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Fake Kate
Belinda can’t believe it. Her sister Kate finally tries online dating and lines up no less than eight dates!
One of whom knows why Kate has vanished.
To find her, Belinda will have to pretend to be her. Go on her dates, hang out with her friends, fake her entire life.
Only to discover Kate had been faking too, for a very long time...
One of whom knows why Kate has vanished.
To find her, Belinda will have to pretend to be her. Go on her dates, hang out with her friends, fake her entire life.
Only to discover Kate had been faking too, for a very long time...
405 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2011
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About the author
David Wailing
23 books59 followersI was born in Nineteen Davidey-Dave (all the best people were born that year) and live in London. I write contemporary fiction, a blend of mystery, thriller and humour.
My most recent novel is Under, a horror/mystery set on the London Underground. Both it and Signal Failure - a prelude short story available for free - are the result of a long-held fascination with the London Underground and its history.
As a native Londoner I have travelled on the Tube thousands of times, but it always feels like inhabiting a slightly different world to the city on the surface. The facts and figures of the Underground are just as fascinating as its mysteries and shadowy corners, and I hope my book does justice to both aspects.
I have five other novels available as Kindle ebooks: Auto, Auto 2, Bang, Duallists and Fake Kate.
My most recent novel is Under, a horror/mystery set on the London Underground. Both it and Signal Failure - a prelude short story available for free - are the result of a long-held fascination with the London Underground and its history.
As a native Londoner I have travelled on the Tube thousands of times, but it always feels like inhabiting a slightly different world to the city on the surface. The facts and figures of the Underground are just as fascinating as its mysteries and shadowy corners, and I hope my book does justice to both aspects.
I have five other novels available as Kindle ebooks: Auto, Auto 2, Bang, Duallists and Fake Kate.
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March 15, 2012
I woke up this morning, and instantly knew that I had to read the final chapters of "Fake Kate" before doing anything else with the day. I don't usually read in the mornings, but last night, as I willed my eyelids to stay open, they cruelly collapsed just after 3am, robbing me of the chance to find out how this intriguing book would end. Thankfully, I've caught up now! Eating, drinking and personal hygiene can resume.
The first half of the book takes you through a series of dates where, as the blurb suggests, Belinda pretends to be her illustrious sister Kate. She meets some interesting characters, ranging from terrifying to hilarious. I was just thinking, "Well, this is a jolly entertaining romantic comedy," when suddenly it morphed into an outstanding psychological thriller!
Although I was enjoying the dates, the change in direction was welcome and turned a good story into a tremendous one, with twists, turns and red herrings galore.
The characters were well developed and Wailing has a way of making you feel as though you know somebody inside out, almost instantly. As I read, a very vivid and colourful picture played in my mind, thanks to Wailing's rich narrative. Some of the descriptions were so good that I jotted down bits of them.
I really wanted to give this book five stars - it's extremely well written, it's exciting and it's surprising - however, the ending, whilst excellent and unexpected, included a plot device that triggered a personal gripe. I can't explain without including a spoiler, but let's just say, it's the kind of niggle that won't bother ninety percent of readers and despite it, David Wailing has earned a place among my favourite authors.
All in all, a terrific read and a real asset to the world of indie publishing. I have already bought "Bang (Memoirs of a Relationship Assassin)" and I'm looking forward to devouring it as soon as possible.
The first half of the book takes you through a series of dates where, as the blurb suggests, Belinda pretends to be her illustrious sister Kate. She meets some interesting characters, ranging from terrifying to hilarious. I was just thinking, "Well, this is a jolly entertaining romantic comedy," when suddenly it morphed into an outstanding psychological thriller!
Although I was enjoying the dates, the change in direction was welcome and turned a good story into a tremendous one, with twists, turns and red herrings galore.
The characters were well developed and Wailing has a way of making you feel as though you know somebody inside out, almost instantly. As I read, a very vivid and colourful picture played in my mind, thanks to Wailing's rich narrative. Some of the descriptions were so good that I jotted down bits of them.
