The Sixth Wicked Child

4MK, Book 3

By: J. D. Barker

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Graham Winton

Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

In the riveting conclusion of the 4MK trilogy, Barker takes the thriller to an entirely new level. Don't miss a single word of the series James Patterson called "ingenious." 

Hear No Evil 

For Detective Sam Porter, the words "Father, forgive me" conjure memories long forgotten; a past intentionally buried. For Anson Bishop, these three words connect a childhood to the present as he unleashes a truth concealed for decades. 

See No Evil 

Found written on cardboard near each body, these words link multiple victims to a single killer - discovered within minutes of each other in both Chicago and South Carolina - clearly connected yet separated by impossible miles. 

Speak No Evil 

Chicago Metro and the FBI find themselves caught in chaos - a hospital on lockdown, a rogue officer, and corruption at the highest levels. When Anson Bishop, the prime suspect in the notorious 4MK serial murders turns himself in, he reveals a story completely unexpected, one that not only upends the current investigation, but one that will change the lives of all involved. 

Do No Evil 

With unrelenting tension and pulse-pounding suspense, the past unravels at breakneck speed as the truth behind the Four Monkey Killer's motive is finally revealed in this masterfully crafted finale.

©2019 J.D. Barker (P)2019 Recorded Books

End of the 4MK trilogy

WOW! That was intense! I'm starting this review by stating the fact that my rating of 3 stars in much lower than the average rating will be. I loved The Fourth Monkey and liked The Fifth to Die a lot. THE SIXTH WICKED CHILD is a necessary completion of the trilogy but it is disjointed and not as well written as the first two novels. The chapters are too short making keeping up with the plot too difficult. The potential listener should be aware that the three novels in 4MK series are not standalone. They must be listened to in order.

I’ll second Wayne’s review!

I agree with the review left by Wayne (Matthews, NC). I’ve never met or spoken to him, I’m just a follower of his and enjoy reading his reviews, they have pointed me to more than one good series.
Anyway, yes this has short choppy chapters that jump between characters and time frame. I’m almost sorry I didn’t relisten to the previous book before listening to this one. It’s been a while since the second book was released and in the beginning of this book I felt a little lost at times. Definitely listen in order.
Narrators worked very well together. Without them I probably wouldn’t have finished
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Really!

I am definitely in the minority and I love a good thriller/mystery but come on! I should've stopped at book 1. The final book might as well been categorized as a fantasy. Just because you can come up with the most convoluted approach to a revenge plot DOES NOT mean you should. The author took the power of suggestion to a whole new meaning and actually insults the reader's intelligence. This was the absolute weakest task force on the face of the EARTH, guess while researching the author failed to think through a true manhunt of this level or took just a little time to review outbreak procedures. Who would've ever thought that "trust, but verify" ever existed after reading this book. The author's notes cannot explain this catastrophe away. Of course nature and nuture help to shape someone's actions and character but so does common sense, which was lacked by multiple characters. The extraneous number of twists only served to drive up the page count. If you're someone like me who has to finish what they start...check this book out from the library, read chapters 1-50, 108-116 and finally 129-136...you're welcome!

Loved the first ones, this one completely lost me

I am no dummy, but this book was such a huge disappointment !!! It was all over the place. I struggled so hard to finish it with acute understanding of what makes an animal chew it’s on limb off to get away from a trap!!!

sorry to see Sam go!

I must say the storyline was superb I didn't see the ending coming that was a twist I did not see coming but overall it was an outstanding performance and all the children grew up as adults and planned out their revenge.
I really hate to see the series come to an end Sam I'm going to miss you Bishop your little stinker mother and father as well.
great storyline great performance, Edoardo Ballerini love listening to you.

This Series is A Knockout

I have no idea where to begin. I waited two years for this series to close and now that it has, I am so sad about that. Everything about these three books are amazing. JD was so impressive in his writing style. The story left me breathless at the end. I hung on every word of all three books. I was devastated about how book 2 ended, but the end was worth the wait. Buy this series, sit back, and enjoy the ride!!

Wow!!!

This book.... wow!!! I tried so hard to figure it out and some of my thoughts/ guesses were correct but some were not!!! This book and series was simply brilliant!!! I am so sad it is over. So many characters but I came to "know" every one! The ending had me saying, "NOOOOOO!!" I definitely, highly recommend this series!!

Amazing story.

I couldn’t stop listening. I’m a huge fan now. On the his other books. Thanks

Best I've read in years

Read the ENTIRE trilogy! Almost impossible to put down. Complex but logical grisly but never quite crossed the line. Narration went through dozens of characters seamlessly. brilliant.

Awesome Series

Love, Love. I’m going to miss Porter and the gang. Love the narrator. He bought the book to life.

Just wow!!!

Love this series!!!
Read it folks 👌
Love your word JD
Sorry yo see them go, maybe I’ll read this again sometime 😊

Absolutely amazing

This series is one of the best detective series I have ever read/listened to. Loved the storytelling.

‘Unputdownable’ thriller

J D Barker weaves a clever thriller. What an incredible trilogy, Great narration, 5 stars 👍

I couldn't let it go!

I finished the 3 books for little over a week. I listened into the small hours of the night. The story line remained me a little bit for the 🎬 "Now You See Me", but with murders.

brilliant series

I listened to all 3 books, culminating in this. a very complex but gripping series, well written and read

Amazing!!

Fantastic finish to this series! Beautifully written and narrated. (Back to the original narrator..thank goodness)
Lots of twists and turns and definitely kept me guessing. This would be a brilliant tv series or 3 fab films..I really hope it happens.

loved it.

perfect ending to the series.
first audiobook, won't be last
thank you very much

Didn’t want it to end

Loved all three of these books found the characters believable. I was new to this author and will definitely read any of his other books

Fantastic

What a brilliant ending to this trilogy I could not stop listening so many things going on it was brilliantly written

Sublime

A fitting end to a wonderful trilogy of books that rewards every emotion invest in the characters and story lines. Mr Barker is a very very talented author and this is an epic that will reward multiple listens.