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The Kind Worth Killing

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The Kind Worth Killing

Written by: Peter Swanson
Narrated by: Johnny Heller, Karen White, Kathleen Early, Keith Szarabajka
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A devious tale of psychological suspense so irresistible that it prompts Entertainment Weekly to ask, “Is The Kind Worth Killing the next Gone Girl?”

From one of the hottest new thriller writers, Peter Swanson, a name you may not know yet (but soon will), this is his breakout novel in the best-selling tradition of Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train - now a major movie directed by Agnieszka Holland.

In a tantalizing set-up reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith’s classic Strangers on a Train.... On a night flight from London to Boston, Ted Severson meets the stunning and mysterious Lily Kintner. Sharing one too many martinis, the strangers begin to play a game of truth, revealing very intimate details about themselves. Ted talks about his marriage that’s going stale and his wife, Miranda, who he’s sure is cheating on him. Ted and his wife were a mismatch from the start - he the rich businessman, she the artistic free spirit - a contrast that once inflamed their passion but has now become a cliché.

But their game turns a little darker when Ted jokes that he could kill Miranda for what she’s done. Lily, without missing a beat, says calmly, “I’d like to help.” After all, some people are the kind worth killing, like a lying, stinking, cheating spouse....

Back in Boston, Ted and Lily’s twisted bond grows stronger as they begin to plot Miranda's demise. But there are a few things about Lily’s past that she hasn’t shared with Ted, namely her experience in the art and craft of murder, a journey that began in her very precocious youth.

Suddenly these co-conspirators are embroiled in a chilling game of cat and mouse, one they both cannot survive...with a shrewd and very determined detective on their tail.

©2015 Peter Swanson (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers
Crime Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller Marriage Fiction Stranger Transportation Boston
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Very well narrated. Suspenseful storyline which I couldn’t stop listening to. Lots of twist and turns and you didn’t know where the story was going which was awesome and kept me at the edge of my seat. 

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THAT CLIFFHANGER!!!

I started this book because I’d listened to everything else read by Kathleen Early and she’s my favourite reader. The story was well written and took so many turns. The ending literally had my jaw on the floor.

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What a great story!

I loved this book. I haven’t read anything this good since Gone Girl. I hope they make a movie from this story. It will be a bestseller.

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Exciting

Exciting story line with lots of twists. Did not love Miranda’s voice . Would make a great movie

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Bad Audio

For Harper Collin’s, this audio was terrible. It sounded like they recorded it on a microphone. The story was incredible, though. So many unexpected twists.

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Worth the read

The voice of Miranda is super annoying but overall great story and great narration. So many twists and turns and so unexpected!

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Overall a very good book

There is a lot to like about this creation. Story has a number of twists and turns and the characters are well developed. Enjoyed this one.

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Absolutely fabulous!

Don't sleep on this one! I have a hard time with some audiobooks as a lot of times I stop paying attention and I have to keep rewinding in order to see what ive missed. Not with this one! WOW what a super fun and entertaining story! All the narrators were excellent. The story kept me guessing up until the very end. I'm definitely going to read the next 2 books in the series :D

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Unexpected and entertaining

It started out stronger than it finished. I enjoyed the slow build as we learned out the main characters backstories and their first interaction at the airport bar. I think Lily’s motivations were a bit manipulated by the authors determination to make a plot twist happen. As things progressed I felt less and less on Lily’s side. Perhaps that was the authors intent. An entertaining read nonetheless!

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It's okay

Some of the narrators weren't that pleasurable to listen.

Overall I found the story was monotonous and the plot twists weren't that exciting. It was enjoyable and entertaining, but not very memorable.

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