I really wanted to give this book five stars - it's extremely well written, it's exciting and it's surprising - however, the ending, whilst excellent and unexpected, included a plot device that triggered a personal gripe. I can't explain without including a spoiler, but let's just say, it's the kind of niggle that won't bother ninety percent of readers and despite it, David Wailing has earned a place among my favourite authors.
All in all, a terrific read and a real asset to the world of indie publishing. I have already bought "Bang (Memoirs of a Relationship Assassin)" and I'm looking forward to devouring it as soon as possible.
February 7, 2012
I LOVED this book very much (I'll explain the four stars later). It was amazing from the very start, and the author has true talent. The story sucks you in and doesn't let go (I was late to an appointment because I just couldn't put it down!). I laughed many times while reading because the descriptions and characterizations were so utterly on the mark. Wailing is especially good at writing female characters; I never felt any false notes in how he portrayed the main character, Belinda.
"Fake Kate" also has many twists and turns, so many that I was surprised over and over while reading--just when I thought I knew where the story was going, bang--nope, we're headed somewhere else. Somewhere even better!
So, given how much I loved the book, why only four stars? If I could, I'd give it 4.5 stars. It was sooooo close to 5 stars, but the last chapter, particularly the final few paragraphs, left me feeling off-balance. I don't want to include spoilers, but I can say that something was missing--possibly another scene or two to support the jovial tone at the end. I just couldn't buy it, because the other two characters in those last few paragraphs seem too tentative and unsure of themselves around Belinda to make the final paragraphs work with the tone I believe the author intended. Endings are difficult, and it's tough after such an amazing book to wrap everything up, but the ending was "off" enough that I had to downgrade the book a bit. I still don't know what/how I was supposed to feel at the end.
That said, I highly recommend this book, and I've already gone out and bought the rest of David Wailing's books without reading a word of them. I know they'll be worth my money.
"Fake Kate" also has many twists and turns, so many that I was surprised over and over while reading--just when I thought I knew where the story was going, bang--nope, we're headed somewhere else. Somewhere even better!
So, given how much I loved the book, why only four stars? If I could, I'd give it 4.5 stars. It was sooooo close to 5 stars, but the last chapter, particularly the final few paragraphs, left me feeling off-balance. I don't want to include spoilers, but I can say that something was missing--possibly another scene or two to support the jovial tone at the end. I just couldn't buy it, because the other two characters in those last few paragraphs seem too tentative and unsure of themselves around Belinda to make the final paragraphs work with the tone I believe the author intended. Endings are difficult, and it's tough after such an amazing book to wrap everything up, but the ending was "off" enough that I had to downgrade the book a bit. I still don't know what/how I was supposed to feel at the end.
That said, I highly recommend this book, and I've already gone out and bought the rest of David Wailing's books without reading a word of them. I know they'll be worth my money.
July 11, 2012
I both loved and hated this book, and for the greater time of my reading it, couldn't decide which. The beginning totally confused me. I couldn't figure out why Kate was gone, then was back at a wedding, then was gone again. Reading it on Kindle prevented me from rereading without a lot of trouble and figuring out what I missed, so I settled in to slog through the rest. Well, I loved Belinda ... for a time. I loved the use of first person and the "these-thoughts-are-in-your-head" feel of the sentences. It was as if I was reading all those things you think but never say. I loved that. But then the constant references to alcohol, page after page of curse words, the brief mention of drugs as if that was the most normal thing in the world, all got to me. But I was in the book now and wanted to know what happened to Kate. Then the author did what I hate the most, he took this character he'd made me love, ripped the bottom out from under her, stood the story on its ear, and removed what little morality she had left. Then I hated the story, and even through the end chapter, I still hated it. In the end, she had no redeeming qualities for me, nor was the final scene with her sister and Ben at the wedding even mildly amusing. I do not recommend this book. However, this is the first time it has not been because of bad writing. In fact, the writing was superb. Instead, it is because no one needs to put those ideas in their head. I am aware the character, Belinda, had a condition, and in no way are my comments affected by that because by the time I found out exactly what was going on, it was too late for her in my eyes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 28, 2012
In this exciting story by David Wailing, Belinda impersonates her sister Kate in an attempt to discover why she has suddenly disappeared. She attends 8 meetings her sister has set up on an internet dating site. At each she learns more about her sister, much more than she bargained for. The story ducks and weaves as we follow Belinda’s efforts to appear and act more like her sister.
