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Deadly Animals

Winner of the Val McDermid Crime Debut Award

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Deadly Animals

By: Marie Tierney
Narrated by: Marie Tierney, Olivia Dowd
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Thirteen-year-old Ava Bonney possesses an unusual intellect far beyond her years. While her friends play, Ava's fascination lies in the intricate process of animal decomposition, studying roadkill found in the streets around her home.

But, one night, Ava's secret nocturnal routine takes a chilling turn when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of fellow schoolmate, Mickey Grant.

As Detective Seth Delahaye takes charge of the perplexing case, Ava refuses to sit idle. Determined and resourceful, she embarks on a daring quest to unveil the truth behind the string of chilling deaths plaguing her community.

Armed with her unique skills and unrivalled local knowledge, Ava becomes an unlikely force in the race to apprehend the elusive killer before more lives are claimed. Amateur Sleuths Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Crime Suspense
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easy to listen to and kept me guessing for a good while. would listen to more in the series

good story

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I loved this book, Great that it was set in Birmingham I loved Ava’s character The narrator was excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed the interview with Marie Tierney I always like to know how the author comes up with story, characters and where they get their inspiration from. Really great debut and so pleased that there will be a book number 2

Great debut

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At last we have a detective who doesn't have a 'background'. Delahay is refreshing. Ava is amazing, she is intelligent and her interests fit in really well. Narrator is great too. Love that it is set in the 80's before a lot of techniques and technology were around. Really hoping there will be more in the series.

Loved the whole experience

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Thoroughly enjoyed the story. Couldn’t put it down. Can wait to read more by this author.

Great book

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This kept me guessing until the very end, and I love a book that can do that. It was creepy, with enough suspense to make my heart beat faster. Gory in parts, heartbreakingly sad in parts... a cracking good read.

Suspense

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