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No Place Like Home
A festive homecoming takes a dangerous turn in No Place Like Home by bestselling author of the Jessica Daniel series, Kerry Wilkinson.
Craig Macklin was a teenager when his headteacher told him he was heading to either prison or the grave. Instead, Craig left the north of England, saying goodbye to his friends and family to start a new life.
Thirteen years on, redundant and separated from his wife, he returns for the first time.
It's markets in full swing, lights twinkling, shoppers shopping, revellers revelling.
Manchester has seen a revolution. The buildings soar higher, the shopping centres sprawl wider. New industries have replaced old and yet, away from the glitter, the tinsel, the hot spiced cider and the enormous inflatable Santa, some things will never change.
Amid the season, there are secrets from which he cannot escape and, when debt-collectors attack his parents' house, Craig realizes the teenage hell-raiser he left behind might not be so buried after all.
Craig Macklin was a teenager when his headteacher told him he was heading to either prison or the grave. Instead, Craig left the north of England, saying goodbye to his friends and family to start a new life.
Thirteen years on, redundant and separated from his wife, he returns for the first time.
It's markets in full swing, lights twinkling, shoppers shopping, revellers revelling.
Manchester has seen a revolution. The buildings soar higher, the shopping centres sprawl wider. New industries have replaced old and yet, away from the glitter, the tinsel, the hot spiced cider and the enormous inflatable Santa, some things will never change.
Amid the season, there are secrets from which he cannot escape and, when debt-collectors attack his parents' house, Craig realizes the teenage hell-raiser he left behind might not be so buried after all.
- GenresCrime
352 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 3, 2016
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About the author
Kerry Wilkinson
70 books1,069 followersRecent and upcoming UK releases:
24 October 2023: The Night Of The Sleepover
15 December 2023: After The Sleepover
2024: The Girl On The Side Of The Road
2024: The Missing Body
Kerry Wilkinson has sold more than two million books - and had No.1 crime bestsellers in the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Singapore. He has also written two top-20 thrillers in the United States. His book, Ten Birthdays, won the RNA award for Young Adult Novel of the Year in 2018 and Close To You won the International Thriller Award for best ebook in 2020.
As well as his Jessica Daniel series, Kerry has written a trilogy featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter, the Whitecliff series, the Silver Blackthorn trilogy - a fantasy-adventure serial for young adults - plus numerous standalone novels. He has been published around the world in more than a dozen languages.
Originally from the county of Somerset, Kerry spent way too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel'.
When he's short of ideas, he rides his bike, hikes up something, or bakes cakes. When he's not, he writes it all down.
Find out more at: http://kerrywilkinson.com or http://facebook.com/KerryWilkinsonBooks
Find out more at: his website or Facebook
24 October 2023: The Night Of The Sleepover
15 December 2023: After The Sleepover
2024: The Girl On The Side Of The Road
2024: The Missing Body
Kerry Wilkinson has sold more than two million books - and had No.1 crime bestsellers in the UK, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Singapore. He has also written two top-20 thrillers in the United States. His book, Ten Birthdays, won the RNA award for Young Adult Novel of the Year in 2018 and Close To You won the International Thriller Award for best ebook in 2020.
As well as his Jessica Daniel series, Kerry has written a trilogy featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter, the Whitecliff series, the Silver Blackthorn trilogy - a fantasy-adventure serial for young adults - plus numerous standalone novels. He has been published around the world in more than a dozen languages.
Originally from the county of Somerset, Kerry spent way too long living in the north of England, picking up words like 'barm' and 'ginnel'.
When he's short of ideas, he rides his bike, hikes up something, or bakes cakes. When he's not, he writes it all down.
Find out more at: http://kerrywilkinson.com or http://facebook.com/KerryWilkinsonBooks
Find out more at: his website or Facebook
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October 25, 2016
Craig Macklin left Manchester to start a new life. Thirteen years later he returns to help his elderly parents who are having problems form a local money lender.
This story is told from the past when Craig was 15 to the present 13 years later. It soon becomes apparent that its not the money they are after, it's Craig. With secrets he can't escape will Craig and his friends Mark and Kimberly revert back to the hell-raiser days before he left them behind all them years ago.
This is the 1st book I have read by the author. The plot has many twists and turns, characters you can believe in with the right amount of tension to keep you on the edge of your seat. A well written, great read that I truly enjoyed.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Pan MacMillan and the author Kerry Wilkinson for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This story is told from the past when Craig was 15 to the present 13 years later. It soon becomes apparent that its not the money they are after, it's Craig. With secrets he can't escape will Craig and his friends Mark and Kimberly revert back to the hell-raiser days before he left them behind all them years ago.
This is the 1st book I have read by the author. The plot has many twists and turns, characters you can believe in with the right amount of tension to keep you on the edge of your seat. A well written, great read that I truly enjoyed.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Pan MacMillan and the author Kerry Wilkinson for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 19, 2024
Disappointing. My first book by this author and I didn't enjoy this. The twists and turns were boring and predictable. I thought the character development was ok considering how short this was. It reminded me of Martina Cole a little in writing style but not as well done.
The build up of suspense was a little weak and I thought the ending lacked explanation, but not in a good figure it out yourself way, more of a couldn’t be bothered to fill in the plot holes kind of way. I would try out this author again but only because I own a couple more of her books.
The build up of suspense was a little weak and I thought the ending lacked explanation, but not in a good figure it out yourself way, more of a couldn’t be bothered to fill in the plot holes kind of way. I would try out this author again but only because I own a couple more of her books.
December 11, 2016
No Place Like Home – Another Wilkinson Masterpiece
No Place Like Home is the latest standalone thriller from Manchester based thriller writer Kerry Wilkinson, and once again he has written a masterpiece of Manc Noir. Once again Kerry Wilkinson’s prose is crisp and clear, and like a sniper his words hit the target every time, with clear understanding the reader is left in no doubt what is meant.
Craig Macklin is returning home from London after thirteen years away, where he had married got a good job, until all that collapsed. His first stop on the way home is his old, and best friend Mark Griffin and a pint in town, when he receives a call to tell him ‘debt collectors’ have paid a visit to his mother and father.
What he does not realise that by being home he is going to be drawn in to a life that he thought he had left behind as a teenager, when the choice was get out of Salford and Manchester if he wanted to avoid a life that would mean a stint in Strangeways. Will it be Mark and Kimberley his old friends from school that will be able to help get away with standing up to those who are making him take part in criminal acts once again.
With a mysterious Chinese thug, Haken, who is not afraid to use violence and murder to cover his tracks, this is the man that now holds sway over Craig’s life. Will Craig be able to get away from this powerful Chinese criminal, will he be able to keep his parents safe at the same time and rekindle his relationship with Kimberley, like he has so many times in his dreams over the years.
With more twists and turns than your average game of twister, the reader is left to work out who the good guys are, and who are the bad guys, and will be able to survive. This thriller draws on the darker side of Manchester and Salford life, especially around Christmas when there are plenty of people around the City Centre, will Craig be able to blend back in.
A wonderful masterpiece from Kerry Wilkinson who has taken his adopted home city to heart and uses it a backdrop that helps to achieve some of the darkness required for a crime thriller. Kerry Wilkinson is a brilliant crime writer who is getting better with every book he writes.
No Place Like Home is the latest standalone thriller from Manchester based thriller writer Kerry Wilkinson, and once again he has written a masterpiece of Manc Noir. Once again Kerry Wilkinson’s prose is crisp and clear, and like a sniper his words hit the target every time, with clear understanding the reader is left in no doubt what is meant.
Craig Macklin is returning home from London after thirteen years away, where he had married got a good job, until all that collapsed. His first stop on the way home is his old, and best friend Mark Griffin and a pint in town, when he receives a call to tell him ‘debt collectors’ have paid a visit to his mother and father.
What he does not realise that by being home he is going to be drawn in to a life that he thought he had left behind as a teenager, when the choice was get out of Salford and Manchester if he wanted to avoid a life that would mean a stint in Strangeways. Will it be Mark and Kimberley his old friends from school that will be able to help get away with standing up to those who are making him take part in criminal acts once again.