David Wailing takes an ordinary relationship and asks us, ‘How well do you know anyone? How well do you know yourself?’ His writing style is well suited to following the trivialities of the lives of clubbers and DJs and then finding the deeper levels. He is a thoughtful writer and sets the reader challenges. There is often more to his characters than at first appears. This is the case here and our preconceptions are knocked down time and again. The ending of this book seems to have divided readers. You can count me firmly in the positive camp. I love it when an author leaves me something to think about. This is a great story, well told.
David Wailing takes an ordinary relationship and asks us, ‘How well do you know anyone? How well do you know yourself?’ His writing style is well suited to following the trivialities of the lives of clubbers and DJs and then finding the deeper levels. He is a thoughtful writer and sets the reader challenges. There is often more to his characters than at first appears. This is the case here and our preconceptions are knocked down time and again. The ending of this book seems to have divided readers. You can count me firmly in the positive camp. I love it when an author leaves me something to think about. This is a great story, well told.
January 11, 2012
The cover always drew my eye and I'd looked at the write up a few times but the £1.71 was a bit too expensive for my stinginess. But after tasting the sample I knew I was hooked. I needed to know about Kate.
The story was gripping from the start. I loved Team Kate (and surprisingly the 4th member). I could quite imagine Belinda running around London looking for clues as to Kate's whereabouts.
The book seemed a meaty size. After all the plots and twists and turns I was surprised to only be at 50%. Perhaps the scenes in the nightclubs went on a bit too long for my liking but it was all relevant to the plot.
This was a story where you didn't know where it was going nor where it would end. I had a few ideas, but they were cast aside.
A big thumbs up from me
The story was gripping from the start. I loved Team Kate (and surprisingly the 4th member). I could quite imagine Belinda running around London looking for clues as to Kate's whereabouts.
The book seemed a meaty size. After all the plots and twists and turns I was surprised to only be at 50%. Perhaps the scenes in the nightclubs went on a bit too long for my liking but it was all relevant to the plot.
This was a story where you didn't know where it was going nor where it would end. I had a few ideas, but they were cast aside.
A big thumbs up from me
March 11, 2014
Fake Kate by David Wailing.
Fake Kate is a great thrill ride and has more twists than a pot-noodle. It has the adrenalin rush of a big dipper. It's so easy to get lost in Fake Kate and imagine yourself jumping up and down, listening to the rhythm of the bass throbbing through your stomach; lasers flashing as the people around you go crazy-ape. I was there and I demand the T shirt!
This is one of those stories that should have a viral warning on the cover - You won't want to put it down, it's contagious. I remember being half way through the story and thinking … Wow! How is he going to top this? Can this story get any better? It does. It continues to keep you guessing until the last page.
Fake Kate is a great thrill ride and has more twists than a pot-noodle. It has the adrenalin rush of a big dipper. It's so easy to get lost in Fake Kate and imagine yourself jumping up and down, listening to the rhythm of the bass throbbing through your stomach; lasers flashing as the people around you go crazy-ape. I was there and I demand the T shirt!
This is one of those stories that should have a viral warning on the cover - You won't want to put it down, it's contagious. I remember being half way through the story and thinking … Wow! How is he going to top this? Can this story get any better? It does. It continues to keep you guessing until the last page.
February 28, 2013
This book gripped me from the start.
It made me laugh, feel sad, confused and desperate to know what was going on. There were so many twists and turns that I found myself having to walk away for an hour or so, just to get things straight in my head.
I stayed up until 4am to get to the end of the book ~ and I don't do that lightly. I love my sleep but just had to know how it ended.
It made me laugh, feel sad, confused and desperate to know what was going on. There were so many twists and turns that I found myself having to walk away for an hour or so, just to get things straight in my head.
I stayed up until 4am to get to the end of the book ~ and I don't do that lightly. I love my sleep but just had to know how it ended.
