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The Memory Game

By: Nicci French
Narrated by: Harriet Walter
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The Memory Game is a haunting psychological thriller from the top-ten best-selling author Nicci French.

You remember an idyllic childhood. But your memory is deceitful. And possibly deadly...

When a skeleton is unearthed in the Martellos' garden, Jane Martello is shocked to learn it's that of her childhood friend Natalie, who went missing 25 years ago.

Encouraged by a therapist to recover lost memories, Jane hopes to find out what really took place when she was a child - and what happened to Natalie. But in learning the truth about her and Natalie's past, is Jane putting her own future at terrible risk?

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The Memory Game, written by Nicci French is a chilling psychological thriller audiobook narrated by English actress Harriet Walter. At once a mystery but also a fascinating example of attempting to recover those early childhood memories people can never recall in adulthood. Two little girls always play in their garden until one goes mysteriously missing. Her body is not discovered until 25 years later, buried in the same garden. It is a dangerous task to unravel the mystery of who killed the girl. Available now from Audible.
Intriguing Ending • Great Mystery • Magnificent Performance • Fantastic Twists • Interesting Neurological Subject

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A great mystery, with twists and turns along the way. Can't wait for more from Nicci French!

Wow!

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Just when you think it's not possible to shock you more, and you've figured everyone out... That's when the characters you've grown to love, leave your head spinning yet again.

Favorite find in a long time!!

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This had a bit of a slow start but the story and content were very good. I enjoyed listening and couldn't stop listening near the end.

Enjoyed this very much

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The narrator, per usual, was great but the book was terrible. A good idea for a mystery but the inept writing and ending made for a terrible listening experience.

Even Dame Harriet Walter couldn't save this book

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As I was listening, I thought the plot was a bit slow. With two hours of audiobook left, I had no idea where the author would take the story, but it became quite intriguing towards the end!

The book creates a great story from an interesting neurological subject - the accuracy and inaccuracy of human memory and its role in crime investigations.

The narration was lovely.

A bit slow at first, but a great story overall

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