With a mysterious Chinese thug, Haken, who is not afraid to use violence and murder to cover his tracks, this is the man that now holds sway over Craig’s life. Will Craig be able to get away from this powerful Chinese criminal, will he be able to keep his parents safe at the same time and rekindle his relationship with Kimberley, like he has so many times in his dreams over the years.
With more twists and turns than your average game of twister, the reader is left to work out who the good guys are, and who are the bad guys, and will be able to survive. This thriller draws on the darker side of Manchester and Salford life, especially around Christmas when there are plenty of people around the City Centre, will Craig be able to blend back in.
A wonderful masterpiece from Kerry Wilkinson who has taken his adopted home city to heart and uses it a backdrop that helps to achieve some of the darkness required for a crime thriller. Kerry Wilkinson is a brilliant crime writer who is getting better with every book he writes.
January 22, 2017
Trash writing would not recommend or read any of his other books
December 8, 2017
No long reviews from me. Simple. I enjoyed the book probably more than any other by Kerry Wilkinson and it was a good stand alone story. I would have given it five stars but felt that the first half was uninteresting in parts but really got going from about just over half way.
A good easy read with no words to look up in the dictionary!
A good easy read with no words to look up in the dictionary!
October 24, 2016
I have been a fan of author Kerry Wilkinson's previous novels but No Place Like Home has to be one of my favourites!
The story is about Craig and his return to Manchester. I'm sure many people can relate, leaving a city for greener pastures, only to return to the city they left. Old friends and family haven't changed, stuck in their rut.
Kerry has become such an incredible storyteller, the story flows smoothly with great transitions from character to character.
Do yourself a favour and read No Place Like Home you won't be disappointed!
The story is about Craig and his return to Manchester. I'm sure many people can relate, leaving a city for greener pastures, only to return to the city they left. Old friends and family haven't changed, stuck in their rut.
Kerry has become such an incredible storyteller, the story flows smoothly with great transitions from character to character.
Do yourself a favour and read No Place Like Home you won't be disappointed!
January 16, 2017
Two stars is harsh. Three stars would be generous. I'm going back for some Harlan Coben novels I haven't read yet.
September 19, 2021
3.5 stars . A good read but very depressing subject matter revolving around Manchester criminal underword .
March 30, 2022
Loved it, really enjoyed it hooked from the start. Highly recommend
April 5, 2022
DNF.
Pointless. Boring. Poor.
Nothing in this story is remotely interesting. Probably more of a drawn-out short story than a proper novel but I never bothered to find out.
Pointless. Boring. Poor.
Nothing in this story is remotely interesting. Probably more of a drawn-out short story than a proper novel but I never bothered to find out.
December 28, 2022
Interesting book, not one of Kerry's best but entertaining enough. Kept me guessing until the very end.
March 18, 2017
The bleak cityscape of the Manchester slums is the backdrop for this grim tale of delinquency leading to an apparently inevitable violent end.
October 10, 2016
I am a huge fan of KERRY WILKINSON and when I heard he had" NO PLACE LIKE HOME" coming out I was so excited....I loved the way it flipped between now and his pasted .It was nice and easy to follow and I DID NOT see the ending coming. Kerry is so clever he has left you wanting more. I felt like I was inside the book as Kerry had described it so well I could picture the scenes. Very Enjoyable read....
January 16, 2017
No Place Like Home
Although a standalone, this is another cracker from Kerry Wilkinson and he is fast becoming one of my favourite authors!
As you would expect from Wilkinson, he leaves you dizzy from all the twists and turns. It is told in the past, when protagonist Craig was 15, and the present 13 years later. This is edge of your seat crime writing at it's best!
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book, with thanks to Netgalley and the publisher. 5*
Although a standalone, this is another cracker from Kerry Wilkinson and he is fast becoming one of my favourite authors!
As you would expect from Wilkinson, he leaves you dizzy from all the twists and turns. It is told in the past, when protagonist Craig was 15, and the present 13 years later. This is edge of your seat crime writing at it's best!
