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The Project #3
The Girl Who Ran
Running from the enemy…
Dr Maria Martinez has finally escaped The Project facility that has been controlling her since birth. But in going against The Project’s rigid protocol, the powers at the very top of the organisation will go to any length to re-initiate her. Their aim? To bring her back to the tightly-regimented headquarters where their intense ‘training ‘of Maria can be completed.
Fleeing to Switzerland in an attempt to outwit her enemy, Maria must never lose sight of potential danger, but soon finds there’s nowhere to run. And as she starts to question whether she can trust even those closest to her, returning to the one place she has fought so hard to leave might be her only option.
Dr Maria Martinez has finally escaped The Project facility that has been controlling her since birth. But in going against The Project’s rigid protocol, the powers at the very top of the organisation will go to any length to re-initiate her. Their aim? To bring her back to the tightly-regimented headquarters where their intense ‘training ‘of Maria can be completed.
Fleeing to Switzerland in an attempt to outwit her enemy, Maria must never lose sight of potential danger, but soon finds there’s nowhere to run. And as she starts to question whether she can trust even those closest to her, returning to the one place she has fought so hard to leave might be her only option.
- GenresThriller
358 pages, Paperback
Published June 15, 2017
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About the author
Nikki Owen
6 books100 followersSelected as an Amazon Rising Star in Debut Fiction, Nikki Owen is a writer and columnist.
For as long as she can remember, Nikki has always written fiction. Aged 5, she re-wrote Thumbelina (with paint & scribbles); at 14, won a competition for a book jacket and blurb design judged by Quentin Blake; at 27, was long-listed for a BBC Talent script for Casualty; and at 34, was short-listed for a Guardian travel writing competition. In February 2013, Nikki was awarded third place in the Wotton-Under-Edge Arts and Literature Festival Short Story Competition.
In between, Nikki gained a BA (Hons) in International Business Studies and Spanish, spending a year in Spain and studying at the acclaimed University of Salamanca – the same city where her protagonist of the acclaimed The Project trilogy, Dr Maria Martinez, hails from.
Nikki writes for the Gloucestershire Gazette, commenting on politics and society issues, and has been a columnist for the Citizen and Echo newspapers and Weekend magazine, commenting on popular culture.
Previously, Nikki has been a Marketing Manager, Head of Copywriting for an advertising agency, plus a Teaching Fellow at the University of Bristol.
Born in Dublin, Nikki now lives in Gloucestershire with her family.
For as long as she can remember, Nikki has always written fiction. Aged 5, she re-wrote Thumbelina (with paint & scribbles); at 14, won a competition for a book jacket and blurb design judged by Quentin Blake; at 27, was long-listed for a BBC Talent script for Casualty; and at 34, was short-listed for a Guardian travel writing competition. In February 2013, Nikki was awarded third place in the Wotton-Under-Edge Arts and Literature Festival Short Story Competition.
In between, Nikki gained a BA (Hons) in International Business Studies and Spanish, spending a year in Spain and studying at the acclaimed University of Salamanca – the same city where her protagonist of the acclaimed The Project trilogy, Dr Maria Martinez, hails from.
Nikki writes for the Gloucestershire Gazette, commenting on politics and society issues, and has been a columnist for the Citizen and Echo newspapers and Weekend magazine, commenting on popular culture.
Previously, Nikki has been a Marketing Manager, Head of Copywriting for an advertising agency, plus a Teaching Fellow at the University of Bristol.
Born in Dublin, Nikki now lives in Gloucestershire with her family.
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July 13, 2017
A tightly-woven plot and unique protagonist make for an excellent, stand-out thriller
Dr Maria Martinez has Asperger’s syndrome and has spent most of her life under the control of the evil Project Callidus, an organisation that uses drugs and brainwashing techniques to attempt to advance the cognitive power of its subjects. On the run with her friends, Patricia and Chris, Maria is desperate to locate her mother, Isabella, who appears to be locked up in a psychiatric hospital in Geneva. Using Chris’ hacking skills, the trio is also attempting to expose the Project’s murderous ways with the help of the UK Home Secretary. Unfortunately, the enemy is everywhere and Maria can’t be sure who she can trust or how much of a hold the Project may still have over her.
