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The Naked Room
When classical pianist Ally Carpenter goes missing during a night out with friends, the implications stretch far beyond her disappearance. Veteran detective, Senior Sergeant Susan Prescott, believes that sexual predators may have abducted Ally. However, after two women with connections to the Carpenters are murdered, she realises there may be more to the crime than at first thought.
While Prescott puts all her efforts into solving the crime, those close to Ally battle their own turmoil. Friendships become strained and secrets come to light as Ally's terrified mother, Eloise, is forced to confront the lie she has perpetuated for 26 years. Cellist, Briece Mochrie―determined to discover what has happened to the girl he loves―is swept into a dangerous undertow of murder and revenge. The kidnappers have their own agenda; Ally's life is on the line.
368 pages, Paperback
First published November 17, 2010
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Diana Hockley
9 books46 followersDiana HOCKLEY has completed her third book, AFTER ARIEL, now published in e-book and paperback.She has six short stories on Amazon along with the first two in the Susan Prescott series, The Naked Room and The Celibate Mouse. She writes, edits and reviews for the online Californian magazine, Kings River Life. Currently writing the next in the Susan Prescott stories - A Dark and Lonely Place.
Diana is a strong animal welfare advocate . She produces and presents a weekly classical music program - Thursday Night Concert, 7-9pm Brisbane, Queensland time which is streamed on the net: www.rimfm.org
Diana has four pet rats. She and her husband, Andrew, lost their beloved cat, Fuss, who died Saturday 15th February, 2013m aged 20. They do not want to have another cat or dog for fear it will outlive them :(
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January 10, 2016
The terror that twenty five year old classical pianist Ally Carpenter felt when she woke from a drugged sleep to find herself restrained in a bare room, unable to escape was mind numbing. Where was she; why was she there? All she could remember was the bar where they’d all been enjoying a welcome reprieve before the big concert the following day – and looking forward to a special night with boyfriend and fellow musician, cellist Briece Mochrie…
Senior Sergeant Susan Prescott was on the case immediately; the powers that be had received pressure from orchestra organisers and realised that Ally wouldn’t just run off with a new boyfriend – she was a dedicated musician who had worked extremely hard to get to this point. Interviewing Ally’s distraught mother, Eloise, Susan could feel indications that all was not as it seemed – there was much, much more to this than showed on the surface. And as her investigations continued; interviews with orchestra members and Ally’s friends found Susan thinking there were secrets; lies; dislike, even hatred; and something evil…
As the days and nights passed, the horror of finding not one but two more bodies shook their world – the chances of finding Ally alive lessened by the day. What was happening? Would the shattered Eloise ever see her beautiful, talented daughter alive again?
The Naked Room by Aussie author Diana Hockley was intense and chilling – an excellently written psychological thriller which gripped me from the very first page. Highly recommended for those who love their thrillers fast paced and full on – The Naked Room won’t disappoint in my opinion.
Senior Sergeant Susan Prescott was on the case immediately; the powers that be had received pressure from orchestra organisers and realised that Ally wouldn’t just run off with a new boyfriend – she was a dedicated musician who had worked extremely hard to get to this point. Interviewing Ally’s distraught mother, Eloise, Susan could feel indications that all was not as it seemed – there was much, much more to this than showed on the surface. And as her investigations continued; interviews with orchestra members and Ally’s friends found Susan thinking there were secrets; lies; dislike, even hatred; and something evil…
As the days and nights passed, the horror of finding not one but two more bodies shook their world – the chances of finding Ally alive lessened by the day. What was happening? Would the shattered Eloise ever see her beautiful, talented daughter alive again?
The Naked Room by Aussie author Diana Hockley was intense and chilling – an excellently written psychological thriller which gripped me from the very first page. Highly recommended for those who love their thrillers fast paced and full on – The Naked Room won’t disappoint in my opinion.
