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The Child
- An Audible Drama
- Narrated by: Rupert Penry-Jones, Jack Boulter, Emilia Fox, Stephen Marcus, Robert Glenister, Andy Serkis
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
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Shortlisted for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2015
My name is Simon. I’m 10 years old. I’m a serial killer. Robert Stern (Rupert Penry-Jones), a successful defense attorney, doesn’t know what lies in store for him when he agrees to meet a new client in a derelict estate on the outskirts of Berlin. Stern is more than surprised, when his old love interest and professional nurse Carina (Emilia Fox) presents him a ten year old boy as his new client: Simon (Jack Boulter), a terminally ill child, who is convinced he has murdered many men in a previous life.
Robert’s surprise turns into horror when he and Carina find human remains in a cellar the boy has led them to. The remains of a man whose head has been split with an axe 15 years ago - just like Simon claimed he had. Things go from bad to worse within hours when Stern discovers more dead bodies, the investigating police officer Engler (Andy Serkis) starts to chase him as a suspect in the murder cases, and his own past comes to haunt him. Stern’s friend and former criminal Andi Borchert (Stephen Marcus) is the only one to believe Stern and Carina. Hunted by the police, and led by Simon’s memories, they start to investigate shady sub cultures of Berlin, and soon discover things that are more gruesome than anything they could have imagined…
Audible Studios London presents a gripping audio dramatisation by Sebastian Fitzek, Germany’s most successful thriller writer, whose books are read around the world in more than 20 different languages. This unabridged dramatisation introduces listeners to a completely new approach to audio entertainment, a full-length dramatised book adaption with an original score and soundscapes from the heart of Berlin. Featuring amazing performances by a cast of over 20 actors in a breathtaking plot, The Child provides a truly immersive listening experience.
Like this and looking for more unabridged multicast drama from Sebastian Fitzek? Then simply type ‘Amok’ in the search box, download and enjoy!
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Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of best-selling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read.
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intriguing but skip if triggered by child abuse
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George Orwell’s 1984
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It’s 1984, and life has changed beyond recognition. Airstrip One, formerly known as Great Britain, is a place where Big Brother is always watching, and nobody can hide. Except, perhaps, for Winston Smith. Whilst working at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history, he secretly dreams of freedom. And in a world where love and sex are forbidden, where it’s hard to distinguish between friend and foe, he meets Julia and O’Brien and vows to rebel.
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Kidnappers grabbed Jenna in broad daylight, right in front of her children and their horrified classmates. Her family was issued an insane ransom demand: $25 million in cash and jewels, payable by the end of the school day, otherwise they’ll never see her again. As Jenna’s mother scrambles to gather the money, detectives Mo Butler and George Ortega follow the trail of the kidnappers, which will lead them through a sordid landscape of jealous lovers, broken dreamers, and twisted schemers. But every second counts, and there’s one thing Jenna Wade doesn’t have: very much time.
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This was such a fun Quick listen
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When Heather McKinley dreamed of becoming a doctor, she imagined curing sick kids and sporting pink stethoscopes. She never anticipated the sleepless nights, grueling exams, and endless labs. And she certainly never knew that her medical school earned the nickname Dead Med thanks to the tragic history of students overdosing on illegal drugs. But Heather would never consider doing anything like that. That is, until her longtime boyfriend dumps her, she finds herself failing anatomy, and her world starts to crumble.
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Hmm
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Cassie thinks she has met the perfect man. Joel is sweet, handsome, romantic, and best of all, he’s crazy about Cassie. She thinks she’s found the guy she’ll spend the rest of her life with. Have children with. Grow old with. Yes, she knows about his perfect ex-girlfriend, Francesca. The beautiful, brilliant chef, beloved by all his friends. But she thinks Francesca is out of the picture. She thinks Francesca is gone for good. Think again, Cassie.
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Too bizarre for someone who loves bizarre
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Jazz Bashara is a criminal. Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you're not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional harmless bit of contraband barely counts, right? Not when you've got debts to pay and your job as a porter barely covers the rent. Everything changes when Jazz sees the chance to commit the perfect crime, with a reward too lucrative to turn down.
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A ferrari with no motor
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The Married Man
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Everyone thinks my husband is dead. Just like we planned. Eleven years ago, my husband disappeared. Eleven long hard years I waited, my heart breaking for our son, who didn’t know his father was coming back. Today, my hands shake as I try to understand what I’ve just learned: my husband has a new wife. This wasn’t part of our plan. Eleven years ago, my husband made a terrible mistake. I sacrificed everything to help him fix it. But now he’s put our son and me in danger again. We had a plan. He broke the rules. But who will pay the price?
