Alisha Barba's dreams of being a detective were shattered when a murder suspect broke her back across a brick wall. Now on her feet again, with her police career in limbo, she receives a message from an old school friend, Cate Beaumont, who is eight months pregnant and in trouble. On the night they arrange to meet, Cate is mown down by a car that kills her husband instantly. As paramedics fight to save her life they discover there is no baby. Her pregnancy is an elaborate lie, a cruel deception. Why? What happened? As Alisha sets out to answer these questions she is drawn deeper and deeper into a dangerous quest that will take her from the East End of London to Amsterdam's red light district and into a murky underworld of sex trafficking, slavery and exploitation. A gripping thriller, with twists at every turn, The Night Ferry is Michael Robotham's finest novel yet.
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Michael Robotham’s first literary successes were not in the thriller field. The autobiographies of such celebs as Ricky Tomlinson and Geri Halliwell would be rendered in considerably less impressive English if Robotham had not been the ghost-writing conduit for these non-writers. He spent time with these personalities, absorbing their stories and converted them into books that showcased sometimes very slender talents in the best possible light.
As one of publishing world’s most acclaimed ghost writers, Michael Robotham could have continued to make a comfortable living, but (fortunately for we crime fans) he turned to the field of the psychological thriller, and with some sharply written and assured novels, he has moulded a career as a crime novelist of real accomplishment – all the while doing this under his own name. The Night Ferry is possibly Robotham’s most striking novel yet, recapturing the adrenalin rush of his first novel, The Suspect. Here, DCI Alisha Barber agrees to attend a school reunion, even though she knows such occasions are often grisly ones. Alisha has received a letter from someone she hasn’t heard from in quite a while, Cate Beaumont, asking for help. Cate is pregnant and in danger – and before the two women can talk, she is hit by a speeding car (which also kills her husband). Alisha is there as she dies – and learns the pregnancy is a fake. But why the deception – and the death? With the help of an ex-associate, DI Vincent Ruiz, Alisha soon finds herself investigating a dark world of slavery and sexual trafficking.
It’s possible that Michael Robotham might be tempted back into ghost-writing, but aficionados of strong and acerbic thrillers will hope that he isn’t. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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With its tight pace and such contemporary social themes as prostitution, infertility and trafficking, as well as an adrenaline-oacked narrative, Ribotham has crafted an enduring and unusual thriller. (Sunday Express )
Alisha is a complex, absorbing character. The pace is fast, the plot is high octane, labyrinthine and utterly credible. It's also a detailed and superbly researched piece of work. (Irish Examiner )
Big build-up, big ending, big book. You'll love it. (Daily Sport )
This gripping thriller is complex, entertaining and at times deeply moving - a fantastic read. (RTE Guide )
Alisha is a complex, absorbing character. The pace is fast, the plot is high octane, labyrinthine and utterly credible. It's also a detailed and superbly researched piece of work. (Irish Examiner )
Big build-up, big ending, big book. You'll love it. (Daily Sport )
This gripping thriller is complex, entertaining and at times deeply moving - a fantastic read. (RTE Guide )
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By C.Elder
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I was not sure about buying this book,as I am fed up with the insipid psychologist who is the main protagonist in his other books like Shatter.
I much preferred Ruiz as the main character,and along came this book where,thankfully,there is no role for the weak,insipid,psychologist with the domineering wife.The main character here is a policemwoman recovering from horrific injuries,she also happens to be a Sikh.The story is involving and slowly unfolds into very tense thriller about illegal immigrants;the sex trade;illegal adoptions and forcing women to produce babies for others.Alisha pursues all the multifacetted strings,with some help from Ruiz,and her "boyfriend".Along the way,we gain insight into the Sikh community as well as the trials a tribulations of being a smart,woman cop in a hierarchical,formal Police organization.I was really drawn in to the whole story as it developped.
Well done,and more about Alisha?
I much preferred Ruiz as the main character,and along came this book where,thankfully,there is no role for the weak,insipid,psychologist with the domineering wife.The main character here is a policemwoman recovering from horrific injuries,she also happens to be a Sikh.The story is involving and slowly unfolds into very tense thriller about illegal immigrants;the sex trade;illegal adoptions and forcing women to produce babies for others.Alisha pursues all the multifacetted strings,with some help from Ruiz,and her "boyfriend".Along the way,we gain insight into the Sikh community as well as the trials a tribulations of being a smart,woman cop in a hierarchical,formal Police organization.I was really drawn in to the whole story as it developped.
Well done,and more about Alisha?
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Dyane
Format:Paperback
My wife's review:
I have just finished this book and must say I really enjoyed it. When I first started it I thought it was another Prof Joseph O'Loughlin novel, who I think is a great character of Robotham's, however I soon realised that this book did not include him. Despite this I soon got caught up in his character of Alisha and her descent into the murky world of asylum seekers and surrogacy. I found the story interesting and it kept me captivated until the end.
Overall a very enjoyable read, which is what I have come to expect from Robotham.
I have just finished this book and must say I really enjoyed it. When I first started it I thought it was another Prof Joseph O'Loughlin novel, who I think is a great character of Robotham's, however I soon realised that this book did not include him. Despite this I soon got caught up in his character of Alisha and her descent into the murky world of asylum seekers and surrogacy. I found the story interesting and it kept me captivated until the end.
Overall a very enjoyable read, which is what I have come to expect from Robotham.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Kirsty
Format:Hardcover
I do usually love Michael Robotham's books, however, to be totally honest I think this was probably his worst - for me anyway. The story line is somewhat imaginary and it drags on. The ending is no surprise as you can guess it. I do like his books normally and have read the write ups on his new book 'Shatter' which I have just ordered from Amazon and I am looking forward to reading.
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True story?
Very good book and just a couple of hitches in the plot development where illogicalities creep in, but it is the sort of setup that could be real life dramas!
Published 1 month ago by Bernard Uttley
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the night ferry
as usual from this author a good read which cracks along at a good pace, Vincent Ruez hits the streets again, I wonder was he who the TV character Vincent a couple of years back... Read more
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UP TO STANDARD
An excellent novel and right up there with the best of Robotham's other works. I recommend it for a good read.
Published 3 months ago by Malcolm Jarvis
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Could not put this book down!
I have read many of Michael Robotham's books and enjoyed them all but this book is slightly different from the others and one I will choose for my next book club read. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs L Bartholomew-Smith
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The Night Ferry
This was one of Micheal Robotham's first books and introduces the police detective Ruiz before he retires. The plot kept you guessing and wasn't predictable. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Marny
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Not one of his best
I did not find Ali a particularly interesting character. The story story seemed to drag on too long. I don't think robotham can write from a womans perspective.
Published 6 months ago by tan ten
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Kitchen Sink Included?
Although I quite enjoyed this book, it did feel like the writer threw everything bar the kitchen sink into the story - in fact, I'm sure if you look hard enough you will find it. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2008 by Charlie_Crocker
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Pretty good, in my view....
I am not sure how my co-reviewer could rank this with a lowly one star rating. I found this book to be enjoyable, full of pace and with a pretty sound plot which involves moral... Read more
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