Review: Gritty and Gripping.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 7, 2014
The Child Taker - I read this in two days. I simply couldn't put it down as I had to know what happened. Not for the faint-hearted as the descriptions are gruesome in places but they all add to the atmosphere of a well-written novel. Loads of threads, all linking together in this action packed tale. Makes you want to keep looking over your shoulder when the little ones are in your care. I have the box-set and this review is for the first book, but I'm looking forward to the sequel and I'm sure it'll be just as good. I also like the fact that most of the locations are local to my UK hometown. British drama at its best.Just to add that I've now read the sequel - Criminally Insane - and was just as gripped and on the edge of my seat as I was with The Child Taker. Absolutely brilliant and a skillfully, well-woven tale that'll have you looking over your shoulder. Lots of heart-in-the-mouth moments. Jack Howarth is quite possibly the most evil man in fiction today, certainly one of the most wanted. But do read this box-set for yourself and see what you think.