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Poison Orchids

Written by: Sarah A. Denzil,Anni Taylor
Narrated by: Aimee Horne
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A dark, compelling new thriller from best-selling authors Sarah A. Denzil and Anni Taylor  

Young backpackers Gemma and Hayley arrive at a remote fruit farm in Australia’s Northern Territory, out of money and desperate for work. 

The weeks go on, a blur of fruit picking, parties, campfires and wading beneath waterfalls in the nearby hot springs. Until the night the girls find themselves on a dark highway, bruised and bloodied.  

Senior Detective Bronwen McKay and psychologist Megan Arlotti question the terrified girls. But Hayley and Gemma are telling two very different stories of what happened to them over the past three months.  

Which story is the truth, and what are the girls covering up? A suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

©2019 Sarah A.Denzil and Anni Taylor (P)2019 Audible Australia Pty Ltd

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Winding Road

Uh, hello Netflix? yes, I have your next series right here!!! thrilling! Just when you think it's about to be over, there's another twist!

Cultish, murderous, suspenseful, and a bit on the sci-fi. Love it!

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good book

I really enjoyed this book. I read a few negative reviews and was concerned but was pleasantly surprised.

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Another winner from this author

My first ever audiobook was Sarah Denzil’s “Silent Child” and I’ve loved her writing ever since. This was no exception. I really hope it’s made into a movie someday. Her books keep me captivated from beginning to end.

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Utterly Ridiculous

So far fetched and unrealistic that I was annoyed I listened to the whole thing. The narrator was good though.

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It's ok

Narration was very good, story was mediocre at best. Struggled to keep my attention. Not one of those stories that kept me intrigued.

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Kept Me Engaged With Unique Plot

A variety of interesting characters, moments that made my heart race throughout, and a mystery to put together. I definitely kept listening past my bed time too often!

I really enjoyed the story but you do have to hold for disbelief for one element for it to work. With that in mind, it was tricky for me to know if it was justified how the characters would act but if one goes along with the plot details then it is a unique premise indeed!

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Excellent narration not so excellent plot

Decided to purchase this one after listening to Stanger in the woods and The Game you played. While it kept my attention, I feel like the story is a little far fetched. The narration is excellent!

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surprises and twists will keep you wanting more

At first I thought this book was slow and I wasn't going to enjoy it or finish it. I'm glad I gave it a chance though. once I got in to it I didn't want to stop listening. a few twists and surprises kept me wanting to hear more. I sped up the narration a bit and it made all the difference. I'd recommend this book but be warned that it may trigger some individuals who have lived through trauma.

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Feels like a copycat

I've never written a review here yet, but felt compelled. I found the story very interesting and powered through it. The ending for me was completely unexpected and left me unsure how to feel, but I actually appreciate am ending that leaves me conflicted.

HOWEVER, this storyline feels 100% ripped off from Nine Perfect Strangers which was published before this novel. There's nothing wrong with taking inspiration from other sources, but in my opinion this went too far in basically recycling someone else's work. That's why I rated the story do low.

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Fantastic

5/5 for this one! Thought this had a great plot with twists and turns. Definitely a page turner. The narrator was fantastic as well. Very easy to listen to and really brought the characters to life.

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