May 31, 2012
“I crouched over the steering wheel, urging the Suzuki car on. Drivers coming the other way leaned on their horns as they fronted my headlights. The car behind me caught up and settled right on the back bumper, forcing me to take more chances. It swerved and began to draw alongside, until I could see the dark shape of the driver in the side mirror. I did a lightning inventory of what was in the car. Nothing available for a weapon. Can’t out-run him.” – The Naked Room
The Naked Room was recommended to me as a cracking good read, and it’s that and more. Hockley’s writing is strong, sensory and compelling, the plot complex and fed on secrets and lies. The many strands are woven seamlessly into the story.
The book’s structure is a bit different from the norm in that there are multiple points of views with most narrated in first, one point of view per chapter. It’s a technique, I imagine, that takes skill, but it works well here. Chapter headings help keep the reader in the right head and on track, although I had to occasionally flip back to check whose head I was in. I think that’s probably more about the way I read than the narrative, though.
Highly recommended. I look forward to reading Hockley’s next, The Celibate Mouse.
The Naked Room was recommended to me as a cracking good read, and it’s that and more. Hockley’s writing is strong, sensory and compelling, the plot complex and fed on secrets and lies. The many strands are woven seamlessly into the story.
The book’s structure is a bit different from the norm in that there are multiple points of views with most narrated in first, one point of view per chapter. It’s a technique, I imagine, that takes skill, but it works well here. Chapter headings help keep the reader in the right head and on track, although I had to occasionally flip back to check whose head I was in. I think that’s probably more about the way I read than the narrative, though.
Highly recommended. I look forward to reading Hockley’s next, The Celibate Mouse.
June 11, 2012
I didn't really enjoy this and it was mainly due to the myriad of errors scattered throughout it. Even at some of the most dramatic parts of the story a glaring error would slap me in the face and totally take away the drama of the moment which was a bloody shame as the basic tale is a good one.
It's about a concert pianist who is kidnapped and the story of her mum, her friends, her new boyfriend and the father she didn't know existed as they all try and find her.
It's all set in Australia and I didn't understand in parts what something meant and then at the END of the book there's a whole list of translations. Why it's not at the beginning so the reader is aware it's there to refer to I have no idea, but I think it was a strange decision.
I stuck with this till the end but wouldn't rush to get another by her, I must say.
It's about a concert pianist who is kidnapped and the story of her mum, her friends, her new boyfriend and the father she didn't know existed as they all try and find her.
It's all set in Australia and I didn't understand in parts what something meant and then at the END of the book there's a whole list of translations. Why it's not at the beginning so the reader is aware it's there to refer to I have no idea, but I think it was a strange decision.
I stuck with this till the end but wouldn't rush to get another by her, I must say.
September 5, 2012
A book which I was initially unsure of but in the end I thoroughly enjoyed. Its very different because it is told from the viewpoints of the different characters in the book. I was expecting because of the style of writing that the characters would be two dimensional but Diana Hockley manages quite skilfully to add depth to most but not quite all the characters. The different narratives were a key strength of the book but they was also its weakness. There were a couple of times when I thought the story could have moved faster/slower. Having said all that the storyline was excellent, lots of suspense which kept me engaged throughout. At times this was a real page turner. And despite my initial reservations I found myself looking forward to each of the characters different viewpoints. Upon reflection isn't that just what reading a good book is all about?
December 14, 2012
This was a lovely mystery with many well-drawn characters. Ms. Hockley did a wonderful job with this who-dunnit. Her clever writing kept me turning the pages.
Ms. Hockley takes the reader into the world of classical music with her main character and kidnap victim, Ally Carpenter and then spins a tale around her by bringing in other intriging characters.
I very much enjoyed this novel.
Ms. Hockley takes the reader into the world of classical music with her main character and kidnap victim, Ally Carpenter and then spins a tale around her by bringing in other intriging characters.
I very much enjoyed this novel.
