Mad Blood Stirring by Simon Mayo
1815: The war is over but for the inmates at Dartmoor Prison, peace - like home - is still a long way away. On the eve of the year 1815, the American sailors of the Eagle finally arrive at Dartmoor prison;
Wonderful - a story I never heard before, told with style, pace, character, texture, and tension.. bliss. * Lee Child *
If you like your historical thrillers dark and emotional, you’ll absolutely love getting swept up in this one -- Sarah Hughes * Heat *
Well researched and full of action, Mayo brings a forgotten moment in history to life **** * Sun *
Bristling with energy, written with passion, Mad Blood Stirring is a joy to read. * John Boyne *
Mad Blood Stirring is an astonishing account of an explosive piece of neglected history. It's a rapid page turner with dark humour, intellectual heft, and a gallery of deeply human characters that shake our spirits. * Sir Kenneth Branagh *
If you like your historical thrillers dark and emotional, you’ll absolutely love getting swept up in this one -- Sarah Hughes * Heat *
Well researched and full of action, Mayo brings a forgotten moment in history to life **** * Sun *
Bristling with energy, written with passion, Mad Blood Stirring is a joy to read. * John Boyne *
Mad Blood Stirring is an astonishing account of an explosive piece of neglected history. It's a rapid page turner with dark humour, intellectual heft, and a gallery of deeply human characters that shake our spirits. * Sir Kenneth Branagh *
Simon Mayo is a writer and broadcaster. He is the presenter of the podcast Simon Mayo’s Books of the Year, a daily host on Scala Radio and co-presenter of Kermode and Mayo’s Film Review for the BBC. His previous books include Mad Blood Stirring, Blame and the Itch trilogy, filmed for TV by ABC.
Knife Edge is his debut contemporary thriller.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780857525154 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857525158 |
| Title | Mad Blood Stirring |
| Author | Simon Mayo |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-04-19 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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