Mercy by David Kessler — unabridged audiobook
Mercy by David Kessler is an unabridged English audiobook narrated by William Hope. The thriller follows lawyer Alex Sedaka as he seeks a last-minute reprieve for a condemned client, with a missing body and a nurse’s possible lead complicating the case.
At a glance
- A race-against-time legal thriller centred on a last-minute clemency plea.
- The story involves a condemned man, a missing victim’s body and a nurse who may hold a crucial clue.
- The unabridged audio edition runs for 11 hours and 46 minutes.
Reference price: £15.50
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- The unabridged format preserves the full story across a substantial listening time.
- William Hope is named as narrator, so buyers can identify the voice before choosing the audiobook.
- The case combines a countdown, a disputed confession and a possible witness lead.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | David Kessler |
|---|---|
| Narrator | William Hope |
| Listening length | 11 hours and 46 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Programme type | Audiobook |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Avon |
| Publication date | 23 April 2015 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for an unabridged legal and crime thriller with a time-pressured plot.
- Audiobook buyers who enjoy stories built around a mystery, shifting testimony and a search for a missing body.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a short audiobook or a non-thriller subject.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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33% 33% - 3 stars
16% 16% - 2 stars
4% 4% - 1 star
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Customer feedback highlights the plot’s twists, pace and character development, with readers also describing the writing as engaging and hard to put down. That response suits the listing’s time-pressured thriller premise, though the rating distribution is not uniformly positive and does not reveal why some listeners rated it lower.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the plot as twist-filled and engaging.
- Customer feedback praises the character development, pacing and writing.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Mercy?
The listing names David Kessler as the author and William Hope as the narrator.
How long is this audiobook?
The listed listening length is 11 hours and 46 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
No. The listing identifies the audiobook version as unabridged.
What is the story about?
Lawyer Alex Sedaka seeks clemency for a condemned client, while a missing body and a nurse’s possible information may alter the case.
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