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The First Deadly Sin

By: Lawrence Sanders
Narrated by: Marc Vietor
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One of the most popular suspense novels of all time. A well-dressed man stalks the high-class neighborhoods of New York City. He is armed with an ice axe. His victims are strangers. And one cop, Captain Ed Delaney must solve a series of bizarre, gruesome murders that defy logic or method. This shocking story has captured the imaginations of millions like no other modern thriller.

©1973 Lawrence Sanders (P)2011 Audible, Inc. Espionage Mystery Police Procedural Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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"Breathtakingly exciting." ( Rolling Stone)
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Some of this was a bit full on with sex and I fumbled to turn down the volume while doing the ironing incase folk wondered what I was listening to, but the rest of the story was very gritty and detailed from a detective standpoint.

A respected captain is devastated to learn his wife is ill and toys with the idea of retiring so he can care for her; meanwhile a serial killer is on the loose, the violence and frequency of his murders escalating at an alarming rate. With no official help, the captain takes matters into his own hands.

Psychological Trip

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This book is a good for looking into the mind of a killer and the author has very interesting and gripping way of telling it.
The story is split between two people, and I'd say the side of the captain is much stronger and more interesting, I often found myself waiting for his bit of the story whilst listening to that of the killer.
Still a good listen.

Grippingly Told

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An excellent listen I will be getting the others in the series Worth the listen.

Brilliant story and a must listen to Audiobook..

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This has some uncomfortable content but it is so well written with good characters you can't help but be carried along.

Compelling

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Excellent, good pacey narrative, wordy in descriptions at times, very enjoyable listening, would definitely recommend.

Great experience.

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