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Girls Like Us

By: Cristina Alger
Narrated by: Kyla Garcia
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An instant New York Times best seller

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Banker's Wife, worlds collide when an FBI agent investigates a string of grisly murders on Long Island that raises the impossible question: What happens when the primary suspect is your father?

FBI Agent Nell Flynn hasn't been home in 10 years. Nell and her father, Homicide Detective Martin Flynn, have never had much of a relationship. And Suffolk County will always be awash in memories of her mother, Marisol, who was murdered when Nell was just seven.

When Martin Flynn dies in a motorcycle accident, Nell returns to the house she grew up in so that she can spread her father's ashes and close his estate. At the behest of her father's partner, Detective Lee Davis, Nell becomes involved in an investigation into the murders of two young women in Suffolk County. The further Nell digs, the more likely it seems to her that her father should be the prime suspect - and that his friends on the police force are covering his tracks. Plagued by doubts about her mother's murder - and her own role in exonerating her father in that case - Nell can't help but ask questions about who killed Ria Ruiz and Adriana Marques and why. But she may not like the answers she finds - not just about those she loves, but about herself.

©2019 Cristina Alger (P)2019 Penguin Audio
Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Suspense
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Bustle's "Perfect Vacation Read[s]" and a Beach Read Pick
PopSugar's "Best New Books to Put in Your Beach Bag This Summer"
PureWow's "Best Beach Reads of Summer 2019"
Crime Reads's "Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer"

"[Nell] has a vulnerable, empathetic core that will pull readers in, and Alger has a feel for small-town dynamics.... The tension becomes nearly unbearable as Nell realizes she truly can't trust anyone. Readers can expect a few genuine surprises, and the light Alger shines on society's most vulnerable members is an important one. Melancholy and addictive." (Kirkus Reviews)

"[An] excellent crime novel...[Alger] captures the social dynamics of Suffolk's eastern extremes perfectly. The first-person narrative is appropriately terse - Nell delivers a thorough report - but it occasionally surprises with a gripping depth....Highly recommended." (Booklist, starred review)

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The Audiobook's Story Revolves Around A Murder Mystery And Police Investigation, With The Protagonist, Nell Flynn, Returning To Her Hometown After Her Father's Death. The Narrative Explores Themes Of Family Secrets, Missing Persons Cases, And Socioeconomic Biases In Law Enforcement. While Praised For Its Intriguing Twists, Captivating Storyline, And Suspenseful Mystery That Takes Readers On An Emotional Rollercoaster, Some Listeners Found The Ending Predictable, The Storyline Weak At Times, And The Resolution Disappointing. The Book Delves Into The Complexities Of Solving Crimes And The Potential For Cover-ups Within The Police Force.
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Great book!

Fantastic story and narration. It is a page turner that holds your attention and is full of suspense.

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highly recommended

Surprising! I couldn't wait to hear more. I will definitely read more Cristina Alger books.

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Amazing

Loved the story, the way it explained the feelings of the characters. Could not put it down

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Intriguing story

Well developed plot, tied the ends logically, good twists & turns. Wonder if this was inspired by real life.

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VERY meh

The performance is not awful if a little dry and the characters have an interesting premise. but in the end, all the emotional beats ring hollow and the final twist is exceedingly obvious from the first second the character involved is introduced - excruciatingly obvious and yet also somehow a little inconsistent for the plot lmao. I would definitely not recommend this title, although it is not awful.

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A good listen

Contrary to other reviews-I had no problem with the narrator. A little choppy but I got a kind of tomboyish effect from it. Nothing is totally clear until the end-which I always prefer. I would recommend.

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Mind blowing

I couldn’t stop listening. There are so many plot twists just when you think you have it solved. I really enjoyed it!

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Most listen

This is a really good book and the ending has a crazy twist. The narrator did a great job with reading.

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Good story…

The plot was good. The narrator was just OK. All the male voices sounded the same to me.

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Entertaining mystery

I enjoyed the characters for the most part and figuring out who did what easy listen

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