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K.L. Slater and Clare Corbett – riveting Tango!
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Too Late
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Sloan will go through hell and back for those she loves. And she does so, every single day. Caught up with the alluring Asa Jackson, a notorious drug trafficker, Sloan has finally found a lifeline to cling to, even if it’s meant compromising her morals. She was in dire straits trying to pay for her brother’s care until she met Asa. But as Sloan became emotionally and economically reliant on him, he in turn developed a disturbing obsession with her—one that becomes increasingly dangerous every day.
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Triggering and poor narration
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-26-14
Best in a long time
Where does The Child rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of the best in a long time
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
The plot and overall performance keeps you on the edge of the seat
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I loved the ensemble cast it makes the book flow so much better
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- Christine
- 05-10-20
Engaging
I was attracted to this drama because several of the actors are familiar to me, and I can't get enough of their performances. They did not disappoint--no one did. Well-read and well-acted.
Lots of plot twists; never a dull moment; this kept me fully engaged for the duration.
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- G
- 12-08-15
Loved it! Very entertaining, and suspenseful!
I was looking for a horror novel when I came across this title, and it sounded intriguing. Although I would not call the book scary at all, it was definitely a suspenseful mystery book.
A detective who doesn't really have anything left to lose gets pulled into a mysterious situation where a 10 yr old boy with a brain tumor says that he has killed someone- 15 years previously. He uncovers more murders as the story progresses, the lawyer uncovering the bodies and the story thickens and thickens. Plot twists were great, and unexpected. Even my theories were wrong, which was great. I loved how unpredictable it was at times. Great entertainment, and the narrator and voices were excellent! This was the first audio drama performance I've ever listened to, and it won't be the last. Loved it!
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- Thomas
- 10-19-14
Enjoyed the story but not the production
Unlike some of the other reviewers, I did enjoy the story quite a bit. It held my attention, and when I had to stop listening (I listen in my car), I wanted to hear more.
But the production was terrible. Apparently they were tryng to make an old-fashioned "radio play". Didn't work.
First of all there were musical segues, probably between each chapter but it was hard to tell since the chapters weren't otherwise announced. The music (if one can call it that) varied in length, some nearly as long as a minute! (I got frustrated and timed one.) The music went from tolerable to terrible.
The sound effects didn't help any either. If the narrator says someone slammed the door, I don't need to hear it too.
The biggest problem was "The Voice". It was electronically disguised, very low-pitched and scratchy. Which makes it almost impossible to hear in a car going 80 mph (whoops, don't tell anyone) down the freeway!
Other than that, the other actors were okay. I particularly liked the boy. Refreshingly, it was actually played by a boy actor named Jack Boulter. I guess this is the main advantage of a multiple-actor play. Typically there will be only one voice actor for a book, and if it is a man and there is a part for a boy, usually it doesn't come off too well. A woman has a better chance at sounding like a boy, but not much.
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- sharonme
- 06-24-19
Riveting!
A terrific drama. Lots of suspense. The cast of narrators was brilliant. They brought the story to life.
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- Mark B
- 05-25-17
Almost Excellent
Overall I liked this. I know there are some things lost in translation, so I won't nitpick!
This is my first Audible Drama, and I wasn't sure what to expect. But the summary hooked me and I definitely wanted to keep listening.
The Good:
The story was original. A lot of cool Reincarnation theory and a plot twisting regularly. I am usually pretty good at figuring things out, but I really couldn't figure out the mystery
The Performances of the main characters: Stern, Simon (great child actor) and Borchart.
The Not so good:
I really didn't like the music between "scenes". They seemed longer than necessary, and sometimes I wondered if it was going to pick up again.
The Bad
The mysterious villain's voice. Whenever he was speaking I found myself wishing I was reading it as I found him unintelligible. I kept having to hit the rewind 30 seconds. Not much depth to the character, either.
Despite this, I recommend this Audible Drama.
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- CHRISTINE
- 07-10-17
Gripping
A disturbing story, great acting and narration and I could not stop listening.
This is the second drama by this author I have listened to and I hope there will be more. His stories are unsettling but excellent.
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- Nikki
- 09-29-14
Can't wait for another one!!
Love the audio drama format! Wish more would do it as well :)
Will be waiting for more while listening to and/or reading other books by this author
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- Astarte70
- 04-12-15
A good story...
A good story. Unfortunately it was difficult to hear much of what was being said at times due to background sound effects. Computerised voice was almost impossible to discern- lacked clarity, resulting in a loss of information and storyline. Would still recommend.
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- burney byrd
- 03-24-15
Couldn't stop listening !
The blend of the book and movie is great. It kept me on the edge non stop. Great story worth the money
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