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The First 48 Hours
- Author
- Simon Kernick
- Narrator
- Olivia Darnley, Paul Thornley
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 9 November 2023
- Run Time
- 11 hours 7 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
THE FIRST 48 HOURS....WILL DECIDE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE.
A COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE
He's a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits?
A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER
She's a lawyer who must defend a murderer - but how far will she go to protect her only child?
A COUPLE WILL COMMIT THE PERFECT CRIME
They have a plan - but can they trust each other with their lives?
THREE STORIES. TWO DAYS. DOES ONE SECRET CONNECT THEM ALL?
THE FIRST 48 HOURS...MAY ALSO BE THEIR LAST.
'Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!' HARLAN COBEN
'Great plots, great characters, great action' LEE CHILD
'An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride' PETER JAMES
(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Critics Review
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Compulsive ... loaded with dark humour, this is Kernick at his best
THE SUN
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The plot twists and turns towards a conclusion that is impossible to predict
My Weekly
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The master of the full-throttle thriller returns with a frenetic tale ... an action-packed adventure to race through.
BEST
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Three seemingly unconnected stories are masterfully intertwined...this nerve-jangling read will have you turning pages late into the night.
WOMAN'S OWN
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Get set for a thrill ride
CRIME MONTHLY
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A master of the neat, fast-moving thriller ... entertaining and readable, this novel would be an excellent holiday read.
LITERARY REVIEW
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Expertly crafted...a vivid, high-octane page-turner
THE GUARDIAN
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A gripping countdown thriller with jay-dropping plot twists.
WOMAN’S WEEKLY
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A gripping countdown thriller with jaw-dropping twists
WOMAN
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Details
- Author
- Simon Kernick
- Narrator
- Olivia Darnley, Paul Thornley
- Duration
- 11 hours 7 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 November 2023
- ISBN
- 9781472292445
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- Thriller / suspense fiction, Crime and / or mystery fiction
Synopsis
A gripping, twisting and totally unpredictable thriller from the number one bestseller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and David Baldacci.THE FIRST 48 HOURS....WILL DECIDE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE.A COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE He's a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits? A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER She's a lawyer who must defend a murderer - but how far will she go to protect her only child? A COUPLE WILL COMMIT THE PERFECT CRIMEThey have a plan - but can they trust each other with their lives? THREE STORIES. TWO DAYS. DOES ONE SECRET CONNECT THEM ALL? THE FIRST 48 HOURS...MAY ALSO BE THEIR LAST.'Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!' HARLAN COBEN'Great plots, great characters, great action' LEE CHILD'An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride' PETER JAMES(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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