Stranger Child: DCI Tom Douglas, Book 4 Audiobook
Stranger Child: DCI Tom Douglas, Book 4 is an unabridged English audiobook by Rachel Abbott, narrated by Lisa Coleman. The story follows Emma as a stranger unsettles her family and she turns to DCI Tom Douglas for help uncovering the truth about a past tragedy.
At a glance
- The fourth title in the DCI Tom Douglas series, centred on Emma, her family and a buried mystery.
- An unabridged audio edition narrated by Lisa Coleman.
- The plot connects a missing child and a fatal car accident to a new threat in Emma's life.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged format preserves the full audiobook edition.
- Customer feedback describes an engaging, suspenseful story with twists, developed characters and brisk pacing.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 18 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Lisa Coleman |
| Author | Rachel Abbott |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Audible Studios |
| Publication date | 3 November 2015 |
What to know before buying
- The plot involves a child's disappearance, a fatal accident and threats to a family. Consider whether these themes suit your listening preferences.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a psychological thriller with family secrets and a mystery tied to past events.
- Existing DCI Tom Douglas series listeners seeking its fourth instalment.
- Buyers who prefer a complete audiobook rather than an abridged edition.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a standalone story without a series connection or wanting to avoid dark family-crime themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights an engaging psychological thriller, with readers praising its twists, suspense, character depth and pace. This may appeal to listeners seeking a plot-led mystery across the listed 10-hour, 18-minute unabridged edition. Ratings are mostly positive, but a meaningful minority are below five stars, so reactions are not uniform.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback praises the suspense, twists, character depth and pacing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stranger Child about?
Emma's new family life is unsettled by a stranger, prompting her to ask her old friend DCI Tom Douglas for help investigating a tragedy from years earlier.
Is this the complete audiobook?
The listing identifies the edition as unabridged and gives a listening length of 10 hours and 18 minutes.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
Rachel Abbott is listed as the author and Lisa Coleman as the narrator.
What do customers say about the story?
Customer feedback describes the thriller as engaging and suspenseful, highlighting its twists, characters and pace. The overall rating distribution is mostly positive, though ratings are not unanimous.
