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For the Sake of a Child
Ginny Ford is pleased to win the coveted job of housekeeper to the directors of PhizzFace Inc. However, her joy becomes tarnished by an accidental find whilst cleaning, leading her to suspect that all is not as it should be on the managerial corridor. Delving deeper, she is shocked to uncover corruption and a secret paedophile network that has remained hidden for years, involving the very people she has come to know and trust. Unable to live with her conscience any more, she decides that she cannot keep quiet and that she must find a way of helping all the children involved. However, by trying to help the children she discovers that she has unwittingly put her entire family at risk.....
217 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 29, 2015
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About the author
Stevie Turner
54 books181 followersStevie Turner is a British author of suspense, paranormal, women's fiction family dramas, and darkly humorous novels. She has also branched out into the world of audio books, screenplays, and translations. Her third novel 'A House Without Windows' gained the attention of a New York media production company in December 2017, and her screenplay 'For the Sake of a Child' won Silver in the 2017 Depth of Field International Film Festival.
More recently Stevie's novel 'His Ladyship' made the finals and Longlist of the 2021 Page Turner Award, and her book 'Falling' reached the finals of the 2022 Page Turner Award. Her (as yet unpublished) novella 'Holding Hands' was shortlisted for the 2025 Page Turner Writing Award.
To quote reader Roberta Baden-Powell: 'I'm looking forward to reading your new book and find your books the best so far. The style you write in has given me a new perspective and a renewed inspiration in reading once again.'
Stevie can be contacted at the following email address: info@stevieturner.uk You can also find her website at www.stevieturner.uk and her blog at www.steviet3.wordpress.com
Don't forget to sign up to Stevie's mailing list for new publications, events and giveaways! http://eepurl.com/dvNklL
More recently Stevie's novel 'His Ladyship' made the finals and Longlist of the 2021 Page Turner Award, and her book 'Falling' reached the finals of the 2022 Page Turner Award. Her (as yet unpublished) novella 'Holding Hands' was shortlisted for the 2025 Page Turner Writing Award.
To quote reader Roberta Baden-Powell: 'I'm looking forward to reading your new book and find your books the best so far. The style you write in has given me a new perspective and a renewed inspiration in reading once again.'
Stevie can be contacted at the following email address: info@stevieturner.uk You can also find her website at www.stevieturner.uk and her blog at www.steviet3.wordpress.com
Don't forget to sign up to Stevie's mailing list for new publications, events and giveaways! http://eepurl.com/dvNklL
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June 23, 2016
I finished it in one day ..! Mind-boggling .. Couldn't put it down. It had me wanting to read more. Twists and turns kept my interest till the end. It beautifully picks up the issue of child abuse , keeping it real at the same time. A must read ! It left me wanting to read more work of the author.
February 25, 2015
I am very excited about this read. I am so glad that the author allowed me to read this and take a chance on my honest review! I am sure its nerve wracking for authors to wonder how the readers will perceive their books at times.
THE BOOK
We have this company called PhizzFace.Inc. The two brothers got very rich with some cream that keeps you looking younger for longer. Their sister lives off of the proceeds too. They are all older people now and still running the company, this cream is VERY expensive.
Ginny Ford wins the job of housekeeper to the directors, its a post that many would like to fill. One thing puzzles her though, why her best friend gave the job up.
When she discovers this she decided to visit her best friend and ask. However, after knocking at the door, peeking through the letterbox she discovers that it looks like the apartment is empty. How can this be? How could she leave without her being told. The neighbor next door confirms that she has indeed moved out and vacated the property.
Ginny is excited about her job. Her husband supports her in looking after their child on school days as sometimes Ginny may not be able to collect her from school, but they work it out as a couple.
Ginny hasn't been there long when she discovers something that reveals a secret paedophile network, it seems to be going on for years. She recognizes some in the discovery, and she also cannot get these little boys out of her head, especially one little boy. Where are they getting these children from? This cannot go on.
Its a powerful battle with powerful people as more and more becomes revealed. Doing one thing equals a fight with conscience, doing the other puts her family in danger.
I have never seen Stevie Turners books before. When I noticed her on someone's friends list I befriended her on Goodreads, hence, I am so very glad I did.
This book is amazing, I read it in one sitting and just couldn't leave it alone until the last page.
I don't think you would be disappointed in reading this, you really should one click it.
