Knock Knock: An Absolutely Pulse-Racing, Heart-Stopping Crime Thriller

Detectives Lockhart and Green, Book 1

De: Chris Merritt

Narrado por: George Weightman

Natasha Mayston wasn’t expecting anyone to knock on her door so late at night. And she has no idea that the face staring back at her is the last one she’ll ever see...

As Detective Dan Lockhart is called to a wealthy London street to investigate Natasha’s death, he’s startled by the similarity to a previous case. Noticing the cable-tie restraints and the tiny scratches on Natasha’s wedding finger, Dan already knows what he will find if he looks in her mouth - the metal ball which choked her to death. He knows Natasha isn’t the killer’s first victim and is certain that he will strike again.

Months earlier, Kim Hardy was found in the same position in a run-down hotel across the city - an identical silver ball in her throat. But Kim’s murderer was caught and sent to prison - did they arrest the wrong man? And what connects the two victims? Fearing that he’s dealing with a psychopathic serial killer, Dan calls in psychologist Dr. Lexi Green to help him to get into the perpetrator’s mind. Tough and smart, Lexi will stop at nothing to hunt down the man responsible for the deaths.

Then, another body is discovered, just as Lexi finds a clue online leading to the killer. Dan’s team aren’t convinced, but in pushing Lexi away from the investigation, they force her to dig further into the case on her own. Convinced that she’s on to something, she puts herself in unthinkable danger...but can Dan piece together the clues and identify the killer before it’s too late?

Fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Cara Hunter will love this thrilling new series from Chris Merritt. From an explosive start to a heart-stopping finale, you will not want to put this book down!

©2020 Chris Merritt (P)2020 Bookouture

The antagonist was so twisted

It kept my interest and I did stay up late to finish it. I enjoyed the interesting supporting character to the protagonist Dan. She was head strong and offered much to the story. Strange dynamics though.

Another reason why I so enjoy my British mysteries

{{{{NOTE: Instead of changing entire review from 2020, I have one minor complaint and will leave this: During my second listen, Weightman’s vocal tones and accents were not quite right between the two male and female characters}}}}.

My first Lockhart and Green audiobook in Chris Merritt’s new series proves that indeed I have found a new beginning of a clever and brilliant start of audiobooks. Searching for a serial killer, author Chris Merritt’s characters Detectives Lockhart and Green (assisted by psychologist Dr. Lexi Green) keep up their search with a fervor that I found remarkable, never giving in to anyone. (Don’t give up; there is one itty-bitty scene that I thought might too much, but I was not and I continued; I am happy I did.) George Weightman could not have been a more perfect choice for narration; he has the smooth and cool tones in which to do so. Both Merritt and Weightman are extremely well-matched, I am looking for more adventures from this duo. This is an impressive thriller with surprises, twist, turns and shocking (!!!) jaw-dropping moments. That ending! Wow! I highly recommend this audiobook and I am begging for more available on Audible ASAP. Kudos to Merritt and Weightman, as well as Audible for releasing this intricate and complex book. I loved it and need more to satisfy my craving. Thank you!
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Could not get past the first few chapters

This writer uses tired phrases from the get go. I couldn’t bear going on.
Perhaps if I had endured longer it would have gotten better but .....