And Then the Darkness
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Narrated by:
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Kate Hood
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By:
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Sue Williams
About this listen
Award-winning journalist and columnist Sue Williams delves into the saga as it unfolds, finding a policeman willing to risk everything to crack the case, a journalist hell-bent on proving Joanne a liar, endless conspiracy theories, countless devastated lives in both Britain and Australia, and, ultimately, an explosive finale.
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Editor reviews
Kate Hood delivers a rousing performance of And Then the Darkness a nonfiction book by Sue Williams. Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees, an English couple, set off for an adventure in the Australian Outback. Joanne was later found wandering by a highway with her hands bound and tape in her hair. She told police that a stranger had shot Peter and tied her up, but she had managed to escape. A massive manhunt ensued, but soon the media began to question both the authorities and Joanne. Was she telling the truth? Who was the stranger? Would justice ever be served?
Critic reviews
"Like good crime fiction, And Then the Darkness presents us with clearly drawn characters and a satisfying denouement." ( The Age)
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- Steve
- 24-04-16
A sinister story with a potential twist
What did you like most about And Then the Darkness?
The in depth focus on the people and events before and after, it gives a complete picture.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Not sure this applies to this true story, the focus and parallels of the characters and their backgrounds takes some getting through but is worth while.
Have you listened to any of Kate Hood’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
No, it is pieced together very well once you get through the beginning.
Any additional comments?
The is a true story well read.
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- M Howard
- 21-11-24
Gripping and tragic
Kate Hood did a brilliant delivery of this awfully sad and tragic story. Hope Joanne & the family of this young man will find his body someday and at least get the peace and closure they deserve.
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- samantha70
- 26-03-23
it helped piece it together
I knew the case, I had travelled the outback just 2 months after they did and the killer was still on the run. an in depth and interesting account with details I didn't know. a few funny moments early on when the aussie narrator got names, concepts and pronunciations wrong but it didn't detect from the latter stuff
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- jennifer
- 07-04-12
And Then The Darkness
I remember this true story well,your worst nightmare travelling abroad,although i remember the story,there was also alot i did not know,i am still not sure about what really happened in the Australian outback see what you think!!!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Helen
- 01-09-10
Persevere!
The start is horribly patronising and very difficult to listen to if you are british, and especially if you have any connection wtih yorkshire (although the author describes Huddersfield as a midlands town!) I almost gave up listening early on as I found it infuriating verging on insulting. However, it is well worth persevering with and quickly turns into a very gripping account of their trip and is very easy to listen to and follow. Not advisable for parents of young people planning a similar tour, as the author is very fond of recounting other notorious cases! However, an excellent book and very well written and read - although it may very well change your views of certain british journalist and newspapers.
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- Carolyn W.
- 28-11-24
Really enjoyed this book
Good to finally hear the full story of such a brave lady. Well written and researched
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- Mark
- 09-11-10
Not good!
Not well written at all and not very well read either. I did struggle to the end of this book, but it was a chore.
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