One Step Ahead: DSI Jeffrey Brandt Murders Trilogy, Book 1
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One Step Ahead: DSI Jeffrey Brandt Murders Trilogy, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Denver Murphy (Author), Chris MacDonnell (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher)
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An embittered and disillusioned policeman takes revenge on society in this riveting serial killer thriller.

Retired from the force, Detective Superintendent Jeffrey Brandt goes native. He stabs a woman but holds back from killing her. Frustrated that no one takes any notice, he ups his game. Next time, he'll kill.

Brandt fully knows how the police work. He'll use this knowledge to win a sick game; after all, he's chosen the rules.

The crime scenes are spotless, Brandt's covered his tracks. There is no forensic evidence. Yet each killing has his unmistakable print.

Faced with the challenge of discovering his identity is DCI Stella Johnson. Quick-witted and uncompromising, she rises to Brandt's macabre challenge. But if she finds the killer, what will she do given that he is always one step ahead?

Who will win this mortal battle of wits between hunter and hunted?

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours and 26 minutes
  2. Author
    Denver Murphy
  3. Narrator
    Chris MacDonnell
  4. Audible release date
    September 10, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Tantor Audio
  7. ASIN
    B07X2YV99F
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 7 hours and 26 minutes
Author Denver Murphy
Narrator Chris MacDonnell
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date September 10, 2019
Publisher Tantor Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07X2YV99F
Best Sellers Rank #534,238 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#1,151 in Noir Fiction
#8,754 in Police Procedural Mysteries
#29,985 in Suspense (Audible Books & Originals)

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WHM44
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading and you may want more
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019
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This is the first of three books. This is Book #1 and I found it so interesting and wanted to know how the whole series ends that I have bought both Book numbers 2 and 3. I liked the first book but there was an incident at the end that shocked me and I didn't like it because one of the characters was murdered and I wasn't expecting that. I am presently reading book #2. So far both books have really held may attention and can hardly put it down. I think they should make a movie out of this three book series.
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Norma L. Meredith
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019
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Enjoyed reading this murder mystery, excellent plot, lots of twists and turns with some hints of possible romance without taking away from the investigation. Well written.
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Antigone Walsh
3.0 out of 5 stars Going to the Dark Side
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2021
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A retired detective turns to murder. Convinced he is on a mission to alert the people of England to the decline of society he finds he enjoys the hunt and the arousal murder provides. That is until the beautiful detective handling the case calls into question his sexual prowess. Seeing red, he changes focus and begins a lethal campaign against her.

Overall this book held my interest. Brandt's motivation seems weak and he is rather bloodless. I found the portions where his female detective acts sexually aggressive towards her hand picked boy toy assistant offensive and unbelievable. Anyone who works as hard as she did to attain her rank and respect in a male oriented profession knows better than to mess where she eats. Tempted to read the next in the series.
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Rita J. Spratlen
5.0 out of 5 stars An Exciting Book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019
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I am so into this book and story. The book leaves you at the ending with a need to know so much more. I will have to look into the next book in this series. I loved the characters and how the author has them intertwined in the story. The plot is exceptional and there is so much more to come. There are so many details into solving this story which is an unusual suspect that would be hard to discover. I am glad I have read this book.
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A lover of books
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2021
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I really enjoyed this story. The fact that learned who the serial killer was early didn't detract from the story and by including his part in the story only add to it.
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Mike B.
5.0 out of 5 stars One Step Ahead
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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Good book to read. Exciting from the very beginning to the very end. Real characters and exciting detective work. I'm not sure about the ending until i read the next book !!!!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not for me
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2019
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Was so disappointed in this book. Stuck with it until the end. Failed to impress. Too much fill involving the murderer. Will say it was different but I prefer mystery in books of this genre.
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Bootsy
5.0 out of 5 stars True Suspense
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019
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This story was exceptionally thrilling from the first page to the final page!!!! The characters were interesting and the story line very entertaining. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. A MUST read for those that enjoy suspense !!
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BookEater
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! What a book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2019
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Absolutely brilliant story from start to finish.
I'd mostly given up reading police procedure books. They all seem to have the same sort of officer in charge of the case with either a drink or marriage problems. Not here though.
Just a very good copper that tries to get a clever serial off the streets.

Never read anything by this author before and it was just by chance that I came across this book. Thought I'd give it a go and before I knew it, I was so engrossed that I didn't realise the time on my clock had crept to 3:30am before i decided to go and make myself a drink.

This is part 1 of the story and I suppose you can guess that I'm immediately going to start on part 2 as soon as I post this.

If you like English Police procedure books but want something more 'real' then read this ASAP.

Fantastic read. Highly recommended

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Imera Friend
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story line
Reviewed in Australia on May 4, 2019
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Excellent read
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Mungo
4.0 out of 5 stars Quite Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2021
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Not a bad read for an 'economy' book but was disappointed that it didn't have a complete ending with the story running on into the next book and presumably a third. Personal preference but I like a distinct ending - a series rather than a serial.
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audrey
3.0 out of 5 stars disappointed
Reviewed in Australia on June 29, 2019
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I actually enjoyed the story of two detectives trying to solve a serial killer, with a bit of romance thrown in.
However... though it did say this was a trilogy I did not expect the main character to die (and the killer presumably escaping) at the end of the book and leave you hanging.. so you have to buy the next instalment! Usually a trilogy continues with a different story involving the same main characters. Sadly I will not be buying the second book as there would appear to be a third one before the story ends!!
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2021
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Another great book by Denver Murphy and the first in what appears to be an exciting and thrilling trilogy . The first really sets the scene and makes you want to pick up and start reading the next one immediately.
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