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From beginning to end, China Lake is a book that no reader of thrillers will be able to put down.
Review
'From beginning to end China Lake is a book that no reader of thrillers will be able to put down. Great characters, dynamic plot, nail-biting action – Meg Gardiner gives us everything.' (Elizabeth George 20020809)
'compelling tale, a powerful mix of murder, terrorism and a wealth of dark secrets.' (
Publishing News )
'With a colourful cast of richly delineated characters, a protagonist with whom the readers will easily identify – all big-hearted, quick-tongued and hair-trigger-tempered – this novel provides a fast-paced ride through some of the more dubious nooks and crannies of the American dream and is an impressive opening salvo by a Surrey-based expatriate who hits the bookshelves running.' (Maxim Jakubowski,
Guardian )
'Sure-footed, action-packed' (
Bookseller )
'China Lake makes a strong impression. The story grips and Ms Gardiner is a welcome addition to the ranks of American thriller writers.' (
Sunday Telegraph )
'With energetic, punchy prose and a breathless, action-thriller plot, China Lake is an assured debut. Evan Delaney is a great character, and Gardiner is a writer to watch.' (
Manchester Evening News )
'A great first novel. Fast and hard-edged. Buy it, read it' (
Hull Daily Mail )
'Meg Gardiner's writing crackles with energy' (
Writers Forum )
'This is . . . a cracker, with memorable characters, memorable lines and a plot that races along to an explosive ending. A great summer read.' (
Huddersfield Daily Examiner )
'Religious fundamentalism, anti-Aids crusaders, nutty relatives, and a Waco-style shootout: they're all here in the exciting mix that Gardiner expertly stirs up. Great stuff.' (
Independent on Sunday )