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The Art of Killing

DI Gutteridge, Book 1

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The Art of Killing

By: C. R. Clarke
Narrated by: Sebastian Abineri
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A chance discovery of something unimaginable will steer Detective Patrick Gutteridge’s life down a path littered with memories of his past, memories he’s spent a decade trying to forget.

For two years, Gloucester’s provincial streets have glowed to the media interest gifted by the works of an anonymous graffiti artist, Tick-Tock. But the art is changing, distorting, each piece becoming more perverse and contentious than the last. Only DI Gutteridge sees a pattern forming which points to something far more sinister looming on the horizon. Can he decipher it in time to prevent the impending storm, or will the city be forced to wear the infamy of a series of events so shocking, it threatens to stain its streets forever.

Who is the artist turned killer? What malevolent force drives them? And who can decode their warping message in time to stop the bloodshed? Only time will tell, but time is fast running out!

©2023 C. R. Clarke (P)2024 C. R. Clarke Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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"I can honestly say that this is the best crime thriller I have ever read..." TN Traynor – Author
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Excellent story and good narration, I thoroughly enjoyed this audio / book
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there is a sequel

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A great book with a well written story that pulls you in. With a narrator that really adds that finishing touch.

A gripping story!

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I've read Hobswyke by this same author, and this audiobook was a gripping and inventive as that offering was. The Narrator does a wonderful job of selling the scenes, with a deep, rounded voice steeped in worldliness and authority. The author does an excellent job of setting the scenes without the extraneous waffle that some do, and this keeps the plot moving at a pace that never lets up. A thoroughly dark and gritty tale, and if social media is to be believed, there is to be a sequel? I sincerely hope so, and that this is to be the first of many. Line up in an orderly queue behind me...

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I would recommend this audiobook to anyone!
Right from the off, I was hooked. I can quite honestly say this is one of the best murder mystery genre audio books I've ever listened to. For this simple reason, its balanced. Many books fall into the trap of being all about the murders, But this title has managed to balance the experience perfectly.
A superb story and expertly narrated. You won't regret this one!

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