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1979
- Narrated by: Katie Leung
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The first in a thrilling new series from the queen of crime and an instant Sunday Times best seller narrated by acclaimed Scottish actress and Harry Potter star Katie Leung.
The shadows hide a deadly story....
1979. It is the winter of discontent, and reporter Allie Burns is chasing her first big scoop. There are few women in the newsroom, and she needs something explosive for the boys' club to take her seriously. Soon Allie and fellow journalist Danny Sullivan are exposing the criminal underbelly of respectable Scotland. They risk making powerful enemies - and Allie won't stop there. When she discovers a home-grown terrorist threat, Allie comes up with a plan to infiltrate the group and make her name. But she's a woman in a man's world...and putting a foot wrong could be fatal.
Critic Reviews
“McDermid is at her considerable best.” (Guardian)
"No one can plot or tell a story like she can." (Daily Express)
"One of today's most accomplished crime writers." (Literary Review)
"'As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get." (Sunday Express)
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- Anonymous User
- 12-10-2021
1979. Just been published
Fabulous read. Or listen, actually. Great author,great story. Great narrator too - apart from the Belfast accent, but who can do that, apart from a local? Nah overall- just fab.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-10-2022
Disappointing
I useless really enjoy Val's books. found this a bit long and disappointing Storyline have heard better. narration ok
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- finnea
- 06-09-2021
Surprisingly dreary...
How is this not a winning recipe: Val McDermid, female lead, Scottish reader, and the year 1979!?!?
i am missing Karen Pirrie so was keen to give this ago as soon as it came out -- but I'm struggling. Keep drifting off and can't get interested in the characters.
i think it may have a lot to do with the reader who makes the whole experience a bit dreary. Her voice is quite pleasant but the actual reading is a bit lacklustre -- and loses focus every time she leaves those long pauses. i find myself wondering what she's doing (grabbing a drink?) which disrupts the flow in a strange way.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-07-2024
Not a bad read
Val McDermid is so good at crime drama. This story was interesting but not one of my favourites.
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- Bonita N. Jones
- 31-08-2021
So good
This was such a great book. It's not until you read Val McDermid's wonderful books again after a long hiatus that you realize just how bloody good she is. Roll on the next one please Val 🤞
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- Kerry Thornbury
- 03-05-2023
Disappointing rushed ending
Whenever it got interesting and tense the resolution was rushed. The build up at the end was solved in a very perfunctory and unsatisfying way
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- Anonymous User
- 07-04-2024
Compelling listening
Brilliant plot made even better by Katie Leung’s performance. The sense of place and time are strong, characters captivating.
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- Jill Robertson
- 23-01-2023
Great story, characters and sense of place.
The politics of Scotland in 1979; form a backdrop to this story of crime investigation and murder. Investigations complicated by the homophobia and anti-gay laws of the time, which are well integrated without preaching. The narration is fantastic
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-09-2024
Loved this!
Really enjoyed the narration by Katie Leung!
Val has done another good job and it wasn’t too predictable.
Great story, highly recommend.
Nicola, Sth Australia
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- Anonymous User
- 31-10-2021
Best yet
Loved it, fantastic narration, engaging and beautifully written would be one of the best this year if have listened to
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