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A Question of Identity

Simon Serrailler • Book 7

by Susan Hill

Narrated by Steven Pacey

3.99 ABR Score (6.5K ratings)
★ 3.99 Goodreads (6.1K) ★ 4.42 Audible (446)
10h 28m Released 2013 Mystery

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

When the killer's calling card belongs to someone who was acquitted and disappeared, Steven Pacey makes every voice in Lafferton sound like a potential confession.

  • Great if you want: a procedural that lingers on dread more than action
  • Listening experience: methodical and unsettling — quiet tension that compounds
  • Narration: Pacey shifts between characters with unnerving precision
  • Skip if: you're new to the series — context from earlier books matters

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About This Audiobook

Detective Chief Inspector Simon Serrailler faces his most disturbing case yet when a series of brutal murders terrorizes the cathedral town of Lafferton. Each victim bears the same chilling signature, a calling card that connects these killings to an elusive suspect who previously evaded justice in another jurisdiction. As the body count rises and panic grips the community, Serrailler must navigate a labyrinth of false leads and dead ends while racing against time to prevent the next strike. The investigation forces him to confront uncomfortable truths about justice, identity, and the thin line between hunter and hunted.

Steven Pacey delivers a masterful narration that elevates Hill's atmospheric crime fiction to new heights. His nuanced vocal characterizations bring distinct life to each resident of Lafferton, from the determined detective to the frightened townspeople, while maintaining perfect pacing that builds tension without sacrificing clarity. Pacey's measured delivery allows listeners to absorb the psychological complexity of the plot, making the audio format ideal for experiencing Hill's intricate mystery. His performance transforms what could be a straightforward procedural into an immersive journey through a community under siege.