"The Point of Rescue" by Sophie Hannah

Sally Thorning is an over-worked and tired mother of two young children who is desperate for a break. So when a business trip is cancelled, she doesn't tell her husband Nick and instead she books the week off and takes a secret holiday on her own. But she doesn't get much time to herself, because she meets a man named Mark Bretherick and spends the week with him.


A year later Sally is back to her hectic life when she hears the name Mark Bretherick on the news. The details that are given are all the same - his address, his job, his wife Geraldine and daughter Lucy. When she looks closer she finds out that Geraldine and Lucy are dead. And the Mark Bretherick that is on the television is someone she has never seen before.


The Point of Rescue is outstanding. It is thrilling and chilling with the right amount of suspense. As the story grows larger, Hannah keeps all of the pieces together and weaves an intense tale.


This is a great book. Often, thrillers can become too drawn out or throw in too many twists and turns but this book has it just right. It doesn't drag at any point and keeps the reader guessing, right until the end where there is a twist that most readers will not see coming.

Comments

  1. LindyLouMacJune 23, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    This sounds brilliant, I thoroughly enjoyed her earlier novels, may just have to move this a little higher up Mt TBR having read this review.

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  2. Gilion at Rose City ReaderJune 23, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    That sounds fantastic!

    I just signed up as a subscriber. I am very pleased to have found your wonderful blog.

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  3. NicoleJune 23, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    I want this book!

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  4. ShanJune 23, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    LindyLouMac - I haven't read any of her other books but I'm definitely putting them on my to read list now.

    Rose City Reader - welcome and thanks for subscribing!

    Nicole - unfortunately I got it from the library so I can't pass it on otherwise I would!

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  5. LindyLouMacJune 23, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Oh you must Shan, here are my links to my reviews to tempt you further
    Little Face
    http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/5880974
    and
    Hurting Distance
    http://lindyloumacbookreviews.blogspot.com/2010/01/hurting-distance-by-sophie-hannah.html

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  6. AnonymousJune 23, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Wow - I'm intrigued!!! I'm def. writing this one down in my to be read!

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  7. Booklover Book ReviewsJuly 23, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    I haven't read anything by Sophie Hannah, but based on your review, I think I should add her and this title to my wishlist - thanks!

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