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book, with thanks to Netgalley and the publisher. 5*
March 11, 2017
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G o odd Yarn the story interesting and well written I would have perfered it to have it into two books book one the younger days book two the present doling by chapter was off putting
G o odd Yarn the story interesting and well written I would have perfered it to have it into two books book one the younger days book two the present doling by chapter was off putting
March 11, 2017
No place like home by Kerry Wilkinson is a mystery and thriller read.
A festive homecoming takes a dangerous turn in No Place Like Home by bestselling author of the Jessica Daniel series, Kerry Wilkinson. Featuring an exclusive first look at the upcoming Jessica Daniel novel, Nothing But Trouble. Craig Macklin was a teenager when his headteacher told him he was heading to either prison or the grave. Instead, Craig left the north of England, saying goodbye to his friends and family to start a new life. Thirteen years on, redundant and separated from his wife, he returns for the first time. It's Christmas: markets in full swing, lights twinkling, shoppers shopping, revellers revelling. Manchester has seen a revolution. The buildings soar higher, the shopping centres sprawl wider. New industries have replaced old and yet, away from the glitter, the tinsel, the hot spiced cider and the enormous inflatable Santa, some things will never change. Amid the season, there are secrets from which he cannot escape and, when debt-collectors attack his parents' house, Craig realizes the teenage hell-raiser he left behind might not be so buried after all.
A absolutely fantastic read with brilliant characters. Just one more chapter. Finished at 3 in the morning. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommended. 5*. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book from netgalley.
A festive homecoming takes a dangerous turn in No Place Like Home by bestselling author of the Jessica Daniel series, Kerry Wilkinson. Featuring an exclusive first look at the upcoming Jessica Daniel novel, Nothing But Trouble. Craig Macklin was a teenager when his headteacher told him he was heading to either prison or the grave. Instead, Craig left the north of England, saying goodbye to his friends and family to start a new life. Thirteen years on, redundant and separated from his wife, he returns for the first time. It's Christmas: markets in full swing, lights twinkling, shoppers shopping, revellers revelling. Manchester has seen a revolution. The buildings soar higher, the shopping centres sprawl wider. New industries have replaced old and yet, away from the glitter, the tinsel, the hot spiced cider and the enormous inflatable Santa, some things will never change. Amid the season, there are secrets from which he cannot escape and, when debt-collectors attack his parents' house, Craig realizes the teenage hell-raiser he left behind might not be so buried after all.
A absolutely fantastic read with brilliant characters. Just one more chapter. Finished at 3 in the morning. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommended. 5*. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book from netgalley.
November 3, 2016
It's no secret that I am a big fan of this author. I love both his Jessica Daniel and Andrew Hunter series and have also read a couple of his stand alones which I have enjoyed equally as much so I guess it was nailed on that I would enjoy this one. And I did.
As with all his books, this one grabbed me from the off and didn't let me go until the end. We meet Craig, he had successfully escaped a potential life of crime only to have to return to his home city of Manchester to help his elderly parents out with a spot of bother. What he discovers when he gets there is more than he bargained for and his world is turned upside down as he is embroiled into the kinds of things he was happy to escape from all those years ago. Reconnecting with old friends Mark and Kimberley we see the action unfold in the present, interspersed with flashback of the three friends' relationship from when they were kids.
There are many things that set this author above others in my opinion. I think one of the most important to me is the memory links that I find in every book. I think being of a similar age as the author helps as he is always dropping long forgotten things from his childhood era into his books and I really lose count of the little trips down memory lane I take during reading. Especially if these throwbacks take the form of little quips or one-liners, it really is a joy to read these books.
Of course the characters are also important and again, this author excels here too. His books always contain interesting characters and they are always very well drawn. They are also, on the whole, east to emote with / relate to and, as applicable to the genre, keep me on my toes throughout. The setting is Manchester once again. It is so well described and defined as to actually be worth of being called a character in its own right. It is definitely integral to many plot points.
