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Why We Die

Zoë Boehm Thriller 3

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Why We Die

By: Mick Herron
Narrated by: Zara Ramm
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*From the creator of SLOW HORSES and soon to be a major TV series starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson*

'If you haven't read Zoë Boehm yet, welcome to your next fiction addiction' Val McDermid, author of Past Lying

'Herron is a stylish writer with a mordant sensibility and a deadly wit. He's also a tricky plotter' New York Times Book Review

When Zoë Boehm agrees to track down the gang who robbed Sweeney's jewellery shop, she's just hoping to break even in time for tax season. She certainly doesn't expect to wind up in a coffin.

But she's about to become entangled with a strange collection of characters, starting with suicidal Tim Whitby, who's dedicating what's left of his life to protecting Katrina Blake from her late husband's sociopathic brothers, Arkle and Trent.

Unfortunately for Zoë, Arkle has a crossbow, Tim has nothing left to lose, and even Katrina has her secrets. And death, like taxes, can't be avoided forever.©2016 Mick Herron
Crime Thrillers Espionage Mystery Spies & Politics Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths

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Critic reviews

If you haven't read Zoë Boehm yet, welcome to your next fiction addiction
A legend in the world of crime fiction
Frighteningly plausible
Tough, bright and highly promising
Stylish and engaging
All stars
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this was a book that was so complicated and so thoroughly enjoyable. this also makes the characters absolutely real and very vulnerable.

excellent

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there were two many innocent deaths which seem unfair but necessary. overall a great Mick Herron tale.

the twists

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i really enjoy Mick Herron's humour and his way of twisting the plot like a cork screw

zoe's character

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