*Thank you Stevie Turner for allowing me to read this brilliant book"
December 20, 2014
Brilliant novel. I've just discovered this talented author, and can't wait to read more of her work.
June 12, 2018
I listened to the audio book of this haunting story about the dark and disturbing world of pedophilia. The narrator, Janine Haynes, had a lovely voice and her narration was well paced and enjoyable.
Ginny Ford is an ordinary and hard working woman. Her loyalties lie with her family comprising of her husband and young daughter. Ginny is a writer of children’s literature and supplements her income by working in the early hours of the morning as a cleaner at the offices of FhizzFace Inc.
When Ginny accepts a promotion, cleaning the offices of the directors of the company, she stumbles across information that involves her whole family in the sinister and desperate world of a ring of pedophiles. Ginny and her husband’s initial attempts to bring the information to the attention of the local authorities is thwarted by collusion and cover ups at high levels. The couple are faced with a situation where they have to chose between saving their family and taking a significant bribe or pursuing their attempts to incriminate the perpetrators. Their decision has far reaching consequences on the mental well being of them both, in particular, Ginny, who cannot get the harrowing scenes she has witnessed out of her mind. Ginny feels huge guilt and ultimately is led to making a different choice that puts her family at risk again.
I enjoyed this book and, while it did delve deeply into the dark side of pedophilia and the wickedness of those involved, it also highlighted the goodness of many people and their courage in tackling situations like this. It was vindicating to read about people who are willing to risk a lot to obtain their desired outcome.
Ginny Ford is an ordinary and hard working woman. Her loyalties lie with her family comprising of her husband and young daughter. Ginny is a writer of children’s literature and supplements her income by working in the early hours of the morning as a cleaner at the offices of FhizzFace Inc.
When Ginny accepts a promotion, cleaning the offices of the directors of the company, she stumbles across information that involves her whole family in the sinister and desperate world of a ring of pedophiles. Ginny and her husband’s initial attempts to bring the information to the attention of the local authorities is thwarted by collusion and cover ups at high levels. The couple are faced with a situation where they have to chose between saving their family and taking a significant bribe or pursuing their attempts to incriminate the perpetrators. Their decision has far reaching consequences on the mental well being of them both, in particular, Ginny, who cannot get the harrowing scenes she has witnessed out of her mind. Ginny feels huge guilt and ultimately is led to making a different choice that puts her family at risk again.
I enjoyed this book and, while it did delve deeply into the dark side of pedophilia and the wickedness of those involved, it also highlighted the goodness of many people and their courage in tackling situations like this. It was vindicating to read about people who are willing to risk a lot to obtain their desired outcome.
October 10, 2014
This is a dark and emotional story of 145 pages. Ginny Ford has a good job, family, and circle of people she trusts at work. As in real life, some things are just not as they seem. Ginny stumbles upon a criminal ring involving children nad the criminals are people she works with.
Her dilemma not to rock the boat or to get involved leads her to a dangerous place, where she and her family are put in danger.
Sometimes the human conscience throws caution to the wind, to do the right thing.
This is a well written tale with good solid characters. I recommend it to readers who want to get emotionally involved and enjoy a really good thriller type fiction book.
Her dilemma not to rock the boat or to get involved leads her to a dangerous place, where she and her family are put in danger.
Sometimes the human conscience throws caution to the wind, to do the right thing.
This is a well written tale with good solid characters. I recommend it to readers who want to get emotionally involved and enjoy a really good thriller type fiction book.
October 14, 2014
This book really got to me for reasons I'd rather not state though I can't imagine anyone reading For the Sake of a Child wouldn't be affected. It's well-written and unfortunately all too believable. I wish every child had someone brave and honest looking out for him or her.
October 15, 2014
I got a free copy to add a review.
I was happy to get this book and would encourage others to give it a go. "For the sake of a Child" touches on some difficult issues very delicately but enough to get me thinking. It really had me gripped throughout.
I was happy to get this book and would encourage others to give it a go. "For the sake of a Child" touches on some difficult issues very delicately but enough to get me thinking. It really had me gripped throughout.
April 2, 2017
Title: For the Sake of a Child
Author: Stevie Turner
Publisher: Smashwords
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"For the Sake of a Child" by Stevie Turner
My Thoughts.....