The story itself is also well crafted. It kept me wondering throughout as I sadly have to admit being a step behind all the way through. I did try a couple of times to work it all out but, although got close on a few things, the ending caught me by surprise. Not that it came out of left-field, instead I just have to hand it to the author for leading me a merry dance with his excellent misdirection.
It is also very balanced with respect to action, pacing and indeed emotion. There are happy times intermingled with sad times and a fair few dangerous omg action packed times too. Never staying on one level for long which also meant that, for me, the book went along at quite a fair lick. I do like a book that gets on with itself in this way.
All in all, a great read that gave me enough of a fix to make the wait for the next Jessica Daniel book due out next year easier. Can't wait for that one!
My thanks go to the Publisher for the chance to read an advance copy of this book.
As with all his books, this one grabbed me from the off and didn't let me go until the end. We meet Craig, he had successfully escaped a potential life of crime only to have to return to his home city of Manchester to help his elderly parents out with a spot of bother. What he discovers when he gets there is more than he bargained for and his world is turned upside down as he is embroiled into the kinds of things he was happy to escape from all those years ago. Reconnecting with old friends Mark and Kimberley we see the action unfold in the present, interspersed with flashback of the three friends' relationship from when they were kids.
There are many things that set this author above others in my opinion. I think one of the most important to me is the memory links that I find in every book. I think being of a similar age as the author helps as he is always dropping long forgotten things from his childhood era into his books and I really lose count of the little trips down memory lane I take during reading. Especially if these throwbacks take the form of little quips or one-liners, it really is a joy to read these books.
Of course the characters are also important and again, this author excels here too. His books always contain interesting characters and they are always very well drawn. They are also, on the whole, east to emote with / relate to and, as applicable to the genre, keep me on my toes throughout. The setting is Manchester once again. It is so well described and defined as to actually be worth of being called a character in its own right. It is definitely integral to many plot points.
The story itself is also well crafted. It kept me wondering throughout as I sadly have to admit being a step behind all the way through. I did try a couple of times to work it all out but, although got close on a few things, the ending caught me by surprise. Not that it came out of left-field, instead I just have to hand it to the author for leading me a merry dance with his excellent misdirection.
It is also very balanced with respect to action, pacing and indeed emotion. There are happy times intermingled with sad times and a fair few dangerous omg action packed times too. Never staying on one level for long which also meant that, for me, the book went along at quite a fair lick. I do like a book that gets on with itself in this way.
All in all, a great read that gave me enough of a fix to make the wait for the next Jessica Daniel book due out next year easier. Can't wait for that one!
My thanks go to the Publisher for the chance to read an advance copy of this book.
October 17, 2016
I’ve never made any bones about the fact that I feel that Kerry Wilkinson’s strongest work is that which is outside of his main franchises which is the Jessica Daniel series. Whilst I have enjoyed each entry into that series, it is from his other works which I have gained most satisfaction.
Going one step further; having read everything he has put to print, his standalone thrillers are what I find the most endearing. ‘Watched’ was my favourite Wilkinson novel so far, and No Place Like Home follows firmly in its footsteps.
A real page turner, this novel grabbed me from the first pages, making excellent use of the city of Manchester as a central character, just as all of this author’s book do. Every time I read one I have to remind myself that he is not actually from the city, but now calls it home. Same as me.
The characters in the book are really well written, albeit not exactly likeable. Whilst I didn’t find myself rooting for any of them, I couldn’t read it fast enough to find out what happens next. To top it all off, there was a nice twist which I didn’t see coming, although looking back it was really well set up and I should have read the clues better.
There are some issues with believability, but if you put this to one side and just enjoy it for what it is, you will find No Place Like Home to be an excellent companion with which to spend the cold winter evenings.
Going one step further; having read everything he has put to print, his standalone thrillers are what I find the most endearing. ‘Watched’ was my favourite Wilkinson novel so far, and No Place Like Home follows firmly in its footsteps.
A real page turner, this novel grabbed me from the first pages, making excellent use of the city of Manchester as a central character, just as all of this author’s book do. Every time I read one I have to remind myself that he is not actually from the city, but now calls it home. Same as me.