July 15, 2012
Wow! What an ending. I was not expecting that. Great read. :-)
October 16, 2012
I'm Sure I've Met These People...
Two sisters, almost identical in looks, but divided by taste… Or so it seems.
Personality wise Kate and Belinda have nothing in common, yet their physical similarity binds them, even while apart.
Belinda sets out to find Kate, after her mysterious disappearance, by donning her clothes, hairstyle and even body-art and dating her list of suitors from an online agency, aided by Kate’s friends, who appear to have trouble remembering who she really is.
They’re not the only ones…
With Intriguing plot twists and deft characterization, the novel exemplifies the author’s quest for the meaning of identity. Hidden personae, nuanced motivations, outright lies, they’re all here.
Sensible Belinda is the not-so-ugly duckling become swan... with hair extensions. Racy Kate’s London is lovingly portrayed, full of cafes, cool shops and frenetic night-life. With a teeming cast of city lads, club owners, DJs, dreadlocked, pierced, tattooed, studded, and high heeled fashionistas, it’s a fun and scary place.
I’m so sure I’ve met these people. I had to peer at the author’s photo to check it wasn’t someone I knew. With a pseudonym, obviously.
And just how does he know so much about women’s clothing? If it weren’t for the too-short heels, I’d wonder if a woman wrote it.
I actually enjoyed the convoluted changes in the last half. As for the ending, once disbelief has been suspended till the last couple of pages, how can a twist be too twisted?
The mark of a good writer is to make even the most bizarre seem familiar and believable. David Wailing has done just that.
I can’t put my finger on exactly how I know these people, but I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled with his next book
Two sisters, almost identical in looks, but divided by taste… Or so it seems.
Personality wise Kate and Belinda have nothing in common, yet their physical similarity binds them, even while apart.
Belinda sets out to find Kate, after her mysterious disappearance, by donning her clothes, hairstyle and even body-art and dating her list of suitors from an online agency, aided by Kate’s friends, who appear to have trouble remembering who she really is.
They’re not the only ones…
With Intriguing plot twists and deft characterization, the novel exemplifies the author’s quest for the meaning of identity. Hidden personae, nuanced motivations, outright lies, they’re all here.
Sensible Belinda is the not-so-ugly duckling become swan... with hair extensions. Racy Kate’s London is lovingly portrayed, full of cafes, cool shops and frenetic night-life. With a teeming cast of city lads, club owners, DJs, dreadlocked, pierced, tattooed, studded, and high heeled fashionistas, it’s a fun and scary place.
I’m so sure I’ve met these people. I had to peer at the author’s photo to check it wasn’t someone I knew. With a pseudonym, obviously.
And just how does he know so much about women’s clothing? If it weren’t for the too-short heels, I’d wonder if a woman wrote it.
I actually enjoyed the convoluted changes in the last half. As for the ending, once disbelief has been suspended till the last couple of pages, how can a twist be too twisted?
The mark of a good writer is to make even the most bizarre seem familiar and believable. David Wailing has done just that.
I can’t put my finger on exactly how I know these people, but I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled with his next book
April 27, 2012
At first this read like a chick-lit novel - very convincingly written by a man. The dates were amusing, Team Kate was awesome and it was very entertaining. I even found myself drawn into the chapter about House music - a genre I am not fond of, but now I believe I understand a wee bit more! The characterisations were spot-on - especially the scruffy "kiwi man". I couldn't help it, I loved Ben, maybe because he hails from the same country as me? And it amused me how Belinda considered his accent. I wonder if I sound like that? Because I had some forewarning that the ending would take an unexpected twist, I was not entirely surprised when it did, although how it actually did captured me somewhat unawares. I had several preconceptions about what may have happened, but since there are several "red herring" twists thrown in, I would say Wailing had me some befuddled. I too found the final chapters disorientating and will confess that I skim read through the scenes in the concert hall. Too many words and not enough of them dialogue, I guess.
