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A Patient Fury Audiobook by Sarah Ward

A Patient Fury is a crime-fiction audiobook by Sarah Ward, following Detective Constable Connie Childs as she investigates a family’s deaths and searches for a missing fourth body. The unabridged recording is narrated by Helen Lloyd and runs for 10 hours and 29 minutes.

At a glance

The mystery follows Detective Constable Connie Childs, who questions the apparent conclusion that one mother committed the murders.
A missing fourth body is presented as the key to the case.
The audiobook is unabridged and narrated by Helen Lloyd.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The full unabridged recording gives listeners the complete audiobook edition.
At 10 hours and 29 minutes, the listening-length claim helps buyers gauge the commitment before choosing.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audio edition
Format	Audiobook
Edition	Unabridged
Listening length	10 hours and 29 minutes
Narrator	Helen Lloyd
Language	English

Publication
Author	Sarah Ward
Publisher	W. F. Howes Ltd
Publication date	21 Sept. 2017

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners looking for an unabridged crime mystery with a police investigation and a missing-body puzzle.
Buyers who want a narrated audiobook by Helen Lloyd rather than a print edition.

Less suited to

Listeners who prefer a reliably satisfying ending, as customer feedback reports mixed reactions to the plot and some find the ending unsatisfying.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 735 ratings

5 stars50%50%
4 stars29%29%
3 stars14%14%
2 stars4%4%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and well written, with believable characters and plot twists. Reactions to the plot are mixed, including reports that the ending is unsatisfying. For audiobook buyers, this suggests the character and mystery elements may appeal, while the resolution may not work for everyone. Aggregate ratings are generally positive but include a smaller share of lower ratings, and do not explain individual reactions.

Positive themes

Customers describe the book as engaging and well written, and mention believable characters and plot twists.

Negative themes

Some customer feedback finds the ending unsatisfying.

Mixed feedback

Customer reactions to the plot are mixed, with reports that it draws readers in as well as criticism of its resolution.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote and narrates A Patient Fury?

The listing names Sarah Ward as the author and Helen Lloyd as the narrator.

How long is the audiobook?

The listed listening length is 10 hours and 29 minutes.

Is this edition abridged?

The listing identifies the program as unabridged.

What is the mystery about?

Detective Constable Connie Childs investigates a fire-wrecked property where three bodies have been found. She believes the missing fourth body may hold the key to the case.