This isnt by any means scientific, mind you, but two answers appeared noticeably more than the others cover and genre, both of which had more than double. I was asked which book of his i wanted to ask matt vabout and i didnt have to think twice, eeny meeny was the first book in the series and my absolute favourite. This is an enthralling book that you will hate putting down until the end. Nov 19, 2015 this book begs to be binge read, and will keep you thoroughly entertained until the very last page. He places his brown leather valise on the floor with a dull clunk, rubs his hands together and shudders. Two people are abducted, imprisoned, and left with a gun. Nov 18, 2017 i know were not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but i went to my local library last week for the first time in years and the cover of eeny meeny caught my eye. For no apparent reason, twosomes are being picked up by a woman, drugged, and. Eeny meeny specialises in a comprehensive range of office products, educational resources, school supplies, stationery, furniture, paper and more.
Donnas latest book, my journey, my journal, is scheduled to be released by expert insights publishing in the fall 2018. Is it the cover, blurb, author, genre, or something else. He has followed up this best selling crime debut of the year with another seven di grace novels. Eeny meeny introduces di helen grace and the first case she is presented with is a cruel, strange, game more twisted than any detective helen grace has ever seen. And detective inspector helen grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years. This is a novel about detective inspector helen grace. Arlidge and it introduces us to di helen grace, a di like no other. After taking so long to read a clash of kings a few months ago, i decided i wanted to have a break from big books and read a few easier, smaller books. The blurb talks about how pairs of victims are abducted, imprisoned and then forced to sacrifice.
Its a little more gory than your normal crime thriller, it has many moments where all you can say is oh my god its heart pounding and nerveracking and a. Arlidge a helen chase novel is a 2015 nal publication. Eeny meeny has an assurance and confidence that many a seasoned writer might envy. Its a game more twisted than any detective helen grace has ever seen. According to matthew, his inspiration to write this book was centered on a very dangerous game that the. Arlidge the first in the series, which you can find right over here its in dutch sorry. The first book that he wrote is known as eeny meeny. May 08, 2014 eeny meeny is the rocketpaced serialkiller thriller debut from m. In a nutshell, the story is about a serial killer who plays the eeny meeny moo game with deadly consequences. I first read it in january 2015 after hearing some buzz about it, two and a half years later i can tell you a lot about it, not just the shocking storyline but also how i felt. Special guest interview mj arlidge author of eeny meeny. May 07, 2014 eeny meeny has an assurance and confidence that many a seasoned writer might envy. Days later, another desperate escapee is found and a pattern is emerging. Eeny meeny is a fresh and brilliant departure from the stock serial killer tale.
Aug 07, 2017 a flurry of snow sneaks in while the door is open and, when its closed, falls to the doormat at the feet of a slight, balding man in his fifties. Some books are meant to be slowly and considerately savored, and some books are meant to be devoured whole. May 02, 2014 after finishing the book, a quick look at the authors bio indicates that m. Not that m j arlidge will care i dont expect, the author has had 8 books in this series released in 3 years by the look of it, so must have plenty of fans. M j arlidge is a new author to me so i thought id give it a go. Jul 18, 2014 special guest author interview mj arlidge the author of stunning debut novel eeny meeny agreed to answer a few brilliant questions from the members of my online book group. British author arlidges engrossing first novel, a crime thriller, introduces det.
Helen is familiar with the dark sides of human nature, including her own, but this case, with its seemingly random victims, has her baffled. From behind the reception desk, william, in his midtwenties, takes in the scene without moving, a pencil poised above a crossword. See more of enticing journey book promotions on facebook. May 07, 2014 book club questions for eeny meeny by m. Oct 04, 2014 i read sleeping arrangements and decided to follow it up with a bit of a more mature, weighty book so i picked up eeny meeny by m. For no apparent reason, twosomes are being picked up by a woman, drugged, and abandoned without food or water at totally inaccessible locations. Theres no denying that the central premise of eeny meeny is. Not that m j arlidge will care i dont expect, the author has had 8 books in this series released in 3. Arlidge, 9781405914871, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Eeny meeny is the rocketpaced serialkiller thriller debut from m. Eeny meeny is the first book of a series that im not going to be reading. A gruesome memento of his murder is sent to his wife and children. It first appeared in book form in the shortstory collection homicide trinity, published by the viking press in 1962. The blurb talks about how pairs of victims are abducted, imprisoned and then forced to sacrifice either their life or their conscience.
