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Twelve Secrets

Ben Harper, Book 1

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Twelve Secrets

By: Robert Gold
Narrated by: George Weightman
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A major new voice. A thriller everyone is raving about:

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER

THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK FOR DECEMBER 2022

A SMALL TOWN. A SHOCKING CRIME.

YOU'LL SUSPECT EVERY CHARACTER. BUT YOU'LL NEVER GUESS THE ENDING.

Ben Harper's life changed for ever the day his older brother Nick was murdered by two classmates. It was a crime that shocked the nation and catapulted Ben's family and their idyllic hometown, Haddley, into the spotlight.

Twenty years on, Ben is one of the best investigative journalists in the country and settled back in Haddley, thanks to the support of its close-knit community. But then a fresh murder case shines new light on his brother's death and throws suspicion on those closest to him.

Ben is about to discover that in Haddley no one is as they seem. Everyone has something to hide.

And someone will do anything to keep the truth buried . . .

©2021 Robert Gold Ltd (P)2021 Hachette Audio UK Crime Thrillers Psychological Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Suspense Exciting

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Critic reviews

"12 stars." (Lisa Jewell)

"Utterly absorbing." (Shari Lapena)

"Unputdownable." (Karin Slaughter)
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Great characteristics and twisty page- turning pace. Great story in this genre- would definitely recommend .

Really good engaging story- to the very end!

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I really enjoyed this book so many twists and turns which led to a great read

Fab

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The reading of this book was very good with different voices and a good pace. This didn’t stop me from getting a bit lost with whom did what to whom and the twist at the end wasn’t that surprising. A good who dunnit which was well woven.

Good who dunnit

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It seemed like an exciting premise but although it was only 9 hrs and 31 minutes it felt at times more like 90 hours and 39 minutes and I never reached the finish line.
Narration was fine but at times it just felt like trudging through required reading.
I guessed a few of the plot twists - I really am truly amazed that it was not a longer book as it really did seem to drag and drag.
The protagonist did not appeal to me much as a bit feeble and I did not really buy the baddie who was a bit overblown and cartoonish.
The policewoman's role in it all seemed completely unlikely to the point of ridiculousness and added to the whole immaturity and preposterousness of it all.
I also was not much of a fan of the adult parts of the book - although they were not detailed the vague sketch of them conjured up most unpleasant visions.
In all I think this could have made a short story but as a thriller it fell short of the mark.
At times it was easy listening, at times cringy, at times too far fetched - I do not know what happened at the end as my interest petered out long before.
Overall it was just terribly bland throughout to the point I really did not have any interest in finding out what happened next or even who dunnit or why.
I admit I do usually listen to audiobooks written by women say 80% of the time and this is the reason why, it was all a bit Boy's Own with a rather dull character suddenly trying to be a cross between Sherlock Holmes and James Bond with women lacking much depth of character.
Sad to say I will not be risking a credit with another Robert Gold book.

Felt like trudging through syllabus book at times

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I enjoyed this story. It’s a bit confusing because there are similar characters but it’s not too complex and moves at a good pace. Would recommend if you like murder mystery that’s not gory or full of espionage :)

Pretty Good

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GreT debut Novak , full of twists and surprises , also excellent narration, can’t wait for his follow up

Great Read

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Really really good holiday read, so many twists and turns going on. Really enjoyed it

Hooked

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I really enjoyed this book. The story line was strong and the narration was excellent.

Great narrator

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Well reviews bit luke warm, I’d say I thought it did well in realistic characterisation and complexity of story and held me without a wanting to swear at the writer
So all in all worth a try !!

I’d rate better than my contemporaries

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For once, a really good story of twists and turns that will keep you turning the virtual pages!

Keeps you guessing!

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