SHEILA RAWLINGS

What reviewers are saying

• 'Beneath the Fear' is a gripping read. I really loved the twists and turns. I thought I knew what was happening but would fall for the twists every time.

•  This was a gripping read from the start … absolutely jam packed with red herrings. I had convinced myself I knew what was going to happen but could not have been further from the truth!

• 'Beneath the Fear' is a well written addictive read that had me turning the pages long into the night.

• Intrigued since reading the blurb, I have been completely unable and unwilling to put this book down.

• Rawlings really knows how to set the scene for a book and introduce you to the world and characters without being drawn-out and wishy-washy. This would be the sort of thriller drama that you see on BBC split over several episodes. It's definitely a cinematic read.

• As soon as I started to read, I knew that I was going to find it almost impossible to put this book down for any length of time

• I liked the pace of this book as there was plenty going on to keep me interested and would recommend to anyone who likes a good thriller.

• A very fast paced mystery/thriller … with enough action and mystery to make this a quick page turning read.

• Engaging, gripping and thoroughly enjoyable, 'Beneath the Fear' is an addictive read from start to finish.

• 'Beneath the Fear' was an immersive, exciting and edge of my seat read.

• That prologue though! I was absorbed by the first page!

• When the first page of a book draws you in with an explosive opening you know straight away that you're in for a good read.

• The stark beauty of the non-touristy part of Cornwall sets a perfect background to the sinister tale of murder and stalking.

• There are plenty of clues and plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing.

• This is one of those books that I couldn't read fast enough as I needed to know what was going to happen next.

• A thriller with plenty of secrets that even the protagonist cannot discover easily.

• ‘Beneath the Fear’ is gripping and intense with twists and turns. The way Rawlings writes gripped me from the start and kept me hooked.

• I thought I had figured out who the revenge-seeking culprit was halfway through the story, so I was pleasantly surprised by the surprise twist later in the story.”

• I found this a really engrossing read from start to finish and the concept of spreading the story over two countries and a 20-odd year time period works really well. I could really identify with the main character, although I've admittedly never been involved in this level of intrigue! As a debut novel, it has left me wanting to see what Sheila Rawlings comes up with next.

• An easy read - I liked the story line.

• I was hooked. It is an extremely well written book. The storyline and characters all have their own twists and turns which makes it thrilling and difficult to put down.....you just find yourself racing onto the next page.

• As a first novel for this author I found it an easy read. The style is very down to earth and the concept well thought out. The main characters seemed real enough to be part of today's world (perhaps Sheila's previous experience of working in a publishing office has had an influence on content). This is probably one book I have read fairly quickly as it held my interest, normally I take months to get through most books. As a debut I think this is an excellent start and would recommend the book to anyone. I look forward to Sheila's next book with great interest.

• Have only recently returned to book reading after many years of 'not finding time'. 'Truth & Revenge' is a good, easy read. It is well-written (can't say that of many of the books I have read recently) and held my imagination well. I didn't want to put it down! Well done - a very good first novel.

• Really enjoyed this book, it's an easy read but with more to it than a chic lit, I found it a cross between a thriller and chic lit. I would certainly recommend it and look forward to more from this author

• Like many people I only seem to get the chance to read when I am on holiday. So on a recent holiday to Cuba I made sure I had my copy of Truth & Revenge packed and duly opened it when I got to the airport.......having first done the duty free shopping of course.......oh and treated my husband to breakfast as I knew I would get no peace until he had been fed!!!

     So now my scene had been set it was time to be taken into the scene of Truth & Revenge......and I was hooked. It is an extremely well written book. The storyline and characters all have their own twists and turns which makes it thrilling and difficult to put down.....you just find yourself racing onto the next page.

     For me, the length of the book was just right and I liked the font, layout and the bleached white paper made for easy reading.

     Considering this was Sheila's debut book, I think she has done extremely well and I can't wait for the next one.......no pressure Sheila but our next holiday is in February and I would very much like to be packing the next volume !!!!

• What an amazing book, I couldn't put it down, can’t wait for the next one. Well done Sheila.