November 29, 2017
One of the things that make The Naked Room especially enjoyable is that the story is told through the viewpoint of different characters. First Ally, then her mother, then the boyfriend, the former, the detective, and so on. We get a nice rounded sense of each as they go forward separately to solve the mystery. We feel as if they are all in it, and we know who they are on the inside, what makes them tick. A really enjoyable read. I think you should try it.
May 11, 2021
12 yaşında yapılan bir şakanın sonu intikamla biter. Ally hiç tanımadığı babası ve sevgilisi tarafından bir haftalık tutsaklıktan kurtulur.
June 8, 2012
Secrets and Lies, Mystery and Intrigue = An Excellent Read!
This story takes place over a period of a week, where a high profile kidnapping is presumed to have taken place at the start. The case is dealt with by Detective Susan Prescott whom it would seem has both a personal and a professional interest in seeking a good outcome.
It's set in Australia where a young girl who is working as a classical pianist with an orchestra goes missing. There are few clues to go on and no apparent motive; Ally Carpenter seemed to have it all: a successful career, close family and friends as well as a blossoming relationship with a fellow orchestra member. However, not all is what it appears to be and there is more than one person who is holding a big secret.
Detective Prescott and her team have their work cut out for them and the race to find Ally Carpenter becomes more urgent when two dead bodies are found, both of which bear a relationship to the missing girl.
Each chapter is told from the perspective of one of the main characters. Many of these characters lives are inter-related and the impact of Ally's disappearance slowly brings all of the loose ends together when others have a go at doing some detective work of their own.
The plot moved quickly as events progressed and the characters grew with each installment. There was plenty of mystery and intrigue mixed in with the action and an exciting finish to boot. There is romance, betrayal, jealously and revenge; something for everyone.
I would have preferred it if the Detective was a stronger and therefore more of a leading character and it wasn't always clear to me whose voice it was during each chapter with so many perspectives but it didn't take anything away from the essence of the story which I can only describe as a good solid mystery/thriller which would stand its ground with the best of them.
This story takes place over a period of a week, where a high profile kidnapping is presumed to have taken place at the start. The case is dealt with by Detective Susan Prescott whom it would seem has both a personal and a professional interest in seeking a good outcome.
It's set in Australia where a young girl who is working as a classical pianist with an orchestra goes missing. There are few clues to go on and no apparent motive; Ally Carpenter seemed to have it all: a successful career, close family and friends as well as a blossoming relationship with a fellow orchestra member. However, not all is what it appears to be and there is more than one person who is holding a big secret.
Detective Prescott and her team have their work cut out for them and the race to find Ally Carpenter becomes more urgent when two dead bodies are found, both of which bear a relationship to the missing girl.
Each chapter is told from the perspective of one of the main characters. Many of these characters lives are inter-related and the impact of Ally's disappearance slowly brings all of the loose ends together when others have a go at doing some detective work of their own.
The plot moved quickly as events progressed and the characters grew with each installment. There was plenty of mystery and intrigue mixed in with the action and an exciting finish to boot. There is romance, betrayal, jealously and revenge; something for everyone.
I would have preferred it if the Detective was a stronger and therefore more of a leading character and it wasn't always clear to me whose voice it was during each chapter with so many perspectives but it didn't take anything away from the essence of the story which I can only describe as a good solid mystery/thriller which would stand its ground with the best of them.
October 10, 2013
A beautiful and talented pianist is kidnapped, and some of her orchestra could be involved. Written in the first person, we then hear from several characters as they try to work out who was responsible.
The tension is well-maintained throughout this intense and emotional novel, due to both the unpredictable and violent disposition of the kidnappers, and also the particular talents of the victim: losing a finger would be as bad as losing her life… This was convincingly illustrated by the author and it certainly created a real fear that it might happen. And then there’s the fear of losing her skill to play. There was a great section where she reflects on the effect of three days without practise. Something along the lines of you yourself can tell the difference on the first day, your band on the second day and the audience on the third.
