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The Instruments of Darkness

A Charlie Parker Thriller, Book 21

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The Instruments of Darkness

By: John Connolly
Narrated by: Jeff Harding
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'John Connolly is the creator of a unique blend of thriller and horror who receives rave reviews every time' Sunday Telegraph
'A moving entry in a remarkable series' Irish Times

A Child Missing. A Mother Accused. Charlie Parker Is Their Only Hope.

In Maine, Colleen Clark stands accused of the worst crime a mother can commit: the abduction and possible murder of her child. Everyone - ambitious politicians in an election season, hardened police, ordinary folk - has an opinion on the case, and most believe she is guilty.

But most is not all. Defending Colleen is the lawyer Moxie Castin, and working alongside him is the private investigator Charlie Parker, who senses the tale has another twist, one involving a husband too eager to accept his wife's guilt, a disgraced psychic seeking redemption, and an old crooked house deep in the Maine woods, a house that should never have been built.

A house, and what dwells beneath.

'Dark and dangerous ... but where there is also kindness, loyalty, love. Ultimately, it's a story of hope' IRISH EXAMINER©2024 John Connolly (P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Crime Thrillers Thriller & Suspense Crime Marriage Scary
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Great story line the characters and the sarcasm are second to none having read most of the books more than once I’ll be gutted if there are not more Charlie Parker books don’t know where I will go for my reading material

Black humour

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As always John Connolly never disappoints, long may Charlie Parker and his companions play on.

The Instruments of Darkness

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Its hard to believe that this is the 21st book in the Charlie Parker series. The characters remain fresh, the storyline still sparkles Connolly’s Chandler-esque rapier wit still holds the ability to make the listener or reader laugh out loud no matter how dark the plot. Its good to see Angel, Louis and the Fulci brothers featuring. They have become as integral as Charlie Parker to the series.

Audiobook narration is so much more than “reading out loud”. Jeff Harding is an institution in audiobook narration. His skills in characterisation and delivery have sympathetically enhanced the complete Charlie Parker series; The Instruments of Darkness being no exception.

Thanks for reading.

John Connolly Does it Again!

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I love these books. This story was very enjoyable but not as layered and detailed as earlier books.

Very Enjoyable

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book as much as all the Charlie Parker stories I've read. Just disappointed I've finished it and looking forward to the next one.

Another good John Connolly book

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