Luther

The Calling

De: Neil Cross

Narrado por: David Bauckham

Don’t miss this prequel to the hit crime series and Netflix film Luther: The Fallen Sun starring Idris Elba—written by the Edgar Award–winning creator and sole writer of the show!

A “gripping, taut” (Guillermo del Toro) thriller featuring homicide detective John Luther, “who is intelligent and almost freakishly intuitive [and] belongs not only to the Sherlock Holmes tradition but also to the newer crime-fiction model elaborated by Thomas Harris in his novels Red Dragon, The Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal” (The New York Times).

Is Luther a force for good or a man hell-bent on self-destruction?

Meet Detective Chief Inspector John Luther. He’s a homicide detective with an extraordinary case-clearance rate. He’s obsessive, instinctive, and intense. Nobody who ever stood at his side has a bad word to say about him. And yet there are rumors that Luther is bad—not corrupt, but tormented. After years of chasing the most depraved criminals in London’s gritty underworld, he seethes with a hidden fury he can barely control, making him do things any other detective wouldn’t and shouldn’t do.

A compulsively readable novel by the writer hailed by The Guardian as “Britain’s own Stephen King,” this is the story of the serial killer case that tore Luther’s personal and professional relationships apart and propelled him over the precipice—beyond fury, beyond vengeance, all the way to the other side of the law.

Amazingly dark and rich

What did you love best about Luther?

I am a fan of the show and it provided even more insight into the main character

What did you like best about this story?

The details. It describes each of the crimes and victims vividly.

Fabulously entertaining

I've just begun to explore audio books. This book was entertaining and addictive. Great story and well read. Luther has been a favorite of mine for a long while; wish there was more!

So dark -

So dark - so engaging - so British - so supetbly performed. It is absolutely unforgettable!

Dark and disturbing

What made the experience of listening to Luther the most enjoyable?

I loved the authors attention to detail without getting too verbose! One example that stuck in my mind was " the smell of old dust on a warm lightbulb" .

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Very graphic and dark story, but I like those kind! Very fast paced with lots of action. He does a great job of portraying a very sick and twisted mind.

What does David Bauckham bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I loved all the subtle differences in the British dialects.

Any additional comments?

I loved the tv series, which did a very good job of bringing Luther to life, but the detail in the book is wonderful. Great author. Can't wait for the next one!

Great listen

Where does Luther rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is a great listen. Possibly only average but then I listen to many many audios. It was well worth the credit I used to obtain it.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Certainly not in the middle of the seat.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Luther came across his suspect face to face

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

His female partner made a big impact on the story line.

Any additional comments?

I would suggest this audio to others. It is worth the listen. Entertaining and keeps you guessing where Luther might end up