The characters in the book are really well written, albeit not exactly likeable. Whilst I didn’t find myself rooting for any of them, I couldn’t read it fast enough to find out what happens next. To top it all off, there was a nice twist which I didn’t see coming, although looking back it was really well set up and I should have read the clues better.
There are some issues with believability, but if you put this to one side and just enjoy it for what it is, you will find No Place Like Home to be an excellent companion with which to spend the cold winter evenings.
October 30, 2016
First of all my thanks go to Kerry Wilkinson for letting me read this book.
Like all of Kerry's books this one is set in Manchester and the familiar landmarks are described with such accuracy I could imagine myself at the scene.
The book starts in the lead up to Christmas and Craig is back home from London 13 years after leaving, unsure what he's going to do in the future after his marriage has broken up and being made redundant. He arranges to meet up with his long lost friend Mark at the train station and if they go for a drink. The Christmas markets are on, and the way things are described I could imagine myself there drinking the beers and hot chocolate described.
Mark and Craig have been friends since childhood and despite the years that have passed try to pick up where they left off. However all is not as it seems. The book alternates between the present day and past day and let's you understand the mechanics behind their friendship and the lengths that some friends go to.
This book had me wanting to pick up as and when I had chance, and I would often grab a cuppa and immense myself in the book for a couple of chapters often ending up with a cold cuppa at the end of my allocated reading time.
Look forward to reading more standalone books by this author and am also looking forward to the next Jessica Daniel book.
Like all of Kerry's books this one is set in Manchester and the familiar landmarks are described with such accuracy I could imagine myself at the scene.
The book starts in the lead up to Christmas and Craig is back home from London 13 years after leaving, unsure what he's going to do in the future after his marriage has broken up and being made redundant. He arranges to meet up with his long lost friend Mark at the train station and if they go for a drink. The Christmas markets are on, and the way things are described I could imagine myself there drinking the beers and hot chocolate described.
Mark and Craig have been friends since childhood and despite the years that have passed try to pick up where they left off. However all is not as it seems. The book alternates between the present day and past day and let's you understand the mechanics behind their friendship and the lengths that some friends go to.
This book had me wanting to pick up as and when I had chance, and I would often grab a cuppa and immense myself in the book for a couple of chapters often ending up with a cold cuppa at the end of my allocated reading time.
Look forward to reading more standalone books by this author and am also looking forward to the next Jessica Daniel book.
October 19, 2016
I am a massive fan of Kerry Wilkinson and have read EVERYTHING he has written. So of course when I was offered the opportunity to read this new stand alone book I jumped at the chance!
Craig left home 13 years ago but returns to help his elderly parents who are having problems from a local money lender.
However, things quickly escalate as it becomes apparent its not the money that is the issue but Craig himself...
I love this book - there are two focus points... the increasingly dangerous situation Craig finds himself him alongside a real character driven storyline of the relationship between Craig and his two oldest friends Mark and Kimberly.
The plot jumps between two timelines - present day and also the story of how the trio meet and the events which drove them apart 13 years ago. I normally am not keep on books which jump around to much but Wilkinson handles it brilliantly so that the story lines complement rather than confuse.
Wilkonson also does what he does best - create real characters who, whether you love or hate them, will leave the reader wanting to know more about them and actually caring about what happend to them.
I also LOVED LOVED LOVED that the storyline for just a brief instance actually enters the world of another of Wilkinsons much loved characters... Jessica Daniels!
I received an ARC in return for an honest review :-)
Craig left home 13 years ago but returns to help his elderly parents who are having problems from a local money lender.
However, things quickly escalate as it becomes apparent its not the money that is the issue but Craig himself...
I love this book - there are two focus points... the increasingly dangerous situation Craig finds himself him alongside a real character driven storyline of the relationship between Craig and his two oldest friends Mark and Kimberly.
The plot jumps between two timelines - present day and also the story of how the trio meet and the events which drove them apart 13 years ago. I normally am not keep on books which jump around to much but Wilkinson handles it brilliantly so that the story lines complement rather than confuse.