What a very interesting novel that brings out quite a read that kept my attention all the way to the end as one see this sadness that can happen with our children this world we live in. I will say this is about pedophiles, neglect and child abuse so I want to warn you up front what this story is about and it isn't a happy one. This author really gives the reader a intriguing story of a type of child abuse that is simply off the chain and so wrong that any person has to go through this. This author works his magic as he reaches out to the victims and the abusers in this rollercoaster ride with twist and turns in this suspenseful read. I came away from the read really wondering how I would feel to be at work feeling safe but to find out that the people you work for are not what they appear to be and they turn out to be involved in one of the most horrible crimes ever! Now, to get the rest of the story you will have to pick up "For The Sake Of a Child" and see what this story is all about. In the end the reader will be given a very dark emotional, complexed, psychological, suspenseful and mystery read that will pull heavily at ones heartstrings when it is all said and done.
Author: Stevie Turner
Publisher: Smashwords
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"For the Sake of a Child" by Stevie Turner
My Thoughts.....
What a very interesting novel that brings out quite a read that kept my attention all the way to the end as one see this sadness that can happen with our children this world we live in. I will say this is about pedophiles, neglect and child abuse so I want to warn you up front what this story is about and it isn't a happy one. This author really gives the reader a intriguing story of a type of child abuse that is simply off the chain and so wrong that any person has to go through this. This author works his magic as he reaches out to the victims and the abusers in this rollercoaster ride with twist and turns in this suspenseful read. I came away from the read really wondering how I would feel to be at work feeling safe but to find out that the people you work for are not what they appear to be and they turn out to be involved in one of the most horrible crimes ever! Now, to get the rest of the story you will have to pick up "For The Sake Of a Child" and see what this story is all about. In the end the reader will be given a very dark emotional, complexed, psychological, suspenseful and mystery read that will pull heavily at ones heartstrings when it is all said and done.
October 8, 2014
Stevie Turner has written another wonderful book. I received a complementary copy of “For the Sake of a Child” for an honest review, and this will be one of the easiest to write. I loved the story of Ginny Ford who is an amazing character very likable and very believable.
She is an honest person and her integrity is put to the test at her place of employment. She is working for a large corporation and she uncovers that some shady business were going on and it involved children. Her bosses were deeply involved and she had to decide if she was going to pretend she did not know or to do something about it.
Her high morals did not let her sit on something like that. She gets involved and in turn she faces some dangerous situations. The book is filled with incredible emotions. Suspense, fear, and heart-break.
Excellent read! Excellent plot. Loved the book !!!
She is an honest person and her integrity is put to the test at her place of employment. She is working for a large corporation and she uncovers that some shady business were going on and it involved children. Her bosses were deeply involved and she had to decide if she was going to pretend she did not know or to do something about it.
Her high morals did not let her sit on something like that. She gets involved and in turn she faces some dangerous situations. The book is filled with incredible emotions. Suspense, fear, and heart-break.
Excellent read! Excellent plot. Loved the book !!!
October 12, 2014
A secret pedophile network among corporate players. A whistle blower who puts her family at risk. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and have long been thinking about what to say about "For the Sake of a Child." Stevie Turner is a brave writer, a crusader of a sort. One of the most difficult subjects to treat in fiction is depravity of any sort; the better the writer describes the horrors, the more likely some readers are to find descriptions tantalizing and root for the bad guys. Stevie Turner has avoided this pitfall. This book has an element of 'call to arms' and should be applauded for tackling a difficult subject in fiction. However, this book is not for everybody, containing mature content as it does, and not appropriate for readers under the age of 18.
October 3, 2014
"For the Sake of a Child" is a hair-rising story, that is not afraid to deal with difficult issues and terrible dilemmas that anyone of us can be forced to face at some point in our lives.
While starting to work as a housekeeper for the directors of a large corporation, a job coveted by many,Ginny Ford stumbles into an evidence that puts to test her integrity and her moral stance. Her employers, people she learned to trust and respect, might be involved in a terrible network of pedophiles, a network that might have been operated for years. Unable not to do so, she begins to try to help the children, but then her life quickly takes a very dangerous turn.
This is a well-written novel that kept me glued to the pages, anxious to know what will happen. Highly recommended.
While starting to work as a housekeeper for the directors of a large corporation, a job coveted by many,Ginny Ford stumbles into an evidence that puts to test her integrity and her moral stance. Her employers, people she learned to trust and respect, might be involved in a terrible network of pedophiles, a network that might have been operated for years. Unable not to do so, she begins to try to help the children, but then her life quickly takes a very dangerous turn.
