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Deadline

By: Simon Kernick
Narrated by: Paul Thornley
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'We've got your daughter.' It's evening, you're back late from work - and the house is in darkness. You step inside, and the phone rings. You answer it - and your world is turned upside down. Your fourteen-year-old daughter's been taken, and her kidnappers demand half a million pounds in cash. They give you 48 hours to raise the money. If you call the police, she will die. As the nightmare unravels, you can be certain of only two things: that you will do anything to get your daughter back alive - and that time is running out…

“So authentic that it completely takes your breath away.” MIRROR©2008 Simon Kernick (P)2009 W F Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime Money
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I couldn't stop listening, it was such a good story and also very well narrated.

riveting story

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This book contains all the suspense, fast-pace and excitment of his other books but unfortunately all the implausibilty too. It's OK but I found it a bit simple and not particularly gripping. It's a bit like Eastenders, if there's nothing on then a bit of brainless and unchallenging entertaintment fills the gap! Didn't think it was very well read which I found frustrating.

Not his best

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Loved it....and the story line....with places that you can relate to. makes it all the more real

Another good London based Crime Story

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There was less action than I had anticipated when it built up to the climax.
But other than that, the story was well constructed and characters had a good amount of depth.

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The narrator was very versatile and manage to pull off a good performance with all the characters.

Gripping thriller, enjoyable narration

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Loved it! Kept me gripped from start to finish in usual Simon Kernick style! Can't wait to get started on next one by him. Definitely my favourite suspense author and would highly recommend.

Another exciting read from Kernick

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