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"Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!" --Harlan Coben
"Great plots, great characters, great action!" --Lee Child
"Great plots, great characters, great action!" --Lee Child
ZOO, 18 July 2008
'The pace is unrelenting, the twists fun...and the characters are instantly engaging.'
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I got this book free through WHSmith when I ordered Dan Brown's new novel. Not expecting much, and never having heard of Simon Kernick before, I gave it a go.
Less than 24 hours later, including a night's sleep, two meals, family time, and a walk to the shops, the book is finished! It was excellent with a plot filled with twists and turns which clearly kept me reading to the end. Very enjoyable, and recommended without reservation.
Less than 24 hours later, including a night's sleep, two meals, family time, and a walk to the shops, the book is finished! It was excellent with a plot filled with twists and turns which clearly kept me reading to the end. Very enjoyable, and recommended without reservation.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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Simon Kernick proves to be an excellent thriller writer. The novel "Deadline" is a clear reflection of this. Word of mouth of communication persuaded me to actually read the novel. I am really satisfied with what I have read, as it is a well paced thriller novel that really intrigued me for long periods. The plot to the novel always surprised you, when you think it is all over.
The Deadline comprises an explosive plot, credible characters and a well portrayal of the criminal world of London. The suburban life is the key background of the novel. The story is about an ordinary businesswoman Andrea, who's daughter kidnapped by mysterious attackers and she is imposed an ransom to ensure the safe return of the daughter. What are the main motives for the kidnapping? Who can she trust? How does she cope with the terrible ordeals leading to the kidnapping? The answers will be all revealed in the novel.
Simon Kernick's novel demonstrates the art of writing a fine thriller. Deadline tops the list of fine thrillers I have read in recent times. It is richly entertaining and additive piece of reading.
The Deadline comprises an explosive plot, credible characters and a well portrayal of the criminal world of London. The suburban life is the key background of the novel. The story is about an ordinary businesswoman Andrea, who's daughter kidnapped by mysterious attackers and she is imposed an ransom to ensure the safe return of the daughter. What are the main motives for the kidnapping? Who can she trust? How does she cope with the terrible ordeals leading to the kidnapping? The answers will be all revealed in the novel.
Simon Kernick's novel demonstrates the art of writing a fine thriller. Deadline tops the list of fine thrillers I have read in recent times. It is richly entertaining and additive piece of reading.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Simon Kernick writes books that start like a Bugatti Veyron, going from 0 to 100 in 6 seconds flat. Deadline is an excellent, well paced thriller that will grab and hold your attention from the very first chapter, when Andrea Devern arrives home to find her husband and daughter missing. Almost immediately she received a phone call telling her that her daughter has been kidnapped. Is her husband involved? Who can she turn to for help? What should she do now?
When I read the synopsis of this book I thought that it was going to be a lot like Kernick's previous novel, Relentless, which also opens with a missing spouse, but it's actually quite different (although both feature policeman Mike Bolt). I really liked Relentless, but I think that this a better written novel. One thing I liked about Deadline was that I never knew where it was going to go - even quite close to the end, I had no idea how it would wrap up. I thought I'd been terribly clever spotting clues along the way, but it turned out that most of those were red herrings! Mike Bolt is a likeable main character and I hope that he'll make another appearance in another Kernick novel soon.
Kernick does seem to have one problem as an author and that is ending his books. He tends to rush his endings and tries too hard to make them too neat. This was the big flaw with Relentless. Here he makes the same error, but he does redeem it somewhat with a final epilogue that works well. However he also opens the book with a totally unnecessary prologue, which never gets successfully integrated back into the plot. Why Simon, why? Thankfully, the 300 odd pages in between are terrific.
When I read the synopsis of this book I thought that it was going to be a lot like Kernick's previous novel, Relentless, which also opens with a missing spouse, but it's actually quite different (although both feature policeman Mike Bolt). I really liked Relentless, but I think that this a better written novel. One thing I liked about Deadline was that I never knew where it was going to go - even quite close to the end, I had no idea how it would wrap up. I thought I'd been terribly clever spotting clues along the way, but it turned out that most of those were red herrings! Mike Bolt is a likeable main character and I hope that he'll make another appearance in another Kernick novel soon.
Kernick does seem to have one problem as an author and that is ending his books. He tends to rush his endings and tries too hard to make them too neat. This was the big flaw with Relentless. Here he makes the same error, but he does redeem it somewhat with a final epilogue that works well. However he also opens the book with a totally unnecessary prologue, which never gets successfully integrated back into the plot. Why Simon, why? Thankfully, the 300 odd pages in between are terrific.
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Brilliant!
Brilliant! Kept me on my toes! Would thoroughly recommend it for anyone who likes a good page turner. I am looking forwardr to reading more of his books.
Published 1 month ago by Hannah Murphy
not good at all
I've read 'the last 10 seconds' before this book and this book cannot even compare. The story line is just straight forward and the thriller you get from other Simon Kernick books... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Simon Barnes
What a Fantastic Read
This book is amazing, got it free with Simon Kernick's new book 'Seige'. 'Deadline' has been written so well and only 50 pages in the book, it keeps you reading and reading... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. B. D. Hellyer
Absolutely gripping
I got this book on a Friday and had it finished by Saturday night, I couldn't put it down. Fantastic book, real thriller that you simply can't stop reading - couldn't recommend... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ms. K. O'donnell
outstanding read
One of the best books Ive read in ages. Fast paced and a page turner, you wont get anything done as you wont want to put it down. Just brilliant!!!! Diane, Tamworth x
Published 9 months ago by Diane, Tamworth
Fantastic
There's only one problem with this book - once you start it you won't be able to put it down so start it on a weekend! Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sharon
CORKER of a read!
I am slowly working my way through Simon Kernick's books ever since picking up the book Relentless. Now I have to point out that after reading Relentless which is a 10 out of 10... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Best Books To Read
Deadline
Another rainy day by the fire, or holiday book from Simon Kernick, entertaining, not too heavy, with plenty of twists and turns.
Published 24 months ago by SilverSurfer
rushed ending? Holes in the story? Yes, IMO
so Simon Kernick is this thriller writer other thriller writers like. Perhaps they haven't read Deadline.
It's good - when it starts. Read more
It's good - when it starts. Read more
Published on 22 April 2010 by White Rose
New reader
I have only recently started reading books as I have a lot of time on my hands travelling. I read a book called severed by Simon Kernick and throughly enjoyed it. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2010 by Mr. A. Jones
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