms Taylor
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- J. SKILTON
- 31-12-22
Excellent
This was a really engaging story. Listened to the whole thing in 2 days. Never quite knew what was going to happen next. Narration well done too. Can’t wait to listen to more by this author.
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- anne-marie
- 17-04-23
Great story
I really enjoyed this audio and the story line. I was gripped from the start.
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- Juramoon
- 25-02-19
Intelligent story full of twists.
I did not know what would happen next! The story was well thought out and written. It’s a dark story with compelling characters.
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