Hades

A Novel

By: Candice Fox

Narrated by: Stephen Shanahan

Candice Fox's Hades is the winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Novel. This audiobook is the first installment in the thrilling Archer and Bennett series.

Twenty years ago, two children were kidnapped and left for dead . . .

Homicide detective Frank Bennett has a new partner—dark, beautiful, coldly efficient Eden Archer. Frank doesn’t know what to make of her, or her brother Eric, who’s also on the police force. Their methods are . . . unusual. But when a graveyard full of large steel toolboxes filled with body parts is found at the bottom of Sydney harbor, unusual is the least of their worries.

For Eden and Eric, the case holds chilling links to a scarred childhood—and the murderer who raised them. For Frank, each clue brings him closer to something he’s not sure he wants to face. But true evil goes beyond the bloody handiwork of a serial killer—and no one is truly innocent . . .

Praise for Hades:

“A little bit Dexter, a little bit procedural, overall a great first novel.”—Australian Crime Writers Association

“Fast-paced, with unusual protagonists and dark, disturbing scenes.”—Library Journal

“Horrors abound in Australian author Fox’s gritty police procedural. Readers will look forward to the sequel set in this not-for-the-squeamish nightmare world down under.”—Publishers Weekly

Critic reviews

"Narrator Stephen Shanahan's precise style makes for cold and calculating depictions of the Archer family. He guides listeners through this creepy page-turner...For those who love crime fiction, this is a unique audiobook because of its supernatural undercurrent." -AudioFile

Exciting, Fantastic, Excellent

This title is one of the most interesting and intriguing that I have had the pleasure of enjoying. Both the plot and the storyline were so unique and captivating that they kept me enthralled and rushing ahead to absorb more of this story.
This is a title that I would recommend to friends, neighbors, and strangers.

Thought it was good.

Like the author from other books. Interesting storyline. Will look into others. Here’s some more words so it will take it.

Hard to put down

I'm coming back to review this title after listening to all three (so far) audio books in this series. It was worth reviewing immediately after listening to it last year but I didn't take the time, though I gave it 5 starts then. It's a bit dark and gritty and maybe not for everyone. But for that, I can't imagine why anyone would not give it a good rating. Candice Fox is a terrific author and Stephen Shanahan is a great narrator. Much of what I decide to listen to on Audible is based on one or the other, a great author or great narrator. Seldom do I get the chance to enjoy an audio book featuring both. So, treat yourself. This is what an audio book is supposed to feel like.

Dexter With A Twist

It was Ok nothing special. Basically Dexter with a twist. If you enjoyed that show you will probably like this. I won't get the next one though.

Eden

liked that she knew she had no choice between Eric and Frank and she did the right thing