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Drawing Danger
When she was very young, Cate Brant witnessed the murder of her mother. The killer was never found. Cate never forgot the killer’s face. He haunted her nightmares for many years.
Determined to keep the image of the man who murdered her mother alive in her head, Cate begins obsessively drawing him, which brings trouble for her at home and at school. However she can’t stop and continues her passion in secret, naively confident and determined that when she is an adult, the police will be able to help her trace this killer. Her first police visit brings disappointment. But after spotting the killer many years later on a suburban street in Sydney, she once again approaches the police. This time around, Cate’s visit to the police triggers a series of tragic deaths and puts her life at risk.
Will Cate be able to overcome her grief, feelings of guilt, and fear of endangering the lives of family members, to work closely with the police to catch this ruthless killer?
Set in England and Australia, ‘Drawing Danger’ is about a young woman’s struggle to bring her mother’s killer to justice.
Determined to keep the image of the man who murdered her mother alive in her head, Cate begins obsessively drawing him, which brings trouble for her at home and at school. However she can’t stop and continues her passion in secret, naively confident and determined that when she is an adult, the police will be able to help her trace this killer. Her first police visit brings disappointment. But after spotting the killer many years later on a suburban street in Sydney, she once again approaches the police. This time around, Cate’s visit to the police triggers a series of tragic deaths and puts her life at risk.
Will Cate be able to overcome her grief, feelings of guilt, and fear of endangering the lives of family members, to work closely with the police to catch this ruthless killer?
Set in England and Australia, ‘Drawing Danger’ is about a young woman’s struggle to bring her mother’s killer to justice.
335 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2017
About the author
L.E. Luttrell
7 books105 followersL.E. Luttrell was born in Sydney, Australia and spent the first 21 years of her life there before moving to the UK. After working in publishing (in the UK) for a few years she went on to study and trained as a teacher. From the 90s she spent many years working in secondary education, although she’s also had numerous other part time jobs. A frustrated architect/builder, L.E. Luttrell has spent much of her adult life moving house and wielding various tools while renovating properties.
L.E. Luttrell currently lives in Merseyside England, but also spends time travelling between Liverpool, Wales (UK) and Australia when there is not a Covid crisis.
L.E. Luttrell currently lives in Merseyside England, but also spends time travelling between Liverpool, Wales (UK) and Australia when there is not a Covid crisis.
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May 19, 2018
4.5 stars - I have no idea why this book took me so long to read because it's such an addicting read - more detailed review to come on my blog
January 23, 2018
Riveting tale of a young woman’s struggle to bring her mother’s killer to justice.
Early in childhood, Cate witnessed the brutal murder of her mother.
Although the case remained unsolved for decades, Cate refuses to allow herself to ever forget the face of a killer who has haunted her nightmares for decades.
Determined that her mind will forever retain the image of the man who murdered her mother, a young Cate begin drawing him.
Police never found the killer but Cate continues sketching that face into adulthood, in preparation for the fateful day that she will come face to face with the killer once more.
But is Cate allowing her mother's murder to engender an unhealthy obsession of the past which is wiser forgotten?
A past immersed in so much danger that it should remain buried- lest it resurrect with it a threat to the living, reviving a ruthless murderer with an insatiable appetite for blood.
Drawing Danger is a fascinating concept driven novel, brought to life by a compelling female protagonist and action fuelled plot.
Cate's drawing is such a simple action and at times also appears a complex device, one that preoccupies both Cate and the reader.
The means of capturing a murderer, an obsession of Cate's school days, a possible coping strategy to come to terms with trauma that a child's psyche cannot properly process- the drawing is a wonderful metaphor, with a multitude of possible meanings.
An engaging debut from L.E Luttrell.
Very skilled characterization spanning three decades, which provides an intricate depiction of Cate's formative years and her transformation over the decades.
Early in childhood, Cate witnessed the brutal murder of her mother.
Although the case remained unsolved for decades, Cate refuses to allow herself to ever forget the face of a killer who has haunted her nightmares for decades.
Determined that her mind will forever retain the image of the man who murdered her mother, a young Cate begin drawing him.
Police never found the killer but Cate continues sketching that face into adulthood, in preparation for the fateful day that she will come face to face with the killer once more.
But is Cate allowing her mother's murder to engender an unhealthy obsession of the past which is wiser forgotten?
A past immersed in so much danger that it should remain buried- lest it resurrect with it a threat to the living, reviving a ruthless murderer with an insatiable appetite for blood.
Drawing Danger is a fascinating concept driven novel, brought to life by a compelling female protagonist and action fuelled plot.
Cate's drawing is such a simple action and at times also appears a complex device, one that preoccupies both Cate and the reader.
The means of capturing a murderer, an obsession of Cate's school days, a possible coping strategy to come to terms with trauma that a child's psyche cannot properly process- the drawing is a wonderful metaphor, with a multitude of possible meanings.
An engaging debut from L.E Luttrell.
Very skilled characterization spanning three decades, which provides an intricate depiction of Cate's formative years and her transformation over the decades.
March 31, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. It took me a couple of chapters to get into the story. The style of writing reminded me of a true crime book which only added to the suspense of Cate's turbulent life. Just when I felt comfortable with the story there was another twist and a turn to keep me on my toes. I liked how the story was spread across two continents and the detail to both countries' idiosyncrasies were well presented and engaging. A romp of a read.
February 22, 2018
Just brilliant , love it when you can get straight into a book. Great story, brilliant ending.
January 31, 2019
i love the book
May 1, 2018
Suspense and Intriging
I thoroughly enjoyed this book full of suspense and intrigue, the story centres around Cate who lost her mum in horrific circumstance that she witnessed whilst hiding from the murderer when she was just 6 years old. She decides to make a sketch of him and keeps on doing so until she turns 18 and begins to right a wrong and see the man responsible rot for his crimes. Sadly this becomes an horrific ride and it affects all those that she holds dear. What will the outcome be and read it and find out.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book full of suspense and intrigue, the story centres around Cate who lost her mum in horrific circumstance that she witnessed whilst hiding from the murderer when she was just 6 years old. She decides to make a sketch of him and keeps on doing so until she turns 18 and begins to right a wrong and see the man responsible rot for his crimes. Sadly this becomes an horrific ride and it affects all those that she holds dear. What will the outcome be and read it and find out.
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