Even more interesting was the relationship between Eloise, the victim’s mother, and a former lover. Drawn together again after two decades, it was fascinating to see how each would react when they discovered the external influences that conspired to separate them.
What I particularly liked was that you didn’t have to wait too long for explanations. If a character did something significant, then their chapter would be the next one and there we would learn their motives.
There are plenty of twists to keep you entertained, although I found the family’s efforts to solve the case much more interesting than the cops’.
What was established most effectively was the sense of helplessness. The odd murder and bits of skin in the post kept everyone on edge and afraid to cooperate with the police. You really didn’t know how it was going to end.
In parts it can be a little far-fetched, but one of the revelations leads to a very clever twist as the novel reaches its climax.
Well worth a read. I’ll check out more of Diana’s work.
The tension is well-maintained throughout this intense and emotional novel, due to both the unpredictable and violent disposition of the kidnappers, and also the particular talents of the victim: losing a finger would be as bad as losing her life… This was convincingly illustrated by the author and it certainly created a real fear that it might happen. And then there’s the fear of losing her skill to play. There was a great section where she reflects on the effect of three days without practise. Something along the lines of you yourself can tell the difference on the first day, your band on the second day and the audience on the third.
Even more interesting was the relationship between Eloise, the victim’s mother, and a former lover. Drawn together again after two decades, it was fascinating to see how each would react when they discovered the external influences that conspired to separate them.
What I particularly liked was that you didn’t have to wait too long for explanations. If a character did something significant, then their chapter would be the next one and there we would learn their motives.
There are plenty of twists to keep you entertained, although I found the family’s efforts to solve the case much more interesting than the cops’.
What was established most effectively was the sense of helplessness. The odd murder and bits of skin in the post kept everyone on edge and afraid to cooperate with the police. You really didn’t know how it was going to end.
In parts it can be a little far-fetched, but one of the revelations leads to a very clever twist as the novel reaches its climax.
Well worth a read. I’ll check out more of Diana’s work.
January 9, 2014
The Naked Room is written by Diana Hockley. I read her short story “The Metamorphosis of Troubadour Merriwether” and was so intrigued by her writing, than I was eager to try The Naked Room. This is a novel that doesn’t disappoint. Not just a straight detective novel, but rather an in-depth look at each character, their flaws and their motives for being involved.
When Ally Carpenter is taken and held for ransom, no one can think of a reason for the kidnapping, least of all the police. It’s the reader who is gradually made privy to information the police don’t have. Not that it helps – for Ms Hockley’s false trails and red herrings are worthy of an Agatha Christie. I felt sorry for the policewoman Susan Prescott, as despite unerring devotion to her work, she hits that many blank walls she must have had a headache! Not that her work colleagues or even her husband make her job any easier. I particularly liked the soft side of her though. Her empathy with the people involved was well written and totally believable. This is true of the whole of the book. It has a reality that grounds it and the reader is led to think – yes, stuff like this really could happen and people really are like this.
Can you work out who did it? I couldn’t! The resolution to the novel is emotional and all story lines are pulled together. But this is no romantic look at love, lives, kidnapping and ransom. Ms Hockley never shies away from uncomfortable subjects, she tells it as it is, which is a refreshing change. I highly recommend Ms Hockley’s work.
When Ally Carpenter is taken and held for ransom, no one can think of a reason for the kidnapping, least of all the police. It’s the reader who is gradually made privy to information the police don’t have. Not that it helps – for Ms Hockley’s false trails and red herrings are worthy of an Agatha Christie. I felt sorry for the policewoman Susan Prescott, as despite unerring devotion to her work, she hits that many blank walls she must have had a headache! Not that her work colleagues or even her husband make her job any easier. I particularly liked the soft side of her though. Her empathy with the people involved was well written and totally believable. This is true of the whole of the book. It has a reality that grounds it and the reader is led to think – yes, stuff like this really could happen and people really are like this.
