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  • Stranger Child

  • DCI Tom Douglas, Book 4
  • By: Rachel Abbott
  • Narrated by: Lisa Coleman
  • Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,830 ratings)

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Stranger Child

By: Rachel Abbott
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Summary

One dark secret. One act of revenge.

When Emma Joseph met her husband, David, he was a man shattered by grief. His first wife had been killed outright when her car veered off the road. Just as tragically, their six-year-old daughter mysteriously vanished from the scene of the accident.

Now, six years later, Emma believes the painful years are behind them. She and David have built a new life together and have a beautiful baby son, Ollie.

Then a stranger walks into their lives, and their world tilts on its axis. Emma's life no longer feels secure. Does she know what really happened all those years ago? And why does she feel so frightened for herself and for her baby?

When a desperate Emma reaches out to her old friend, DCI Tom Douglas, for help, she puts all their lives in jeopardy. Before long, a web of deceit is revealed that shocks both Emma and Tom to the core.

©2015 Rachel Abbott (P)2015 Audible, Ltd
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Brilliant!

This was a really good book. I enjoyed it from start to finish. A thriller from start to finish. Very well narrated. Loved it!

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gripping

really good read. great story. you get involved with the characters and you dont want to stop until you have finished

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Couldn't stop listening.

Loved this and found myself rooted to the spot listening. I hope there is a follow up to this as there are a couple of things I hope will change. Sounds cryptic but when you listen to this, you'll know what I mean.
Best Rachel Abbott book so far.

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Brilliant

I was gripped by this book. It was brilliantly written and fabulous narration by Lisa Coleman.
I swiftly downloaded the Novella Nowhere Child so I knew what happened.
My only regret is I haven’t read Rachel’s books in order as other reviews said it wasn’t necessary but I do think you should so you can follow the life of Tom Douglas.
I would thoroughly recommend this book.

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Brilliant

Listening to it in a matter of days. Really enjoyed - never got bored. Love a good crime drama.

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Nice thriller

Very gripping. There were some strange charecter choices. Some nicks like referring to a document or a letter as an email. But overall it was very entertaining.

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Marvellous

I absolutely love listening to the Tom Douglas series, each one gets better. Just downloaded the next instalment!!

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Thrilling, emotional, gut wrenching well written.

Absolutely thrilling from begining to end. Really enjoyed it on audible. Lisa Coleman great narrater.

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Love. Rachel Abbots work

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, gripping story

What did you like best about this story?

The tension and narration

Have you listened to any of Lisa Coleman’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No, but I intend too

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

The feelings of the mum really shone through

Any additional comments?

I think Rachel Abbot is a fab author and coupled with Lisa's narration the book was fantastic

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A great story line

Not the sort of book I usually listen to but I throughly enjoyed it. I’m going to look for more books like this one.

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