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Mike Yorke #2
Nowhere Man
The second installment of the Holy Island trilogy continues the gripping story with DI Mike Yorke getting closer to the truth. If you have read THORN IN MY SIDE, this second story on the trilogy is a must buy, and like all of SHEILA QUIGLEY'S novels it will leave you wanting to turn every page.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
About the author
Sheila Quigley
25 books52 followersSheila Quigley started work at 15 as a presser in Hepworths, a tailoring factory. She married at 18 and had three daughters: Dawn, Janine and Diane and a younger son, Michael. Recently divorced, she now has eight grandchildren, five boys and three girls, and every Saturday and Sunday can be found at a football match for the under tens and under fifteens. Sheila has lived on the Homelands Estate (at present with her son and two dogs) at Houghton-le-Spring near Sunderland for 30 years.
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February 16, 2015
I like a slightly daft crime thriller, but this just stretched credulity too far. It some good sections of suspense with the narrative continuing satisfyingly, but the ending just made me roll my eyes.
Plus, the only character I found vaguely convincing/ with an authentic voice was Aunt May. The rest seemed a lot of the time to be convenient plot devices. A traumatised teenager who just happened to be able to incapacitate trained killers? Ok then. And really, I had no handle on the motivations of the Mike Yorke character, including some nasty gratuitous violebce. Because obvs that's what a police officer would do. And go off on sabbatical for three months, no questions asked.
I did come into this mid series, so perhaps I would be less thrown by some of the more fanciful plot elements if I were more invested in the characters. I did want to find out what happened next (even if I was also thinking it was all ridiculous) so that's why it's 2 not 1 stars.
Plus, the only character I found vaguely convincing/ with an authentic voice was Aunt May. The rest seemed a lot of the time to be convenient plot devices. A traumatised teenager who just happened to be able to incapacitate trained killers? Ok then. And really, I had no handle on the motivations of the Mike Yorke character, including some nasty gratuitous violebce. Because obvs that's what a police officer would do. And go off on sabbatical for three months, no questions asked.
I did come into this mid series, so perhaps I would be less thrown by some of the more fanciful plot elements if I were more invested in the characters. I did want to find out what happened next (even if I was also thinking it was all ridiculous) so that's why it's 2 not 1 stars.
November 20, 2022
Nowhere Man is book two in the Mike Yorke series by Sheila Quigley. When DI Mike Yorke's Aunt got attacked in her own home, Di Mike Yorke started to investigate. However, DI Mike Yorke got more than he bargained for with this investigation which could end up being his last. The readers of Nowhere Man will continue to follow DI Mike Yorke to discover what happens.
I did not engage with Nowhere Man as I did with book one, and I am trying to figure out why. However, I did finish reading this book. I love Sheila Quigley's portrayal of her characters and how they interact throughout this book. Nowhere Man was well-written and researched by Sheila Quigley. I like Sheila Quigley's description of the settings of Nowhere Man that complement the book's plot.
The readers of Nowhere Man will learn about the consequences of drugs and alcohol on a community. Also, the readers of Nowhere Man will understand the problems of young people living on the streets.
I recommend this book.
I did not engage with Nowhere Man as I did with book one, and I am trying to figure out why. However, I did finish reading this book. I love Sheila Quigley's portrayal of her characters and how they interact throughout this book. Nowhere Man was well-written and researched by Sheila Quigley. I like Sheila Quigley's description of the settings of Nowhere Man that complement the book's plot.
The readers of Nowhere Man will learn about the consequences of drugs and alcohol on a community. Also, the readers of Nowhere Man will understand the problems of young people living on the streets.
I recommend this book.
February 12, 2019
Not as good as book 1
May 21, 2020
Not as good as book one and a little far fetched but still enjoyable and still has me a wanting to pick up number 3.
March 6, 2017
an incredible read, read the first 2 in one sitting each....on to the next with water anticipation
November 17, 2012
Nowhere Man picks up where Thorn in My Side ended. Aunt May is still in a coma. And although DI Mike York has managed to break up the drugs factory on Holy Island and the monastery returned to the monks, the perpetrators have to a large extent gone underground. The threat to humanity from the families who have been in control for centuries is still very real.
Smiler, the young boy befriended by Mike York continues to experience premonitions of danger to Mike, but where is Mike? And where is Shelley Monroe? The girl who had uncovered the horror that has been hidden for centuries, had managed to escape when the monastery was stormed, but in the resultant melee has still not conveyed her knowledge to Mike Yoke, and so is still being hunted.
How can Mike York a single policeman pit himself against the might, power and money of this worldwide organisation. His only way of dealing with it, and to distance himself from those he loves in a hope of protecting them, is to go solo. Mike’s childhood friend Brother David and Smiler continue to keep a vigil at Aunt May’s bedside, as Mike ploughs his own furrow, which puts him in considerable danger.
This is the second in the series, set on Holy Island, and the story continues to twist and turn as Mike uncovers yet more secrets, and more horror. This is a gripping entry in this enthralling series. I cannot even envisage where this story will take us next but I eagerly await the next book. Highly recommended.
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Reviewer: Lizzie Hayes
Smiler, the young boy befriended by Mike York continues to experience premonitions of danger to Mike, but where is Mike? And where is Shelley Monroe? The girl who had uncovered the horror that has been hidden for centuries, had managed to escape when the monastery was stormed, but in the resultant melee has still not conveyed her knowledge to Mike Yoke, and so is still being hunted.
How can Mike York a single policeman pit himself against the might, power and money of this worldwide organisation. His only way of dealing with it, and to distance himself from those he loves in a hope of protecting them, is to go solo. Mike’s childhood friend Brother David and Smiler continue to keep a vigil at Aunt May’s bedside, as Mike ploughs his own furrow, which puts him in considerable danger.
This is the second in the series, set on Holy Island, and the story continues to twist and turn as Mike uncovers yet more secrets, and more horror. This is a gripping entry in this enthralling series. I cannot even envisage where this story will take us next but I eagerly await the next book. Highly recommended.
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Reviewer: Lizzie Hayes
February 6, 2021
I struggled with the author's writing style from the first page. After the first chapter I simply gave up. Probably a bit unkind but the style reminded me of adventure books aimed at 12 year year olds which I disliked 56 years ago when I was 12 years old.
I read three of the author's other books in another series thirteen years ago and although I was unimpressed at least I found them to be readable. Presumably the author has consciously adopted the style of writing used in this book but sadly it turns me off.
I read three of the author's other books in another series thirteen years ago and although I was unimpressed at least I found them to be readable. Presumably the author has consciously adopted the style of writing used in this book but sadly it turns me off.
August 21, 2014
I loved the earlier book and three stars might be a little harsh but I read it read it in fits and bursts while in Marrakech - if you've been there you may understand. I thought the plot was getting a little fanciful and it took a while to get back into the swing of the story. Hoping for a big finale in book three.
June 13, 2015
A detective gets involved in a mystery involving an organisation that "runs the world".
I found the writing / narrative confusing (assuming this book was part of a series?) but occasionally a good story came through.
I found the writing / narrative confusing (assuming this book was part of a series?) but occasionally a good story came through.
February 1, 2016
Loved this book it picks up right where Thorn in my side finished. Poor Mike isn't having much luck and he goes off without explaining things to his friends and loved ones as he doesn't want them put in danger. Unbeknown to him they are all dragged into it anyway.
December 31, 2012
Good book starts where" Thorn in my side" and is very quickly off and running. Looking forward to the next.
May 21, 2013
Enjoyed the first book and the second went well also
September 8, 2014
Couldn't put this book down, wow what an ending!! Starting the next book straightaway .
July 11, 2015
Could not get in to it properly, not as good as Lorraine Hunt series.
December 15, 2011
Review to follow
July 10, 2013
Very good can't wait for the next one.
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