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The Wrong Hands

By: Mark Billingham
Narrated by: David Threlfall
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'I'm excited to have found a new favourite detective' CLAIRE DOUGLAS

'Neat plot twists and a likable cast of offbeat characters, all served up with plenty of black humour' MAIL ON SUNDAY'

'Simply fantastic' LISA JEWELL
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This is one case Miller won't want to open . . .

Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase . . . containing a pair of severed hands.

Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er do well Wayne Cutler - a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife's death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of.

Chuck in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Crème Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of.

©2024 Mark Billingham (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK
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Totally entertaining

A perfect mix of crime fiction and comedy. Totally engaging characters portrayed really well by the narrator. Can't wait for the next in the series.

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Very enjoyable crime thriller

Of course British detectives and humour go together!! Enjoyed reading the first book, listening to the second as an audiobook took it to a whole new level. Narrator brought the Lancashire setting and characters to life. May the series continue!

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Fantastic

I really enjoyed this book. Very , very funny in places and sad in others. I do hope there will be more from this crime fighting duo.
Narration was superb.

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Everything - favourite so far!

Loved everything about this book, it had humour, great story and the narration was amazing. I kept getting funny looks from my husband and kids as I giggled with headphones in going about my usual jobs. The downstairs loo has never been so sparkly! Thanks to everyone involved for making the day a little more bearable, and with current news etc we do need it. 👍🏼

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Brilliant sequel to the last dance

As a Blackpudlian who grew up ballroom dancing, this new dancing detective protagonist had a certain appeal for me. I loved the Last Dance and this sequel brings everything together.

Had it on preorder and it didn't disappoint. Highly recommended.

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The Wrong Hands

It was a fantastic and funny book. Love the Author read all the books. can't wait for the next one.

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Three interesting main characters

I enjoyed the story and the characterisation but found the reading/performance rather flat and dispiriting.

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Fab Narration and great story as ever,

Loving the humour in this series - real laugh out loud stuff. Mark Billingham is a master writer.

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I LOVE this series

I’m new to this author but I’m definitely going to search out other works. I have loved the tone, the characters and the narration is perfect. Not a lot not to love.

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Touching, sensitive characterisation

I really enjoyed the plot, but most of all, I fell in love with the characters.

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