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The Upper Hand

A DC O'Connell Crime Thriller, Book 1

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The Upper Hand

By: A. L Fraine
Narrated by: Julia Eve
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There's been a brutal murder in the Surrey countryside and it's DC Kate O'Connell's first case.

Will it also be her last?

Kate was driven to become a detective following the tragic murder of her aunt when she was a teenager. Memories of that unsolved case, and how she handled it, hang over her to this day.

But Kate is keen to prove herself to her superiors and fights to break through the lies that surround this new victim’s life. Meanwhile, the chilling nature of the murder dredges up those disturbing memories, and Kate begins to wonder if there's a link between the two cases.

While wrestling with the demons of her past, Kate learns that her partner has a few skeletons in his own closet. His reputation threatens to taint the investigation and ruin her career before it starts.

Kate must break the silence surrounding the victim to get to the truth before it’s too late, and the death toll rises.

Join Kate as she descends into a murky world of murder and conspiracy in the English Home Counties.

©2019 Andrew Dobell (P)2020 Andrew Dobell Crime Thrillers Women Sleuths Mystery Thriller & Suspense Murder Detective Crime Suspense Thriller Fiction Traditional Detectives Scary Women's Fiction

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"An exciting new voice in British Crime fiction." (Best-seller J D Kirk)
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This is the first book in the DC O’Connell Crime Thriller series. Kate and Nathan’s investigation is heart-pounding and captivating. Kate's past is breathtakingly intense. She is strong, smart, and determined. Nathan definitely is an enigmatic character. The storyline is fast-paced and suspenseful, filled with danger, secrets, and twists and turns. The world building is intricate and enthralling. The secret society is highly intriguing. Some scenes are very intense. This series isn't for the faint of heart. This is an excellent thriller. Julia Eve did an outstanding job with the narration. Looking forward to listening to Idle Hands, the next book in the series.

Excellent Thriller!

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Great backstory for this series but works well as a stand alone also. Great read! I received a free copy and left my honest review

Great backstory for the series

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I tried several times to listen to this but the narrator is so bad I couldn’t even begin to tell you what this novel is even about. Tried about half of it and gave up

Bad narrator

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this was a very great story i loved every minute cant wait for the next one!!!

great story

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