‘The Girl Who Ran’ has an intense and fast-paced plot, an entertaining cast of characters and plenty of twists and shocks throughout. The narrative is written from Maria’s point of view and split between the present day (where Maria is being held by the Project and re-conditioned) and the 36 hours prior to her re-capture, which present-day Maria struggles to remember clearly due to the mind-altering drugs administered to her. Knowing from the present-day sections that eventually the enemy will catch up with her, the parts of the story that describe the days before Maria is caught have a foreboding and threatening atmosphere and as her memories of them come back to her, she starts to fight against the conditioning and eventually tries to escape, which makes for an exciting and tense climax.
Despite being the third book in a trilogy, this story can easily be enjoyed as a standalone novel. The reader is quickly brought up to speed on what has been going on in Maria’s life, particularly the actions of the sinister Project Callidus, and the breadth of the author’s imagination is evident in the complex and connected threads of plot that have clearly been woven together intricately throughout all three books. Some of Maria’s past experiences (such as the death of her father) didn’t have a very strong emotional impact on me as a reader, but there was no confusion as to what had been happening and I was able to follow the plot completely despite having not read the previous two instalments. However, whilst certainly entertaining, the idea of an organisation running experiments on autistic adults as an MI5-associated counter-terrorism operation was obviously a little far-fetched and at times some of the more complex plot points didn’t fully add up or left a few questions unanswered.
Maria Martinez was an extremely interesting protagonist and her Asperger’s was well-portrayed and convincing. Her view of the world is obviously different to ‘neurotypical’ people but was still engaging and thought-provoking– for example, Maria can decipher complex codes in seconds but finds it impossible to know what someone is thinking or feeling from their facial expressions. These attributes give her a clear advantage in some situations and an extreme disadvantage in others, particularly when it comes to knowing who to trust and who her friends truly are. The way that her struggle with relationships is manipulated by those around her added another layer of complexity to the plot and helped make this stand out from many other similar stories.
In the end, The Girl Who Ran is an interesting and well-written novel and distinctly different from many other thrillers. I would say that it is well worth a read for fans of this genre and I would be interested in reading the previous two books.
Daenerys
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.
Dr Maria Martinez has Asperger’s syndrome and has spent most of her life under the control of the evil Project Callidus, an organisation that uses drugs and brainwashing techniques to attempt to advance the cognitive power of its subjects. On the run with her friends, Patricia and Chris, Maria is desperate to locate her mother, Isabella, who appears to be locked up in a psychiatric hospital in Geneva. Using Chris’ hacking skills, the trio is also attempting to expose the Project’s murderous ways with the help of the UK Home Secretary. Unfortunately, the enemy is everywhere and Maria can’t be sure who she can trust or how much of a hold the Project may still have over her.
‘The Girl Who Ran’ has an intense and fast-paced plot, an entertaining cast of characters and plenty of twists and shocks throughout. The narrative is written from Maria’s point of view and split between the present day (where Maria is being held by the Project and re-conditioned) and the 36 hours prior to her re-capture, which present-day Maria struggles to remember clearly due to the mind-altering drugs administered to her. Knowing from the present-day sections that eventually the enemy will catch up with her, the parts of the story that describe the days before Maria is caught have a foreboding and threatening atmosphere and as her memories of them come back to her, she starts to fight against the conditioning and eventually tries to escape, which makes for an exciting and tense climax.
Despite being the third book in a trilogy, this story can easily be enjoyed as a standalone novel. The reader is quickly brought up to speed on what has been going on in Maria’s life, particularly the actions of the sinister Project Callidus, and the breadth of the author’s imagination is evident in the complex and connected threads of plot that have clearly been woven together intricately throughout all three books. Some of Maria’s past experiences (such as the death of her father) didn’t have a very strong emotional impact on me as a reader, but there was no confusion as to what had been happening and I was able to follow the plot completely despite having not read the previous two instalments. However, whilst certainly entertaining, the idea of an organisation running experiments on autistic adults as an MI5-associated counter-terrorism operation was obviously a little far-fetched and at times some of the more complex plot points didn’t fully add up or left a few questions unanswered.
