Three Down

R Tanner - 18 Jan, 2025

Excellent

Jack's story from being a frightened eight-year-old left at boarding school, through to becoming a successful chairman and chief executive in his early thirties. Fantastic storyline skilfully bringing characters to life, couldn't put it down - it would make a great tv series or film.

Reviewed in Spain on 11 December 2024

C G Besley - 18 Jan, 2025

Gripping

A great story of the ambitious Jack who eventually finds true love together with success in business but not before he has exacted retribution against three characters whose hands he has suffered at, although it ultimately ends in tragedy. Very well written.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 December 2024

N Johnson - 18 Jan, 2025

A.

Paul Middleton - 18 Jan, 2025

Great Read!

Struggled to put it down. Well written with thoughtful characters throughout the story.

Reviewed in the United States on 16 December 2024

Louse G. NetGalley reviewer - 18 Jan, 2025

An interesting read which does not sit in any one genre. I found myself liking and disliking the main character with equal intensity at times, which shows the level of engagement the author was able to create.

Craig - 17 Jan, 2025

An enjoyable read! A book to put in your cabin bag on your next holiday.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2025

Kathryn M, Reviewer - 17 Jan, 2025

Richard Phillips does a fantastic job in writing this book, it had that feel that I was looking for from the genre. It had that feel that I was looking for and had a fascinating story. It was written well and that the characters worked well overall with the story. I thought the revenge element worked with this and was glad I read this.

Mrs E Howell-Williams - 14 Jan, 2025

A rollicking read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 December 2024
A Tom Jones of the 21st century is born through Phillips’ character Jack Mayhew. Whilst extracting revenge on those who have wronged him, he learns to reflect upon his own flawed behaviour, sadly ending in personal tragedy. The vivid scenes of business life, workers’ rights and industrial strife are an authentic portrait of 1980s corporate Britain. Well done Richard!

Bizzie Lizzie - 14 Jan, 2025

Would make a great Netflix drama !
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2025
A book about life and times of the charismatic Jack Mayhew as he romps through his early twenties working hard and dating harder. A double cross by an employee leads to Jack having to find more conventional employment with a large public listed company, rapidly being promoted and become chairman by the age of 35. Loved the descriptions of industrial strife in 1980s and Jack fining true love and happiness. And getting even with those who have wronged him in life. Always restless and looking for new challenges tragedy propels Jack forwards ….. I eagerly await the next chapter in the life of the irrepressible Jack … I’m sure there is another book waiting to be written ?