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The Seventh Victim
- Narrated by: Joanne Froggatt, Mathew Horne
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
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Summary
On Sunday, February 3rd 1990, seven-year-old Danny Redpath disappeared from his home. Four months later, his body was found in the nearby forest, washed clean of all evidence. Over time, more bodies were discovered; more families devastated forever.
Apprehended while attempting to abduct another child, Jonathan Egan-Walsh was charged with the murders of thirteen boys. Convicted on all counts, he received life in prison and went unrepentant, still refusing to reveal the whereabouts of one of his victims, Zachery Marshall.
Twenty-five years later, Zachery’s mother Diane is still searching for his body. When Jonathan dies in custody, she realises she will never know its location – until she receives a letter he left in his cell, in which he admits he was guilty of all the crimes of which he was accused, except the murder of her son.
Diane tracks down the woman in charge of the case at the time, former DI Caroline Turner, and together with Jonathan’s biographer Alex Frost they start to investigate. Could this be the killer’s final twist of the knife – or is he telling the truth at long last? Sooner or later, this secret buried and undisturbed for a quarter of a century will come to light.
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About the author
Born and bred in Sheffield, Michael worked as a freelance journalist for The Star covering crime and the courts. He is part of the CrimeSquad reviews team and is an established writer of crime fiction, including the DCI Matilda Darke series.
About the performer
Joanne Froggatt is an English actress. She is well known for portraying Anna Bates in the period drama series Downton Abbey, and for this role she received three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television in 2014. Joanne is also known for playing Laura Nielson in the ITV crime series Liar.
About the performer
Mathew Horne is an English actor, comedian and narrator. He is best known for appearing on several BBC sketch shows and sitcoms, most notably Gavin & Stacey, The Catherine Tate Show, 20 Things to do Before You're 30, Teachers, Horne & Corden, and Bad Education.Mat is also a series regular on comedy drama Agatha Raisin.
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- Austin
- 08-03-20
Great Book
this isnt my normal choice of book but the synopsis caught my attention
Joanne reads this book really well and her different characters voices are easily distinguishable, believable and the story is heartfelt
would highly recommend
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- Abbi
- 17-03-20
Guessed the killer from the beginning
Good book but I predicted the ending very early on. Joanne is a great narrator
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- Anonymous User
- 10-04-22
this book had me gripped from the beginning.
this book had me gripped from the start, even though it was about a child that was missing and others that had been killed which is not my go to fir a book to read. there was something about this book that made me want to get to the end. and the interview at the end with Michael Wood was an added bonus
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- Steph
- 17-10-23
Great,
I really enjoyed listening to this, it was read really well and had lots of interesting twists and turns
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-01-21
More than worth a listen
Author has taken a real life scenario and made it into a great book....a little predictable and Joanne Froggat isn't great at male voices but I enjoyed it and thoroughly recommemd
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- Elizabeth McCully
- 20-04-21
Superb plot and storyline
Michael Wood has your full attention from the first sentence and that doesn’t stop all the way through the narrative. He, cleverly has factual information sewn in and wonderfully intertwines 4 family situations together as the mystery unfolds into a tremendous climax and conclusion. Joanne Froggatt and Matthew Horne read and perform the story so well. They lead you into the lives and thoughts of each character, so much so that you’re living the drama in and through them! Excellent! Highly recommended.
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- nannapops
- 18-09-20
Well written novel
This book had a very difficult subject as it’s main story. To say I liked it would be the wrong choice of words given the storyline but it was excellently told. I found I was immersed in the characters and emotionally involved in the story. The narration was excellent, that word again, and the use of Joanne Froggatt was a great choice given her regional accent. The final reveal at the end left me gin smacked! Was not expecting that. Will look out for other novels by this author to listen to.
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- Gavin Smith
- 20-11-21
Great listen
I haven't heard the series by this author so came to it fresh.
The narration didn't grip me at first but but is actually excellent once you get into it, with very clear accents/voices for different characters.
The plot is intriguing, based at least partly on Ian Brady's case, and had enough depth to leave some doubt as to the suspect until the very end, even though I think most people will guess - but that doesn't make the book any less enjoyable to listen to.
There were just a few moments where the characters did or said something that didn't feel quite right and seemed to be more to move the plot along, which is why I've not given the book 5 stars.
It's still a very good listen and one that I'm happy to recommend to people into crime thrillers.
The content (Child murder and assault) is handled sensitively, but it may still not be for the squeamish.
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- sean
- 22-09-21
wow
this is the best book ive ever listened to, i hope they make a film, heart wrenching but great book
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- Liv Bebbington
- 08-09-21
Gripping!
One of the most gripping, thrilling books I’ve ever listened to. I was hooked.
Joanne Frogatt reads flawlessly and really makes each character their own with her different accents and voices. What amazing characters Wood has created. The fabulous trio of Diane, Alex & Caroline and the evil Egan Walsh.
I had no clue until the very end and it kept me guessing! However not one to read if you want a peaceful night sleep lol.
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