Maria Martinez was an extremely interesting protagonist and her Asperger’s was well-portrayed and convincing. Her view of the world is obviously different to ‘neurotypical’ people but was still engaging and thought-provoking– for example, Maria can decipher complex codes in seconds but finds it impossible to know what someone is thinking or feeling from their facial expressions. These attributes give her a clear advantage in some situations and an extreme disadvantage in others, particularly when it comes to knowing who to trust and who her friends truly are. The way that her struggle with relationships is manipulated by those around her added another layer of complexity to the plot and helped make this stand out from many other similar stories.
In the end, The Girl Who Ran is an interesting and well-written novel and distinctly different from many other thrillers. I would say that it is well worth a read for fans of this genre and I would be interested in reading the previous two books.
Daenerys
Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of the book to review.
June 16, 2017
This is book three in the trilogy and I have read the previous instalments which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have included my reviews below. As soon as I saw the final novel in the trilogy was available for request, I was keen to read it.
It did not disappoint. It is a great ending to the trilogy and it really reflected how the characters have developed, strengthened and evolved, as has the author's skill in structure, pace and style. I felt Owen was confidently in her stride in this novel and there was a real sense of assuredness in the prose.
It is important to have read the first two books as it is a complex story and there is much backstory that the reader needs to be aware of. It is a while since I reviewed the earlier novels about Martinez so I was grateful for the recaps that gave me enough to place me back in the moment but I think I might have struggled a bit to read this as a stand alone. However, I guarantee that you will fly through The Killing Files and The Spider in the Corner and be grateful to have stumbled on a new trilogy in which to immerse yourself in!
Martinez is one of my favourite protagonists. She has always felt original, brave, complicated and constantly up against the odds. I have compared her to the TV series Marcella and the famous Jason Bourne and again, these similarities were seen in The Girl Who Ran. But I think this is a compliment to Owen's ability to shape and create such a conflicted character. And I don't think either the script writers for these things or Anna Friel and Matt Damon themselves, are bad things to be compared to!!
I enjoyed being back with Martinez and seeing the world from her point of view. I like how Owen writes about her thought processes, her reasoning, her unique way of solving problems.
"I calculate the length of the edges to help my brain to think straight in the midst of the plane engine roar in the air around me, the birds in the swaying fir trees near the network of road and railways, the tremble of trolley wheels and the faint scent of distant cigarette smoke. Yet it is only when a lick of aviator fuel flicks my nostrils, jolting me upwards, that the thought occurs to me...."
And also how her literal understanding of what people say can also not only add a bit of unintentional humour, but also remind us of how complicated she is as a protagonist.
"God," Chris says, "it's boiling in here."
Alerted to his words I immediately assess the temperature. "It is not boiling. That would require water and a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius at a sea level pressure."
It's very common in the thriller genre to give the protagonist something that sets them apart from the rest of the characters - a quirk, a tick, baggage, an addiction. I think Owen's choice to use asperges is really affective and, as in the previous books, well handled with sensitivity, respect but also by raising tension and suspense. Martinez is an appealing, compelling character who holds the reader's attention and sympathy through the entire story arc.
I enjoyed the interaction between the characters and the dynamics between them, particularly Maria, Chris and Patricia. There is plenty of dialogue that always feels authentic and not only drives the plot forward but also reveals more about the characters. I was also impressed with the way Owen described protocol, procedures, the project, technology and how at times is was like watching a film, the details are so well worked out and so well established.
There are dual timelines which are beautifully handled. It does require concentration but that is not hard in a story that deals with such a compelling premise and in a story so full of tension, suspense and urgency. I loved the subheadings for the chapters which included the "time remaining" until the "project re-initiation".
I recommend this trilogy to anyone who enjoys a good main character and is looking for a thriller that is complex, disturbing and exciting.
