KILLER INTENT by Tony Kent When an attempted assassination sparks a chain reaction of explosive events across London, Britain’s elite security forces seem powerless to stop the chaos threatening to overwhelm the government. As the conspiracy unfolds, three strangers find their fates entwined: Joe Dempsey, a deadly military intelligence officer; Sarah Truman, a CNN reporter and Michael Devlin, a Belfast-born criminal barrister with a secret past. As the circle they can trust grows smaller they are forced to work in the shadows, caught in a lifeor-death race before the terrible plot can consume them all. An absolute knockout debut novel from Tony Kent, a top ranking, Irish born barrister and former champion boxer. Able to bring a wealth of detail and personal insight to this unputdownable thriller, it is one not to be missed. I loved it, roll on number 2 and the subsequent film. Jennie Deller
Review of Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty I only know about Liane Moriarty because the group I belong to (the Deepings branch of NWR – National Women’s Register) chose one of her books (The Husband’s Secret) as one of their books for their UK wide Big Read. I enjoyed the book and so decided to read another one by her – Big Little Lies, which I loved. (It’s also an awardwinning TV mini series). It is a story about three women all at a crossroads in their lives; Madeleine, Celeste and Jane. A brilliant take on ex-husband’s and second wives; mothers and their children; school yard scandal and the lies we all tell ourselves in order to survive, the book is set in Sydney, Australia and has everything – real characters, a great plot, humour, suspense and is a rattling good read. The book manages to include some difficult issues (eg domestic abuse and murder) whilst being easy to read. Moriarty’s characters are so well defined that you feel you know them. The story hooks you in from the beginning and keeps you guessing to the very end. A great summer read, entertaining, funny, thought-provoking and not too heavy. I really liked Madeleine. She reminds me of my youngest daughter. So, if you are looking for a couple of good summer time reads, I would recommend both The Husband’s Secret and Big Little Lies. Jillian Sage 46
Five great Summer reads
as recommended by Deepings Library volunteers
The Cotswold Mysteries, author Rebecca Tope I discovered this series by being a volunteer on the Library counter, tried the first and was immediately glad that there was a series of about twelve. Each book is a complete story, all set in the Cotswolds’ small towns and villages. All have the same main character, Thea Osborne and some of her family and friends. They are from the Crime Section for they all revolve around the sudden death of one (and usually more), of the local population. Locations are sensitively depicted from the honey coloured stone of the local houses, churches and pubs, to the lanes, fields, wooded valleys and wild life - all beautifully brought to life in the varying seasons. It is a great way to get to know this lovely part of Gloucestershire and a good reminder if you already know this beautiful area of England. Equally perceptively portrayed are the characters, both physically and emotionally as the events of their days interweave, sometimes darkly, to reveal that there is fear, hatred and intolerance in this tranquil setting, with murder as a consequence. These are classic English village mysteries and remind me of Agatha Christie. I like their atmospheric settings, believable characters, intriguing plots, and do enjoy losing myself in their lovely but not always well ordered world. Anne Ellershaw
