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Do No Harm

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Do No Harm was a gripping and immersive listen that I really enjoyed. I love novels based around moral dilemmas and the dilemma faced by surgeon Anna really made me think about what I’d do. I liked how the stories of the three women came together and the use of multiple narrators brought their stories to life,
A compelling and suspenseful novel that worked really well on audio.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to listen to and review this digital audiobook.

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I actually read this book before listening to it and I'm not sure which was better.
I love reading but there is something to be said about laying in bed at night, tucked up all cozy, listening to someone read to you.
However, this might not be the best book to be listening to in the dark!
Reading it was far less creepy than listening to it, so I think because of that I may have enjoyed the audio book more than my kindle version!
The writing was on point, it pulled you in and then kept you there, not wanting to put it down to make a cuppa or anything.
An amazing book by an even more amazing author.
I cannot wait for what comes next and hopefully the wait won't take too long!

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Insane - in the best way! I felt so attached to Anna - despite not always liking her. Her struggles with mental health & as a single parent were so real, and grounded the narrative even as the plot was extremely dramatic. A book for all thriller lovers.

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I had the audiobook version which was really well done. Great narrators. A shocking, though provoking situation. Would you kill to save your child. A really gripping, chilling story. Fast paced and thrilling.

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Thank you NetGalley for the audio copy in exchange for a honest review. Anna is a recently single mother. She is trying to hold together her son, home and job as a heart surgeon. She returns home to a nightmare. Her son has been kidnapped and her friend murdered. They are demanding she kills a local MP during heart surgery in exchange for her son’s life. A great fast paced thriller.

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This had me gripped from the beginning. A great storyline, the characters all seemed to be different degrees of "bad" as no one was particularly likeable or innocent.

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The concept of what would you do in this situation is thrilling and intense and a real rollercoaster.
The audiobook has 3 main female characters telling their element of the story.
It’s a scary thought about how far you would go for your child and to a point all three women have this within their character storyline.
I shuddered though every time Anna plucked hairs, I hated it!
The plot is a brilliant idea that I just don’t think was executed to its best. It took me forever to get through this because the pace was so slow at times but also there so many holes by the end that I couldn’t feel satisfied the book was finished.
It just couldn’t work out the way it did- even if the whole idea is a little extreme, I can get on board with that but blatant disregard on the murder of Anna’s neighbour not being fully followed up. The fact that Anna’s brother and husband will want more information on what happened.
Ultimately though I really disliked Anna, she wasn’t a nice person to start with so I wasn’t invested in the best outcome for her, in fact by the end I was hoping the thieving nurse would come out of it all on top!

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For me, I find the measure of a book is how memorable it is and I can safely say that this is one that I can clearly remember even though I finished listening to it a number of weeks ago.

I found this rather gripping and was disappointed when I had to stop listening when work and family life got in the way!

The story is intense and fast moving; the plot is engrossing with a number of twists and turns that had me taking a few sharp intakes of breath at times.

The three main characters of Anna, Margot and Rachel are all told by different narrators - this was genius and helped to differentiate between their 'parts' in the story. The narrators did an excellent job and helped keep the tension going from start to finish.

I haven't read or listened to anything by Jack Jordan before but I will certainly be keeping my eyes open in the future and I must thank Simon & Schuster UK Audio and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to Do No Harm and share my thoughts.

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This is a shocker of a thriller that will grip you and you won’t be able to put down until the last page.
What would you do it your child’s life was put on the line? The choice is kill someone on the operating tablet or let your child die. This is the choice put to the surgeon in this novel.
This is a compulsive read and you have no idea of the twists and turns it will follow.
You can tell a book is well written if it makes you feel uncomfortable and gets under your skin.
Expect some sleepless nights!
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley in allowing me to listen to this audiobook in return for a review.

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This was a real on the edge of your seat thriller! A ‘What would I have done?’ Plot which was thought provoking! Told by the POV of the 3 main characters, who each had their own storylines it was a very cleverly written plot that had you right on the edge of your seat until the last page.

