A Murderer's Heart

By: Julie Elizabeth Powell

Narrated by: Melanie Fraser

Anne Blake, psychiatrist, is good at her job and believes that even the most sick at heart can be cured...or at least saved enough that they can lead a better life.

But maybe she's wrong?

Maybe within a murderer's heart, evil lurks and nothing can be done except to save yourself?

©2015 Julie Elizabeth Aldridge (P)2015 Julie Elizabeth Aldridge

Great Short Listen!!

Where does A Murderer's Heart rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was a great short listen. One of the best under 5 hour books I have listened to.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I think my favorite character had to be Sam. I love the way that the author portrayed him and all the little details of his personality. I thoroughly enjoyed the development of this character.

Have you listened to any of Melanie Fraser’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, I have not. Melanie was the absolute perfect choice to perform this book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There is a significant twist in the book. I dare not say much so I don't spoil it for everyone else.

Short, and clever and FANTASTIC!

3 hrs and 49 mins felt so SHORT! I wanted more! A Murderer's Heart is my first Julie Elizabeth Powell book, and i can say it is one of the best short books i have heard! Fantastic! You should just get this, trust me. The suspense of the story is intense and the incidents are haunting! What more do you want? Oh, i know: More! The characters are so real and the story is intriguing i don't want it to end, and when it does: What a fantastic end!

Melanie Fraser is back! YEAH! Where i did not like all she did in Lady Concealed, she is back to her old self from The Final Dawn! Here her voice just fits! I could not image this book without her, and if i could give 6 out of 5 i would! I was thinking "AH, there she is the Melanie Fraser i loved in my first meeting with her" She proves again that when she really tries, she knocks it out of the park! Again Melanie Fraser is in my top 5 narrators, and i cant wait to hear what comes next!

I was given this book for free from the narrator for a honest review! All is my thoughts!

A Great Mystery That Will Keep You Guessing

I really enjoyed listening to "A Murderer's Heart." This was a nicely written murder mystery that kept me guessing the whole time. I had my suspicions but it was a good edge of my seat thrill ride along the way. The characters were terrific, the world-building was good. Every ingredient was added to make this a great murder mystery including and especially the narrator who made everything entirely cohesive.

Melanie Fraser is an absolute delight to listen to no matter what she does and this is no exception. She did a fabulous job reading this audiobook. She's a versatile voice actor who takes a good story right over the top to a great story. She had spot on voice inflections displaying Anne's feelings and emotions. This was an enjoyable listen with excellent fusion between author/narrator.

This audiobook was received in exchange for an honest review.

I'm glad it was a short story..

This was an ok read for me. The dialogue was a little childish at times and you really didn’t know what anyone really looked like. The author could have given more description on that. But it was a good mystery, for the most part. I couldn’t guess who the killer was, and then I was shocked when we did find out. So there was that. And each time the killer killed another victim I couldn’t figure out the connection of the two until Inspector Meakin brought it to my attention. Even with the connection realized I still couldn’t figure out who the killer was, and I liked that.

I also like the secondary characters: Barbara, Jenny, David, Sam, Peter and Meakin.

There was nothing romantic about that so if that’s what you’re looking for, keep looking. Also, I don’t remember one swearword in this book.

As to the narrator: She was terrible. Melanie Fraser did read with emotion when it seemed to suit her, so only occasionally. Her women’s voices were fine, except for the MC, Anne. She sounded like a silly teenager. Her men’s voices were awful. At no time did a man sound like a man. So, until she can sound a little manlier I will not be listening to her. I have no idea how she got 14 four and five star reviews. To each his/her own, I guess. If you like your men sounding like a woman then this book is for you.

Great way to spend the afternoon

I am always astounded at how a writer can create the smoke and mirrors needed to offer up a good mystery. I spent the entire time changing my mind as to who the killer would be...and naturally I was wrong in the end.

This is such a fun story to spend an afternoon with and whittle away a few hours. I suggest a cup of your favorite warm beverage and a couch. If it is raining outside, so much the better. This book was given to me as a gift and it made for an excellent birthday present.

Melanie Fraser once again nails her performance. I wish I could hire her to read me to sleep every night...I guess this will have to do.