Blood Rush: Lilly Valentine Series, Book 4
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Would you commit murder, just to fit in?
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Helen grew up in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. At 18 she went to Hull University and left three years later with a tattoo on her shoulder and a law degree. She became a lawyer in Peckham and soon had a loyal following of teenagers needing legal advice and bus fares. She ended up working in Luton, working predominantly for children going through the care system. Helen is married to a long-suffering lawyer and is the mother of young twins.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I read Helen Black's last book and can honestly say that I like the character Lily Valentine and in this book it was no different. The book opens up with a scene that is familiar for those living or working in and around various parts of the country. Sadly for me it was something that was so realistic I could have read about it in the local newspaper. Local gangs fighting and a young girl sadly becoming a victim of her own surroundings.
Helen Black doesn't hold back in her descriptive narrative and I found myself wincing after the first few chapters. However, this sets the scene for the sort of case that Lily takes on. Lily's personal life is a major factor to the story as her ex-partner Jack gets involved on the other side of the case. He is trying to prove a girls intent to murder, whilst Lily is trying to defend her.
The story continues at a good pace and it soon becomes clear that this case is a lot more involved and includes people a lot higher up the food chain than girls that are part of a local gang. The story from start to finish was very authentic and like I said before, not that hard to imagine being part of your local news report. I particularly like the fact that we see all perspectives of the case, from the police, to the lawyer and also both the victim and the accused.
The book wasn't that big an offering at only 320 pages but Helen Black managed to pack it full from start to finish. I think overall the gritty realism of this story makes it much better than her last offering and for that I was really pleased. I think towards the latter part of the book it really picked up pace and the ending was wrapped up nicely but there was one thing that bothered me. The `major reveal' of the person behind a particular murder didn't make sense to me. I had to go back and re-read the part where it was explained as I couldn't quite imagine the physical murderer being able to do it the way it was written. On reflection, maybe I am being a little too critical there, but the fact that I had to go back and re-read that section means it lost a little of its sparkle from my perspective.
I will still pre-order her next offering as I can't wait to see where Lily's life and career goes next so from that view it was a great overall read.
Helen Black doesn't hold back in her descriptive narrative and I found myself wincing after the first few chapters. However, this sets the scene for the sort of case that Lily takes on. Lily's personal life is a major factor to the story as her ex-partner Jack gets involved on the other side of the case. He is trying to prove a girls intent to murder, whilst Lily is trying to defend her.
The story continues at a good pace and it soon becomes clear that this case is a lot more involved and includes people a lot higher up the food chain than girls that are part of a local gang. The story from start to finish was very authentic and like I said before, not that hard to imagine being part of your local news report. I particularly like the fact that we see all perspectives of the case, from the police, to the lawyer and also both the victim and the accused.
The book wasn't that big an offering at only 320 pages but Helen Black managed to pack it full from start to finish. I think overall the gritty realism of this story makes it much better than her last offering and for that I was really pleased. I think towards the latter part of the book it really picked up pace and the ending was wrapped up nicely but there was one thing that bothered me. The `major reveal' of the person behind a particular murder didn't make sense to me. I had to go back and re-read the part where it was explained as I couldn't quite imagine the physical murderer being able to do it the way it was written. On reflection, maybe I am being a little too critical there, but the fact that I had to go back and re-read that section means it lost a little of its sparkle from my perspective.
I will still pre-order her next offering as I can't wait to see where Lily's life and career goes next so from that view it was a great overall read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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very good book a very good read, have read all her books and find them very easy reading. Look forward to the next one
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Miss Valentine at her prime
Lily Valentine at her best, always a problem at home but and even bigger one at work. Well written very descriptive and holds you from page one. Read more
Published 20 days ago by brendabo
Brill read !!!!!!!!!
Could not put it down, a great read for anyone who loves this kinda stuff. Also Helen's other books are a good read.
Published 2 months ago by Diane
great read
this book was great it started full of excitment was full of action from start to finish could not put it down
Published 9 months ago by linda allan
Blood Rush
I am only part way through this book but found it is abook i can put down and not be in a hurry to read next chapter as i find with other books that i can't wait to read
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. C. A. Fisher
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