Uncomfortably so, because these are victims, and cops who remain with me, and im guessing will for quite sometime to come. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A flurry of snow sneaks in while the door is open and, when its closed, falls to the doormat at the feet of a slight, balding man in his fifties. Whilst theres nothing script like about eeny meeny there is something visual about it. Emma barton eeny meeny is a fast paced crime thriller that follows di grace as she tries to discover the identity of a serial killer and eventually finds them closer than shed like.
With my last giveaway, i asked entrants to answer a question. Pop goes the weasel by m j arlidge posted on september 23, 2014 by libby price earlier in the year, upon the recommendation of someone i follow on twitter and subsequently richard and judy i read eeny meeny by m j arlidge. She is a lover of dark chocolate, going to the beach and adding to her growing book collection. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This is a compulsive thriller, noholdsbarred, creepy, dark and fastmoving. The books title is inspired by the serial killers mo. Nov 22, 2019 a gift for dying is a strong, deftly plotted book, every bit as good as eeny meeny. Eeny meeny was a richard and judy book club summer 2014 pick.
After finishing the book, a quick look at the authors bio indicates that m. Jeffery deaver, new york times bestselling author of the skin collector and solitude creek. But that didnt stop me from reading eeny meeny, a debut thriller by m. Eeny meeny is the debut novel of the british author m. They were going to spend the rest of their lives together. Arlidge may 7, 2014 books books crime and thriller eeny meeny fiction this debut novel is an electric noholdsbarred thriller. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read down to the woods. Arlidge is the first book in the di helen grace series and its an absolutely blinding start. I just love that matt thought that it was an enjoyable unpleasant question. As hunger and thirst set in, only one walks away alive. Homicide trinity a nero wolfe threesome eeny meeny murder mo death of a demon counterfeit for murder by stout, rex and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Eenie, meenie by willow rose meet your next favorite book. Its a little more gory than your normal crime thriller, it has many moments where all you can say is oh my god its heart pounding and nerveracking and a little sad to all at the same time its also a hold onto your seat kind of book.
Eeny meeny is my first foray into the crime fiction genre, and while this book didnt work for me, i look forward to read more of this series and. If you would like to get involved with our book of the month try answering our book club questions published every month. I read sleeping arrangements and decided to follow it up with a bit of a more mature, weighty book so i picked up eeny meeny by m. Arlidge is the international bestselling author of the detective helen grace thrillers, including hide and seek, little boy blue, liar liar, the dolls house, pop goes the weasel, and his debut, eeny meeny, which has been sold in twentynine countries. Homicide trinity a nero wolfe threesome eeny meeny murder mo death of a demon counterfeit for murder by stout, rex and a great selection of related books, art. According to matthew, his inspiration to write this book was centered on a very dangerous game that the victims were supposed to play along.
From the international bestselling author of eeny meeny comes the second thriller in the truly excellent series featuring detective helen grace. It was one of the record breaking introduction novels in the uk. Although horror fans will recognise the modus operandi of the criminal, the plot itself, with its whys and. Blurb di helen grace returns in pop goes the weasel, the electrifying new thriller from m.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Special guest author interview mj arlidge the author of stunning debut novel eeny meeny agreed to answer a few brilliant questions from the members of my online book group. He has worked in television for the past fifteen years. This book begs to be binge read, and will keep you thoroughly entertained until the very last page. And detective inspector helen grace is one of the greatest heroes to come along in years jeffery deaver, new york times bestselling author of the skin collector and solitude creek. But when a young couple wakes up alone together, disorientated and trapped, they are yet to grasp the true horror of their situation. Apr 11, 2014 with my last giveaway, i asked entrants to answer a question. Arlidge has worked in television for the past 15 years. For me arlidge once again sets the bar in crime writing for 2019. Arlidge, in which characters are forced to play a very deadly game of eeny meeny miny moe. Trusted by nz companies and schools for their quality and overall contribution to productivity and learning. Eeny meeny is a thriller in every sense of the word.
The protagonist, di helen grace, is a dedicated policewoman with mysterious and traumatic past. A gift for dying is a strong, deftly plotted book, every bit as good as eeny meeny. Special guest interview mj arlidge author of eeny meeny a. That theme is explored very well and it gives this novel a lift above the standard storylines associated with a book in.