Wilkonson also does what he does best - create real characters who, whether you love or hate them, will leave the reader wanting to know more about them and actually caring about what happend to them.
I also LOVED LOVED LOVED that the storyline for just a brief instance actually enters the world of another of Wilkinsons much loved characters... Jessica Daniels!
I received an ARC in return for an honest review :-)
October 7, 2016
As Kerry Wilkinson fan I was pleased to receive a preview copy of this stand-alone book. Reading it, I felt the same intensity that I associate with his stories and was unable to put it down until I had finished it.
The opening chapters reveal Craig both as he was at fifteen and his life today when he returns to a Manchester that has changed in many ways from the one he remembered.
Kerry Wilkinson makes events come to life in a way that keeps his reader empathically involved. I could not help getting caught up in Craig’s emotions as the story moves back and forth between past and present while things happen to him that allude to events from his past.
Craig has decisions to make, but can he trust his instincts or will he be fooled by the disingenuous nature of the people he interacts with?
My feelings of nervous anticipation grew when gradually an undercurrent of the sinister was revealed as he was plunged into the seamier depths of Manchester life.
There was just sufficient intrigue in each chapter to keep me riveted but leaving me always drawn to wanting more as the timeframe changed back and forth, and the tension and misdirection so well paced that I had to continue to the end.
Excellent as always.
The opening chapters reveal Craig both as he was at fifteen and his life today when he returns to a Manchester that has changed in many ways from the one he remembered.
Kerry Wilkinson makes events come to life in a way that keeps his reader empathically involved. I could not help getting caught up in Craig’s emotions as the story moves back and forth between past and present while things happen to him that allude to events from his past.
Craig has decisions to make, but can he trust his instincts or will he be fooled by the disingenuous nature of the people he interacts with?
My feelings of nervous anticipation grew when gradually an undercurrent of the sinister was revealed as he was plunged into the seamier depths of Manchester life.
There was just sufficient intrigue in each chapter to keep me riveted but leaving me always drawn to wanting more as the timeframe changed back and forth, and the tension and misdirection so well paced that I had to continue to the end.
Excellent as always.
October 9, 2016
You can guarantee that a book by Kerry Wilkinson is always going to be well-written, but there is so much more. A plot with more twists and turns than a country lane, characters who you believe are real, brilliant descriptions with wit and an eye for detail.
No Place Like Home, centres on three people who grew up together in Manchester and are reunited after thirteen years. The book jumps from the events of the past to the current day and gradually the reader can see how events of today are defined by the shared history of the past. Sometimes the jumping from past to present can be confusing and annoying, but this time it works well and serves to build tension as well as move the plot. It wouldn't be fair for me to give away the plot, but you don't really need me to because once you start you will not be able to put it down, culminating in a tense and surprising denouement at a caravan site. I have read some of the Jessica Daniels books and I liked the nod to this character in the narrative of No Place Like Home.
My thanks to the author for a review copy.
No Place Like Home, centres on three people who grew up together in Manchester and are reunited after thirteen years. The book jumps from the events of the past to the current day and gradually the reader can see how events of today are defined by the shared history of the past. Sometimes the jumping from past to present can be confusing and annoying, but this time it works well and serves to build tension as well as move the plot. It wouldn't be fair for me to give away the plot, but you don't really need me to because once you start you will not be able to put it down, culminating in a tense and surprising denouement at a caravan site. I have read some of the Jessica Daniels books and I liked the nod to this character in the narrative of No Place Like Home.
My thanks to the author for a review copy.
October 12, 2016
I really enjoyed this book! Wilkinson has a great eye for detail and a great gift for describing a scene so you really feel you are there. This book in many ways reminded me of one of the authors books from last year Down among the dead men; The time line jumping, the main character that is complex and flawed and of course the authors narrative style. I hadn't seen that ending coming and although I did a bit better at some of the indicators the author showed through this book, how it would be resolved kept me literally tensed on the edge of my seat.
I received an advanced review copy, and as if that didn't make me lucky enough there was a teaser chapter for the next Jessica Daniels book! Oh my!!
I received an advanced review copy, and as if that didn't make me lucky enough there was a teaser chapter for the next Jessica Daniels book! Oh my!!