And, thanks to this book I now have a headache - the curse of reading too late into the night under the poor artificial lighting in the bedroom. I guess even upsizing the kindle's print couldn't rememdy that... And an entire morning wasted as I had to finish it! Thanks Wailing, you kept me entertained ^^
And, thanks to this book I now have a headache - the curse of reading too late into the night under the poor artificial lighting in the bedroom. I guess even upsizing the kindle's print couldn't rememdy that... And an entire morning wasted as I had to finish it! Thanks Wailing, you kept me entertained ^^
August 24, 2012
Ah, hard to rate this one. It's also hard to categorize on the bookshelf for me. Belinda is two years younger than her happy, beautiful, gregarious older sister Kate. After Kate's most recent relationship ends, Belinda convinces her to sign up on an online dating site. Kate calls her with information about the large number of dates she has lined up for the week (something like 6 or 7), signs off with a comment about how she talked to one of the boys and learned something she had to check out, and then goes missing. The similarities between Kate and Belinda are high and when Belinda meets Kate's first date to tell him that Kate wasn't going to be coming, she is mistaken for her sister. She decides that maybe pretending to be Kate and going on the dates will help her learn what has happened and which of these men has had something to do with Kate's disapperance.
I was expecting a cute little lightweight novel but it did have a bit more meat to it than I expected, the ending was a surprise. It did have several errors peppered throughout that an editor would have found. All that said, I stayed up until 3 to finish it so it must have been at least captivating.
I was expecting a cute little lightweight novel but it did have a bit more meat to it than I expected, the ending was a surprise. It did have several errors peppered throughout that an editor would have found. All that said, I stayed up until 3 to finish it so it must have been at least captivating.
June 27, 2012
A "stay up till 2 am reading" kind of read.
Fake Kate starts like a romantic comedy, but underlying the light-hearted tone is an intriguing mystery.
Every character in this book might pop off the page and show up at the Internet Cafe at any moment. Even the secondary characters and fake Kate's eight dates. Every guy from every date seems completely real, from their Other Halves profile pages to their ultimate escape from Kate - each is unique, quirky, and has an agenda of his own.
Any book that keeps me up reading long after I should be in dreamland earns a 5-star review. I'd read to 91% of this novel on my Kindle by one in the morning, and there was no way I could go to sleep without finishing it.
The novel climax was a shock. I SO didn't see it coming that I had to page back and re-read it again. It was one of those, oh my god moments - when every possible scenario I'd come up with was absolutely, completely dead wrong.
The story resolution was a little bit "happily weird for now," - but hey, this is Kate we're talking about, so why not?
Don't miss this one!
Fake Kate starts like a romantic comedy, but underlying the light-hearted tone is an intriguing mystery.
Every character in this book might pop off the page and show up at the Internet Cafe at any moment. Even the secondary characters and fake Kate's eight dates. Every guy from every date seems completely real, from their Other Halves profile pages to their ultimate escape from Kate - each is unique, quirky, and has an agenda of his own.
Any book that keeps me up reading long after I should be in dreamland earns a 5-star review. I'd read to 91% of this novel on my Kindle by one in the morning, and there was no way I could go to sleep without finishing it.
The novel climax was a shock. I SO didn't see it coming that I had to page back and re-read it again. It was one of those, oh my god moments - when every possible scenario I'd come up with was absolutely, completely dead wrong.
The story resolution was a little bit "happily weird for now," - but hey, this is Kate we're talking about, so why not?
Don't miss this one!
April 15, 2012
After reading this I felt like I'd been on a fast and enjoyable train when suddenly the track disappeared and the bumpy 'runaway train' threw me all over the place.
I started off loving this book, there was just so much fun it was impossible not to be dragged into the copy cat, subterfuge and spy action that was going on. Team Kate was fantastic and I want them on my side if I go on a date again. Belindas personality and identity transition where fun to watch as were the dates she went on.
Then the twists and turns that came towards the end of the book, left me feeling bewildered with not much of an idea what was happening. Once I got back into the plot I was left feeling a little cheated... the Belinda and Kate in my imagination were not the ones who ended the book. The end just wasn't 'believable' for me.
If you want a book to make the hours pass unnoticed, this is the one! I would definately recommend it as its fun, enjoyable and I couldn't put it down.
