• The Magpies

  • By: Mark Edwards
  • Narrated by: Elliot Hill
  • Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (1,424 ratings)

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The Magpies

By: Mark Edwards
Narrated by: Elliot Hill
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Publisher's summary

Meet the neighbours from hell, in the gripping thriller that reviewers and readers describe as "fast-paced", "chilling", and "impossible to put down".

When Jamie and Kirsty move into their first home together, they are full of optimism. The future, in which they plan to get married and start a family, is bright. The other residents of their building seem friendly too, including the Newtons, a married couple who welcome them to the building with open arms.

But then strange things start to happen. Dead rats are left on their doorstep. They hear disturbing noises, and much worse, in the night. After Jamie's best friend is injured in a horrific accident, Jamie and Kirsty find themselves targeted by a campaign of terror.

As they are driven to the edge of despair, Jamie vows to fight back—but he has no idea what he is really up against....

The Magpies is a gripping psychological thriller in which the monsters are not vampires or demons but the people who live next door. It is a nightmare that could happen to anyone.

©2013 by Mark Edwards. (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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Good intense

Story of a couple in love who move into a new apartment/flat. They are tortured by their neighbors. Slowly everything falls apart.
I have to say I thought the villain may end up being someone else.
A good listen. I listen mostly on my walks in the morning.

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Fantastic!

I couldn't stop listening! Well written, great characters and a really involving plot. Worth it!

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Really enjoyed the magpies.

This was a very interesting book. It kept me listening. I thought the ending was a little sad. I loved it otherwise.

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Reminds me of Here to Stay

Interesting story line. The ending could have been better. The store reminded me of Mark Edward's book Here to Stay.

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Magpie

really good story suspenseful could not put the book down. narrator did a great job.

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Unexpectedly awesome

What did you love best about The Magpies?

You just keep waiting for the sprit or something demonic to happen. Does keep you listening.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Magpies?

SPOLIER: When I found out who the owners of te falt were and how they were ripping people off by making their life miserable to the point the would need to move, buy from them for cheap then sell high to make a profit. The spiders...the go-cart accident and when he came out of the coma.(a$$)

Which character – as performed by Elliot Hill – was your favorite?

Jamie

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me laughe at some things and just feel really sad when she lost the baby. It also pissed me off, but I had a fist pumping moment when he burned it down. I thought about what he really could have done with what he found,

Any additional comments?

It was a good listen most likely will listen to it again. Few good jaw dropping moments. Was the police in their pocket or did they just get so many calls that they was like, "Whatever! Crazy peolpe move in here."

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Gripping

Couldn't get enough but was frustrated with the ending. Would gave liked to see some justice done. A bit like Gone Girl. I wish they had got what they deserved.

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Wonderful Psych Thriller! Highly Recommend!

Great suspense, well written, and well narrated. 5 stars without a doubt! You will not regret this one!

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Great read!

I always enjoy reading Mark Edwards. His books are great. Keep you guessing the whole time.

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Crazy neighbor story!

loved it! I felt so bad for them, I client have taken that abuse. I was move

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