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The Butcher and the Wren

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The Butcher and the Wren

By: Alaina Urquhart
Narrated by: Sophie Amoss, Joe Knezevich
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 From the co-host of chart-topping true crime podcast Morbid, a thrilling debut novel told from the dueling perspectives of a notorious serial killer and the medical examiner following where his trail of victims leads

Something dark is lurking in the Louisiana bayou: a methodical killer with a penchant for medical experimentation is hard at work completing his most harrowing crime yet, taunting the authorities who desperately try to catch up.

But forensic pathologist Dr. Wren Muller is the best there is. Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of historical crimes, and years of experience working in the Medical Examiner's office, she's never encountered a case she couldn't solve. Until now. Case after case is piling up on Wren's examination table, and soon she is sucked into an all-consuming cat-and-mouse chase with a brutal murderer getting more brazen by the day.

An addictive read with straight-from-the-morgue details only an autopsy technician could provide, The Butcher and the Wren promises to ensnare all who enter. Crime Crime Thrillers Horror Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Murder Exciting Scary
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I have been waiting with baited breath for the release of this debut novel. At release I was quite nervous about it not meeting my expectations, which were definitely unrealistically high.
I have to say though, it was a fantastic novel, I didn’t see the twist coming (which doesn’t happen often), well written and well thought out.
I was just sad it wasn’t longer!
The added bonus of the interview and deleted scenes was a lovely surprise, and I thought that the scenes would have fit perfectly in the book.

Great Debut by a Morbid Author

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I enjoyed the story and overall it was a good listen, short and sweet, I look forward to more.
I hated that almost all of the male characters were voice by a woman and the overall performance of the readers wasn’t all that, I’d like if someone else had done it.

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I loved it so much! It was amazing, you just go so hook into it, wow! Highly recommended!

Absolutely amazing!

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Absolutely loved this gripping novel. I need to know more, I need a sequel. I'll be patiently waiting for Alaina Urquharts next installment to this story. I pray there's so much more!

Captivating!

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Absolutely loved this book!! it was captivating from start to finish! It will be stuck in my mind for a while!

Enthralling!!

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