Simon Kernick

[Oblomov]

I have heard that Relentless by Simon Kernick is something special even among thrillers. Can anyone comment on this book before I buy it?

[wrathofkublakhan]

Oblomov, I think you stumped the panel!

[Louiseog]

I haven't read it but it is on the Richard and Judy list so not sure what that says about it?

[Janet]

On another website I occasionally visit it got a very positive response.

[Oblomov]

OK, I have decided to give it a try. I ordered the book today.

[FishAndChips]

They were raving about it on Richard and Judy today. It does sound good, a pacy thriller, easy to read and gripping as opposed to meaty literature from what I gather but I had to switch over, they were telling me too much!! I like to find out what happens by reading!!

[Nici76]

I saw it on Richard and Judy earlier as well. It certainly sounds like my type of book!

[Oblomov]

The book arrived today. Will start reading it soon. :)

[nicx27]

I found it a bit far-fetched, but as thrillers go it was an ok read. Not sure that it's something special though, although the story strays a bit from the norm, so that's a good thing. I'll look forward to hearing what you think of it.

[Oblomov]

I completed the book last night and confess that I was a bit disappointed. A bit overpaced and far-fetched with too many possibilities for "why not?" speculation. Also, too many twists towards the end and so it eventually ran out of credibility.

[aromaannie]

I loved this and read in 2 days. I found it dead exciting and have now put his previous books on my wish list on Amazon.

[Ruth]

It's on my tbr. I'm looking for a good book to take on honeymoon, to read during the flight. This is a serious contender!

[Oblomov]

It's on my tbr. I'm looking for a good book to take on honeymoon, to read during the flight. This is a serious contender! One suggestion. Don't let your spouse read it on your honeymoon!

[Ruth]

Oooh that's got me thinking - I don't know if I dare ask why he shouldn't read it!! I'll make sure he stays away from it though!;)

[Oblomov]

Oooh that's got me thinking - I don't know if I dare ask why he shouldn't read it!! I'll make sure he stays away from it though!;) You'll realise that yourself as you go along.

[Mark Van Spall]

I loved it. It did have some parts that weren't great, but don't all books?
On the whole, since reading Relentless (and then Severed) I have gone through the entire back catalogue of Simon Kernick's books, and am rapidly becoming a fan.
His books have pace, suspense, twists and are well researched.
I also like the fact that characters from earlier books crop up in the newer ones. They're not in a series per se, but I feel it adds to the realism.

[LG1976]

Has anyone read any of his books?

I picked up 'Deadline' by accident in the library last week. Have never heard of the author before but the blurb on the cover sounded like a good plot so I thought i would give it a go.

Nearly 3/4's of the way through and I'm really enjoying it. It's one of them books that I don't want to put down.

Just wondered if anyone else has read anything by him and what they think.

[Michelle]

Was it Relentless, as there's a discussion about it here (http://bookclubforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=3519)?

[LG1976]

Thanks Michelle. It wasn't till after I posted that I googled him and saw that he was a R&J Summer Read!

Good to see ppl have enjoyed his other books too! I will defo be looking out for more of his stuff in the future.

[Michelle]

I picked up 'Deadline' by accident in the library last week. Have never heard of the author before but the blurb on the cover sounded like a good plot so I thought i would give it a go.


Was it Relentless, as there's a discussion about it here (http://bookclubforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=3519)?

:doh: sorry!

I decided to merge both threads anyway, under just his name. :)