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  • Jonathon Fairfax Must Be Destroyed

  • Jonathon Fairfax, Book 2
  • By: Christopher Shevlin
  • Narrated by: Finlay Robertson
  • Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (47 ratings)

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Jonathon Fairfax Must Be Destroyed

By: Christopher Shevlin
Narrated by: Finlay Robertson
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Summary

A heartwarming tale of office life, homicide and biscuits, which was longlisted for the Bath Novel Award 2017.

Jonathon Fairfax, the world’s most socially awkward hero, works for a giant corporation where he specialises in muttering ‘um’ and tripping over bins.

When he accidentally discovers a colossal corporate conspiracy, it soon becomes clear that someone will do anything to keep it a secret - including murder.

Listen to this audiobook on its own or as a follow-up to The Perpetual Astonishment of Jonathon Fairfax - a best seller that was shortlisted for the Bath Novel Award 2014.

©2019 Christopher Shevlin (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd

Critic reviews

"It’s funny, it’s daft-yet-relatable, it’s still a nerve-jangly thriller and it moves at a cracking pace. In fact, if you’re stuck in a bit of a reading rut, it’s just the palate cleanser you need.” (Emerald Street)

"This one is even better than the one before. Buy!” (John Lenahan, best-selling author, magician and voice of the toaster in Red Dwarf)

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Most Original British Character

Just pure joy to listen to.
Great, original writing performed perfectly.
As comforting as a 'cup of tea'.

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Great humour

I loved the mix of social misfit characters. I was hooked on page one, although not what I would usually go for I enjoyed every minute. I seem to have inadvertently started with book 2 so will immediately buy books 1 and 3. I hope the author is busy writing more so I always have another to look forward to. Loved the narration, too. Great job!

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Great narration

funny story, very well narrated. the plot is exciting enough to keep you gripped and only a little far fetched. characters are good. made me actually laugh out loud a few times.

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More please!

I am so smitten with these books. Lovely story, fabulous narration. Genuinely funny and utterly charming.
Delighted to see the author is writing a 3rd book. Just wish he'd get a wiggle on. If Finlay doesn't narrate that one too ... well, I will sulk.

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Super writing

I found it a bit difficult to get into the first book, almost as if I was joining a group conversation halfway through. But once I got with the flow, I quickly became a fan of Christopher Shevlin's writing and the excellent narration. I've listened to all three books in the series and I'm looking forward to number four.

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Excellent, Clever, Witty.

Very well written and narrated. The characters are well formed, or at least their numerous character flaws are well explained in a sensible time, and as in any well written work you find yourself identifying with several of them. The plots are, whilst not up there with the twisty turny greats, more than sufficient to act as a vehicle for the characters to get into and out of some delightfully ridiculous situations. I’m not going to spoil the plot in this review. This is good fun, you need to concentrate to some reasonable degree to ensure that plot nuances aren’t missed; however, it was a pleasure to read and is high quality escapism. Think of this as being a similar ride to reading to Richard Oman’s Thursday Murder Club as and you won’t be disappointed. Probably. I mean, this is just my opinion and you don’t know me so you will have to make your own mind up. I’m not taking the blame if you are a humourless misery and think this is a stinking pile of dung that you have wasted the price of one and three fifths of a pint of cider in your local pub in buying this book. Right, that’ll do. Bye.

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fantastic

just as good and funny as the first one, can't wait for the next one

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Funny sweet and engaging

The second in the series and all the characters are still well observed and the story is fun and surprising. Such a refreshing book and beautifully narrated. Definitely worth a listen

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Funny, clever and brilliant

Loved the book. Even better than the first book. Brilliant characters and great twists and turns. Can't wait for the next one but not sure there is one yet. It made me laugh out loud and cheered me up every chapter. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommend it.

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Love all

love the unrealistic realism, the pace of the story, all the twist and turns and a superb narrator - uuuh mmm

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