Genre: YA Thriller
Published by: Walker Books (Jan 2011)
Pages: 416 (Paperback)
My Rating: 8.5/10
LONG REACH BY PETER COCKS
About the Book: (Taken from the blurb at the back of the book)
Eddie Savage makes two shocking discoveries in quick succession.
One: his brother, Steve, has been working undercover for the police.
Two: Steve is dead.
Eddie refuses to believe that his hero elder brother killed himself, and there's only one way to find out the truth: follow in his footsteps.
My Thoughts:
First Line:
"We found him face down in the mud at Long Reach"
When 17 year old Eddie learns about his brother's untimely death and is offered the chance to work undercover for an organisation who "operate somewhere in the gap between the police and the more covert government agencies" he doesn't hesitate. Especially when he has to 'get to know' the pretty teenage daughter of the local ruthless killer and psychotic crime lord and try to infiltrate their notorious gang!
This is a real Boys Own adventure story with a likeable hero in Eddie Savage, beautiful but possibly dangerous women with a thrilling storyline and murderous gangsters.
There was a good pace to the story, a nice steady build up in suspense, with good characterisations.
A compelling and exciting read, recommended for readers aged 14+
I'm glad you enjoyed this one as much as I did :o) It's a great fast paced read isn't it!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, thanks for the link on your fabulous blog!
ReplyDeleteThe book was quick and easy to read, I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would!
Carole