I started off loving this book, there was just so much fun it was impossible not to be dragged into the copy cat, subterfuge and spy action that was going on. Team Kate was fantastic and I want them on my side if I go on a date again. Belindas personality and identity transition where fun to watch as were the dates she went on.
Then the twists and turns that came towards the end of the book, left me feeling bewildered with not much of an idea what was happening. Once I got back into the plot I was left feeling a little cheated... the Belinda and Kate in my imagination were not the ones who ended the book. The end just wasn't 'believable' for me.
If you want a book to make the hours pass unnoticed, this is the one! I would definately recommend it as its fun, enjoyable and I couldn't put it down.
March 21, 2012
Different! (in a good way) I really enjoyed this very contemporary book and it's twists and turns. Identity and false identity are strong themes throughout the book. I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy it from the blurb, but I kept an open mind and I'm so glad I did.
Belinda's sister Kate disappears and she tries to find her by impersonating her and going on blind dates set up on a dating website before her disappearance. It's not as corny as it sounds and has several clever elements, including a couple of websites built especially to intertwine with the story. It's fast paced and very funky.
I got confused at around 80% of the way through and thought the story was falling apart but it was a clever ploy, which all became clear by the end and left me breathless!
Belinda's sister Kate disappears and she tries to find her by impersonating her and going on blind dates set up on a dating website before her disappearance. It's not as corny as it sounds and has several clever elements, including a couple of websites built especially to intertwine with the story. It's fast paced and very funky.
I got confused at around 80% of the way through and thought the story was falling apart but it was a clever ploy, which all became clear by the end and left me breathless!
January 29, 2013
This book wasn't quite what I thought it would be. There were several things that bothered me about it - the broad generalizations of women's automatic cattiness, the deluge of comments from the main character that dripped with low self esteem, the twist feeling like it came out of nowhere, and so on.
But I really wanted to like this book, because I loved the premise - a woman does some amateur sleuthing after the mysterious disappearance of her older sister.
I do need to give props to the author - the writing style was easy to follow, and even entertaining enough for me to read this in a couple of afternoons. I guess I'd call it a guilty pleasure, since I did enjoy reading it despite the flaws.
But I really wanted to like this book, because I loved the premise - a woman does some amateur sleuthing after the mysterious disappearance of her older sister.
I do need to give props to the author - the writing style was easy to follow, and even entertaining enough for me to read this in a couple of afternoons. I guess I'd call it a guilty pleasure, since I did enjoy reading it despite the flaws.
February 10, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. It starts off with an interesting chick-lit feel but finishes with intrigue, suspense and a couple of 'I did not see that coming!' moments (particularly the last few lines). Once I started it I had to know what happens which meant that I was late for a couple of engagements and read well past my normal bed time in order to find out, but well worth it. Will definitely be reading more of this authors work.
A few people have mentioned that they disliked the ending. I can understand why this would be, but I have to disagree. I like a book to stay with me as long as possible and this ending has definitely ensured that!
A few people have mentioned that they disliked the ending. I can understand why this would be, but I have to disagree. I like a book to stay with me as long as possible and this ending has definitely ensured that!
February 25, 2012
I enjoyed this book very much. Like another reviewer said the last chapter left me wanting. It made me feel like I had missed a chapter or some other important dialogue. Also, while the nightclub scenes were interesting and important to the storyline they did seem to drag on a bit and I found myself skipping ahead to dialogue. The part that I did like was the really interesting storyline. I had some guesses while reading but truly didn't see the end plot twist coming. The author has talent and I look forward to reading more.
February 9, 2012
The cover meant that this wouldn't be the sort of book I would normally go for, but as we all know, a most wonderful feature of the kindle is the sampling facility. The sample was a complete hook so I downloaded Fake Kate.
It's a great read, good characters (except Anna, who I found ever so slightly annoying) and a story line that really will keep you guessing. I also liked the "webpage screenshot" insertions, and the descriptions of DJing were so realistic I almost feel I could do it! Great read.
It's a great read, good characters (except Anna, who I found ever so slightly annoying) and a story line that really will keep you guessing. I also liked the "webpage screenshot" insertions, and the descriptions of DJing were so realistic I almost feel I could do it! Great read.
