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Gatecrasher
When a shocking disturbance ends a housewarming party, the host, Daniel Campbell, can have no idea of the chain of events that are about to engulf his life. He soon discovers that an intruder has left behind something extraordinary, mysterious and of great value. Something that a lot of people want to get their hands on. And Daniel Campbell’s ordinary life begins to come apart. Finding himself an inadvertent witness to a crime he knows nothing about, pursued and isolated, Campbell must rely on all his wits and resourcefulness to pick his way out of a deadly maze before all his options are exhausted. But which way do you run when you are running from everyone? And who do you trust when there’s nobody left?"A well written tale that draws you into its plot twists and turns, right from the start." ***** Amazon.co.uk review"...gripping and full of suspense..." **** Amazon.com This is a revised and updated version, re-written with feedback in mind. About the Robert Young is a busy professional in Financial Services and a married father of two, living in Bournemouth and working in London. This is his first book and he is currently working on a sequel. Until that's done, try Adrenaline, his second novel.Praise for "...stunning and totally an original twist. The prose is haunting, the voice perfect for the dark and evil tale, yet never too maudlin... Highly recommended, you need to get this one!""Author Robert Young has woven a compelling thriller..." **** Sci-fi online"From the first paragraph this book had me hooked. Well written with twists you don't see coming!" ***** Amazon.co.uk review
281 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 29, 2012
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October 2, 2012
Sir Walter Scott wrote, “Oh! What tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”
Robert Young’s debut novel, Gatecrasher, kept me tangled in the complex web of betrayal, deceit, greed, theft, kidnapping and murder. Although there are many characters in Gatecrasher, Young’s writing was such that helped me keep track of the many characters involved without ever asking, who is this character.
I have to wonder if Young will eventually become known as the “King of Red Herrings.” The book has several “red herrings” and like Rowling’s huge “red herring,” Snape, in the Harry Potter series, Young has his own special “red herring.”
The characters in Gatecrasher come to life through physical description, unique voice, actions and their thoughts. Working in financial service probably gave Young his eye for detail in financial analyses, especially as the main character, Daniel Campbell said, “…if you know where to look.”
While the ending of many novels can be predictable, Young’s ending will slap you hard across the face.
For a debut novel, I have to give Gatecrasher 5 stars. As an upcoming author, Robert Young is one to watch and I look forward to reading his next book.
Robert Young’s debut novel, Gatecrasher, kept me tangled in the complex web of betrayal, deceit, greed, theft, kidnapping and murder. Although there are many characters in Gatecrasher, Young’s writing was such that helped me keep track of the many characters involved without ever asking, who is this character.
I have to wonder if Young will eventually become known as the “King of Red Herrings.” The book has several “red herrings” and like Rowling’s huge “red herring,” Snape, in the Harry Potter series, Young has his own special “red herring.”
The characters in Gatecrasher come to life through physical description, unique voice, actions and their thoughts. Working in financial service probably gave Young his eye for detail in financial analyses, especially as the main character, Daniel Campbell said, “…if you know where to look.”
While the ending of many novels can be predictable, Young’s ending will slap you hard across the face.
For a debut novel, I have to give Gatecrasher 5 stars. As an upcoming author, Robert Young is one to watch and I look forward to reading his next book.
May 31, 2017
The only problem I found was some chapters could have used a sub-chapter as it went from one narrator to another on another line. Easy to figure out after a few lines but it did throw me a bit.
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