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Sailing Thrillers #1
Single-Handed
Beckford is an ordinary bloke trying to rebuild his life after a tragic loss and a divorce, by restoring an old wooden yacht with the intention of sailing around the world away from his troubles and a dead-end job he hates. His despair is gradually subsiding with the help of the irascible old boat yard owner, when he stumbles on people intent on wrecking other lives in the same way.
What lengths would an ordinary man go to in order to prevent this and gain some sort of vengance?
The author's experience as a Royal Yachting Association Yachtmaster gives realism to the nautical scenes in this thriller, and and the underlying violence is lightened by the author's trademark humour.
What lengths would an ordinary man go to in order to prevent this and gain some sort of vengance?
The author's experience as a Royal Yachting Association Yachtmaster gives realism to the nautical scenes in this thriller, and and the underlying violence is lightened by the author's trademark humour.
353 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 30, 2015
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About the author
Chris Robb
8 books6 followersChris Robb is the pen name of two brothers, both avid readers of fiction, and it was a chance remark over a family meal in an Italian restaurant that sowed the seeds for their first book. When one brother asked the other about what he was reading, the reply, 'Well, I think I could do better' led to a challenge being thrown down.
Consequently, the first chapter of a crime novel was written by one brother and sent by email. The other went one better and outlined a whole book and 'Previous Time Lucky' was born.
An equal partnership was agreed and the authors worked together developing the plot, characters and dialogue that finished up in the final edit.
The authors both live in the north of England, but have travelled widely, visiting North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Numerous vacations have been spent (separately) travelling in the USA, driving over twenty thousand miles and visiting 30 states between them. Their hobbies have included: car maintenance, chess, climbing, computers, cycling, DIY, keeping fit, reading, sailing & yachting, scuba diving, shooting, skiing, and travel. One of the authors is a Royal Yachting Association Yachtmaster whose experience includes skippering vessels and serving as a watch leader in the Ocean Youth Trust.
Between them the authors have worked at various times as: a shop assistant, kitchen porter, fruit picker, forklift operator, bank clerk, computer operator, computer analyst, retail manager, IT manager, supplier manager, college lecturer, high school teacher, building and repairing computers. They have been on business trips all over the UK, and to the USA, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Morocco in various jobs. Currently both run their own companies renovating, then selling or renting out property.
They are both married, one has two daughters, and the other has one daughter.
Both have recently become grandads, which now takes up much of their time.
Chris Robb can be contacted on chris.robb.uk@gmail.com and the authors would love to hear what you think of their books.
Consequently, the first chapter of a crime novel was written by one brother and sent by email. The other went one better and outlined a whole book and 'Previous Time Lucky' was born.
An equal partnership was agreed and the authors worked together developing the plot, characters and dialogue that finished up in the final edit.
The authors both live in the north of England, but have travelled widely, visiting North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Numerous vacations have been spent (separately) travelling in the USA, driving over twenty thousand miles and visiting 30 states between them. Their hobbies have included: car maintenance, chess, climbing, computers, cycling, DIY, keeping fit, reading, sailing & yachting, scuba diving, shooting, skiing, and travel. One of the authors is a Royal Yachting Association Yachtmaster whose experience includes skippering vessels and serving as a watch leader in the Ocean Youth Trust.
Between them the authors have worked at various times as: a shop assistant, kitchen porter, fruit picker, forklift operator, bank clerk, computer operator, computer analyst, retail manager, IT manager, supplier manager, college lecturer, high school teacher, building and repairing computers. They have been on business trips all over the UK, and to the USA, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Morocco in various jobs. Currently both run their own companies renovating, then selling or renting out property.
They are both married, one has two daughters, and the other has one daughter.
Both have recently become grandads, which now takes up much of their time.
Chris Robb can be contacted on chris.robb.uk@gmail.com and the authors would love to hear what you think of their books.
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December 17, 2015
Very different from the last 2 Chris Robb efforts, not as funny but more of a thriller. Great story and interesting characters.
July 3, 2016
I've always read proper books, but a sailing friend advised me to read this author who is only available on Kindle. There was no way I was going to buy a Kindle, but he showed me how to download free Kindle software onto my laptop.
I bought the book and read it in 3 evenings.
The plot was really good, the characters were excellent, and well described. I loved the sailing passages and in particular, the chase was brilliantly conceived and well written.
I usually spend 3 or 4 quid on a book and take a pile of them on holiday, as well as my laptop. This year I'm going to load some books onto my laptop Kindle and try travelling lighter. I've downloaded the sequel to Single-handed called Running Gear, and Sam Llewellyn's Hell Bay already. Chris Robb's 99p books are well worth the cost. Try one, you won't be disappointed. Sailors will love them, and non-sailors will find them interesting, gripping and the sailing knowledgably described for landlubbers.
I bought the book and read it in 3 evenings.
The plot was really good, the characters were excellent, and well described. I loved the sailing passages and in particular, the chase was brilliantly conceived and well written.
I usually spend 3 or 4 quid on a book and take a pile of them on holiday, as well as my laptop. This year I'm going to load some books onto my laptop Kindle and try travelling lighter. I've downloaded the sequel to Single-handed called Running Gear, and Sam Llewellyn's Hell Bay already. Chris Robb's 99p books are well worth the cost. Try one, you won't be disappointed. Sailors will love them, and non-sailors will find them interesting, gripping and the sailing knowledgably described for landlubbers.
January 3, 2017
Thoroughly enjoyable sailing adventure.
July 24, 2020
Will they, won’t they...
Well told story. I had to finish the book to get to it’s resolution. I enjoyed the in-depth knowledge of sailing and escapism.
A book where the end is as important as the story to get there.
Well told story. I had to finish the book to get to it’s resolution. I enjoyed the in-depth knowledge of sailing and escapism.
A book where the end is as important as the story to get there.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews