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New York is a city full of strangers. For NYPD detectives Turner and Marcinko, none are harder to figure out than the serial killer on the loose torturing and killing young women. In fact, right now, somewhere in the city, a woman is being held captive in a basement and it is up to the detectives to find her and the killer—before it’s too late.
As pressure mounts on Turner and Marcinko, their prime suspect is screenwriter wannabe Marvin Waller. He is becoming increasingly frustrated by his lack of success and the cops think he might be channeling his anger into murder—but he doesn’t seem to be at all concerned that they are hot on his trail. As Turner and Marcinko close in on Waller they have to wonder: is he the killer? And if he isn’t—who is?
Fusing shifting viewpoints with a growing sense of dread and almost unbearable suspense, the UK’s thriller master Stephen Leather arrives on the shores of the United States with The Basement, his most terrifying work to date.
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"I was hooked, I read one review that said this had a disappointing end and so regretted buying it but thought I'd give it a go and how wrong was the review, I love horror films and am very rarely effected by them. I finished this book last night and it took me ages to get to sleep, I woke up this morning still thinking about it. I am now looking for more of the author's books I am a fan."
— Tanya (5 out of 5 stars)
The Basement Listener Reviews
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" Compelling, yes this book had me turning the pages & wanting to know what would happen next, but the more I read the more I felt like I was looking for something which just is not there. Yes this is a good story & I am happy to give it 3 stars. Maybe it was just me who expected more, well worth making your own mind up. "
— J.O., 2/17/2014 -
" Compelling, if slightly disturbing, read. Didn't see the ending coming at all. "
— Neil, 2/13/2014 -
" I almost got bored with this book and started to put it down. I'm glad I didn't. I got curious about how the police were going to nail this guy as the serial killer. Very good read "
— Judy, 2/6/2014 -
" A good book to pickup and read in one or two sittings. It was a very quick read and the ending was well done. "
— Craig, 2/4/2014 -
" Thought it was a fast read, but strange. It didn't scare me. I just thought the book was ok. "
— Tammy, 1/15/2014 -
" Short - (novella, not a novel) - but very enjoyable; I really liked his writing style. "
— Mike, 12/16/2013 -
" An OK story with a nice twist at the end. "
— Bob, 12/10/2013 -
" A bit twisted. Quick read. If you like James Patterson books, give it a read. "
— Sarah, 11/28/2013 -
" I wasn't sure about this book at the beginning but as it was only a short book i persevered and it was worth it for the ending.. what a twist! "
— Tracy, 7/4/2013 -
" Disturbing, thrilling and surprising in the end. I did not see that coming. Not at all. "
— Nici, 5/17/2013 -
" Love a surprising ending this one has it "
— Joleary, 12/26/2012 -
" Loved it...Dark and sinister...My cup of tea exactly :) "
— Tess, 12/24/2012 -
" There is nothing thrilling about this book. Don't recommend at all. "
— Vishakha, 12/19/2012 -
" Absolutely brilliant right to the end "
— Carol, 11/1/2012 -
" Short quick read. Liked the fast-paced swap between the two view points. "
— Cassandra, 10/8/2012 -
" If you're in the mood for something nasty, this is it. 7/10 rather than three stars. "
— David, 9/4/2012 -
" what a twist at the end of this wow A must read. "
— Elizabeth, 6/4/2012 -
" This was my first book by Stephen Leather and once I read it I knew I had to get all the books he had written! Very good read. "
— Allison, 5/17/2012 -
" suprising twist at the end, the low price certainly got me started on Stephen leather books. shops idea whentrying new authors "
— John, 1/6/2012
About Stephen Leather
Stephen Leather was a journalist for more than ten years on newspapers such as The Times, the Daily Mail, and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Before that, he was employed as a biochemist for ICI, shoveled limestone in a quarry, worked as a baker, a gas station attendant, a bartender, and held a position with the Inland Revenue. He began writing full-time in 1992 and his bestsellers have been translated into more than ten languages. He has also written for television shows such as London’s Burning, The Knock, and the BBC’s Murder in Mind series.
About Luke Daniels
Luke Daniels, winner of sixteen AudioFile Earphones Awards and a finalist for the Audie Award for best narration, is a narrator whose many audiobook credits range from action and suspense to young-adult fiction. His background is in classical theater and film, and he has performed at repertory theaters around the country.