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Strangers Waiting
People and places are never what they seem. In Strangers Waiting, acclaimed award-winning crime writer Sally Spedding explores the theme to powerful and unnerving effect. Alice Duff in Blackthorn Days, will lure you into her parallel world, while Downtime reveals a macabre future for those who dar grow too old. In Réserve de Chasse, the Mullers unwittingly stumble into a part of France still bitter after the last war.Read, and you won’t know whom to trust, or where to choose to plant your dreams...
149 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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January 30, 2009
I was hoping to enjoy this crime mystery novel and wasn't disappointed. It is filled with short stories that are mysterious, alluring, enchanting.
Dechets sets the tone for the book, luring the reader in and leaving you longing for more, which are then delivered in a succession of several delightful stories. Strangers Waiting was full on scary, heart in my mouth, edge of my seat, full of suspense type of scary. Minstrel Boy left me with an aftertaste of sadness. I became so engrossed in Sword Lillies that I was somewhat snappish when interrupted while reading. Reserve de Chasse, was eerie enough to have me fighting the urge to look over my shoulder. Blackthorn days, is extremely clever and thoroughly satisfying. Downtime was very plausible and all the more frightening because of that. Mares perfectly depicts the lure of herd mentality. Clan was a splendid finish for this eclectic mix.
This slim volume is the perfect size to enjoy in its entirety during a decadent duvet day. Follow the links at the top of the post to indulge yourself with this calorie free Halloween treat.
Dechets sets the tone for the book, luring the reader in and leaving you longing for more, which are then delivered in a succession of several delightful stories. Strangers Waiting was full on scary, heart in my mouth, edge of my seat, full of suspense type of scary. Minstrel Boy left me with an aftertaste of sadness. I became so engrossed in Sword Lillies that I was somewhat snappish when interrupted while reading. Reserve de Chasse, was eerie enough to have me fighting the urge to look over my shoulder. Blackthorn days, is extremely clever and thoroughly satisfying. Downtime was very plausible and all the more frightening because of that. Mares perfectly depicts the lure of herd mentality. Clan was a splendid finish for this eclectic mix.
This slim volume is the perfect size to enjoy in its entirety during a decadent duvet day. Follow the links at the top of the post to indulge yourself with this calorie free Halloween treat.
May 14, 2019
Edge of your seat reading
Superb stories, I really enjoyed this book, I've been meaning to read her work for ages and so glad I chose this particular book, Sally is also a great Poet she used to read her poetry at our local pub where i once lived.
Superb stories, I really enjoyed this book, I've been meaning to read her work for ages and so glad I chose this particular book, Sally is also a great Poet she used to read her poetry at our local pub where i once lived.
August 22, 2012
This is a good collection of crime and mystery stories. Well written with gothic tones to the settings and language, which continue to haunt days after reading. In 'Sword Lillies', the portrayal of Madame Laval is suitably creepy, whilst 'Clan' is chilling. My favourite was 'Minstrel Boy', which although sad, evoked the most empathy for the protagonist, Owen. I struggled with a couple of the stories, in terms of relating to the characters, but overall I found this collection accomplished and eerie.
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