This is a well-written novel that kept me glued to the pages, anxious to know what will happen. Highly recommended.
October 4, 2014
I've received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Having said that, this is a well-written and well-plotted story. The author is skilled in that we are provided a whole pallet of emotions, on a wide and fragile spectrum, and you can really taste the rawness when flipping through the pages. With such ability, it is hard not to take immediate liking to the characters in this book, and as the story progresses, the sense of immersion only gets more and more intense. Yes, it's a heart-breaking storyline and there are some tough pages in here, but that's really what I appreciate so much about Turner's books. A solid piece of writing. I will definitely be coming back for more.
November 6, 2014
Stevie Turner has written a book centered on the exploitation of young children. The way the main character, Ginny came upon the information made for a very believable story. The subject matter is powerful and disturbing but the author presented the information in such a manner that the story moved along at a good pace. The sub-plot added another dimension to the story, murder, death and loss. As a mom, I felt her pain at losing her baby. I was especially moved by Zac’s story and happy when he was adopted by Ginny and her husband. This was an excellent read, and the author did a superb job making this sensitive subject matter palatable. Excellent read!
September 9, 2015
Child abuse is a sensitive subject which the author handles with great care. I felt the characters were believable and riddled with human faults. The story is well-written with engaging dialogue and characters. As the story unfolds, the main characters have to make difficult choices. They made a decision they felt was their only available option at the time. Many may disagree with their choices. Fear landed them there, but fear brought them out to the point where they needed to be. The second fear wasn't for themselves or their own family but for a small, frightened child. It drove them to do what was right no matter the cost.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
October 12, 2014
Brilliant psychological thriller which will have you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. Imagine discovering a network of criminals right under your nose as you begin what should have been a reasonably ordinary job. Then imagine the dilemmas you are faced with as you wonder how to deal with this new information... A hair raising ride from start to finish. Loved it.
October 21, 2014
How would you react if you start a new job and discover by accident that your employers are into child abuse in a big way? Ginny Ford is faced with this dilemma, and the suspense increases in this well-written story as she creates danger for her family when trying to do something about it. A recommended read!
October 9, 2014
A heart-wrenching and, at times, very dark story. You will travel the gauntlet of emotions in a period of only 145 pages and the rollercoaster ride is unlike any other you have ever been on or even seen. Highly recommended.
DISCLAIMER: I received a free digital copy in return for a review.
DISCLAIMER: I received a free digital copy in return for a review.
October 18, 2014
This a well-written novel that kept me turning the pages, anxious to get to the end and get to know more, in some instances heart-breaking. Recommended! I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 30, 2015
The theme of this book is hard on the reader and the writer, but the story pulls you through to discover what happens. I congratulate the writer on seeing this one through, and a pretty good book it is too! Recommend it.
October 9, 2014
Interesting book. I think more people should read books from the author. (Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy for an honest review.)
May 31, 2016
This book is good and heartbreaking and sad. Recommend
November 27, 2018
For the sake of a child
Brilliantly written ,very inspiring couldn't put it down . very good book, looking forward to the book that as been recommenced.
Brilliantly written ,very inspiring couldn't put it down . very good book, looking forward to the book that as been recommenced.
September 21, 2017
Family first
Ok this book goes on my list as the second best book I've read this year. While reading the story it felt like I was apart of their family. The way the author described the Vecks in this story, made me able to picture them in my head. And I could also imagine what her daughter and husband looked like. Mrs Turner, BRAVO on a book well written and I will definitely be reading more of your books.
Ok this book goes on my list as the second best book I've read this year. While reading the story it felt like I was apart of their family. The way the author described the Vecks in this story, made me able to picture them in my head. And I could also imagine what her daughter and husband looked like. Mrs Turner, BRAVO on a book well written and I will definitely be reading more of your books.
August 19, 2017
This book was sad and heartbreaking. It also makes the reader mad as well as glad that the offenders are brought to justice for the crimes they commit against children. I would recommend this book to anyone.
March 15, 2017
Good book
A wonderful book that taught me so much about abuse of children explicitly of males. Ginny and Larry were magnificent as parents
A wonderful book that taught me so much about abuse of children explicitly of males. Ginny and Larry were magnificent as parents
September 28, 2016
This book was good. I really enjoyed it. I loved the senario of a cleaning person finding a sex tape and the ramifications of it. It was fast paced with well developed characters. But, somewhere in the middle it lost a little of it's spunk. I loved the ending.
