FICTION
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Sandman |
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Lazing through hot summer days at their beach hut, life seems just about perfect for the Vincent family — until their peace is shattered by murder. An incident between Paul Vincent and Stevie Clarke — an unbalanced beachcomber known by some as 'The Sandman' — leads Paul to inform the police he believes Clarke is the murderer. This provokes frightening and prolonged reprisals against the family from Clarke. Matters deteriorate further when Leah, Paul’s teenage daughter, unwittingly reveals evidence to the police that implicates her own father. This gripping psychological thriller places turbulent emotions in stark contrast to beautiful surroundings, testimony to the fragile nature of tranquility.
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Location
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I used real locations in Dorset, England, in order to add reality and presence; this includes Christchurch Harbour, Mudeford Sandbank, Hengistbury Head, Christchurch itself and other nearby locations such as Stanpit. The map depicts this area.
If these locations are familiar, you should be able to imagine yourself there. If they are not, you may just want to discover the inherent beauty to be found in many of them. Hopefully this shines through since the plot is intimately interwoven with the scenery. I live near here - so I know it well! |
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Reviews
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'A gripping psychological read with characters that reach out and grab you. A real page-turner.'
--Sophie King (Best-selling author) 'When you begin Sandman make sure you set aside a good bit of time, for you won’t stop reading until the last page is savoured. Highly recommended to readers who enjoy a great mystery!' —William Potter (Reader's Choice Reviews) 'I was drawn to this novel as I am familiar with the setting at Mudeford, Hengisbury Head and Christchurch, and know a little of the way of life of the beach hut owners. I absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. The characters were all totally believable and there were many twists and turns to the plot. Just when I thought I had it all figured out everything changed. So many facets of human nature are explored and exposed. This is a page-turning thriller, the author's first fiction, but I sincerely hope more will follow soon.' —Sheila Perry (Amazon.co.uk) 'This book kept me enthralled right to the end. In fact I couldn't put it down. It had lots of twists and turns and kept me guessing right to the end. I hope the author writes more psychological thrillers. The area he chose in the book is a beautiful place and well worth a visit.' —Emmie (Amazon.co.uk) |
'I read this novel in one afternoon. It is a good read well worth your time.'
--Lilolia Book Reviews 'This book is, a no-brainier really, a day at the beach or pool-side read, but I think reading it in the dead of winter can give a reader reason for warmth. You are able to relate to the Vincent family and are able to sympathize with them as well. Although you may think you have this book all figured out, trust me you don't; wait until the end.' —Michele Tater (The Couch Tater Review — Amazon.com) 'I didn't know how this book would end until the last few pages. There were lots of twists. Just couldn't put the book down and read it in 24 hours.' —JJ (Amazon.co.uk) 'This was an excellent read and very hard to put down. The book is extremely thought-provoking, with lots of twists and turns. Local interest is a good addition, aiding imagination with the main characters being very real, making this book a pleasure to read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it, especially to locals and visitors, who are familiar to the area.' —Ray (Amazon.com) |
