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‘What a delight…. the tang of authenticity comes off every page’ Daily Mail
‘A thrilling read from a promising new author’ Sun
‘An edge-of-your-seat thriller… McCarthy cranks the tension like an experienced pro… one of the most likeable heroines I've read in a long time’ Irish Independent
'Gripping… the tech details ring frighteningly true, the twists in the tight plot are smart…a storming debut thriller… in Harry Martinez, the writer has a strong, attractive and super-smart central character who is ripe for another adventure' Irish Times
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'Gripping... the tech details ring frighteningly true, the twists in the tight plot are smart...a storming debut thriller... in Harry Martinez, the writer has a strong, attractive and super-smart central character who is ripe for another adventure'
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was launched in Ireland at the beginning of Feb 09. If you like easy to read, crime thrillers, then this is for you. I found it hard to put down and finished it in a few days. I think it's similar to Harlan Coben books which for me means great stories without getting hung up in too much "padding" or detail.
The story flows extremely well. The character is very likeable and easily lends itself to future books. I'm already looking forward to the next one!
I know this is the author's first book and I hope she has many more.
The story flows extremely well. The character is very likeable and easily lends itself to future books. I'm already looking forward to the next one!
I know this is the author's first book and I hope she has many more.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Loved it! The opening chapter basically grabs you and after that it doesn't really let you go. The biggest "pluses" for me are the pace and the characters, particularly Harry who is a highly likeable heroine- a combination of high competence in hacking, poker and survival but is also lacking in confidence in her relationships, particularly with her father. For me, a great thriller is one with lots of pace and that doesn't get bogged down in detail, and with well-developed characters you can connect with, and this book hits the spot! Best comparison I can make is to early Grisham. I finished it in one weekend which is saying something for me. To use the cliché, it is "a great read" and a classic page-turner.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book and stayed up reading it until the early hours because I had to know the ending! It's fast-paced, tightly written, full of suspense and I particularly liked the heroine, Harry, who's tough but also very appealing. Great descriptions of the murky world of hackers. You can tell the author did her research. I'll definitely buy the next one in the series.
Emma from Surrey.
Emma from Surrey.
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Hacks and Cash
Nice first effort from an author that has now produced at least two more.
This is a tale of hacking, insider dealing and big money. Read more
This is a tale of hacking, insider dealing and big money. Read more
Published 3 months ago by N. Brett
Good, easy read
The type of book to read on holiday. Good plot, well written, believable protagonist. And it left me wanting to read more books based on the heroine Harry Martinez - always a sign... Read more
Published 18 months ago by jontygirl
Excellent thriller
This was a really thrilling read. Well written, well plotted and with more action than you can shake a stick at. I loved it! In some ways it reminded me of the Lee Child novels. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by Rachel
Candy Floss
This is a perfectly pleasant little read but it leaves no great lasting impression and can hardly be described as inspired. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2009 by H. meiehofer
Average thriller
Harry's father was jailed for insider trading several years ago, now the elusive ringleader of his circle, "The Prophet" wants what he claims is his money back, and believes Harry... Read more
Published on 29 July 2009 by crime reader
A good effort ...
This was a good effort. It was well written and well researched. It wasn't really my kind of story though. As another reviewer said: "Sensational? Not really. An easy read? Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2009 by Emanon
Best book for ages
Bought this book as I enjoy financial thrillers. Her first novel so started reading without any idea of how the writer would allow the plot to unfold. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by Graham Spring
Un-put-downable
This book ticks all the boxes for a read that entirely grips your senses and makes you take bits out of your day to read just a little bit more. Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by Annie
An easy read
This is a story about a poker-playing, IT security expert (Henrietta, or "Harry") whose father was imprisoned for insider trading. Read more
Published on 2 May 2009 by johnverp
The Insider? Refused to put it down
I carried this book around with me and read it in the bank, at the post office and in the queue at Sainsbury's (where I bought it - their book of the month in April). Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by C. J. Webb
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