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Cop Killer
- A Martin Beck Police Mystery
- Narrated by: Tom Weiner
- Series: Martin Beck, Book 9
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Now head of the National Murder Squad, Beck is called in to a sleepy Swedish town to investigate a woman's disappearance. When she is found already murdered, her body dredged from the bottom of a lake, suspicions swirl around arrest Folke Bengtsson, the killer Beck caught in the first novel of the series for committing a similar murder, and who has since been released. But Beck is beginning to doubt that Bengtsson is guilty of any murder at all.
Critic Reviews
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- BDHumbert
- 11-22-17
Another
Chapter in the Martin Beck stories. This one was a bit more straightforward than some of the others
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Jen
- 04-24-11
How many people live in Sweden?
If there are only a dozen people in Sweden then I take back this review, but otherwise this was an awful book. I felt nothing at all for most of the characters, and the ending was very unsatisfying and unbelievable. No matter how much you like Nordic crime, don't waste your money or time on this.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Donna
- 12-23-20
5
A good book for those who love the Scandinavian school of mystery/detective writers. A good introduction if you are curious about the fuss. Slow and creaky, it takes off, explores rural policing... put your feet up time. Then we ride along on an urban takedown of "gangsters" - hope you like HUMOR - Then a quiet return to pastoral Sweden. This is a welcome antidote to way too much smiling of Christmas 2020.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- Barbara J. Anderson
- 09-19-14
Sooo Slowww
To me- a slow book and it makes the Swedish Police force sound like a bungling batch of dim wits. I just couldn't finish it.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- Mike
- 10-18-12
Slow and Mundane
What disappointed you about Cop Killer?
It it so slow to develop. I finally quit after about 2 hours. I really tried to persevere and listen to the book. It is just plain boring.
What do you think your next listen will be?
James R Benn - Billie Boyle series: Evil for Evil
How could the performance have been better?
Someone who could actually speak with something other than a monotone voice. It was like listening to a chemistry lecture in college.
Any additional comments?
If you think you have an interest, make sure to get the money back guarantee.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Susan Wallace
- 01-22-12
Great listen
What made the experience of listening to Cop Killer the most enjoyable?
If you are a fan of Martin Beck, you will enjoy this!
What about Tom Weiner???s performance did you like?
Very good, doesn't over do it.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- i. Ski
- 08-11-11
World's worst book, really
Don't waste a credit or $$...not funny, not interesting, a pain all around. Perhaps something was lost in translation.