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The Watcher
The DI Melanie Watton Series (Related to this series)
- Author
- Charlotte Barnes
- Narrator
- Clarice
- Publisher
- Bloodhound Books
- Publish Date
- 29 September 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 35 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
DI Melanie Watton is faced with trying to solve a case with no crime scene in this edge-of-your-seat thriller from the author of The Copycat .
This audiobook is narrated using advanced digital voice technology for clear, natural-sounding storytelling.
When DI Melanie Watton and her team are called in to investigate a video recording that surfaces in a local school, they realise that they have a complex case on their hands. When the recording is studied by the Medical Examiner, it becomes apparent the team are now faced with a gruesome recording of a murder. Over the course of several minutes, the killer administers drugs before suffocating a man on camera. With no known crime scene, the team have nothing more than the video evidence in front of them and face a challenge to identify both the victim and the killer. But when a suspect is discovered Melanie and her team are up against a killer who is more evil than anyone could have imagined . . .
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 35 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 September 2026
- ISBN
- 9798337213910
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloodhound Books
- Genre
- Thriller: organised crime / gangland crime, Crime and mystery: police procedural
Synopsis
DI Melanie Watton is faced with trying to solve a case with no crime scene in this edge-of-your-seat thriller from the author of The Copycat . This audiobook is narrated using advanced digital voice technology for clear, natural-sounding storytelling. When DI Melanie Watton and her team are called in to investigate a video recording that surfaces in a local school, they realise that they have a complex case on their hands. When the recording is studied by the Medical Examiner, it becomes apparent the team are now faced with a gruesome recording of a murder. Over the course of several minutes, the killer administers drugs before suffocating a man on camera. With no known crime scene, the team have nothing more than the video evidence in front of them and face a challenge to identify both the victim and the killer. But when a suspect is discovered Melanie and her team are up against a killer who is more evil than anyone could have imagined . . . 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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