The Silent Passage

Customer Reviews from Amazon.co.uk

*****A great read
I'm not a book worm - far from it. I enjoy reading newspapers and magazines but that's about it. So, when someone strongly recommended and suggested that I should read this book I reluctantly made a start on it. To my surprise I found that I couldn't put the book down for any length of time and completed it very quickly.

The mysterious preface hooked me straight away. It would have some bearing but at this stage there was no clue as to what that could be. A gruesome tale of the unexpected with a strong storyline and many threads of which you have no idea of their relevance or where they are going but cleverly come together in the latter stages of the book.

The characters and storylines are interesting, captivating and enjoyable and stand up in their own right.

The author, Jenny Francis, has another book titled 'The Tale of the Two Virgins' which I will have no reluctance in reading!

*****A page turner
If like me you're always looking for new crime thrillers to read then this is definitely one to try! It's a really pacey thriller with a nice build up of tension and intrigue that keeps you guessing who the culprit is all the way through, culminating in an unexpected ending with a delicious twist! Detective Moon is a good solid character investigating a particularly gruesome murder, downtrodden by his superiors at times he is determined to solve the crime regardless of the obstacles put in his way. I'm hoping there will be more of him to come!
A terrific read.
*****A terrific read
This is a cracking crime story, perfectly capturing the atmosphere

Other readers' comments

'Couldn't put it down. Just had to keep on reading.'

'Hooked from the word go.'

'A refreshing change from the usual crime thriller.'

'Atmospheric.'

'Kept me guessing right to the end.'

'A real page turner.'


The Tale of the Two Virgins

Customer Reviews from Amazon.co.uk

A Delightful Read
*****A delightful read
Having read this author’s other book "The Silent Passage" and absolutely loving it I thought I'd give this one a go too! The two books couldn't be more different but I have to say that this one was equally enjoyable! There is a lot going on and it's all set in the lovely back drop of a sleepy Spanish town. From attempted murder and kidnapping to dating agency disasters and local bar owner disputes! All of these stories then beautifully and amusingly entwine as the book progresses and the locals find themselves caught up in all sorts of intrigue and mayhem. It's delightfully gentle and amusing, considering the subjects covered, and well worth a read!

****A wickedly funny story set in a dark period of Spain’s history
A wickedly funny story set in a dark period of Spain's history. It is difficult to know which character is the most ridiculous in a delightful series of misunderstandings!
*****Very funny

When I reviewed another Jenny Francis novel namely The Silent Passage I stated that I was not an avid reader except for newspapers and magazine articles. This remains so. However having loved the Silent Passage I felt moved to give The Tale of the Two Virgins a try. Completely different to the Silent Passage, I'm so glad I did. I found it a very easy, fun and enjoyable read - sometimes slightly complex but in a good way. Full of surprises, you never know which way the plot is going and what the outcome will be. All the characters are so likeable (sometimes not in a good way) whether they are human or four legged. A really highly amusing, enjoyable and light hearted book. Can't wait for the next Jenny Francis novel.
Other readers' comments

'Hilarious. Great characters.'

'Loved the dog.'

'Love, politics, religion and murder combine to make this a very funny read.'

'Spain as it used to be. Captured perfectly.'

'Places where I simply roared with laughter.'

'Carefully constructed plot. All sorts of unexpected twists and turns including the guest appearance of Franco.'

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Very amusing and lighthearted! Plus the plot kept turning and kept you turning the pages! Fun read.

by NetGalley review

This is a rollicking tale of murderous plans, mistaken identities and convoluted affairs of the heart. The history of the time is interesting. It is a light, and humorous read that should appeal to a wide range of readers.

by Judy Trytek

Entertaining and well-written. It was a book that I couldn’t put down. Liked it a lot. Read it quickly.

by Janeille Lewis

A clever, fun and well written farce. Reminiscent of John Steinbeck's more humorous tales (Tortilla Flats, Cannery Row).

This is the kind of farcical story that is rarely seen today. A case of mistaken identity, missed connections, oddball characters... and a stray dog who seems at times to be an agent of fate. I literally laughed out loud while reading this book.

I recommend The Tale of the Two Virgins to all readers.

by Micheal Langston