I'm looking forward to seeing what Owen writes next!
It did not disappoint. It is a great ending to the trilogy and it really reflected how the characters have developed, strengthened and evolved, as has the author's skill in structure, pace and style. I felt Owen was confidently in her stride in this novel and there was a real sense of assuredness in the prose.
It is important to have read the first two books as it is a complex story and there is much backstory that the reader needs to be aware of. It is a while since I reviewed the earlier novels about Martinez so I was grateful for the recaps that gave me enough to place me back in the moment but I think I might have struggled a bit to read this as a stand alone. However, I guarantee that you will fly through The Killing Files and The Spider in the Corner and be grateful to have stumbled on a new trilogy in which to immerse yourself in!
Martinez is one of my favourite protagonists. She has always felt original, brave, complicated and constantly up against the odds. I have compared her to the TV series Marcella and the famous Jason Bourne and again, these similarities were seen in The Girl Who Ran. But I think this is a compliment to Owen's ability to shape and create such a conflicted character. And I don't think either the script writers for these things or Anna Friel and Matt Damon themselves, are bad things to be compared to!!
I enjoyed being back with Martinez and seeing the world from her point of view. I like how Owen writes about her thought processes, her reasoning, her unique way of solving problems.
"I calculate the length of the edges to help my brain to think straight in the midst of the plane engine roar in the air around me, the birds in the swaying fir trees near the network of road and railways, the tremble of trolley wheels and the faint scent of distant cigarette smoke. Yet it is only when a lick of aviator fuel flicks my nostrils, jolting me upwards, that the thought occurs to me...."
And also how her literal understanding of what people say can also not only add a bit of unintentional humour, but also remind us of how complicated she is as a protagonist.
"God," Chris says, "it's boiling in here."
Alerted to his words I immediately assess the temperature. "It is not boiling. That would require water and a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius at a sea level pressure."
It's very common in the thriller genre to give the protagonist something that sets them apart from the rest of the characters - a quirk, a tick, baggage, an addiction. I think Owen's choice to use asperges is really affective and, as in the previous books, well handled with sensitivity, respect but also by raising tension and suspense. Martinez is an appealing, compelling character who holds the reader's attention and sympathy through the entire story arc.
I enjoyed the interaction between the characters and the dynamics between them, particularly Maria, Chris and Patricia. There is plenty of dialogue that always feels authentic and not only drives the plot forward but also reveals more about the characters. I was also impressed with the way Owen described protocol, procedures, the project, technology and how at times is was like watching a film, the details are so well worked out and so well established.
There are dual timelines which are beautifully handled. It does require concentration but that is not hard in a story that deals with such a compelling premise and in a story so full of tension, suspense and urgency. I loved the subheadings for the chapters which included the "time remaining" until the "project re-initiation".
I recommend this trilogy to anyone who enjoys a good main character and is looking for a thriller that is complex, disturbing and exciting.
I'm looking forward to seeing what Owen writes next!
August 7, 2018
In the finale to the Project Trilogy, we see how Maria's life pans out and if she's doomed to be entangled with the Project forever or if she can create a life for herself and her loved ones.
There was something about this novel that felt very cultish. I think we got quite deep into the mindset of those who agreed with the Project and the way they praised it so feverishly definitely had a cultish vibe (probably because I also watched American Horror Story S7, at this time too haha).
The writing in this I found to still be lyrical and had even more depth, which I think was mirrored in Maria finding herself and developing as a person (something done at a later age which is inspiring, as you don't see it that much in books).
"It's hard to find a place in the world when you don't know who you're expected to be" was a quote that really hit home.
I'd actually really appreciate a novella where we follow Maria on Project operations. I say novella, as opposed to a full length novel, because the latter wouldn't interest me, particularly, but a shorter little book of her private, professional adventures (if you can call it that) would be a cool extra touch, if it was done well!
I found that this final book unfortunately dragged in scenes and just didn't have me feeling as engaged as I have been in the prior 2 books, which is a little disapointing.
