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Life Sentence

Author A. K. Turner
Narrator Ellie Kendrick, Ellie Kendrick
Publisher Bonnier Publishing Fiction
Run Time 10 hours and 20 minutes
Format x-book®
Genre Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Forensic medicine.

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What to expect

Mortuary technician Cassie Raven believes the last thoughts of the dead linger like static in the air...

Cassie has always had a strange affinity with death, ever since her parents were killed in a car crash when she was four. At least that's what she grew up believing...

But that was a lie. Cassie's father is alive. He was convicted of murdering her mother and spent years behind bars. Now he's out - and he's looking for her.

He swears he didn't do it. And Cassie wants to believe him.

To find the truth, she must turn detective. As she seeks answers, help is to be found in inexplicable places - for the dead are ready to talk.

Critics Review

Superb … The second volume in Turner’s Cassie Raven series is every bit as good as the first
Sunday Times
A forensic thriller of quiet assurance, and Cassie is a distinctive, authoritatively realised protagonist
Financial Times
I love this series!
Elly Griffiths
Engrossing, sharp, utterly original. Cassie Raven is the forensic heroine we didn’t know we needed
Tammy Cohen
A must-read series now. The setting, the pacing and the wonderful cast of characters are all pitch perfect
James Oswald
AK Turner is a classy writer who has created a warm, engaging and original lead character in Cassie Raven. If you want something different look no further
Mari Hannah
An engrossing and intriguing read
Faith Martin
AK Turner has done it again … If you loved Body Language, then strap yourself in for the ride – Life Sentence is even better. Twisty and tremendous!
Mara Timon
We predict you’ll fly through it as quickly as we did…You’ll root for Cassie and her determination to find answers
Belfast Telegraph
A. K. Turner spins science into spellbinding storytelling
Val McDermid on Body Language
Introduces us to a fabulously one-of-a-kind protagonist. Blackly humorous, we’re so ready for more
HEAT magazine on Body Language
An immersive world with a fascinating lead, this makes for a fresh and exciting new series
Claire McGowan on Body Language
What a start to a new series, full of verve and acutely perceptive on grief and human relationships. Cassie Raven is a blast of fresh air, striding onto the crime scene like a punk superstar, ready to shake things up
Sarah Hilary on Body Language
A stellar example of the forensic-medical crime genre. Impeccably researched, with fascinating insights and a truly memorable, original heroine, this is one of the best series openers I’ve read in years
Jane Casey on Body Language
Move over Silent Witness – Cassie Raven is an utterly compelling contemporary forensic heroine
Isabelle Grey on Body Language
Had the pleasure of reading this little beauty by AK Turner and I loved it. It was awesome! Dark humour and gore galore – Cassie Raven is my new favourite character. The mortuary scenes were so vivid – it was like Silent Witness but much more believable
Susi Holliday on Body Language
A terrific, well-paced plot and the tight focus on the mortuary setting works really well to ground the action…[Turner] is adept at creating memorable characters
The Spectator on Body Language
The writing is classy and accessible. The plot just zips along at a good pace…The characterisation is great too… it’s got off to a cracking start and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
The Bookbag on Body Language
Terrific central character of Cassie Raven…beautifully rounded and believable…a complex young woman who is nevertheless a lot of fun to spend time with. Turner also deals with the sensitive subjects of death and grief with real empathy and respect
The Big Issue on Body Language
A cracking read. When’s the next one out?
Woman's Way on Body Language

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