Book description
From the internationally bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies comes a dark and twisty thriller about secrets, lies and revenge. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Laura Marshall and T. M. Logan.ONE woman's secretTWO sides to every storyTHREE deadly betrayals FOUR potential suspectsFIVE bad deeds'Five Bad Deeds is ferociously entertaining, spiky, bitchy, funny - and absolutely messed with my head in the most fun way. Bravo, Frear!' Catherine Ryan Howard 'A big high five for Caz Frear's Five Bad Deeds - a page-gripping, nail-gnawing good read' Cara Hunter 'A deliciously dark story of how one woman's life of seemingly domestic bliss can unravel faster than she ever thought possible. I predict it will be one of the big hits of 2024 - I loved it' Nikki Smith 'A dark, addictive, suburban nightmare. Five Bad Deeds is an edge of your seat, up all night delight' Chris WhitakerEllen Walsh has done something very, very bad. If only she knew what it was . . .Teacher, mother, wife, and all-around good citizen Ellen is juggling non-stop commitments, from raising a teen and two toddlers to job-hunting, and renovating her dream home. Amidst the chaos, a note arrives in the mail declaring: Sooner or later everyone sits down to a banquet of consequences.Ellen has no idea why someone would send this to her. She tells the occasional white lie, has a sharp tongue now and again, but she's done nothing to incur the wrath of an anonymous enemy. As she races to discover who's set on destroying her life, Ellen receives more threatening messages, each one hitting closer to home and everything that she cherishes. Could the five bad deeds that come back to haunt her explain why things have taken such a deadly turn?Praise for Five Bad Deeds . . .'Deliciously waspish, twisty, and relatable' Claire McGowan 'Caz Frear is on fire! Five Bad Deeds is an absolute scorcher with a moral message about the effect of our actions on others at its dark and thrilling heart' Victoria Selman 'Layered characters, gut-punching twists and beautifully written. This is addictive reading from Caz' Jo Spain 'An utterly compelling, superbly characterised, constantly fascinating mystery. I read with my eyes inches from the pages as each new reveal unfolded, and the final reveal was superb' Gytha Lodge 'This book is genius. Funny, authentic, keeps you guessing and gasping as you can't trust ANYONE. Bravo Caz Frear' Jo Callaghan
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Kill Switch
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Judge
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DreamWeaver
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Scratch Man
Audiobooks on the go – this app's design prioritizes convenience. What a delightful listening experience! The narrator's timing was impeccable, knowing exactly when to pause for effect or let the words flow. Their character voices were distinct yet natural - no over-the-top accents or distracting vocal tics. The audio quality was consistently excellent.
Nice Gnome
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Demo Zero
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Mantis Queen
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I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. Managing my audiobook collection is a pleasure thanks to this app's usability. Playback speed and volume controls are fantastic. The ability to download audio from various sources without syncing is fantastic. ListenBook makes it so easy.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience