In at the Kill — Unabridged Audiobook by Gerald Seymour
In at the Kill is an unabridged audiobook by Gerald Seymour, narrated by Ben Allen. This espionage thriller follows an undercover operative embedded in a cocaine-smuggling network and the intelligence officer trying to bring it down.
At a glance
- Espionage thriller set across Liverpool, Galicia and London, involving a cocaine-smuggling operation and an undercover operative.
- The story centres on intelligence officer Jonas Merrick and a long-term undercover source.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged format preserves the full story across a substantial 17-hour 38-minute listening length.
- The crime-and-espionage plot spans several locations and follows both an intelligence officer and an embedded operative.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Gerald Seymour |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Ben Allen |
| Listening length | 17 hours and 38 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 23 Jan. 2023 |
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a long, unabridged British espionage and crime thriller.
- Fans of stories about undercover work, intelligence operations and international drug networks.
Less suited to
- Listeners who prefer a straightforward narrative: customer feedback mentions rapid shifts between characters and locations and difficulty following parts of the story.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the plot and characters as gripping, while reactions to the writing style are mixed. Some listeners appreciate the writing; others find its staccato style difficult to follow. Fast changes between characters and locations draw criticism, with some customers saying they struggled to follow the narrative. That may matter over the listed 17-hour 38-minute runtime, especially for listeners who prefer a more linear story. The audiobook has an aggregate rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 2,119 ratings; that overall figure does not explain individual preferences.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as gripping and praise its plot and characters.
Negative themes
- Some customers criticise the pacing and say the shifts between characters and locations make the narrative difficult to follow.
Mixed feedback
- Writing-style reactions differ: some customers appreciate it, while others find the staccato style hard to follow.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates In at the Kill?
The author is Gerald Seymour and the narrator is Ben Allen.
Is this an abridged audiobook?
The listing identifies this version as unabridged.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 17 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the story about?
It follows intelligence officer Jonas Merrick as he targets an international drug network, relying on an undercover operative in Galicia.