Can you work out who did it? I couldn’t! The resolution to the novel is emotional and all story lines are pulled together. But this is no romantic look at love, lives, kidnapping and ransom. Ms Hockley never shies away from uncomfortable subjects, she tells it as it is, which is a refreshing change. I highly recommend Ms Hockley’s work.
October 9, 2011
An edge-of-your seat suspense novel…
Diana Hockley is undeniably a unique voice in her field, and I mean that in only the most complimentary of ways. At sports events, we always seek out the best seat but in "The Naked Room" Diana manages to provide us with half a dozen best seats...all as experienced through the first person eyes of major characters.
A well-known and up-an-coming pianist in Australia's classical music scene, Ally Carpenter's fame ratchets upward a thousand-fold when she suddenly disappears. Being a woman who seldom misses practice and never misses events, her having taken a willing break seems unlikely. It isn't long before family, friends, and the media begin to suspect a kidnapping or worse. As Detective Susan Prescott races against time to find the young musician, the love affairs and strained friendships swirling around the music scene are as pervasive to the case as the Carpenter family secrets that begin to leak out like blood.
To say this is an intricately crafted plot would be an understatement, but somehow the author has made her complex weaving easy to understand and fast moving. Within a few chapters, I was swept into the urgency of the Ally's case and found myself reading for longer and longer periods of time...because I just had to know....
Pick up this book, brace yourself and enjoy a gut-wrenching journey.
Reviewed by “Maine’s Other Author”(TM) Tim Greaton
Diana Hockley is undeniably a unique voice in her field, and I mean that in only the most complimentary of ways. At sports events, we always seek out the best seat but in "The Naked Room" Diana manages to provide us with half a dozen best seats...all as experienced through the first person eyes of major characters.
A well-known and up-an-coming pianist in Australia's classical music scene, Ally Carpenter's fame ratchets upward a thousand-fold when she suddenly disappears. Being a woman who seldom misses practice and never misses events, her having taken a willing break seems unlikely. It isn't long before family, friends, and the media begin to suspect a kidnapping or worse. As Detective Susan Prescott races against time to find the young musician, the love affairs and strained friendships swirling around the music scene are as pervasive to the case as the Carpenter family secrets that begin to leak out like blood.
To say this is an intricately crafted plot would be an understatement, but somehow the author has made her complex weaving easy to understand and fast moving. Within a few chapters, I was swept into the urgency of the Ally's case and found myself reading for longer and longer periods of time...because I just had to know....
Pick up this book, brace yourself and enjoy a gut-wrenching journey.
Reviewed by “Maine’s Other Author”(TM) Tim Greaton
December 8, 2012
When classical pianist Ally Carpenter goes missing during a night out with friends, the implications stretch far beyond her disappearance. Veteran detective, Senior Sergeant Susan Prescott, believes that sexual predators may have abducted Ally. However, after two women with connections to the Carpenters are murdered, she realizes there may be more to the crime than at first thought.
While Prescott puts all her efforts into solving the crime, those close to Ally battle their own turmoil. Friendships become strained and secrets come to light as Ally's terrified mother, Eloise, is forced to confront the lie she has perpetuated for 26 years. Cellist, Briece Mochrie―determined to discover what has happened to the girl he loves―is swept into a dangerous undertow of murder and revenge. The kidnappers have their own agenda; Ally's life is on the line.
My thoughts:
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and the plot well written. I especially liked how the author portrayed each scene from several view points--from the victim's, the killer's, the investigator's and the friend's and family's.
If you like mysteries, I highly recommend this book.
While Prescott puts all her efforts into solving the crime, those close to Ally battle their own turmoil. Friendships become strained and secrets come to light as Ally's terrified mother, Eloise, is forced to confront the lie she has perpetuated for 26 years. Cellist, Briece Mochrie―determined to discover what has happened to the girl he loves―is swept into a dangerous undertow of murder and revenge. The kidnappers have their own agenda; Ally's life is on the line.
My thoughts:
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and the plot well written. I especially liked how the author portrayed each scene from several view points--from the victim's, the killer's, the investigator's and the friend's and family's.
