Wednesday, 5 December 2012
Today sees the launch of the very talented Chris Lonmuir's book Night Watcher released in paperback! Previously only available on Kindle. Congratulations Chris and happy launch day. Read my review and be tempted to buy the book. Its worth it. Chris Longmuir is also a member of FAMOUS FIVE PLUS . Click on the link to find out more about her.
Nicole
is not liked. No surprise as she is not a nice person. In fact, it could be
said that she is hated. Her work colleagues despise her, her husband treats her
like she is worthless and she does not have one person she could call a true
friend. That is, until she meets Julie. However, Julie is not all she seems and
Nicole mistakenly places her trust in Julie when she fears she is being
stalked. Julie it seems has her own agenda to make Nicole’s life a misery and
is fuelled by revenge. Julie believes that Nicole is responsible for the death
of her husband and will stop at nothing to ruin Nicole’s life. However, Julie
herself soon gets caught up in events that spiral out of control, putting her
in danger also.
Despite
the fact the no-one really believes that Nicole is being stalked, she is in
more danger than she or even the police realises. Someone is waiting and
watching in the dark with a purpose and a ‘calling.’ He is hell-bent on
completing his ‘mission’ and has Nicole firmly set in his targets. But, just
who is he? Is it someone Nicole knows? It seems that all the characters, even
those who seem innocent, have their own agendas. Who will stop at nothing to
gain the advantage over Nicole in work, love and life itself!
Chris
Longmuir creates a very atmospheric story in this book and provides us with
some insight into the mind of the ‘Night Watcher’ which serves its purpose – to
make the reader look over their shoulder every now and again just to make sure
they are alone! I could not fault this book at all except to say that made me
sit open mouthed at the end and I looked like an idiot! The book is superbly
written and Chris Longmuir is extremely talented, drawing the reader deeply
into the story and guessing right to the end.
This is a psychological thriller with so many twists and turns it takes
your breath away.
I so look forward to reading more by Chris
Longmuir. If you want a book to take you on a roller coaster of a ride and make
the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end then this is the book for you.
All thriller lovers and amateur detectives will consume this book with gusto. I
simply could not put it down. It’s not hard to see why Chris Longmuir is a
prize winning author.
Thanks for such a lovely review, but please don't send me your hairdresser's bill and I do hope your hair is no longer standing one end!
Yay! Well done, Chris! FAB review, Jonty. I so wish I could write a psychological thriller! I think I may have to read Chris first to get some expert tips! Oooh, er! :) xx
Sounds like it's one to read when your other half if around ... helps to calm the nerves and in case anyone knocks on the door! Fab review JB!
Fab review - great book - wonderful author!
I read this book when it first came out for the Kindle. Loved it. But I already knew Chris's criminal tendencies having previously read her Dundee Book Prize winning novel - Dead Wood.
Can't wait for your next crime novel to come out, Chris.
Jonty, that was a wonderful review of a fab book. Must trot off now and read your others.
I will not be reading this when I am alone ~ but I can't wait to read it with someone around! Sounds fabulous!
I really enjoyed reading this book. Great review :)