Liv’s Book Corner

  Synopsis: Sir Alex Ferguson's compelling story is always honest and revealing, and he reflects on his managerial career that embraced unprecedented European success for Aberdeen and 26 triumphant seasons with Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson's best-selling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at Manchester United since his retirement, as well as his teachings at the Harvard Business School, a night at the Oscars, and a boat tour round the Hebrides, where he passed unrecognized. The extra material adds fresh insights and detail on his final years as United's manager. Both the psychology of management and the detail of soccer strategy at the top level can be complex matters but no one has explained them in a more interesting and accessible way for the general reader than Sir Alex does here.  Alex Ferguson:   My Autobiography  is revealing, endlessly entertaining, and above all, inspirational. Review: One of the most boring books I’ve ...

  Synopsis: When Marcie walked down the aisle to marry Jason Maddox, she knew her life would never be the same again. Charming, rich, handsome – Jason can give her everything she’s ever wanted. The uninvited guest...  But then Keisha arrives in town, and Marcie realises her life of luxury could be snatched away. Because Keisha seems to know all of Marcie’s secrets – the shocking, the scandalous, and the downright sinful. The fight for survival...  Marcie refuses to go down without a fight. The only question is – how far will she go to come out on top? My Review: This book had so much potential but, for me, it just never seemed as thrilling as it could have been. Set in the hot South in a neighbourhood where wealth and family name is power, Marcie and Keisha meet and become entangled in a web of lies and deceit surrounding their rich husbands. It took me ages to get through this book because the first two thirds were incredibly dull and the story just didn’t seem to be goi...

  Synopsis: When the Harrington family discovers an abandoned baby deep in the shady woods, they decide to keep her a secret and raise her as their own. But within days a body is found in the grounds of their house and their perfect new family implodes. Years later, Sylvie, seeking answers to nagging questions about her life, is drawn into the wild beautiful woods where nothing is quite what it seems. Will she unearth the truth? And dare she reveal it? My Review: Another excellent book by Eve Chase, filled with twists and dark family secrets, set in the atmospheric Forest of Dean and Foxcote Manor.  I love how the 3 povs converge towards the end of the book as you finally see the thread connecting all the characters materialise.  The start of the book was a little bit slow, but quickly got going as the mystery begins and you are pulled into the story.  My favourite character was Hera as she had some very complex emotions and great character growth. My Rating: 8/10 ...

  Synopsis: Before Roy's father died in the car crash that also killed Roy's mother, he told his teenaged son that it was his job to protect his little brother, Carl, from the world and from Carl's own impulsive nature. Roy took that job seriously, especially after the two were orphaned. But a small part of him was happy when Carl decided that the tiny town of Os in the mountains of Norway wasn't big enough to hold him and took off to Canada to make his fortune. Which left Roy to pursue the quiet life he loved as a mechanic in the place where they grew up. Then suddenly an older Carl is back, full of big plans to develop a resort hotel on the family land, promising that not only will the brothers strike it rich, but so will the town. With him is his fierce and beautiful wife, Shannon, an architect he met on his travels, a woman who soon breaks down the lonely Roy's walls. And Carl's reappearance sparks something even more dangerous than envy in his brother's...

  Synopsis: My wrath knows no bounds. Your torment knows no end.  An Arizona prison officer climbs his watchtower and opens fire on the inmates and guards below. Federal investigator Marcus Williams needs to know why. What he unearths is that the prison has become the hunting ground of a psychopath known only as 'Judas'. To uncover Judas' identity, Williams must join forces with serial killer Francis Ackerman Jr. While Williams works the case from the outside, Ackerman Jr. goes undercover among the prisoners on the inside. What neither of them know is just how diabolically ambitious Judas' master plan is... My Review:   I enjoyed this book but felt it just wasn’t quite as thrilling as the previous books in the series, most noticeably in the middle of the book where i think the plot lagged a little and I struggled to find the motivation to keep reading. However I really enjoyed certain aspects of this interesting and original plot, especially the diary entries from Judas...

  Synopsis: You don't know the meaning of pain. Let me teach you.  A father returns home to find that his family has been kidnapped. He can get them back – alive – if he agrees to pay the ransom. The price is simple: the life of an innocent. Special Agent Marcus Williams is the only one who can stop the Coercion Killer. But to do so, he must first untangle his family's dark past. A past that ties him to the infamous serial killer Francis Ackerman Jr. Marcus knows that uniting with Francis will be dangerous. But the Coercion Killer has scarred their lives, and is poised to destroy many more. Sometimes stopping the worst of the worst is a job for the best of the bad. My Review: Another great thriller. In this we get to meet the notorious Ackerman Sr and learn more about his character and the Ackerman family. Again I loved Ackerman Jr in this book, always bringing some comedic relief with sarcastic comments but also just being badass and having a bit of a redemption arc. I liked ...

  Synopsis: Francis Ackerman Jr. is one of America's most prolific serial killers. Having kept a low profile for the past year, he is ready to return to work - and he's more brutal, cunning, and dangerous than ever. My Review: A worthy sequel to the gory serial killer thriller series I Am Night, this book further explores what makes someone good or evil and whether a killer is born or made.  This outing involves a Satanic cult and a string of sacrifices, of course Ackerman makes some more charismatic (and sadistic) appearances. We finally learn the connection between Marcus and Ackerman and I can’t wait for this to be further explored in the next book, as well as that cliffhanger at the end! As this book had a bit more length than the previous book, the plot was a bit more developed and had many twists which I really enjoyed, especially the character of Schofield and seeing his motives for the crimes.  A really good book overall and can’t wait to read the next one!  ...