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William Monk Book 1: The Face of a Stranger

AuthorAnne Perry

NarratorDavina Porter

SeriesWilliam Monk, Book 1

Duration13h 19m

CategoriesAdult Fiction, Crime, Thriller and Mysteries

PublisherRecorded Books Llc

VersionUnabridged

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A tragic accident leaves Inspector Monk with amnesia just moments after he solves the murder of a popular Crimean war hero. Forced to redo his entire investigation, a frustrated Monk faces a desperate murderer who will do anything to keep the inspector from discovering the truth twice.

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