The Theseus Paradox (David Videcette)

The Theseus Paradox - Stunning Thriller based on real life events

I decided to read this book after conversations that were being had on a book club I am a member of.  It has even got to the point of being called “The book that cannot be named”.  Yep you guessed it, it was being talked about every single day.

Detective Inspector Jake Flanagan is who this book is based around.  Set around the time of the 7/7 bombings in London and the issues that the police force had to deal with.  With short chapters it draws the reader in but allows the reader to break off at an appropriate point (mine was when my commute finished, otherwise would have been absorbed in this book).

What is truth?  What is fiction?

That is left to the reader to decided!

I have my own opinion of this book and must admit it had me at times reading a chapter and then stopping to stare out of the window and ponder on what had been wrote.  It is so close to home reading about the 7/7 bombings and the possible theories (unless it is the truth) about them.  It was a hard read at times for me due to having family in London but also a compelling read in that I wanted to know what was going to happen next. 

Well done to David Videcette for writing this book and I look forward to hearing and reading more about Jake’s exploits in future books.

April - Kerry Wilkinson

 

 April - Kerry Wilkinson

April is a short story and is set for those familiar with Kerry's Jessica Daniel's series between Playing with Fire (#5) and Thicker Than Water (#6). 

Without giving too much away, it is a short story about April and her walk to school one morning.  A story of every parent's worst nightmare. 

Or is it? 

I read this on my commute home one evening and can be read in about 20 minutes or so, (depending on how quick you read obviously).  It is a good short story and an interesting insight into a bit more of Jessica and her work. 

Look forward to reading more short stories by Kerry. 

Hunt for the Enemy - Rob Sinclair

Hunt For The Enemy – Rob Sinclair

The book starts off as a flashback to a time in Morocco, with Logan instructed to do a job by Mackie.  A job he is not 100% sure about.  We are then transported to the present time and to Logan arriving on Granger’s doorstep.  That can only mean one thing they are not safe.

Throughout this book, we are shown insights into Logan’s career.  What made Logan the man he is today.  We are also transported to the present situation and the problems that have occurred.  Why they are in danger.  Why they must run and why they are being hunted!    They need to keep the JIA (Joint Intelligence Agency) off their case, stay ahead of the game and do this all whilst trying to solve the incident that brought them together. 

This is transferred in the author’s unique way through the interweaving chapters.

This book to me was fast paced, had me wanting to learn more about Logan and what made him tick!  How his career was started and the obstacles that were put in his path along the way.  I loved the way we were taken back to his early days and given the opportunity to understand why he is like he is, the people that have hurt him, the people who love him and most importantly the way in which he handles the situations he finds himself in.   

I was drawn into the story from page one and didn’t want my commute to end and when it did end, I wanted it to be home time again so I could get on public transport and open my kindle to read some more.

This is the final part in the “Hunt” trilogy, but a part of me hopes that this is not the end of us hearing about Logan.

Thanks to the authors publishers and Netgalley for allowing me to read this book and also thanks to Rob Sinclair for writing such another great book.  I for one can’t wait to see what is next in store from this author. 

Please note this book is not due for release until 11th February 2016.  However, please click on the link to pre-order here.  You won't be disappointed.     

The Green Room – Faith Mortimer

The Green Room

The Green Room – Faith Mortimer

Ella is a nurse, leading a busy working life in a hospital’s trauma department.  Every day is hectic and she rarely gets chance to relax.  In the town where Ella lives, strange things begin to happen to young women who work in the theatre – “the Surrey Punisher” is on the loose.

The story is told in snappy chapters, each one headed with a name but all set around Ella.  The reader is drawn in with each page turned and left to draw their own conclusions.  It is a fast paced psychological thriller that had me wishing my commute to and from work was longer than it was!

The author has the knack of making the reader think the story is going one way, for you to think you know what is happening only to have the rug pulled from under you with yet another twist thrown in.

My thanks go to the author Faith Mortimer and (THE) Book Club #TBC for allowing me to read and review this book.

I look forward to reading more by Faith in the future, having already added to my wish list or kindle in readiness.

The Angel – (Isabella Rose #1)

The Angel - Mark Dawson

The Angel – (Isabella Rose #1) – Mark Dawson

Isabella Rose is the daughter of Beatrix Rose, has the traits and skills of her mother and is as determined as her mother!

This is a new book in a series all about Isabella.

Group 15 is an elite task force who are a bit of a secret group, and after a shaky start and a turbulent meeting which resulted in them being disbanded, the group leave their location and begin to head home.  Just as they are leaving a series of explosions occur in London, the first one being on the London Underground and “the hunt is on”.

This is a job for a special agent called “Pope” and he needs assistance.  He needs “The Angel”.

The book starts off in London, travels through other parts of the UK and then Morocco and Switzerland.  It is fast paced, gripping and leave the reader wanting to read just that one more page / chapter.

My thanks go to Mark Dawson for allowing me the opportunity of reading this and as usual a great book that draws the reader in. 

For Richer, For Poorer - Kerry Wilkinson

 

Jessica Daniel #10 

For Richer, For Poorer (Jessica Daniel #10) – Kerry Wilkinson

This story picks up a few months after the last one finishes.  Jessica is back at work trying to come to terms with what has happened and also head up an investigation into a series of burglaries that have taken placed in middle class areas.

Jessica deals with obstacles thrown at her every way she turns. 

Jessica is still working with her new partner Archie, as things still aren’t great with her older partner Dave (and the spark that was evident in the past between them is missing!).   Her colleague and friend Izzy is still around when Jessica needs someone.

I found myself transported back to the end of Book 9 and all those feelings I experienced when I had finished that book came flooding back.  I was eager to see where this book was going, eager to see how Jessica copes with the aftermath of that incident whilst continuing to investigate the series of break-ins and try to get back to normality.

Yet again Kerry gave me that “wow” factor and had me re-reading the last few pages to make sure I hadn’t missed anything, as I seriously wasn’t expecting that ending again.

My thanks go to Kerry for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book, along with the publishers and Netgalley.

This book is due for release on 11^th February 2016 and is well worth pre-ordering now!!