Broken Promises: Detective Allie Shenton Series, Book 4 Audiobook
Broken Promises is Mel Sherratt’s fourth Detective Allie Shenton novel, presented here as an unabridged audiobook narrated by Antonia Beamish. Set in Stoke-on-Trent, this crime thriller follows Shenton investigating a series of murders amid buried secrets and danger to a local family.
At a glance
- Fourth instalment in the Detective Allie Shenton crime thriller series.
- The investigation centres on three murdered associates and secrets affecting the Abbott family.
- Set in Stoke-on-Trent, with a close-knit community living under threat.
- Unabridged narration by Antonia Beamish.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The stated 7 hours and 26 minutes provides a clear guide to the audiobook's listening commitment.
- A continuing lead detective and series setting suit listeners who enjoy returning to an established crime-fiction world.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Listening length | 7 hours and 26 minutes |
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Narrator | Antonia Beamish |
| Language | English |
| Author | Mel Sherratt |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 27 Oct. 2022 |
| Publisher | QUEST from W. F. Howes Ltd |
What to know before buying
- This is book four in the series, so readers who prefer to follow character and story developments in order may want to start with an earlier instalment.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a British police procedural and murder mystery.
- Existing readers of the Detective Allie Shenton series.
- Fans of crime stories set in Stoke-on-Trent and focused on community secrets.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a standalone first entry in the Allie Shenton series.
- Those who prefer lighter subject matter, as the plot involves multiple murders and threats to a teenager.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
Which book in the Detective Allie Shenton series is Broken Promises?
It is book four in the series.
Who narrates the audiobook?
The listing names Antonia Beamish as narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 7 hours and 26 minutes.
Is the audiobook abridged?
The listing describes it as unabridged.
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