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Parva Corcoran #2
The Pact
Four girls have been found dead at an exclusive private secondary school.
The police report says ‘death by misadventure’, but the circumstances are suspicious.
They were all happy, normal teenagers, with plenty to look forward to.
So why would they have engaged in a suicide pact?
Parva Corcoran is sent to investigate, under the guise of replacing the school’s biology teacher.
As she gets to know the staff and pupils she is faced with a barrage of questions.
Why would anyone want to murder four teenage girls?
Was the killer trying to silence them?
Was something being covered up?
As Parva gets closer the truth, she begins to believe her own life is in danger…
Can she solve the mystery?
Or will she become part of the deadly pact…?
‘Suicide Blondes’ is a gripping suspense thriller, featuring Parva Corcoran, a coroner with a mysterious past, and a character who is as memorable as she is smart.
It is perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell, Karen Rose, and Neil White.
Praise for the Parva Corcoran series:
'Serial killers don't come any more twisted than this. An enjoyably dark suspense thriller.' - Scott Griffin, best-selling author of 'The Donor’.
'A chilling and memorable thriller.' - Robert Foster, best-selling author of the 'The Lunar Code'.
JOHN LLEWELLYN PROBERT is the author of ‘Ward 19’ and ‘Bloody Angels’ and five short story collections including The Faculty of Terror which won the Children of the Night award. He is a full time Consultant Surgeon practising in the UK. He is married to the horror writer Thana Niveau, and they live in a Victorian gothic house near Bristol.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher.
The police report says ‘death by misadventure’, but the circumstances are suspicious.
They were all happy, normal teenagers, with plenty to look forward to.
So why would they have engaged in a suicide pact?
Parva Corcoran is sent to investigate, under the guise of replacing the school’s biology teacher.
As she gets to know the staff and pupils she is faced with a barrage of questions.
Why would anyone want to murder four teenage girls?
Was the killer trying to silence them?
Was something being covered up?
As Parva gets closer the truth, she begins to believe her own life is in danger…
Can she solve the mystery?
Or will she become part of the deadly pact…?
‘Suicide Blondes’ is a gripping suspense thriller, featuring Parva Corcoran, a coroner with a mysterious past, and a character who is as memorable as she is smart.
It is perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell, Karen Rose, and Neil White.
Praise for the Parva Corcoran series:
'Serial killers don't come any more twisted than this. An enjoyably dark suspense thriller.' - Scott Griffin, best-selling author of 'The Donor’.
'A chilling and memorable thriller.' - Robert Foster, best-selling author of the 'The Lunar Code'.
JOHN LLEWELLYN PROBERT is the author of ‘Ward 19’ and ‘Bloody Angels’ and five short story collections including The Faculty of Terror which won the Children of the Night award. He is a full time Consultant Surgeon practising in the UK. He is married to the horror writer Thana Niveau, and they live in a Victorian gothic house near Bristol.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher.
92 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 20, 2014
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July 15, 2017
New Author
Well written. Fast paced. Good characters. I really like British writers. And I enjoyed the book. My only complaint is that it was not long enough. I would read this author again.
Well written. Fast paced. Good characters. I really like British writers. And I enjoyed the book. My only complaint is that it was not long enough. I would read this author again.
July 2, 2019
Kept me guessing
I enjoyed reading this book and couldn't work out any of the ending. I am glad that I have been introduced to the author. Now on to book 3 in the series.
I enjoyed reading this book and couldn't work out any of the ending. I am glad that I have been introduced to the author. Now on to book 3 in the series.
October 11, 2019
Very good
Although only short ive enjoyed this book and the series. Now I read the last one and see what happens
Although only short ive enjoyed this book and the series. Now I read the last one and see what happens
July 29, 2014
The Pact - A Parva Corocoran Suspense Thriller by John L Probert
Rating **** 3.75/5
The Pact is set in a exclusive Boarding School for girls in the wilds of Wales, St. Miranda's College. Due to some suspicious events and circumstances, Dr Parva Corcoran, a policewoman is sent undercover to investigate.
I won't spoil the plot of the novella as I found the description of the event quite impacting without being gory. It was quite fast paced, spooky and with a number of engaging characters. I particularly liked Parva; well educated but very down to earth. Emily, was quite a personality; interesting and very believable, feisty but slightly immature. The killer, for me, could have done with more depth as could have the final scenes. However, I enjoyed the John L Probert's style, especially the way he ended his chapters which led the reader turning the next page to find what would be unfolding. It was apparent that the Author has a medical background which was well written into the novel.
On the whole, I did enjoy the suspense and humour in The Pact and would continue to read more of John L Probert's works, especially those featuring Parva Corcoran.
Rating **** 3.75/5
The Pact is set in a exclusive Boarding School for girls in the wilds of Wales, St. Miranda's College. Due to some suspicious events and circumstances, Dr Parva Corcoran, a policewoman is sent undercover to investigate.
I won't spoil the plot of the novella as I found the description of the event quite impacting without being gory. It was quite fast paced, spooky and with a number of engaging characters. I particularly liked Parva; well educated but very down to earth. Emily, was quite a personality; interesting and very believable, feisty but slightly immature. The killer, for me, could have done with more depth as could have the final scenes. However, I enjoyed the John L Probert's style, especially the way he ended his chapters which led the reader turning the next page to find what would be unfolding. It was apparent that the Author has a medical background which was well written into the novel.
On the whole, I did enjoy the suspense and humour in The Pact and would continue to read more of John L Probert's works, especially those featuring Parva Corcoran.
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