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The Copycat by Charlotte Barnes

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The Copycat

The DI Melanie Watton Series (Book 1)

Narrator
Clarice
Publisher
Bloodhound Books
Publish Date
29 September 2026
Run Time
8 hours 14 minutes
Format
Audiobook
$13.95

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What to expect

Meet DI Melanie Watton, who soon learns that imitation is the deadliest form of flattery in this page-turning crime thriller from the author of Intention .

This audiobook is narrated using advanced digital voice technology for clear, natural-sounding storytelling.

When the body of a young woman, Jenni Grantham, is found abandoned, DI Melanie Watton and her team are called to investigate. It soon becomes apparent that the murder, the method and the appearance of the victim, is something they have seen before.
With the help of Medical Examiner George Waller, DI Watton uncovers the case history of Michael Richards—a local murderer who killed five women before turning himself in.
Further investigations reveal that Jenni was recently reported missing by her parents. And when Jenni's personal effects are explored, shocking discoveries are made about the victim's fascination with the original killings.
However, when the ME makes a surprise discovery, DI Watton realises that Jenni was perhaps not the only local with a fixation on these infamous killings.
With a copycat killer on the loose, the team know it is only a matter of time before another body is discovered. But when a second victim is found, the team find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew . . .
Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes
"An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller—highly recommended!!" — Donna's Book Blog
"Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!" —Grace J Reviewerlady

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Details

Author
Charlotte Barnes
Narrator
Clarice
Duration
8 hours 14 minutes
Release Date
29 September 2026
ISBN
9798337213859
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Bloodhound Books
Genre
Thriller: organised crime / gangland crime, Crime and mystery: police procedural

Synopsis

Meet DI Melanie Watton, who soon learns that imitation is the deadliest form of flattery in this page-turning crime thriller from the author of Intention . This audiobook is narrated using advanced digital voice technology for clear, natural-sounding storytelling. When the body of a young woman, Jenni Grantham, is found abandoned, DI Melanie Watton and her team are called to investigate. It soon becomes apparent that the murder, the method and the appearance of the victim, is something they have seen before. With the help of Medical Examiner George Waller, DI Watton uncovers the case history of Michael Richards—a local murderer who killed five women before turning himself in. Further investigations reveal that Jenni was recently reported missing by her parents. And when Jenni's personal effects are explored, shocking discoveries are made about the victim's fascination with the original killings. However, when the ME makes a surprise discovery, DI Watton realises that Jenni was perhaps not the only local with a fixation on these infamous killings. With a copycat killer on the loose, the team know it is only a matter of time before another body is discovered. But when a second victim is found, the team find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew . . . Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes "An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller—highly recommended!!" — Donna's Book Blog "Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!" —Grace J Reviewerlady

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