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The Retribution

Tony Hill and Carol Jordan Series, Book 7

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The Retribution

By: Val McDermid
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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The seventh book in the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series.

There is one serial killer who has shaped and defined police profiler Tony Hill's life. One serial killer whose evil surpasses all others. One serial killer who has the power to chill him to the bone: Jacko Vance.

And now Jacko is back in Tony's life. Even more twisted and cunning than ever before, he is focused on wreaking revenge on Tony - and DCI Carol Jordan - for the years he has spent in prison.

Tony doesn't know when Jacko will strike, or where. All he knows is that Jacko will cause him to feel fear like he has never known before - and devastate his life in ways he cannot imagine...

©2011 Val McDermid (P)2011 W F Howes Ltd Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Fiction Mystery

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Critic reviews

"Brilliant...sensational...unforgettable." (Guardian)

"The queen of crime is still at the top of her game." (Independent)
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What made the experience of listening to The Retribution the most enjoyable?

Good, gripping storyline. Characters with depth

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Retribution?

The awful narration

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The accents he uses are comical

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I laughed when the narrator attempted accents

Any additional comments?

Did I say how the narrator spoiled this book?

Awful narrator

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What did you like most about The Retribution?

I hadn't read or listened to any of the series, or seen any of the TV series, but it didn't matter. The story gets going straight away, great characters, decent narration, loved it.

Any additional comments?

The narrator does a good job most of the time, but some of the accents are a bit duff

first time listener to the series

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Excellent narration clear , cracking good edge of seat drama, I'd really recommend this book to any crime fiction lovers good

Excellent edge of seat drama

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I've slowly been working through this series, and I've been waiting for this story for books and books now, by my goodness, it was a hard listen, in the best way. very well written, bit the hardness came from the connections you build with the characters and feeling like you know these people which made some of the story very painful.

The book I've waited for

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the best book l have listened to in ages. could not stop listening to it.

brilliant

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His delivery is so easy to listen to. The story is gripping and complex. Love the Tony Hill and Carol Jordon books

I have got to really like this narrator !

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Another great story. I hadn't read the book description so had no idea of the story line. Wow, what a great one with so many twists and turns. Absolutely lovingvthese Hill and Jordan books.

I didn't see that coming

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If you could sum up The Retribution in three words, what would they be?

Typical Val McD

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

The book was excellent and the narrator was pretty good too but the ending seemed a little strange, I won't give it away but it was one of those moments when you look at the time left and realise there is nothing more to come....what did really happen?

What about Saul Reichlin’s performance did you like?

His voice complimented the story and did not intrude, like a good referee, you should not actually notice the narrator

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, but I cannot say what otherwise it would spoil the moment....so why ask the question Audible???

Any additional comments?

Good but not great

All good til the ending

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I've recently started this series again from book 1. This is one of the best stories in terms of content, complexity and depth. Carol and Tony's relationship takes an unexpected turn as the story unfolds.
If you like great crime drama you won't be disappointed.

Marvellous listen.

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Not one of Vals best but pretty close. Enjoyable all the same with a few twists.

Great Listen

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