The Blame

by Charlotte Langley, Lucy Rayner (reader)

Detective Erin Crane is assigned to the investigation into sixteen-year-old Sophie Madson's murder along with her partner, detective Tom Radley. Over the years, they've formed a close professional bond built on mutual trust and a shared contempt for the unscrupulous head of the anti-corruption team, Walker. This case will prove a bigger test of their relationship than either of them could ever have imagined.

During the investigation, Tom discovers Erin's biggest that she put a man in prison under false evidence. But to her surprise, far from driving them apart, the revelation brings them closer together, and Tom and Erin embark on a love affair—despite the risk to their careers and the case.

Then Erin discovers dashcam footage from a van driver, showing Sophie Madson getting into Tom's car barely an hour before she died. Tom becomes the prime suspect in the murder case, and everything Erin thought she could trust begins to crumble...

Audio CD

Published November 14, 2023

About the author

Charlotte lives in London where she works as a journalist. Her debut novel, The Blame, is a psychological thriller following the story of DI Erin Crane. She is currently working on a sequel. You can find Charlotte on Twitter @c_langley_ and Instagram @charlottelangleyauthor

Reviews

[Rick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to The Blame and was intrigued by both the story and the expert reader, Lucy Rayner. There were quite a few twists and all the loose ends were tied up neatly. This was only my second audiobook ever and I can't wait for the sequel.

[Carly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nah.
I’m not made for romance police thrillers, I don’t think. I need the officers to be focused on solving murders, not focused on having (overly graphic 😫) sexy time with each other.
Boo.

[Rachel Sellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good plot... but i did not find myself 100% invested in this one...

[Kate Berry · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5