The narrators were excellent as each one portrayed their characters really well , and brought each character to life

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Do No Harm is a thrill ride from start to finish. Jack Jordan’s characters stand out from the page and their narrative drives the book forward at a relentless pace. Told in three first person voices, this is perfect fare for audiobook listening and our three narrators more than did it justice.

Our key protagonist is a cardiothoracic surgeon who, when we meet her, is due to perform a coronary bypass on prominent politician, Ahmed Shabir. Anna Jones is at the top of her game in Redwood Hospital and although she is in the midst of a difficult divorce, she is more than able to do her job with skill and precision and her outcomes are always good.

Ann is mother to 7 year old Zack, the light of her life. So when Zack is kidnapped and Anna is told by his kidnappers to do the unthinkable and break her Hippocratic oath, the dilemma she faces is one that causes her major anguish.

Our second narrator is scrub nurse Margot Barnes. Margot is at the bottom end of the hospital food chain. She has some serious issues of her own to deal with, including serious debt and not least of problems is her seriously deranged brother and she survives by scrimping and stealing. When she sees something that no-one else has noticed, she reckons she has an opportunity to put all her money worries aside for good.

Finally, we hear from Detective Inspector Rachel Conaty. She has a trauma in her past that she can’t get over and she carries a massive chip on her shoulder that impacts on her professional life as she tries to fathom what’s going on with Anna.

Do No Harm is gripping, propulsive and full of intense emotion. You really feel for Anna when she is faced with an impossible dilemma. To rescue her son she must kill her patient. Jack Jordan lays out Anna’s soul-searching anguish so clearly that as a reader you really feel for her. All they along you hope and pray for a different choice, but as you read, the position only becomes more stark and your heart is in your mouth as you wait tor Anna to make her impossible decision.

Interspersing Anna’s chapters we learn more about the personal lives of both Morag and Rachel as we hear directly from them. Neither has had an easy life either and who they are and the decisions they make in this scenario are very much also shaped by their experiences.

Jordan manages to make both Anna and Morag feel like real people and they go through the gamut of emotions which ultimately drives them to do some pretty extreme things but for the most believable reasons. Even though they may not always be likeable, you do want them to succeed.

Verdict: Jack Jordan’s writing is nail-bitingly tense; his plotting clever, twisty and his pace relentless. Do No Harm is a tale of the power of motherhood and the extreme lengths that people will go to to protect their children. It works really well as an audiobook and I’m sure just as well on the printed page. It’s an all-consuming rollercoaster ride and I really enjoyed it.

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Great audio. All 3 povs are Narrated by a different person which i really enjoyed. It really helped to differentiate between the characters. All 3 did a great job at bringing theirs characters to life especially Annas it really helped feel the tension and pain she was experiencing.

What a ride! I was team kill the patient from the off. As a mother I would like to think id do anything for my child. Reading Anna's part of the story really makes you think. I went on a whole rollercoaster of emotions reading this book. I enjoyed it being split into 3 different pov. All 3 of our main players are going through some heavy stuff and it was interesting going on the journey with them as they navigated this horror they find themselves dealing with. I was totally hooked from the off. Jack's writing and story telling sucks you in and doesn't let go. I will definitely keep my eye out for more from him. A gripping thriller that I would highly recommend

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When a prominent surgeons son is kidnapped she is given a choice kill the prominent patient on your operating table or your son dies. As the events get darker than you can possibly imagine this audio has more twists and turns than you can shake a soon at and is a joy to listen to.

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They have your child. The only way to get them back is to do what they say. What they want from you is to commit murder.

This is an intense, fast-paced narrative keeping you on your toes in every chapter. The two main characters are Anna and Margot, which switch between chapters, driving the narrative and keeping the tension.

I could not stop listening; at times I had to stop everything I was doing just to hear what was happening next and hope for a certain outcome. I had made a small guess within the narrative but I still did not expect it coming.

This is a novel that you can pick up again and again and it will never get boring, Jordan truly gives us a great suspense thriller and I can't wait to pick up more from this author.

