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The Detective

By: Matthew Reilly
Narrated by: Soren Jensen
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For 150 years, women have been going missing.
And all of the investigators who went in search of them have disappeared, too.

Now Sam Speedman, a most unique private detective, is on the case. Brilliant, direct and disarming, Sam is ... not your average detective. But then again, this isn't your average case. For not even Sam is prepared for the long-buried secrets he will find.

Set in the most isolated corners of the American South, tapping into the dark currents that simmer beneath the surface of the modern United States, Matthew Reilly brings you a detective thriller like no other.

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PRAISE FOR #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER MATTHEW REILLY

'Thrilling, action-packed adventure from cover to cover' Guardian

'Nobody writes action like Matthew Reilly' Vince Flynn

'Get ready for a wild ride' Daily Telegraph

'Exciting and entertaining' Chicago Sun-Times

'An action hero worthy of Lee Child' Sydney Morning Herald

'Undeniably addictive' Financial Times©2026 Karandon Entertainment PTY Ltd Action & Adventure Historical Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Private Investigators Thriller & Suspense Detective Exciting
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Highly recommend this book. More so than his previous works. Excellent narrator too. More of this character please.

Original and most enjoyable

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looked forward to this and it certainly didn't disappoint, great story, original character and decent pace, if your a fan of MR don't miss this one.

Great story, loved the main character.

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Absolutely horrific theory and I hope it is just fiction! This was a really good listen, characters we’re somewhat predictable but that did not detract from my enjoyment

Conspiracy theory?

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Another belter from this author. Terrific storytelling with suspense, action, intrigue and despicable baddies!!!! Granted, this isn’t going to win any literary awards but it is a great ride with a satisfying ending, for once!!!

Great new hero!

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Thought I wouldn’t like this as much as the rest of his books, but I was wrong.
Great characters and a very interesting plot.
Would highly recommend it.

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