• Body Breaker

  • By: M. W. Craven
  • Narrated by: John Banks
  • Length: 10 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

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Body Breaker

By: M. W. Craven
Narrated by: John Banks
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Publisher's Summary

The second dark and twisted thriller in the Avison Fluke series by M. W. Craven, the acclaimed author of The Puppet Show.  

Investigating how a severed hand ends up on the third green of a Cumbrian golf course is not how Detective Inspector Avison Fluke has planned to spend his Saturday. So when a secret protection unit from London swoops in quoting national security, he's secretly pleased.    

But trouble is never far away. A young woman arrives at his lakeside cabin with a cryptic message: a code known to only a handful of people, and it forces Fluke back into the investigation he's only just been barred from.    

In a case that will change his life forever, Fluke immerses himself in a world of New Age travellers, corrupt cops and domestic extremists. Before long he's alienated his entire team, has been arrested under the Terrorism Act - and has made a pact with the devil himself. But a voice has called out to him from beyond the grave. And Fluke is only getting started....  

©2017 M. W. Craven (P)2017 Hachette Audio UK

Critic Reviews

"This is high quality crime writing." (A. A. Dhand)

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  • Mrs Claire Carter
  • 09-02-20

Fantastic book

Love the characters, humour and intricate plot. Had me laughing and on the edge of seat. Finale is brilliant

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  • Jen
  • 05-08-21

Definitely Worth a Credit

I'm really enjoying the M. W Craven books. They're fast paced with lots of twists and interesting storylines. I love Fluke's relationship with Towler, it's unconditional. Hopefully there is a third book in the pipeline, they left us on a bit of a cliffhanger.
Is it just me, or have other people noticed the similarities between the leading characters? Fluke with his log cabin and Poe with his Shepherds Croft - both in isolated locations and having problems with the possibility of eviction. Nevertheless, they make the drive to and from work much more exciting.

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  • Clair
  • 10-19-20

brilliant

love these characters what a great book will download the next one when it is released

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  • mollyeyre
  • 01-13-20

Excellent

I am really enjoying this writer's books. I like his characters and the plots are good. What more can I say? I've read the two books just released in two days, they are certainly worth the cost of a credit!

Ah well! I'm now hoping for another in his other series, Washington Poe!

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  • chris hextall
  • 06-28-20

Gripping

I absolutely loved this book. I laughed out loud at Towler and fell in love with him a little. It was brilliant, so clever i want to listen again!

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  • Colette
  • 05-19-23

Disappointing follow up

Hero ex soldiers versus hippie misfits with a side order of stupid London police interference. No, no, no. Won’t be getting book 3.

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  • Sue R.
  • 04-26-23

total disappointment of book 2 following promising

I was taught, out of politeness, to say nothing if I could find nothing good to say! But sorry, I can't be polite over this Masoginistic clap trap.....former Soldier heros turned Police with their 'little Women' who happen to be Tattooed International Lawyers.....in your dreams luv! Absolute rubbish......sorry! I SO WANTED to be nice! Reader made best of pathetically lacking story.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 04-22-23

average at best

Has its moments, but falls apart. Quite ridiculous in the end. Intonation dreadful and narration poor overall.

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  • joseph a.
  • 03-20-23

Spoiler!

Just let the poor man be a dad. loved everything but the end just took me out of it.

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  • Fee
  • 03-17-23

Interesting

After “Born in a burial gown” I was really looking forward to this book. And while I did enjoy it it it did seem as though it was going down the same route as most with the maverick police officer. Some of their actions were ridiculous and his girlfriend! Talk about high maintenance. All in all, entertaining new series.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 10-18-22

One of his best!

Really enjoyed this book and although I loved his previous work, this was my absolute favourite!

Looking forward to hearing more about Aversons next chapter!

Highly recommend
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  • elizabeth b.
  • 02-10-22

Long winded and violent

I’m afraid I can’t bear luke or whatever his name is. This isn’t a well written story.