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Life Sentence

An intriguing new case for Camden forensic sleuth Cassie Raven

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Life Sentence

By: A. K. Turner
Narrated by: Ellie Kendrick
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Mortuary technician Cassie Raven believes the last thoughts of the dead linger like static in the air...

Cassie has always had a strange affinity with death, ever since her parents were killed in a car crash when she was four. At least that's what she grew up believing...

But that was a lie. Cassie's father is alive. He was convicted of murdering her mother and spent years behind bars. Now he's out - and he's looking for her.

He swears he didn't do it. And Cassie wants to believe him.

To find the truth, she must turn detective. As she seeks answers, help is to be found in inexplicable places - for the dead are ready to talk. Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Medical Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Exciting
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Superb ... The second volume in Turner's Cassie Raven series is every bit as good as the first (Joan Smith)
A forensic thriller of quiet assurance, and Cassie is a distinctive, authoritatively realised protagonist (Barry Forshaw)
I love this series!
Engrossing, sharp, utterly original. Cassie Raven is the forensic heroine we didn't know we needed
A must-read series now. The setting, the pacing and the wonderful cast of characters are all pitch perfect
AK Turner is a classy writer who has created a warm, engaging and original lead character in Cassie Raven. If you want something different look no further
An engrossing and intriguing read
AK Turner has done it again ... If you loved Body Language, then strap yourself in for the ride - Life Sentence is even better. Twisty and tremendous!
We predict you'll fly through it as quickly as we did...You'll root for Cassie and her determination to find answers
A. K. Turner spins science into spellbinding storytelling
All stars
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This is the second book in the Cassie Raven series- and this is one of those series which need to be read in order to get the most out of it.
Cassie is a mortuary technician from Camden and this picks up from where the first book left off. She is still talking to her dead guests and occasionally gets a whisper back from them. This book focuses on her investigations into her parents pasts in the 1990s. She wants to find out about what happened and is helped along the way by her friend Kieron who has seen an upswing in his life and from DS Flyte.
The book is well-written, with really good characterisation of the main protagonists and a good sense of time and place. It was also well narrated.
Overall 5 stars
Narrator 5 stars
Story 5 stars.

Better than the first book IMO

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Cassie raven strikes again, I adore this series. The writing method keeps you captivated, I could not put it down! (Apart from when life got in the way)
Best sequel, I cannot wait for more.

The twists, the turns and the excitement

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I've no idea how gruesome murders, a genuine look at grief following the death of a child and loads of grisly post mortem stuff can end up being a 'feel-good' listen, but it was. Cassie is such a sympathetic character, and her humanity & light shine in the darkest of places. Very tempting to order the next book straight away, but I want the series to last, so I'll resist for a while.

Got very soft spot for Cassie Raven

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Descriptive writing made this book very engaging and interesting xxxxxx aaaaa xxxxxx aaaaa xxxxx aaaaaa xxxxx

So descriptive of all those involved I was thoroughly engrossed

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This was the 2nd in series by this author. I had been impressed with the 1st in the series too. The reader is tremendous, bringing the characters to life, with ample emotion and conviction. The use of words and imagery is at a level you would want, to entice you into the story. Just a very easy listen, thoroughly enjoyable. An author to look out for again. Recommend first in series too, both equally as good.

Well read, well written and intriguing storyline

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