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The Siren #2
When the Siren Cries
When a reckless affair destroys her marriage, heartbroken Isobel flees to California wanting nothing more than to rebuild her life. Pursued by two men with secrets to hide, struggling Hollywood actor Ryan and mysterious millionaire Lance, when she is arrested on the Mexican border she must again confront a world of deception and betrayal. Set in the idyllic surroundings of Coronado Island, but against the backdrop of the dark side of life along the America-Mexico border, When the Siren Cries is a sensual romantic thriller. The story plunges Isobel into an alien world in which she is embroiled in drugs and guns, crime and violence, uncertain of who, if anyone, she can trust. "Fast paced and very readable" - Coronado Eagle & Journal. "If humourotica is a genre then Tom Barry is its king" - Book Connoisseur. "It's exciting to find a writer who tells life like it is" - Stephanie J. Hale ('Millionaire Women, Millionaire You').
322 pages, Paperback
First published May 24, 2014
About the author
Tom Barry
6 books444 followers About Tom Barry
When the pen is your sword
Five things about me…
- one of eight kids, lifestory is the classic immigrant tale of seeking to live up to parental expectations, while working to mark out your own trail.
- I have aspects of an obsessive personality, establishing a work-life balance was a major challenge.
- I gave up on my business career in my mid-forties, I just didn’t tell my boss! Find something you enjoy doing, and you’ll never work another day.
- I tell my kids education is the best gift I can give them, it’s no weight to carry and no-one can take it off you.
- I believe almost everyone has an agenda; explore perspectives outside the mainstream, and beware suppliers bearing gifts.
When the Siren Calls
Tom’s first novel, “When the Siren Calls”, is published in two parts. The first, a “Prequel” is a stand alone short story which introduces the headstrong heroine, the rich and beautiful but neglected Isobel, and the moment her slumbering sexuality is awakened by the mysterious Jay. The second book, follows Isobel’s search for emotional fulfillment as she pursues Jay to Tuscany on the pretext of buying a holiday home, and abandons all her sexual inhibitions in the cinematic love affair of her dreams. But all is not as it seems, and Isobel finds herself trapped in a nightmare of deception and betrayal.
A published writer at University, Tom Barry spent 20 years in management consultancy with Accenture, Deloitte, and PwC, advising the Boards of leading global brands such as Apple, Disney, Toyota and Vodafone. His career prompted a specific interest in the art of persuasive communication. He is passionate about nurturing young talent and has supported a number of UK and overseas schools, including the Nordoff Robbins Centre for Music Therapy. He lives near London and is currently working with the Brit Writers’ Awards, a charitable initiative to promote creative writing in our schools. His debut novel, When the Siren Calls, is set in Tuscany and is both a sensual emotional drama and a page turning thriller.
When the pen is your sword
Five things about me…
- one of eight kids, lifestory is the classic immigrant tale of seeking to live up to parental expectations, while working to mark out your own trail.
- I have aspects of an obsessive personality, establishing a work-life balance was a major challenge.
- I gave up on my business career in my mid-forties, I just didn’t tell my boss! Find something you enjoy doing, and you’ll never work another day.
- I tell my kids education is the best gift I can give them, it’s no weight to carry and no-one can take it off you.
- I believe almost everyone has an agenda; explore perspectives outside the mainstream, and beware suppliers bearing gifts.
When the Siren Calls
Tom’s first novel, “When the Siren Calls”, is published in two parts. The first, a “Prequel” is a stand alone short story which introduces the headstrong heroine, the rich and beautiful but neglected Isobel, and the moment her slumbering sexuality is awakened by the mysterious Jay. The second book, follows Isobel’s search for emotional fulfillment as she pursues Jay to Tuscany on the pretext of buying a holiday home, and abandons all her sexual inhibitions in the cinematic love affair of her dreams. But all is not as it seems, and Isobel finds herself trapped in a nightmare of deception and betrayal.
A published writer at University, Tom Barry spent 20 years in management consultancy with Accenture, Deloitte, and PwC, advising the Boards of leading global brands such as Apple, Disney, Toyota and Vodafone. His career prompted a specific interest in the art of persuasive communication. He is passionate about nurturing young talent and has supported a number of UK and overseas schools, including the Nordoff Robbins Centre for Music Therapy. He lives near London and is currently working with the Brit Writers’ Awards, a charitable initiative to promote creative writing in our schools. His debut novel, When the Siren Calls, is set in Tuscany and is both a sensual emotional drama and a page turning thriller.
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August 14, 2014
When The Siren Calls is book two in the Siren Series and is available in ebook form and in paperback.
It is a story of sex, secrets and lies on the America-Mexico border
Summary: When a reckless affair destroys her marriage heartbroken Isobel flees to California wanting nothing more than to rebuild her shattered life. Torn between two men with secrets to hide, struggling Hollywood actor Ryan and mysterious property tycoon Lance, when she is arrested on the Mexican border she must again confront a world of deception and betrayal.
When the Siren Cries is a tense romantic thriller, every bit as sex-studded as book one. The novel is set in the idyllic surroundings of Coronado Island, but against the backdrop of the dark side of life along the America-Mexico border. The story plunges Isobel into an alien world in which she is embroiled in drugs and guns, crime and violence, uncertain of who, if anyone, she can trust.
It is a story of sex, secrets and lies on the America-Mexico border
Summary: When a reckless affair destroys her marriage heartbroken Isobel flees to California wanting nothing more than to rebuild her shattered life. Torn between two men with secrets to hide, struggling Hollywood actor Ryan and mysterious property tycoon Lance, when she is arrested on the Mexican border she must again confront a world of deception and betrayal.
When the Siren Cries is a tense romantic thriller, every bit as sex-studded as book one. The novel is set in the idyllic surroundings of Coronado Island, but against the backdrop of the dark side of life along the America-Mexico border. The story plunges Isobel into an alien world in which she is embroiled in drugs and guns, crime and violence, uncertain of who, if anyone, she can trust.
July 23, 2014
I thought it was a great read. I emphasised with the heroine, yet at the same time, saw that she is her own worst enemy. Some of the encounters and characters were easy to relate to, from my personal experiences in life. As a reader I felt really engaged and it left me on the edge of my seat. Some of the analogies within the book I could also really relate to. I thought the locations of the book from San Diego to Los Angeles were great choices, having travelled to both of them myself. This being my second read I thought it was even better than the first and await for the third in the series.
October 23, 2014
Tom Barry does it yet again, bringing just about everything into one story. This is the second book in the series and if you have not read the first one I would reccomend doing that first but it is not entirely neccassary. Yet again the author tells an intriguing story that takes you into a new type of story that will keep you reading!
May 28, 2026
other than the fact that i genuinely could not picture Lance anything other than an ugly older man it was really good! Once I figured out where he stood I tried to change my perception but idk how well it worked
July 1, 2014
A four and a half really - Having read the first in the series (When the Siren Calls) I was excited to find out that the sequel had been released. I quickly downloaded it to my Kindle and snuggled up for a cold winter weekends read. And I wasn't disappointed. Like the first, the book is full of sex, intrigue, sex, exotic locations, sex, oh and Isobel. In this book, Isobel has relocated to San Diego to heal after her affair with Jay and the subsequent break down of her marriage to Peter. The descriptives of well know (and some lesser known) locales added an enticing touch. Once again Isobel finds herself with two men to choose from. Ryan the hot L.A. young gun or Lance the cultured man about town. Wish I was as spoiled for choice as Isobel. There is a great underlying story about the seedy underworld and a couple of really interesting back characters also. Another great read from Tom Barry.
July 23, 2014
What a great read, a real page turner that I could not put down.
I empathised with the heroine, and all she was going through. Set in the beautiful location in Southern California, it is true escapism as well as an emotional roller coaster . The author knowns the area well and his affection for the State and its people is obvious.
Very well written and researched, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and relived my own time in Julien. Though I could not wait to reach the end, I was sad having completed it!! Lovely and highly recommended.
I empathised with the heroine, and all she was going through. Set in the beautiful location in Southern California, it is true escapism as well as an emotional roller coaster . The author knowns the area well and his affection for the State and its people is obvious.
Very well written and researched, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and relived my own time in Julien. Though I could not wait to reach the end, I was sad having completed it!! Lovely and highly recommended.
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