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The Midwife Murders

By: James Patterson,Richard DiLallo
Narrated by: Sophie Amoss
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A missing patient is a hospital ward's worst nightmare - until even more people disappear.

Senior Midwife Lucy Ryuan is used to guiding expectant mothers through pregnancy. But when two kidnappings and a vicious stabbing happen on her watch, her focus abruptly changes. Something has to be done, and Lucy is fearless enough to try. As rumours and accusations fly around Manhattan, Lucy teams up with a sceptical NYPD detective to solve the case. But the truth is far more twisted than either of them could ever have imagined.

©2020 James Patterson (P)2020 Penguin Audio

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Great Book and great narrator.

Great book and great narrator.
Took a minute to get into but then was hooked.

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The Midwife Murders

Really didn't want this to end, loved the story, the characters and the insight into midwifery. As usual, the murder was unpredictable and excellent, but sad in it's own way. The narration was excellent.

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 07-26-21

Not enjoyable a

I think it was hard to become invested in the character and although were some twists and turns they were somewhat predictable. I also feel the general research on midwifery and those who practice it was not adequate when writing the character of portraying them within hospital

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  • anna
  • 02-08-21

Gripping

What a story many twists and turn but as usual Mr. Patterson doesn't disappoint. I enjoyed the way Lucy told the story and it was believable.

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  • Mrs Georgina Mitchell
  • 10-11-20

great listen

loved it, great listen had you on edge of seat right to the end of the book

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  • Samantha K.
  • 03-18-23

It was ok

Not one of the better ones, never really got going. The main character wasn’t very likeable.

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  • LC
  • 01-14-23

Great story

some of the narrators accents were pretty questionable and it came across slightly monotone

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  • Anonymous User
  • 10-24-21

exciting

narrator exellelent as the hole book, most memorable is getting to know the character Lucy and the surprise who was doing the horror show. Dr Ruby

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  • Sarah Ruffhead
  • 08-23-21

addictive

another awesome twisting and excting story from the wonderful James Patterson. loved it. highly recommended.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 06-13-21

Unrealistic

Not a fan of the leading lady … as a midwife I found her unrealistic and she grated on my nerves with her attitude and the suggested midwifery practice
Stuck it out to the end ….. ok book pity I didn’t warm to Lucy . Not my fav JP book

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  • Tracy McBurnie
  • 05-25-21

gripping

James Patterson kept me on the edge of my seat yet again. a few very unexpected twists. loved the story and most of the characters.

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  • Hannah Lambert
  • 05-15-21

Hours of my life that I won't get back!

It's really hard to disapointment me. I find the good in just about everything. But I was bitterly disapointed by this book. In all honesty, it was probably the worst I've read. Lucy was an incredibly unlikeable and arrogant protagonist. If she said 'I want to punch' someone one more time I think I couldn't have finished the book! No single chapter thrilled me, interested me or surprised me. Maybe I liked it even less as a former midwife! I hope the sloppy care and inaccurate health info does not give people the wrong impression of midwifery. Even the title is not representative of this poor story!! I really hope I can't find a better James Patterson as I've otherwise heard very good things.

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  • James S Shaw
  • 09-27-20

Terrible

The plot is quite good but the lead female character is absolutely awful. Arrogant, rude, aggressive, selfish, contradictory, full of herself!!! every word available belongs to her. I wanted the character to die!!!!!

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  • Lorraine Eastwood
  • 03-14-22

Wonderful

What a wonderful well written story. I felt I was there with them. Hope those two get on with their lives together 😉

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  • Emillee Glossop
  • 11-02-21

Great book

Written well as usual.
I wasn’t a massive fan of the reader. But I still made it through the entire book. Thank you.

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  • Jill King
  • 11-02-21

Reasonable story, poor narrative

The story was ruined by several and frequent mispronunciations by narrator. Also flawed by the writers obvious lack of midwifery and hospital knowledge. Disappointed

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  • Anonymous User
  • 09-18-21

Couldn't Stop Listening!

Seriously... I couldn't stop listening, had me hooked from start to finish. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys mysteries.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 07-07-21

Couldn't stop listening...

absolutely loved it, great twisted ending . definitely worth a look. brilliant work by a great set of authors

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 02-09-21

Excellent gripping story

Great story. Griping, interesting and shocking. Narrating was excellent. looking forward to the next story. Highly recommend.

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  • 12-31-20

thoroughly enjoyed it

easy to listen to. didn't require too much concentration. very entertaining. nothing I didn't like about it.

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  • Peter Mitchell
  • 11-27-20

nursery myrdets

Gripping story. Many twists and turns that keeps you bound to the end. Great book.

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  • Debra Muir
  • 10-27-20

Keeps you guessing

Twists and turns loved it. Narrator was great loved her voice. James never fails to impress

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