Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
The Fine Art of Invisible Detection
- Narrated by: Naoko Mori
- Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
99p for the first 3 months
The Fine Art of Invisible Detection
Buy Now for £12.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
Tokyo, Japan
Umiko Wada has had enough excitement in life. With an overbearing mother and her husband recently murdered, she just wants to keep her head down. As a secretary to a private detective, her life is pleasantly filled with coffee runs and paperwork.
That is, until her boss takes on a new case. A case that is surrounded by shadows. A case that means Wada will have to leave Tokyo and travel to London.
London, England
Nick Miller never knew his father and was always told he wasn't missing much. But when an old friend of his late mother says there are things that Nick needs to know about his parents, he can't ignore it.
When a chance encounter brings Wada and Nick together, they couldn't know the series of violent events set off by their investigations. And when they discover Nick's father might have been the only witness to a dark secret forever buried, they realise there are some powerful people who will do whatever it takes to keep it that way....
More from the same
Narrator
What listeners say about The Fine Art of Invisible Detection
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Andrew Wood
- 16-05-21
Really romps along
This is my first book by Robert Goddard and I will be coming back for more, good fast moving story and some really well written characters too.
Don't be put off by other reviewers' criticism of the narrator, I thought she was just fine.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- KIM COLLEY
- 18-05-21
Loved it
I really enjoyed this book enough to listen to it over two days ! Loved the narration and how the story weaves through many people,places and decades.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Mrs. P.
- 23-05-21
Shame about the narrator.
Great, compelling storyline, but spoilt bu the narrator. Whilst I guess the reasons for choosing her ( great Japanese pronunciation and inflection!) it's not so good in the English. However, if you can rise above it and endure that annoyance, a v enjoyable listen! :)
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Andrea Edan
- 09-04-23
An original take on the private eye genre
I disagreed with the rather negative reviews by previous readers, particularly relating to the narrator. It wouldn't have been as entertaining without the Japanese pronunciation of the various Japanese characters' names. It was an unusual take on the private eye genre as I don't think I have come across unremarkable middle-aged women in this role. A nod perhaps to Miss Marple? The story moved along well and probably worthy of a single session listening as otherwise the many names and places could be confusing. At the end it looks like MG may be considering a sequel? Yes please. I will look out for it.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mrs Ruth Brady
- 15-03-24
Another great creation
Another great creation with reality and real life events threaded through. Just love Robert Goddard
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Sara
- 26-03-24
Another good read
All I can say is that it made me iron so quick. An exciting film to be made!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Аmazon Customer
- 13-03-23
The Fine Art of Invisible Detection
Excellent, captivating read. If you like series of twists and turns taking place and drama. This book will be just for you.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 26-06-21
a bit long drawn out
I love RG but I personallt don't think this is anywhere near his best . Bit boring in places TBH. sorry! M
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 07-01-22
compulsive read
Fiction and historical events are skillfully and convincingly woven together , the heroine is interesting and intriguing (I would love to read more books featuring Wada - please !) and the book is beautifully narrated.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Apts48
- 16-03-24
Fabulous book
The storyline, characters and plot were wonderfully drawn and it was a joy to listen to this book. Sad when it ended but hope the author will continue on with Umiko Wada. Love her!
The narrator was great but sometimes her pronunciation was difficult to follow when saying Japanese names
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!