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by John Connor (Author) "She was with her mummy again ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Orion; Export/Airport/Ireland Ed edition (7 Jan 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752857770
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752857770
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,246,310 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'John Connor's day job as a barrister involves heading up a team responsible for the prosecution of serious crime - experience that shows in this novel's meticulous attention to detail and complex characterisation.' --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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'...a gripping and unusual police procedural' (Susanna Yager SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )

'John Connor's day job as a barrister involves heading up a team responsible for the prosecution of serious crime - experience that shows in this novel's meticulous attention to detail and complex characterisation.' (DAILY RECORD )

'... a fast-moving police procedural by a writer who knows his stuff.' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE )

'a class apart - far superior, gripping and compulsive and highly readable.' (HUDDERSFIELD DAILY EXAMINER ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not too trying, because it doesn't try, 2 Nov 2006
This review is from: The Playroom (Hardcover)
Although the writing is competent - by which I mean that it doesn't seem amateurish or contrived - it isn't very exciting, both in the sense that it isn't terribly imaginative, and that it seems to want very much to avoid anything "difficult". Connor doesn't seem interested in bringing anything to the genre that isn't already tried, trusted, accepted and anticipated. It won't be a complete waste of time if you're looking for some brain candy, but it isn't a revelatory read, either.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Playroom, 19 April 2006
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The way the dual story line runs side by side but keeps you guessing to the last minute is truly fantastic. A thoroughly good read. Keeps your imagination going from start to finish.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, 11 Feb 2006
By Sharon "shazzag" (Kent, England) - See all my reviews
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This was a great book. One of those that you just can't stop reading. If you have not read any of his books, read this one. There were many twists and turns and a surprising end. It will keep you guessing and eagerly awaiting the outcome. I am really looking forward to his next novel.
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