August 12, 2012
When Kate goes missing, her sister Belinda takes it upon herself to assume her identity and discover exactly what happened to her. But will Belinda's quest for the truth uncover more questions than answers?
With the excellent but painfully short Timeline & Relationship status under my belt, I wanted to take my time with Fake Kate. I'm glad I did. Substantially longer the previous titles, Fake Kate kept me gripped as it twisted and turned at every opportunity.
Another thrilling and brilliantly written novel from David Wailing.
With the excellent but painfully short Timeline & Relationship status under my belt, I wanted to take my time with Fake Kate. I'm glad I did. Substantially longer the previous titles, Fake Kate kept me gripped as it twisted and turned at every opportunity.
Another thrilling and brilliantly written novel from David Wailing.
March 27, 2012
Fake Kate is a fantastic read that will keep you turning pages well into the night! Prepare yourself for an amazing ride, complete with unexpected twists and turns, and a rapid push to the finish. I loved the plotline and the deep characterization. Even the secondary characters were fascinating, with personality traits and mannerisms that set each apart.
A mind-bending mystery filled with humor and character, this is a story that will appeal to men and women alike. Great job, Mr. Wailing!
A mind-bending mystery filled with humor and character, this is a story that will appeal to men and women alike. Great job, Mr. Wailing!
July 13, 2012
For a free ebook on kindle, it wasn't bad. There was plenty that I didn't understand. Kate was gone, then suddenly back at a wedding, then gone again. I simply couldn't tell if it was a flashback or not. The writing itself is fairly good, though I'm not a huge fan of books that curse. Interesting premise and pretty good as far as a man writing from a woman's perspective. Not a book I'll read again.
September 24, 2012
I was really absorbed in this story until near the end, where it changed track dramatically and I became confused ... so it went from 5 starts to 3 starts, but then I liked the ending which was quirky which brought it back up to 4 stars. This was a good freebie from Amazon ... I learnt a lot about internet dating, DJing and a little about life in London for the young. I think it might be useful for oldish young people to read, those who are looking into dating ... especially internet dating.
April 14, 2012
I found this book very hard to put down. It had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I found myself reading it even when I was waiting for the kettle to boil when making the drinks at work!
I am not keen on house music at all but even the descriptions of the record spinning had me hooked.
You can't go wrong with this book. Well worth the money. Can't wait to read more of his books.
I am not keen on house music at all but even the descriptions of the record spinning had me hooked.
You can't go wrong with this book. Well worth the money. Can't wait to read more of his books.
September 9, 2013
I couldn't get into why Belinda didn't really panic to find Kate. In the end it made sense with the plot twists, but I almost put it down bc I couldn't get over that disconnect. The end was good, confusing at times bc I didn't know who was actually talking, but overall it was decent. When it was good, it was good, and when it was just ok, it was just ok.
January 4, 2013
Not the kind of book I usually read, but I found it absorbing and enjoyable, learned a lot about internet dating (glad I never tried it) and the plot twists were good, and an intersting insight into a different lifestyle to my own. The ending chapters let it down for me, although it was not what I expected.
February 18, 2013
Sisters Belinda and Kate look very similar but have opposing personalities. When Kate goes missing Belinda discovers she has several blind dates lined up which she attends as Kate to find out what has happened. Many truths are revealed that are not necessarily welcome! Intricate story with a twist – really enjoyed it
March 26, 2012
Took me a long time to get into this, I just didn't take to Kate so wasn't worried if Belinda would find her or not, and it seemed to take until about the 5th or 6th chapter to pick up. Then I did get more into it, but then towards the end I got really confused until it all fell into place.
July 11, 2012
A definite page turner!! One of those books that has no "commercials". Trying to find a place to take a pause so I can go back to my life but I finally just had to stop mid page and force myself to take a break!
October 6, 2012
This book had such an interesting premise, posing as your sister in order to go on her dates to find out why she is missing. I finished the last third of the book without stopping because I was so hooked! The ending has a twist!
June 12, 2012
I found this book interesting and was intrigued so kept reading as much as I can. The ending was not quite what I expected but I enjoyed the book
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