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TWELVE: A DATE WITH OBSESSION
A tense psychological thriller…
Sarah, an ambitious senior manager for a prestigious departmental store decides to find a partner using an on-line dating website. After rejecting eleven potential suitors, she reads the profile of Jez Steadman, the twelfth, and believes he has possibilities - good looking, intelligent and, importantly, solvent. Initially, the signs are promising and Sarah believes she has made a good choice, but, gradually, his behaviour becomes more and more obsessive.
What happens when she becomes attracted to the new Compliance Manager at the store? How will Jez react when he discovers her affections for him have been stolen by someone else?
A fast-paced novel that will give readers plenty of twists and turns to the final page.
Sarah, an ambitious senior manager for a prestigious departmental store decides to find a partner using an on-line dating website. After rejecting eleven potential suitors, she reads the profile of Jez Steadman, the twelfth, and believes he has possibilities - good looking, intelligent and, importantly, solvent. Initially, the signs are promising and Sarah believes she has made a good choice, but, gradually, his behaviour becomes more and more obsessive.
What happens when she becomes attracted to the new Compliance Manager at the store? How will Jez react when he discovers her affections for him have been stolen by someone else?
A fast-paced novel that will give readers plenty of twists and turns to the final page.
399 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2018
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February 18, 2019
This is a Tense physiological thriller, about obsession and the dangers we all can now face with the internet and social media and in particular online dating.
Sarah Gooding, single, good job, but clearly very lonely, lives on her own with her cat ,Moses, she is looking for mr right online,she’s rejected 11 suggestions so far, then she comes across no 12,charming Jez.
He’s seems perfect and they arrange to meet and a relationship begins but little snippets of temper, attitude and arrogance begins to surface.
It quickly becomes apparent Jez is not all
That he seems, he lives with this very controlling mother, and the have a taut relationship.
Jez real character begins to shows and he really is deeply disturbing.
As the book progresses Sarah starts
To become more irritated and is with Jez more for pity than attraction.
After receiving a promotion at work Sarah spends less and less time with Jez and and starts a relationship with a colleague: Adam
Jez meanwhile, is hit with a tragedy just as Sarah decides to cut ties and this sends him
Over the edge leading into an interesting and unexpected end to the book involving dodgy bankers and South American Gangsters while Jez plots how to win back Sarah’s affections.
The writing by Alan Reynolds is easy to read and has a nice flow and he has paced the novel just right to keep you reading , The book has a traditional feel, easily accessible by any reader, there is no pretension in his words.
I enjoyed this thought provoking page turner, and I will be a little more careful with my social
Media accounts In future!
4 star Review
Thank you to Alan Reynolds for the signed copy of the book in return for an honest, impartial review.
Sarah Gooding, single, good job, but clearly very lonely, lives on her own with her cat ,Moses, she is looking for mr right online,she’s rejected 11 suggestions so far, then she comes across no 12,charming Jez.
He’s seems perfect and they arrange to meet and a relationship begins but little snippets of temper, attitude and arrogance begins to surface.
It quickly becomes apparent Jez is not all
That he seems, he lives with this very controlling mother, and the have a taut relationship.
Jez real character begins to shows and he really is deeply disturbing.
As the book progresses Sarah starts
To become more irritated and is with Jez more for pity than attraction.
After receiving a promotion at work Sarah spends less and less time with Jez and and starts a relationship with a colleague: Adam
Jez meanwhile, is hit with a tragedy just as Sarah decides to cut ties and this sends him
Over the edge leading into an interesting and unexpected end to the book involving dodgy bankers and South American Gangsters while Jez plots how to win back Sarah’s affections.
The writing by Alan Reynolds is easy to read and has a nice flow and he has paced the novel just right to keep you reading , The book has a traditional feel, easily accessible by any reader, there is no pretension in his words.
I enjoyed this thought provoking page turner, and I will be a little more careful with my social
Media accounts In future!
4 star Review
Thank you to Alan Reynolds for the signed copy of the book in return for an honest, impartial review.
September 6, 2020
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: TWELVE: A DATE WITH OBSESSION
Author: Alan Reynolds
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 18
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 8/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 9/10
Of the 18 readers:
17 would read another book by this author.
16 thought the cover was good or excellent.
18 felt it was easy to follow.
18 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 11 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
18 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
18 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘Loved it! Tons and tons of pace, lots of clever twists and a little bit scary.’ Female reader, aged 43
‘Starts of light but gets darker as the story develops. Strong characterization and topped off with lots of suspense, I very much enjoyed this thriller. Obsession/jealousy: two very dangerous feelings explored well in this story.’ Male reader, aged 62
‘This author’s not bad at all. He knows how to plot a story and to develop his central characters. And he knows how to evoke a strong reaction from his readers. He even throws in the odd surprise to keep the reader interested. Wrapped in a compelling cover, this is excellent.’ Publisher, aged 54
‘The sort of book that could put you off dating – forever!’ Female reader, aged 45
To Sum It Up:
‘A compelling psychological thriller. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: TWELVE: A DATE WITH OBSESSION
Author: Alan Reynolds
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 18
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 8/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 9/10
Of the 18 readers:
17 would read another book by this author.
16 thought the cover was good or excellent.
18 felt it was easy to follow.
18 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 11 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
18 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
18 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘Loved it! Tons and tons of pace, lots of clever twists and a little bit scary.’ Female reader, aged 43
‘Starts of light but gets darker as the story develops. Strong characterization and topped off with lots of suspense, I very much enjoyed this thriller. Obsession/jealousy: two very dangerous feelings explored well in this story.’ Male reader, aged 62
‘This author’s not bad at all. He knows how to plot a story and to develop his central characters. And he knows how to evoke a strong reaction from his readers. He even throws in the odd surprise to keep the reader interested. Wrapped in a compelling cover, this is excellent.’ Publisher, aged 54
‘The sort of book that could put you off dating – forever!’ Female reader, aged 45
To Sum It Up:
‘A compelling psychological thriller. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
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