Overall, it was a decent conclusion to the trilogy, but I just felt detatched from it as it didn't really have me shocked and I found myself just reading to finish the trilogy really.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
There was something about this novel that felt very cultish. I think we got quite deep into the mindset of those who agreed with the Project and the way they praised it so feverishly definitely had a cultish vibe (probably because I also watched American Horror Story S7, at this time too haha).
The writing in this I found to still be lyrical and had even more depth, which I think was mirrored in Maria finding herself and developing as a person (something done at a later age which is inspiring, as you don't see it that much in books).
"It's hard to find a place in the world when you don't know who you're expected to be" was a quote that really hit home.
I'd actually really appreciate a novella where we follow Maria on Project operations. I say novella, as opposed to a full length novel, because the latter wouldn't interest me, particularly, but a shorter little book of her private, professional adventures (if you can call it that) would be a cool extra touch, if it was done well!
I found that this final book unfortunately dragged in scenes and just didn't have me feeling as engaged as I have been in the prior 2 books, which is a little disapointing.
Overall, it was a decent conclusion to the trilogy, but I just felt detatched from it as it didn't really have me shocked and I found myself just reading to finish the trilogy really.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
June 12, 2017
Firstly, this is the final book in a trilogy so you really need to read the first two before this one. There are a few catch-ups included but these are more geared to reminders rather than being full-on explanations so I think a lot of what is contained within won't really make sense without reading both The Spider in the Corner of the Room (Subject 375) and The Killing Files first.
Having finally escaped the clutches of the Project, Maria is still on her mission to expose them and what they are doing. Together with Chris and Patricia, they contact someone in the government to try and help them. From the again split timelines, we know from the start that recapture is imminent but what a journey to get to that point, and indeed beyond. Still reeling from information gleaned from the previous books, Maria is also on a more personal mission with regards to her heritage. Having been lied to pretty much from birth regarding certain things, and knowing what she already knows about the project, will she succeed on her mission to both retract her past and expose the project, shutting it down once and for all. But, more importantly, who can she trust along the way?
Blooming heck, after simply devouring the first two books in this trilogy, I knew this one would hit the mark - well I hoped as much - and I am very pleased to say I was right. There is action and intrigue right from page one, with an intensity that doesn't let up until the very end. As a reader I was very much tested by the author with respect to my allegiances to and my emotions about several characters along the way. I was also extremely impressed with the technological elements of the book. Whether the things that Chris et al achieve along the way are indeed credible or even possible, I have no idea, but the way that the author explains them had me totally convinced at all times.
I've said before that I connected with Maria right from the off and am pleased to say that that connection held strong through this book too. I also said in my review for the second book that I loved the connection between Chris and Maria and, again, this continued to be the case here too. Patricia is typical Patricia throughout, ditsy one minute, worldly-wise the next. The trio really do complement each other very well.
Pacing was excellent throughout too. What has really impressed me throughout this trilogy has been the use of alternating timelines. When done well, like here, they can be a very effective storytelling tool. With the past very action packed, the switch to the present day moved the focus away from this frenetic pace and more to the cerebral mind games of the Project. The two threads merging towards the end at just the right time in the book to give a rather explosive ending which left me completely satisfied.
Now the trilogy is over, I am actually really sad to leave some of the people I have met along the way. I am not sure what the author's plans for the future are but I would really like to re-connect with some of them again, even as bit part players or in a cameo role sometime in future stories.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
Having finally escaped the clutches of the Project, Maria is still on her mission to expose them and what they are doing. Together with Chris and Patricia, they contact someone in the government to try and help them. From the again split timelines, we know from the start that recapture is imminent but what a journey to get to that point, and indeed beyond. Still reeling from information gleaned from the previous books, Maria is also on a more personal mission with regards to her heritage. Having been lied to pretty much from birth regarding certain things, and knowing what she already knows about the project, will she succeed on her mission to both retract her past and expose the project, shutting it down once and for all. But, more importantly, who can she trust along the way?
