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Vanishing Point by Val McDermid

Vanishing Point by Val McDermid

 

Stephanie Harker is thrown into every parent’s worst nightmare. On a holiday trip to California, she is pulled aside for a security check. Her son goes through before her, and as she waits for a female security officer the 5-year-old is abducted in front of her eyes. Distraught, she tries to chase after him but ends up Tasered and temporarily incapacitated. By the time she manages to make her story known and the FBI come on the scene the trail is cold. The investigation into the abduction leads back into the past and Stephanie’s relationships, particularly with an abusive ex-boyfriend and a reality TV star whose biography she ghost-wrote…this is a very quick and gripping read. It’s much less gruesome and violent than many of McDermid’s other books but very suspenseful.

 



Settled Blood by Mari Hannah

One Hundred Names by Cecilia Ahern

Settled Blood by Mari Hannah

When a young woman is found dead in an isolated spot near Hadrians Wall, DCI Kate Daniels is called in to investigate and is horrified to learn that she fell from a great height and was alive when she hit the ground. Then, a local businessman reports his daughter missing. However, Kate Daniels soon discovers that the missing woman is not her victim. This second novel featuring Kate Daniels had me hooked from the beginning. It is a fast paced and expertly plotted police procedural and I can’t wait for the next in the series.

 

One Hundred Names by Cecilia Ahern

 

Journalist Kitty has made a huge mistake on a story, her mentor Constance is seriously ill and her love life is woeful. She seeks advice from Constance who points her towards a list of one hundred names, telling her there is a story there that could save her reputation. Before she has a chance to question her mentor further, it is too late and Kitty must find out for herself what is special about the one hundred people. Despite there being a much darker tone to this novel than in previous ones, I still laughed out loud in places as Kitty navigates her way through the list. I really cared about the characters and as the climax builds I wasn’t disappointed by the outcome, although I was sad the story was over! This left me feeling uplifted and with a smile on my face.


The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore

A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy

The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore

 

This is book 3 in the Lorien Legacies series and continues from where we left John, Six, Nine and Marina as they battle to find the other Garde, unite and defeat the Mogodorians who plan to destroy the Earth. Told from multiple viewpoints, this style of writing only heightens the excitement as the story builds to the climax. I hope the next book will be the final one; although I thoroughly enjoyed this instalment, it is all to set up the next one. I can’t wait any longer to see who comes out on top!

 

A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy

The final novel by this much loved storyteller is set in a new country house hotel on the West coast ofIreland. In her familiar style Maeve tells us about the lives of the owner Chicky, members of staff & guests. She weaves a lovely warm gentle read, like a mug of hot chocolate. Perfect for a winters night.

 

 


Is It Just Me? by Miranda Hart

The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

Is It Just Me? by Miranda Hart

 

If like me you find Miranda Hart hilarious then this book is for you. She addresses all the major problems of adulthood e.g. use of chopsticks, necessity of pedicures and occurrences of nudity & other awkward situations. As you can imagine she has a wealth of experience and advice in every field of catastrophe! Miranda can clearly write & her voice comes though loud & clear in her usual conversational style. I absolutely loved it!

 

The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

Teens Hazel and Augustus meet at a cancer support group for kids. They quickly become friends when they bond over a book which leads them on a journey they won’t forget. I loved this; it was funny yet heartbreaking and highlighted the every day struggles of living with a terminal disease.

 

All these books are available from Gateshead Libraries.







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