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Wow this was an amazing book. I was hooked from the very start. This was an excellent fast paced novel that literally had me on the edge of my seat very early on. It was a fantastic roller coaster ride packed full of unexpected twists and turns. I couldn't put it down the atmosphere and tension was electric. I read a lot of thrillers but adding the medical element was pure genius and put it in a class above the rest. The author did a tremendous job of writing this book. I listened to the audiobook and just loved the production of it. The narrators were fantastic, in fact they were a perfect fit. They just added to the intensity of the book. I really can't recommend this book enough it was amazing. The characters and story line were amazing causing me to really connect with this book. This is the perfect medical thriller book and I just can't wait to read more from this epic author. 

Only the highest of praise goes out to the author and publishing team for producing such a thrilling story line filled with emotions. I am positive that every thriller fan is going to love it just as much as I did. This will be the next big seller.
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What would you do for your child? Anything? Let's test that theory. Do No Harm pits the Hippocratic oath vs. a mother's determination to do anything for their child in a gritty tale full of twists and turns.

The concept and staging of the book were brilliant. The book reminded me of many tv shows, books and movies with similar concepts, but this story took a darker tone, and each turn corrupted the characters more. The issue I had with the book was the characters because from the start, I disliked them all, and unfortunately, I was never able to get past that dislike. Where previous works in the genre would find a way for the characters to redeem themselves or justify their actions, this one did not or at least not for me. Regardless, it is a brilliant tale if you are in the mood for a dark thriller.

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Do No Harm is the first book I’ve read from Jack Jordan, and what an introduction!

It did everything I wanted it to. It was fast-paced, dramatic and kept me listening

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I listened to this on audio and for me it was a good read, I was slightly disappointed as I didn’t totally love it. Yes it’s an action packed thriller but it just lacked something slightly for me. However this will not stop me from reading more by this author, I’ve read and loved all his previous books.

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Do No Harm by Jack Jordan Narrated by: Lucy Paterson, Sarah Feathers, Jane Collingwood. was an excellent "Read" and I really enjoyed it. However, the audio book version was sorry to say really bad! and I mean Bad/poor!
I listened till the end of the third chapter, beginning of chapter four, and I just could not get into it, Sadly all the narrators did not do this book any justice and just droned on and on!!! and it just sounded Boring!
There was no feeling or empathy from these narrators whilst reading this book. I would of asked for my credit back!!! Hence why I ended up closing the audiobook and ended up reading it, which was so much better. Especially as this, was a book I wanted to read and was lucky to get an audio copy.

I recommend the book but not the audiobook. Sorry

So No stars for the audiobook. and 4 stars for the book.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster UK, NetGalley and the Author for the opportunity to read this book ahead of the publishing date, in exchange for an honest review.

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Actual rating 3.5 stars.

I always think the sign of a great thriller is if I have a good idea of how it’s going to go, and yet still can’t put it down - and that was certainly the case with this gripping and fast paced read!

Renowned surgeon Anna comes home one night to find her son gone, her home bugged and a man telling her that she must kill her patient, an MP, during their operation, or her son Zack will die. Nurse Margot is the only one who sees what happens, and ends up messed up in the kidnap plot because of it. And then there’s the detective, Rachel, who is the only one who thinks Anna is up to something, but whose team think she is focusing on the missing child because of her own tragedy. How does Anna get herself, and Zack, out of this situation?

This is definitely what you’d call a page turner - the pace and the three different narratives really keep you zooming through the chapters as the tension and danger ramps up! Whilst the plot felt familiar (and reminded me again to never be the best at anything 🤣), it was executed brilliantly, and almost reminded me of an episode of 24 with the race to get Zack back and having to break some rules to save a life!

Whilst I never warmed to Anna, who comes across as a serious cold fish, I could totally imagine myself doing the same things in her position - those mother bear instincts are pretty relatable! But it was Rachel who I really felt for and have to admit I was rooting for - her backstory was really emotional! Definitely an interesting trio of female narrators here.

I really enjoyed this one and can see why there’s such a buzz about it - plus bonus point to the author for saving the dog 🤣🤣

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