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A Simple Act of Violence

By: R J Ellory
Narrated by: Alan Nebelthau
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 Washington, embroiled in the mid-term elections, didn't want to hear about serial killings. But when the newspapers reported a 4th murder, when they gave the killer a name and details of his horrendous crimes, there were few people who could ignore it. Detective Robert Miller is assigned to the case.

Rapidly things begin to complicate. The victims do not officially exist. Their personal details do not register on any known systems. The harder Miller works, the less it makes sense. And as Miller unearths ever more disturbing facts, he starts to face truths so far-removed from his own reality that he begins to fear for his life...

©2008 RJ Ellory Publications Ltd (P)2009 Recorded Books LLC Crime Fiction Mystery Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Espionage Crime Fiction Murder Exciting

Critic reviews

A Richard and Judy Book Club selection.
All stars
Most relevant
Interesting subject matter. Believable characters. Story moves at a good pace. Couldn't stop listening. Recommended.

Compelling Listen

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I found this book enjoyable and gripping. It's littered with 'facts' and conspiracy theories too which makes it very believable. I thought the narrator was pretty much dead on for the tone set by the book and he reads it well. I've never heard of this author before but will check out more of his work. Highly reccommended.

Really Enjoyable

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I'm glad the blurb didn't give too much away. This could have been a standard cop thriller - down-at-heel loner investigates serial killer. But it became something altogether more profound, illuminating and engaging. Marvelous.

Unexpectedly profound thriller

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A very good thriller. Sustained rhythm throughout, with a plausible plot. Enjoyable if you're a fan of conspiracy theories and the like. Good if you're going on a long trip and need something to distract you.

never a dull moment

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What made the experience of listening to A Simple Act of Violence the most enjoyable?

Probably a true story really enjoyed the book plot .. CIA they really are a law 4 themselves

Politics Killings this book has it

What did you like best about this story?

after book one i really got into this .. was great to listen to

Which character – as performed by Alan Nebelthau – was your favourite?

THE detective from WASHINGTON PD

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

CIA out of control

Any additional comments?

Pleased this is 2nd book i read from this author ,, the first was g8 2

Great crime story POLICE CIA blockbuster

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