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Sisters of Mercy

Written by: Caroline Overington
Narrated by: Hazem Shammas, Mantshologane Maile
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Publisher's Summary

A haunting crime novel of two sisters - one has vanished, the other is behind bars.... 

Snow Delaney was born a generation and a world away from her sister, Agnes.

Until recently, neither even knew of the other's existence. They came together only for the reading of their father's will - when Snow discovered, to her horror, that she was not the sole beneficiary of his large estate.

Now Snow is in prison and Agnes is missing, disappeared in the eerie red dust that blanketed Sydney from dawn on September 23, 2009.

With no other family left, Snow turns to crime journalist Jack Fawcett, protesting her innocence in a series of defiant letters from prison. Has she been unfairly judged? Or will Jack's own research reveal a story even more shocking than the one Snow wants to tell?

©2021 Caroline Overington (P)2012 Audible, Ltd

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I couldn't stop listening ... but I wanted to.

You'll need to have a thick skin or this book will hurt you. The writing is solid; the story is terrifying. The audio is extremely well performed with two narrators who are both accomplished voice actors, and absolutely outstanding at portraying their characters' roles. The biggest problem is that I don't know how I'll get to sleep tonight.

Trigger Warning: This audiobook contains horrific and graphic descriptions of heinous child abuse. It should only be published with that warning in 20pt bold black font filling the front cover.

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Disappointing

It was a good story till 3/4 way through and then it took this weird sinister turn ending in a disappointing disaster.

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Great book ending was disappointing.

Great book but ending was disappointing. Hilarious in some spots, others horrific. Voice of Snow was awesome.

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Great listen!

I’d have liked a clearer and finished ending, but this was a great listen. The back and forth between the journalist and Snow was extremely well done and very entertaining. You are engaged from the very beginning. And excellent performance and narration.

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Couldn’t put it down

An incredibly tragic story, not what I expected from preview but couldn’t put it down.

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A bit if a cliff hanger

Is there more? I keep thinking the book’s not over… but yes, I enjoyed it

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A huge disappointment

Found the story line to be dull with no real surprises or even answers. Forced myself to finish.

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Interesting story

I really enjoyed this book. I read some other reviews and I understand that the ending is not exactly what someone might want but I think that’s what made it so interesting. Life doesn’t always give answers. I loved the development of Snow as spoiled and a bit unfeeling to the character you can see her for at the end. I thought it was really well done.

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Why is the plot? **SPOILER ALERT!**

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Listened to the whole book waiting to find out what happens.. And you don't. That was unbelievably anticlimatic - do not recommend.

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