Apologies to Random Things Tours and Fergus McNeill today, for posting my review for Up Close And Fatal, late on the blog tour. Thanks to both Anne Cater and Fergus McNeill for my spot on the tour and the copy of the book to bring you my honest thoughts today.
On the road. With a serial killer.
It begins with a list of names – past and future victims. When struggling reporter Tom Pritchard receives it in the mail, he’s scared, though he knows this could be the story he needs to save his career.
Especially if he can help the police to catch the killer.
But this isn’t a typical murderer. This is someone patient and ruthless, someone who’s been planning for years. Soon, the tables are turned and Tom finds himself trapped on a terrifying road trip across the US, racing from victim to victim. His only hope of saving his family is to understand the killer but, to do that, he’ll need to be close. And although he doesn’t know it yet, that’s exactly where the killer wants him to be.
Wow! I read the synopsis and just had to read this book. Fergus McNeill has definitely made his mark for me. The first time I have read any book he has written, but after Up Close And Fatal, I am dying to read everything he has written.
A book that has such an original and twisted plot. It’s one that keeps you gobsmacked at the thought of Tom, a journalist who ends up on a road trip like no other. He is offered the chance to write a killers’ story, but he didn’t count on the fact that he could very possibly be the Killer’s next victim!
I was actually almost glued to this book. A totally warped and brilliant read that played with my mind as the story unfolded. The characters of Tom and J are so well portrayed that as a reader I felt they could be there in front of me, flaws and all. Their relationship was so believable too. This made their road-trip across America such a gripping and addictive read.
A story told in third person that’s been so skilfully written with the additions of parts of Tom’s journal as well. This really enhanced the immersive feeling for me. A book that you, initially feel is total madness, really is just that!
With a twist you just don’t expect,that just serves to make this book a totally rollercoaster ride that I didn’t want to end. A crime thriller that holds you from page one until the last word of the book.
Buy Link https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09WXNDCF1/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_5QQZ5C6WF9ERSC5TPCBZ
Author Bio
Fergus McNeill has been creating computer games since the early eighties, writing his first interactive fiction titles while still at school. Over the years he has designed, directed and illustrated all sorts of games, spoken at the Cannes Film Festival, and failed to excel at any sport whatsoever. He wishes he could cook.
Fergus lives in Hampshire with his wife and their enormous cat. He is the author of the Detective Harland series (EYE CONTACT, KNIFE EDGE and CUT OUT, plus the short novella BROKEN FALL) and the historical thriller ASHES OF AMERICA.
Media Links
Blog https://www.fergusmcneill.co.uk
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fergusmcneillauthor
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