October 19, 2016
At first I found this book hard to get into. Once I got used to the frequent jumps in time between 'now' and 'then - childhood', I began to enjoy the writing.
The author has produced a novel which charts the changes in modern society.
In places it has humour.
In places it has sadness.
The changes in outlook and expectations of Craig and his childhood friends Mark and Kimberly are keenly observed.
Then the theme becomes much more sinister.
Be sure your sins....
Who can you trust?
This a book with plenty of twists and turns. Eventually you find that there is a plot of sorts.
I liked the book, I read it in two days.
I give thanks to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for a copy in exchange for this review.
The author has produced a novel which charts the changes in modern society.
In places it has humour.
In places it has sadness.
The changes in outlook and expectations of Craig and his childhood friends Mark and Kimberly are keenly observed.
Then the theme becomes much more sinister.
Be sure your sins....
Who can you trust?
This a book with plenty of twists and turns. Eventually you find that there is a plot of sorts.
I liked the book, I read it in two days.
I give thanks to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for a copy in exchange for this review.
November 14, 2016
After splitting with his wife Craig returns to his childhood home and reconnects with his old friends. He had a fairly chequered childhood and his friend Mark was the instigator of many of the scrapes. Things don't run smoothly once he gets home and he wonders whether he's made a dreadful mistake trying to settle back in Manchester.
There are many turns in the story here and kept me on the edge of my seat, turning the pages. It's a while since I read a Kerry Wilkinson book and I loved being drawn back into them. I can't wait to read the new Jessica Daniel book.
I voluntarily read an arc of this book.
There are many turns in the story here and kept me on the edge of my seat, turning the pages. It's a while since I read a Kerry Wilkinson book and I loved being drawn back into them. I can't wait to read the new Jessica Daniel book.
I voluntarily read an arc of this book.
October 22, 2016
I received an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Another great read from Kerry Wilkinson. This Standalone novel follows Craig as he returns home to Manchester, after seperating from his wife and being made redundant. He returns to his parents and his two friends from childhood - Mark and Kimberly.
The book alternates between their life as teenagers and present day, and slowly, the character of all three characters is built up into a very thrilling finale. I could not put the book down towards the end, an excellent read and highly recommended.
Another great read from Kerry Wilkinson. This Standalone novel follows Craig as he returns home to Manchester, after seperating from his wife and being made redundant. He returns to his parents and his two friends from childhood - Mark and Kimberly.
The book alternates between their life as teenagers and present day, and slowly, the character of all three characters is built up into a very thrilling finale. I could not put the book down towards the end, an excellent read and highly recommended.
August 11, 2017
I am a huge fan of Kerry Wilkinson's work and this didn't disappoint. Such a great read from start to finish. The story hooked me in from the get go.
Craig Macklin has just returned to Manchester following a long period away. The events that unfold are fascinating and examine the intricate workings of family, friendships and relationships. As usual the plot had twists and turn to keep me super interested in what was going on. Recommend.
Craig Macklin has just returned to Manchester following a long period away. The events that unfold are fascinating and examine the intricate workings of family, friendships and relationships. As usual the plot had twists and turn to keep me super interested in what was going on. Recommend.
October 20, 2016
Really enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. Kerry got me hooked to the story and the relationships of the characters and I liked the fact that the characters felt so real like they could come from my own estate.
Loved the fast pace of the story really recommend this standalone and it has made me what to finish the Jessica Daniels series which are unread via 1 on my kindle
Loved the fast pace of the story really recommend this standalone and it has made me what to finish the Jessica Daniels series which are unread via 1 on my kindle
April 1, 2018
No Place Like Home By Kerry Wilkinson is a must read, this exciting thriller has more twist and turns then a rollercoaster on repeat, excellent, you will not be disappointed, I am saying no more as not to spoil your thrilling read.
November 14, 2016
A great read . Twisty and turny. It's the first book of Kerrys that I have read but won't be my last. Kept me hooked until the end . I received a copy of this book courtesy of Netgalley and I give this book 4 stars
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