September 16, 2014
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August 13, 2015
"For the Sake of a Child" by Stevie Turner is a well written and engaging story that deals with the very serious subjects of pedophilia, neglect and child-abuse. Despite the dark nature of these offenses, this is a story with an uplifting message, exposing both the seamy underside of human society as well as its brighter and more hopeful portion.
As the story opens we meet Ginny Ford, a young mother who works in a menial position cleaning rooms for the PhizzFace Corp. Ginny is also an aspiring author and working as a part time char-woman allows her the luxury of an early shift and then the rest of the day devoted to her duties to her young daughter and her writing. Due to an unexpected vacancy, Ginny is given a much more desirable duty, the cleaning responsibilities for the upper level executive suite. This coveted position pays more, for less work, and she eagerly accepts. From there the story picks up pace quickly as Ginny begins to learn more about the activities that occur on the executive level of Phizzface and she and her husband Larry are drawn ever deeper into the developing mystery and scandal.
I gave this story an overall rating of three stars. The writing itself was very good, well crafted with engaging dialog and characters. Based on the author-craft alone this tale would rate four or even 4.5 on a five star scale. Where the author lost me, and where, in my humble opinion, the story is lacking, is in its plot.
Early on the main characters become aware of a heinous crime, and they are in possession of incontrovertible proof of that crime. In a less open society than the modern day United Kingdom their subsequent actions might be more credible, but given the nature of the offense and the time-frame of the story the reader is required to exercise incredible suspension of disbelief to give the story and its plot line credence. No spoilers but I believe that only by setting this tale in a more restrictive or benighted society would it become truly credible. It's message is important, and its overall aim laudable, but for me it just missed the mark.
As the story opens we meet Ginny Ford, a young mother who works in a menial position cleaning rooms for the PhizzFace Corp. Ginny is also an aspiring author and working as a part time char-woman allows her the luxury of an early shift and then the rest of the day devoted to her duties to her young daughter and her writing. Due to an unexpected vacancy, Ginny is given a much more desirable duty, the cleaning responsibilities for the upper level executive suite. This coveted position pays more, for less work, and she eagerly accepts. From there the story picks up pace quickly as Ginny begins to learn more about the activities that occur on the executive level of Phizzface and she and her husband Larry are drawn ever deeper into the developing mystery and scandal.
I gave this story an overall rating of three stars. The writing itself was very good, well crafted with engaging dialog and characters. Based on the author-craft alone this tale would rate four or even 4.5 on a five star scale. Where the author lost me, and where, in my humble opinion, the story is lacking, is in its plot.
Early on the main characters become aware of a heinous crime, and they are in possession of incontrovertible proof of that crime. In a less open society than the modern day United Kingdom their subsequent actions might be more credible, but given the nature of the offense and the time-frame of the story the reader is required to exercise incredible suspension of disbelief to give the story and its plot line credence. No spoilers but I believe that only by setting this tale in a more restrictive or benighted society would it become truly credible. It's message is important, and its overall aim laudable, but for me it just missed the mark.
May 17, 2018
The part-time cleaner in the offices of a multi-million pound cosmetics company discovers a paedophile ring operating there. Initially prevented from exposing the crime by threats to her family and a generous bribe, she never the less finds a way to rescue the children.
As you would expect from this author, the book is well written with strong character development. Aspects of the premise are difficult to accept, especially the life style the cleaner and her family enjoy as a result of their windfall which would not buy the house they live in, never mind finance the staff they employ.
And there is a strange epilogue in which the author appears to be trying to distance herself from the plot by suggesting that there is some more plausible reality lurking behind it.
An entertaining read although I have to add that it was, for me, a disappointingly superficial treatment for a serious subject.
As you would expect from this author, the book is well written with strong character development. Aspects of the premise are difficult to accept, especially the life style the cleaner and her family enjoy as a result of their windfall which would not buy the house they live in, never mind finance the staff they employ.
And there is a strange epilogue in which the author appears to be trying to distance herself from the plot by suggesting that there is some more plausible reality lurking behind it.
An entertaining read although I have to add that it was, for me, a disappointingly superficial treatment for a serious subject.
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