Unerving and brilliant.

Came to Desecration after enjoying action and adventure of Pentecost. What I found was far darker story, but one that if anything is even stronger, characters more complex (befitting the tone and subject matter). I'm already looking forward to the next in the series.

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Dark story

Difficult subject matter that gets more so as the story progresses but well written and enjoyable. Not a fan of the narrator but have bought book 2.

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A enjoyably dark yet deeply disturbing read.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, anyone with an interest in human nature, or at least the darker side as well as murder mysteries will thoroughly enjoy this book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Blake. he brings a different viewpoint on solving crimes due to his unusual skills....

What does Rosalind Ashford bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Rosalind did a fantastic job of narration throughout the story, the underlying emotions of the characters comes across really well. The setting also feels interactive when narrated by someone who is "there".

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The first scene of the hospice.

Any additional comments?

A enjoyably dark yet deeply disturbing murder mystery. This is the first of the genre I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The tension builds up throughout the story whilst at the same time delving deeper into dark a gritty world of inhuman nature. I highly recommend Desecration to anyone with a passion for disturbing murder mysteries. The story unfolds perfectly bringing the morals of human nature into question. At the same time giving glimpses into the minds of those who commit acts of depravity or immorality and the underlying reasons behind their actions. I was shocked at times throughout the story and that kept me intrigued to find out how dark the novel goes...

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good story shame about narration

narrators voice very annoying I stopped listening after a couple of chapters, but went back to finish it.the story is gripping

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Dennis Wheatley meets Barbara Cartland and they drag each other down.

This is a truly terrible book.
It has been the subject of a publicity campaign, but that doesn't make it good. It relies on cheap sensationalist gore, necrophilia and blatant heart string tugging (dead daughter anyone?) to cover for a ludicrous story line and a lack of character development.
On top of this the narration is terrible, delivered in an unimaginative style with the occasional appearance of an Irish accent that ranks amongst the worse I've heard,
Do yourself a favour - don't buy this book.

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So bad it's funny.

One of the worst books I've ever had the misfortune to encounter.
It starts well, which makes the middle and end unforgivable. From a start where I engaged with the protagonist the book rapidly sinks into an effort to shock, missing its aim by a mile. An attempt at eroticism also bombs.
Don't waste your time on this folks, I've had more depth of emotion from a cornflakes packet. I rarely review a book and only do so now to save other readers wasting their time.

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