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Lifeless

By: Mark Billingham
Narrated by: Mark Billingham
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Summary

A series of killings

Three men, sleeping rough on London's mean streets, have been found brutally murdered - each victim kicked to death and found with a £20 note pinned to his chest. But were they killed at random, or were they targeted for a reason?

A deadly mission

Tom Thorne is posted to the same streets - working undercover, disguised as a homeless man. In a harsh and harrowing underworld, Thorne discovers the horrifying link between the homeless victims and the perpetrators of a 15-year-old atrocity.

A ruthless enemy

Those who know are keeping quiet. But the word on these streets is that the killer is a cop....

©2005 Mark Billingham (P)2005 Hachette Audio UK

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Excellent

Really enjoying di Tom thorn and mark billington is good narrating these books can’t wait for more

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No good

I’m not entirely sure if this was meant to be a comedy, but it certainly had none of the expectations I was hoping for.
Very disappointing indeed.

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4th book

I have only listened to 4 books in the Tom Thorne series but I have enjoyed them all so far.
Good old fashioned detective work without the blood and guts (well not much anyway) I love a book that keeps me guessing.

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Brilliant

Brilliant as always. working my way back after reading a more recent offering. keeping me sane through a bout of covid. thank Mark

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Recommended for British crime buffs

Enjoyable, compulsive listening. Well read by the author. A must for fans of the TV series.

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Lifeless

Second reading of the book, but first time listening to the narrator, Mark Billingham! Fantastic.

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Not as good as other books

I love Mark Billingham’s books and his narration is excellent. I did it find this book as gripping and engaging as others. There was a lot on describing characters some of whom were not very interesting.

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Real insubordination

Tom Thorne must be every senior officer’s nightmare but it makes for a great listern

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Lifeless Mark Billington

Read well. Good story line. Some good twists and turns. Very enthralling read. Worth listening to.

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Back to his best!

The novel before this didn’t really work for me, I couldn’t wait for it to end.
This however is Thorne back ti his very best!
A brilliant story that kept me riveted! Bring on the next in the series!

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