- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Libros International (20 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905988176
- ISBN-13: 978-1905988174
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 12.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,422,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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It´s the 1950s in the north of England. The Gilmores seem like any hardworking family just striving to get on after the war years. But Calvin, the cousin who joins them after the violent death of his own family, is hiding his true character under a veneer of likeable charm and startling physical beauty. And no one is ever suspicious when, one by one, those standing in Calvin´s way, meet an untimely death. The cousins, David and Calvin, plus the lovely Elizabeth, move to the Costa Blanca in Spain and become successful and rich. But Calvin cannot control his natural tendencies to manipulate life by ridding the world of those who simply annoy him. Oblivious to the weird goings-on, David never once loses his idol-worship of his older cousin and in no way suspects him of being responsible for the evil erupting around them - until it is too late...
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Beginning in the 1950s in grim Grimsby, the book moves gradually up to the 1980s and Costa Blanca's building explosion. Calvin Fisher was only a lad when his family died in a tragic gas explosion while he was out on an errand. So he was taken in by his relatives, the Gilmores, who had one son, David. Before long, David is idolising Calvin, who is good-looking, charming and charismatic. David's older cousin fights off school bullies and simply seems to make the growing pains of life easier. When the boys become strong healthy young men, they work for David's father, George. Building is their vocation.
Calvin's true nature remains hidden from the family. When some animal or person gets in his way, Calvin determines to remove that obstacle, usually with violence. Whether you're the pet dog Whisky or David's mother and father, it makes no difference. David's life is blighted by misfortune but he's incapable of seeing the cause. There is one light in his life, however, and that is the beautiful Elizabeth. But she has a strict father who is antagonistic concerning her friendship with the young builders Calvin and David. We even start to fear for the safety of her father.
The three of them eventually find themselves living on the Costa Blanca, manipulative Calvin proving to be adept at buying building permits and favours, while David establishes a thriving business in the early days of the building boom. And between them is Elizabeth, David's darling, who is lusted after by Calvin. David is blissfully unaware that his life is about to be riven by heartbreak and disaster.
Costa Blanca journalist Bond has created a thoroughly despicable character in Calvin Fisher. As many an actor says, all the best parts belong to villains, and this is no exception. You're drawn into the post-war years of Grimsby and the struggle to set up a business. Then there's the jealousy of a besotted father, the gullibility of idol-worshipping David and the illegalities of building under the Spanish sun. Overshadowing all of this is creepy Calvin.
Calvin's true nature remains hidden from the family. When some animal or person gets in his way, Calvin determines to remove that obstacle, usually with violence. Whether you're the pet dog Whisky or David's mother and father, it makes no difference. David's life is blighted by misfortune but he's incapable of seeing the cause. There is one light in his life, however, and that is the beautiful Elizabeth. But she has a strict father who is antagonistic concerning her friendship with the young builders Calvin and David. We even start to fear for the safety of her father.
The three of them eventually find themselves living on the Costa Blanca, manipulative Calvin proving to be adept at buying building permits and favours, while David establishes a thriving business in the early days of the building boom. And between them is Elizabeth, David's darling, who is lusted after by Calvin. David is blissfully unaware that his life is about to be riven by heartbreak and disaster.
Costa Blanca journalist Bond has created a thoroughly despicable character in Calvin Fisher. As many an actor says, all the best parts belong to villains, and this is no exception. You're drawn into the post-war years of Grimsby and the struggle to set up a business. Then there's the jealousy of a besotted father, the gullibility of idol-worshipping David and the illegalities of building under the Spanish sun. Overshadowing all of this is creepy Calvin.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I would not like to meet up with the main protagonist in this novel, he is a seriously deranged sick individual
expertly painted by the author.
This is a terrific read, a cracking good novel. The only thing I cannot believe is that it is the author's first.
Bring on book two I say. I am dying to know how baby Elizabeth turns out and how she is woven into the next plot.
Bravo.
reviewed by john power
expertly painted by the author.
This is a terrific read, a cracking good novel. The only thing I cannot believe is that it is the author's first.
Bring on book two I say. I am dying to know how baby Elizabeth turns out and how she is woven into the next plot.
Bravo.
reviewed by john power
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Anita's first novel is a masterpiece of writing skills. She manages to paint an ongoing picture with her writing. Her ability as an author belies the fact that this is her first book- she writes in such an accomplished style. Looking forward to reading the sequel.
Angela Shears-Spain.
Angela Shears-Spain.
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