Blooming heck, after simply devouring the first two books in this trilogy, I knew this one would hit the mark - well I hoped as much - and I am very pleased to say I was right. There is action and intrigue right from page one, with an intensity that doesn't let up until the very end. As a reader I was very much tested by the author with respect to my allegiances to and my emotions about several characters along the way. I was also extremely impressed with the technological elements of the book. Whether the things that Chris et al achieve along the way are indeed credible or even possible, I have no idea, but the way that the author explains them had me totally convinced at all times.
I've said before that I connected with Maria right from the off and am pleased to say that that connection held strong through this book too. I also said in my review for the second book that I loved the connection between Chris and Maria and, again, this continued to be the case here too. Patricia is typical Patricia throughout, ditsy one minute, worldly-wise the next. The trio really do complement each other very well.
Pacing was excellent throughout too. What has really impressed me throughout this trilogy has been the use of alternating timelines. When done well, like here, they can be a very effective storytelling tool. With the past very action packed, the switch to the present day moved the focus away from this frenetic pace and more to the cerebral mind games of the Project. The two threads merging towards the end at just the right time in the book to give a rather explosive ending which left me completely satisfied.
Now the trilogy is over, I am actually really sad to leave some of the people I have met along the way. I am not sure what the author's plans for the future are but I would really like to re-connect with some of them again, even as bit part players or in a cameo role sometime in future stories.
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.
December 8, 2021
Hmm, where to begin....well the author I believe is a fan of George Orwell and states early on that a woman on the train is reading Animal Farm, she then goes on to state that one of the main characters receives and reads a copy of 1984. However, there is then a mix-up where the author references that the woman (not one of the main characters) on the train was reading 1984 when it should've been Animal Farm. I have an early edition and I'm not sure if this error has been corrected, but I did notice this and it irked me. There are very long sentences in this novel and the correct grammar is not always used which disrupts the flow and makes it hard to read. The plot itself is fine, it's fast paced, sets the scene well. However, there is a lot of repeated, excessive dialogue that didn't need to be there, and the whole hacking, coding thing got repetitive. I feel this book was more suited as Young Adult, I felt the audience and writing style was better suited as Young Adult. I will give credit to the last 70 pages, I thoroughly enjoyed the ending of this book and it did really pick up whereas most books in this genre lose it towards the end. I did enjoy this book, it's an easy read, but it is not without loopholes (not sure if this is because it's the 3rd book in the series, having not read the others). This book gave me similar vibes to The Institute by Stephen King.
January 30, 2019
It took me quite a while to get in to this book, I felt like it jumped straight in to a story line with really intricate characters without really meeting the characters and getting to know them, only to find out that the book was in fact part three of a trilogy! Once I had realised this the book was GREAT! I really enjoyed the flow of the story line and the really strong female characters. The book was action packed from the start and once I had got to grips with the characters and the chapters varying from past to present it was really hard to put the book down.
I don't tend to like a book that jumps between time zones as I like a story to just flow and be easy to follow, but the way Nikki Owen dealt with this in her writing did not mean the story didn't flow at all and in fact made it easier to piece the story line and what was going on together.
At no point did I feel like the story stalled at all or went in to a bit of a lull, the tension, the action all carried on throughout the book with plot twists here and there.
I would highly recommend the book to anyone who likes a book filled with action, I would just recommend reading the first two books before reading this one, so you have a good knowledge of the characters and the background to the story.
I don't tend to like a book that jumps between time zones as I like a story to just flow and be easy to follow, but the way Nikki Owen dealt with this in her writing did not mean the story didn't flow at all and in fact made it easier to piece the story line and what was going on together.
At no point did I feel like the story stalled at all or went in to a bit of a lull, the tension, the action all carried on throughout the book with plot twists here and there.
I would highly recommend the book to anyone who likes a book filled with action, I would just recommend reading the first two books before reading this one, so you have a good knowledge of the characters and the background to the story.
