Crime and Thrillers

The Telephone Call

by Michael Pakenham
Released: 28th January, 2020
ISBN:
9781913208134
eISBN:
9781913208776
When Rosemary Sherwood overhears a disturbing conversation between her husband, Harry Sherwood and an unknown caller, she has no idea that her life's about to change forever.

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Full synopsis

When Rosemary Sherwood overhears a disturbing conversation between her husband, Harry Sherwood and an unknown caller, she has no idea that her life's about to change forever. Fleeing to France for fear of her own safety, Harry threatens to kill their son if she ever dares to breathe a word of anything she overheard. Torn between hiding out in France and re-connecting with her estranged son, Rosemary returns to England twelve years later believing that she and her son are now out of danger... A web of deceit and lies has been woven over the years to cover up the antics of Harry and his friends, who are no strangers to violence and murder and who will stop at nothing to ensure they aren't exposed. Private Detective Daniel Appleman takes on the case, but can he track down these men before they wreak havoc on the Sherwood family?

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Here's what readers have to say about this book....

Kendal

Really enjoyable read, will not be the last book I shall read by this author. It was everything I expected and fast paced story kept me interested.

Cal Turner Reviews

The Telephone Call is a dark and often disturbing story that took me on a rollercoaster of a read that I did not want to put down. There are twists, turns, shocks and surprises every step of the way as the intricate plot slowly and cleverly draws all of the threads of the tale together. A dark and gritty detective thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed, this is a highly entertaining read that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. And now I’ve found him, I will definitely read more by Michael Pakenham in the future!

Like Herding Cats (Blog)

Every chapter is dripping with a sense of dread and I found myself holding my breath from one page to the next. I was terrified for Rosemary, shocked by Harry and his friends and rooting for Daniel throughout the whole book. An excellent crime novel with chilling themes. I’m looking forward to more from this author and I will definitely be paying a visit to Daniel’s first outing – Fatal Obsession.

Baker's Not So Secret Blog

The Telephone Call is a dark and twisty story and utterly addictive, I read this book in one sitting! The are plenty of OMG moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I am excited that I have found a new author a detective series to read. If you are looking for a new crime thriller to read then this is the book for you.

Babydolls and Razorblades (Blog)

I love a good crime book and The Telephone Call certainly ticks all the right boxes. This was a wonderfully crafted read that had me gripped from the start. It was the first time I had read a Michael Pakenham so I didn’t really know what to expect but this was simply outstanding. I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Telephone Call and look forward to reading more from Pakenham

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