Alias

Publisher's Summary

A car lies crashed below a Welsh mountain road. One of the young women inside it is dead, the other badly injured with no memory of who she is or what just happened. All she has is a bus pass showing her photograph and a name she doesn't recognize.

As she struggles to recover from her injuries, a startling revelation shatters everything she thought she knew, forcing her into an uneasy alliance with Detective Bronwen Pryce. With danger closing in from all sides, the two women must work together to uncover the truth - even if it kills them.

©2018 Cari Hunter (P)2018 Bold Strokes Books, Inc

Her Best Yet - Highly Recommend

The raw power of the first books has been supplanted by clever, more sophisticated verbal gymnastics. I use the word "verbal" because this is a book that is best heard as a performance -- and Ms. Vincent is the perfect match. This is like the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for me, in that I can't really imagine reading it (as opposed to listening to it being performed). The dialogue cascades at you in a wonderful, spontaneous way. (Note the use of the present tense, a tricky bit of business!) I tend to read hard sci-fi, police procedurals and historical biographies. About 5 times a year I stumble on something that compels me to do a review. This is such a book. Don't read it if you can't deal with a lesbian as the lead detective -- do read it (even if you are a older straight male like me) if you are a person who really enjoys a fast-moving, involving mystery with a Manchester/Wales backdrop and an insightful self-awareness that is as enjoyable as it is character-rich. There....an entire paragraph, and not one word about the plot -- which you will just have to read for yourself.

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

another homerun by Cari Hunter

loved it she is a very prolific writer with empathy towards the crime and and love secondary. this is probably one of her best. you can never not be entertained by her writings. keep on on writing.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love the mystery in Cari Hunter’s books

Great story. Nicole Victoria Vincent does a wonderful job narrating. Definitely recommend if you like a little mystery with lesbian attraction.

Buy this audiobook!

This book is exciting from beginning to end. Cari Hunter knows how to write thrillers! I listened to this book non stop to the end. Nicola Victoria Vincent has such a way with European accents. It's like a gift! From the very first moments of this book I felt a sense of anticipation of what was going to happen. Most books are somewhat predictable in the "who done it" arena, but this one keeps you guessing until the end! Also, I don't fluff reviews for anyone or any reason. If it's great I say so. If it's not so great I say that too, just with less exuberance.

A Wales Adventure

Wow! This book put my knickers in a knot!! Lol A bit of Welsh humor I hope! This story was off the charts!! Should be a short tv story! Off the charts this was! The reader was excellent—storyline was so suspense filled I couldn’t put it down!! Loved it! Worth reading!! Cari Hunter you got me this time! Want more!! Great job!

Excellent Audio!

I loved Alias by Cari Hunter. WoW. You will not be able to stop listening! Once you start, you will not be able to put it down. Excellent mystery. Excellent story. And last but not least, narrated by everyone's favorite narrator, Nicola Victoria Vincent.

Loved it!

A story based on amnesia usually does not get my attention but if Cari Hunter writes a book I have to read it and then listen to it. I trust she will deliver a great story. Alias does not disappoint. In fact it is highly entertaining. I love the way she writes. Her dialogue and imagery are ridiculously appealing and Nicola Victoria Vincent's performance complements her work beautifully. The result is outstanding!

Not in love, but definitely in like!

I'm a huge Cari Hunter fan, but I was expecting more from this book. The murder mystery of the book was fantastic, kept me on the edge of my seat!! I absolutely love the narrator! She has an amazing voice and never fails to schmooze my ears and senses. What I didn't like was the romance piece or severely lack there of one. Romance this was not. It all was fairly awkward and kind of a side note. I found myself wondering how did that happen with no lead up, lack of chemistry, and sort of anti climactic. The story would have been just the same with that bit, which says alot. Other than that, the rest of the book was good and still worth the credit!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Wished there was more, but enjoyed it nonetheless.

I wanted more for each character I suppose. How "good" of a cop are they really? I wished there was greater interaction between all the named characters good and bad so I would at least truely believe the ending. Something deeper I guess. I would suggest it to another, solely on the angle to story took.

10 Stars!

Picked this up days after reading the Kindle version - as soon as it became available. The narration takes an already great book to another level. Not sure what else to say here. Cari Hunter does not disappoint. Neither does Nicola Victoria Vincent.

Another great book from Cari

'Another great book from Cari.
The plot is fast paced and grabs your attention from the first page.
The characters are believable and real.
As expected from Cari the book is filled with humour and some brilliantly funny observations – the whiteboard and photos and trying to put a USB in a computer had me laughing out loud.
Cari has a unique way of writing, she portrays a story in a no holds barred, no nonsense way.
A thoroughly brilliant enjoyable book.
It would be re-miss of me not to mention the outstanding narration by Nicola Victoria Vincent, it’s almost as if Cari has written this book with Nicola in mind as the narrator'.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Another great plot from Cari Hunter

Another great story from Cari Hunter, I never tire of her books. Also lovely narration as always by Nicola Victoria Vincent, even her welsh accent rang true. Would highly recommend this book, especially if you're into crime novels, it has a good plot and good pacing. Mind Cari does put her characters through the mill!! So expect a little bit of violence, but not too much to detract from the story! I always think of Cari's books as crime novels with a little smidgen of romance thrown in to add to the story and counteract the tension.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Brilliant story wonderfully read

I’ve become a big fan of Cari Hunter’s storytelling and writing style. She’s become my favourite crime writer. I also love Nicola Vincent’s perfect narration, so I was eagerly waiting for this to come out on audible.

It lived up to all my hopes! Another properly good story with a real feel of authenticity and lovely touches in the prose. Refreshing free of cliché or plot contrivances and real humour that had me chuckling along with main character. Can’t wait for the next one!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Gritty, thrilling and brilliant!

Another excellent story from Cari! She brings alive the trials and tribulations of her characters with a mix of humour and attention to the smallest detail. Nicola's authentic accents hook you in and take you on a journey as vivid as watching a film! I was going to listen to this over a number or car journeys but just had to finish it once I'd started.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Couldn't Put It Down<br />

I've now read and heard all the characters book but this is one of their best friends so far. Nicola Victoria Vincent was fantastic putting across both the Manchester and Welsh accents superbly.

The listen is taking round the back streets of Manchester and also the idyllic scenes of the Welsh mountains. Cari managers true take you on a whistle stop seat of your pants storyline with grit and pure northern humour.

Really hoping for a series!

Well I loved this book. It's a great crime romp, but also it's a bit different.

I'm Welsh and love North Wales so the whole setting really helped to make the book flow for me. I get how unforgiving the place is and how breathtakingly beautiful it can be too.

Loved the main characters and the plot premise. All made for a really addictive and enjoyable escape.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful