Jake's Tale

by Mike Hodgkins

'Jake's Tale' is the continuing story of Red Watch at Graveton Fire Station. It is the second in the trilogy about the Sheffield Fire Service following on from the success of 'Better Red Than Dead'. Life at Graveton is always interesting; Jake Higgins is the new recruit; he’s just starting out and desperate to learn. We look in on Brian’s complex love life, and watch as Mick finds a new love. We follow the continuing love story of Maddie and Jim as their relationship continues to develop, and we follow Pete Jacks, and his daily battles to keep going as his wife’s health begins to deteriorate; and the tragedy which finally overcomes him. The Edale Mountain Rescue Team are sorely tested when a team of Scouts becomes trapped on Kinder Scout in a blizzard, need all of their resources to achieve a rescue in the toughest of circumstances. We also meet Dave and Den, two young rock climbers who strive to achieve the almost impossible on a unique day on the crags.

306 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 23, 2013

Reviews

[Evie cookie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lived up to the first book. Worth a read definitely!!

[Imogen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another exceptional book written by Michael Hodgkins’s. He never disappoints with his unique and touching writing style.