If you like mysteries, I highly recommend this book.
September 20, 2012
The Naked Room is a terrific thriller with just enough thrills and chills to get your blood pumping and keep you on the edge of your seat. It's a bumpy ride as the the police try to unravel the mystery and find a missing young pianist before it's too late. But you're never quite sure whether her family and friends are accomplices or pawns. The author did a wonderful job of getting into the minds of her characters, who all have motive and opportunity galore. Between the jealousy and rivalry of fellow Orchestra members and convoluted family ties, this story takes you into a place where everyone's secrets are eventually laid bare.
I especially liked the police character, Sergeant Susan Prescott, and look forward to getting to know her better in Ms. Hockley's next book, The Celibate Mouse. I also got a kick out of the glossary of Australian terms at the back of the book. Some I was familiar with but others were a surprise. It's always fun to learn differences in culture and speech by reading authors from other countries.
I especially liked the police character, Sergeant Susan Prescott, and look forward to getting to know her better in Ms. Hockley's next book, The Celibate Mouse. I also got a kick out of the glossary of Australian terms at the back of the book. Some I was familiar with but others were a surprise. It's always fun to learn differences in culture and speech by reading authors from other countries.
April 6, 2013
A real treat for lovers of superbly written mystery/crime novels, Diana Hockley's "The Naked Room" is one of those novels that absorbs you so that you are irritated at interruptions to your reading -- the sort that you can lose yourself in completely. Filled with characters you can relate to and revolving around high tension drama with loads of interesting twists, the story will keep you enthralled from the first word to the last.
Diana is an accomplished wordsmith, and her descriptions transport you into the world in which her characters live and make you think their thoughts and feel their pain and fear as though Ally were your own beloved child or dear friend.
So much more than a detective novel, this story has elements of touching romance, friendship, betrayal, jealousy and thirst for revenge. It explores the psychological effects of different experiences of childhood and the way life shapes characters and drives behaviour and relationships.
Diana is an accomplished wordsmith, and her descriptions transport you into the world in which her characters live and make you think their thoughts and feel their pain and fear as though Ally were your own beloved child or dear friend.
So much more than a detective novel, this story has elements of touching romance, friendship, betrayal, jealousy and thirst for revenge. It explores the psychological effects of different experiences of childhood and the way life shapes characters and drives behaviour and relationships.
July 8, 2013
A page-turner for me. Couldn't put it down. Liked 90% of the book. Enjoyed the story being told from different perspectives. Ending was satisfactory but left me with many questions. There were quite a few misplaced quotation marks in the kindle version. Overall an entertaining book for the summer.
*spoiler*
The timeline of the whole revenge scheme is a little confusing. Did June just want to kidnap Ally to torture and kill her initially? Did Tommy target Georgie to start an affair so he can gather information on Ally or was the chance encounter a happy coincidence that worked to the advantage of their evil plot? How did June manage to find a 2nd husband who's a psycho with a blood-thirsty son to carry out her twisted revenge? I did not understand the motivation of Tommy and Angelo except that they're pure evil. Also, why did they need Jess as an "in"? That part really didn't make sense to me.
*spoiler*
The timeline of the whole revenge scheme is a little confusing. Did June just want to kidnap Ally to torture and kill her initially? Did Tommy target Georgie to start an affair so he can gather information on Ally or was the chance encounter a happy coincidence that worked to the advantage of their evil plot? How did June manage to find a 2nd husband who's a psycho with a blood-thirsty son to carry out her twisted revenge? I did not understand the motivation of Tommy and Angelo except that they're pure evil. Also, why did they need Jess as an "in"? That part really didn't make sense to me.