May 21, 2023
I understand that this is the 3rd book in a trilogy, I didn't read the other two books but this one can be read as a stand alone. To say that I liked it would be false, I read it to finish it and for no other reason. The title grabbed my attention but it wasn't want I expected it to be. The plot is one that I am never interested in reading..the genius who is forced to take mind alternating drugs and has been held in captivity since a very young age being "reprogramed" The people in higher positions in government are aware that this is going on and is part of the program... I read for enjoyment and found this story line was just "way out there" for me to enjoy. Maybe if I had read the other 2 books it might have helped but I doubt it.
May 28, 2019
Easy to read. It was the final book of 3 and I haven’t read the first 2 books. I was hesitant at first having read the reviews suggesting one should read the first 2 books. But I felt this worked well as a stand alone! It was quick to read, with ample enough back story to not feel like you had missed out on things from the previous two books.
I probably wouldn’t read the other books now because I don’t think I need to. If I came across them on the off chance I might buy them but I wouldn’t intentionally go back and read them now .
It was strong as stand alone it kept me reading and I have to say in enjoyed the twists and turns and easy read .
I probably wouldn’t read the other books now because I don’t think I need to. If I came across them on the off chance I might buy them but I wouldn’t intentionally go back and read them now .
It was strong as stand alone it kept me reading and I have to say in enjoyed the twists and turns and easy read .
December 18, 2018
I listened to this book on CD. Somehow it felt very long and very repetitive (I guess that it was supposed to be tension- and suspense-building). The most interesting part was the way in which the author succeeded in creating doubt about who was Maria's friend and who wasn't. It just goes to show the power of "alternative facts" when it comes to manipulating people's behavior (which those of us living in modern times know all too well).
December 28, 2019
Before starting this book I was unaware that it was the final book in a trilogy, I picked up the audiobook as something to pass time while driving and although I am sure I would have enjoyed and possibly understood everything that was happening a little more if I had read the first two, I still totally enjoyed the story and at no point felt as though I did not understand what was going on. I do wish I had known before reading this one however I will read more from this author in the future
June 22, 2017
I received an advanced copy of the book from Net Gallery in return for an open and honest review.
I struggled with this book, that is likely to be as it's part of a trilogy and I only realised this half way through! So was completely lost and felt like I was missing something. I was! This was my fault not the book!
Stand alone it's easy reading.
I struggled with this book, that is likely to be as it's part of a trilogy and I only realised this half way through! So was completely lost and felt like I was missing something. I was! This was my fault not the book!
Stand alone it's easy reading.
April 12, 2021
I bought this book without seeing the blurb so when I came to read it it wasn’t what I expected. However it was an interesting story and I enjoyed it, there were a couple of bits that didn’t make sense but when I saw at the end it was the last book in a trilogy then maybe these are answered in previous books.
January 4, 2023
Probably didn’t help I didn’t realise this was a trilogy until completing the book and therefore was a bit confused by a large amount of the plot. However despite this it was a good read, well written and very interesting although a little strange and not my usual type of read
November 15, 2017
Kept me reading and it's a good ending to the trilogy, although slightly predictable at certain points. Nevertheless still an enjoyable read.
October 7, 2018
So upset about Patricia 😭
Well done, though!
Sadly, I haven’t read the previous 2 but they’ll be on my list now :D
Well done, though!
Sadly, I haven’t read the previous 2 but they’ll be on my list now :D
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 8, 2019
Having not realized this was book #3 in a trilogy, I can say that the story had enough to draw me in and keep me interested. Maybe because the genre of futuristic dystopia is now so familiar to us.
September 26, 2022
Super weird pacing
January 25, 2019
Still on the run from The Project, the strict organisation that has controlled her since birth, Dr Maria Martinez must avoid being recaptured at all cost. But going against this establishment is easier said than done, fleeing Spain and heading for Switzerland Maria and her new found friends, Chris and Patricia, must outwit the Projects Operatives at every turn. Soon though there’s nowhere left to run and Maria finds herself questioning the motives of those closest to her.
Will returning to the place she fought so hard to leave finally give her the freedom she so desperately craves?
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Will returning to the place she fought so hard to leave finally give her the freedom she so desperately craves?
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