April 6, 2016
This is the first book I've read all year that I've enjoyed reading. It's not my usual genre - I'm not normally one for crime/thrillers - but there's no doubt it was an enjoyable, well-paced read that kept drawing me back to its pages. A couple of the relationship scenes were a little more explicit than I like, as were some terrifying moments in the life of the protagonist, Ally, whose ultimate fate I was desperate to discover.Ms Hockley includes points of view from a number of prominent characters, writing them in first person and designating a full chapter (usually) to the character, who is identified on the opening page of each chapter. I've seen this done before and usually it fails abysmally. However, in this case, I felt it worked. It certainly didn't detract from my interest in the story. I might not be the best person to recommend a crime/thriller, but if you like that kind of book, give it a try.
March 17, 2011
Diana Hockley's "The Naked Room" is a novel brimming with suspense and mystery. The author's use of 1st point of view puts the reader deep into the psyche of the main characters, all of whom come alive on the page. There are plenty of twists to this plot you'll never see coming. From the first page to the last, this story had me hooked.
Ally is a concert pianist scheduled to play an important concert when the unthinkable happens. She's kidnapped and locked in a stark room, held prisoner by ruthless captors who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Their hunger for ransom money and revenge puts the people Ally loves in danger, and not all will come out alive. But who is responsible? The police have many suspects, but will they figure it out in time to save Ally?
The ending is so well crafted, you'll be on the edge of your seat until after you've read the last page.
Ally is a concert pianist scheduled to play an important concert when the unthinkable happens. She's kidnapped and locked in a stark room, held prisoner by ruthless captors who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Their hunger for ransom money and revenge puts the people Ally loves in danger, and not all will come out alive. But who is responsible? The police have many suspects, but will they figure it out in time to save Ally?
The ending is so well crafted, you'll be on the edge of your seat until after you've read the last page.
August 31, 2012
This was a great book, excellent writing quality, and I very much enjoyed it. The only reason I had any difficulty with the book what so ever was the Australian slang terms, which sometimes made it difficult to know what the author was saying. However, understanding that she is Australian it really did not detract from my enjoyment of the book! I enjoyed the story line, and love that the author is a fellow rattie lover! :)
February 4, 2015
The Naked Room is a well written story by Diana Hockley. The story is about the abduction of a twenty-five-year-old woman, Ally Carpenter. As Diana lets you meet each character you will fins out their secrets and lies that they tell in the hunt for Ally.
Her Mother, Aunt Ally's friends and Detective Susan Prescott has secrets to hide.
There is plenty of mystery, murder and even a little romance to keep you turning the pages. a real enjoyable read.
Her Mother, Aunt Ally's friends and Detective Susan Prescott has secrets to hide.
There is plenty of mystery, murder and even a little romance to keep you turning the pages. a real enjoyable read.
April 27, 2012
I don't understand the 4 or 5 star ratings on this one. The story had potential, but the fact the every POV was in the first person drove me crazy! As the characters were 2 dimensional at best, I found myself skimming over more than a few chapters. The "I's", "I'm", "Me's" and "Mine's" throughout really took away from what might have been a 3 or 4 star book.
October 14, 2012
Exciting finish. Quite liked this book once I got used to the book constantly changing the POV.
November 20, 2012
This book was good, but not always well written. It had an edge of your seat plot and kept you guessing until the end.
March 28, 2013
A kidnapping set in Australia. The girl kidnapped, a musician, had never met her father, so didn't know if the ransom would be paid. A lot of violence in the book, but an enjoyable read.
November 11, 2013
This book keeps you turning the pages because you become anxious on trying to figure out who is involved in the kidnapping and also wanting to know who her father is.
February 3, 2015
A good read
August 10, 2015
Loved this page-turner with characters I could relate to and unexpected twists and turns.
January 18, 2016
The boring read.
Maybe it's me but I thought the story line was too drawn out and sometime hard to follow. I believe a second grader could write a better story.
Maybe it's me but I thought the story line was too drawn out and sometime hard to follow. I believe a second grader could write a better story.
December 28, 2016
Complicated mystery thriller set in Brisbane, in which the kidnapping of a young concert pianist uncovers secrets from the past.
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