Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Discussing come a little closer with rachel abbott linda. I bought the tom douglas books as i knew if the first was good i would want to read on and it was such a good price i just had too, the first was good but the second was better as you got to know tom better and got to understood the ebb and flow of the way rachel abbott wrote and as for the third bookabsolutely fantastic the twists and. Rachel abbott is a british author of psychological thrillers. A british author and selfpublisher, the writer rachel abbott is known for being a success story in the industry, as shes created her wealth and popularity on her own terms, with her first three novels making up over a million sales combined, a success that is admired throughout the publishing industry as a whole. Only the innocent the back road sleep tight stranger child nowhere child kill me again. We are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of readers and visitors to our web site. My first picture book, finns feather, was released on june 12, 2018 us. And so it begins was probably my most anticipated read of 2018 and omg it totally lived up to my expectations. Rachel abbott launched her first novel only the innocent in november 2011. When rachel abbott saw that her first selfpublished novel, only the innocent,had sold six copies on amazon, she was overjoyed. Aimee, goodreads rachel abbott is a talented writer who brings a lot of great tools to the table.
Le guin i heard about the passing of scififantasy pioneer ursula k. Rachel abbott has 574 books on goodreads, and is currently reading darkdawn by jay kristoff, and recently added upright women wanted by sarah gailey, whe. It held its position for four weeks, and was the second highest selling selfpublished title in 2012. The gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist tom douglas thrillers book 5. Rachel is amazing at building tension and keeping you turning page after page crime book club rachel abbott is a master of intrigue, suspense, and mystery. Nov 21, 2018 its an absolute pleasure to take part in the blogtour and so it begins by rachel abott. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover rachel s. Unless, of course, said book makes a particular impression on you, one which is hard to forget. The blog tour for come a little closer runs from 15th february to 3rd march and each day a different blogger will post an interview, and extract or a unique story relating to rachel abbotts come a little closer scroll down for links to each stop on the tour, or go. Jan 28, 2018 posted on january 28, 2018 january 28, 2018 by rachel abbott a wizard of earthsea, by ursula k. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. During this time, she was writing every day from user manuals to interactive dramas. Rachel abbott rachel abbott is a writer, and author of.
Discussing come a little closer with rachel abbott february 21, 2018 lindasbookbag today im thrilled and not a little afraid after our conversation to be staying in with rachel abbott to celebrate the launch of her latest novel come a little closer. It seemed a bit extreme i guess, but abbott does a very good job at keeping us in the dark for most of the book. Rachel abbott is a master of intrigue, suspense, and mystery. Rachel abbott was born just outside manchester, england, and spent most of her working life as the managing director of an interactive media company. I read a lot of books to be fair it is a not a reflection on the author or the book. It was in november, 2011, that rachel abbott, then fiftynine, decided that she would go out on her own and publish her first novel only the innocent. I have read some great books this month, and i have chosen just three to talk about. In 2018, rachel wrote the first of a new series of books, this time based in cornwall. Mar 03, 2018 creepy to the core, rachel abbott never fails to deliver with her mindblowing twists and downright sinister storylines. Since then, she has published five further psychological thrillers, plus a novella, and sold over 2. Jan 25, 2018 sleep tight dci tom douglas 6 rachel abbott audiobook. I have been a fan of rachel abbott for a long time and have had the delight to listen to all her books.
Love books i was left speechless in the first chapter and couldnt put it down for hours. As more books are set to be released in the near future, it appears that shes not stopping anytime soon, as her career grows from strengthtostrength. In 2018 i also published the first book in the stephanie king series and so it. I thought i had the mystery all figured out and i was way off until the very end. I didnt find myself desperate to keep reading, the storyline was a bit too familiar and it lacked the drama, twiststurns and suspense of her previous books. A selfpublisher, her first seven novels and one novella have combined to sell over three million copies, and have all been bestsellers on amazons kindle store. Chapter 1 night, everyone, sharon shouted over her shoulder. See all books authored by rachel abbott, including sleep tight, and only the innocent, and more on thriftbooks. View rachel abbott s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. A brilliant psychological thriller that twists and turns. We will use your email address to send you newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information we believe to be of interest or value to readers of rachel abbott s books. After her company was sold in 2000, she fulfilled a lifelong ambition of buying and restoring a property in italy.
Rachel abbott, author of and so it begins, a standalone thriller and courtroom drama. In this book, callie could have done with a swift kick up the bum. A brilliant psychological thriller that twists and turns stephanie king book 1 11oct2018. I really like rachel abbott as a writer, ive read all of her books over the last six month but im sad to say i was left a little disappointed by this story. I probably wasnt as convinced by the underlying motivation and eventual outcome. Rachel abbott library services specialist houston public. It is the perfect combination of crime and psychological thriller. All of rachel abbotts books are available from amazon or in paperback from your local bookstore. Right behind you is the ninth tom douglas book, and in 2018 abbott also released her first novel with headline under the wildfire imprint, which was listed as one of the times best crime novels of the year. Rachel abbott is already one of the queens of crime, but this dark tale of manipulation, danger and lies adds to her reputation for outstanding storytelling.
Unlike with some authors, i am never disappointed rachel just gets better and better. Making a dynamic duo, abbotts characters come to life due to outstanding narrator olivia vinall. Discover book depositorys huge selection of rachel abbott books online. Rachel abbott books list of books by author rachel abbott. Pen the perfect postcard and post it to rachel abbott. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading and so it begins. Special offers on rachel abbott novels its time for some summer madness, and to celebrate the hopefully warmer weather, several of my books are on special offer for the next few weeks.
Rachel abbott fundraising consultant sanivation linkedin. Below is a list of rachel abbotts books in order of when they were first released. The gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist tom douglas thrillers book 5 kindle edition by abbott, rachel. Her stories are not tied up with a pretty bow at the end. I had high hopes for this book as ive seen rachel abbott s books praised on other book blogs. All of rachel abbott s books are available from amazon or in paperback from your local bookstore. That is exactly what happened to me when i picked up and read my first book by rachel abbott. The devil in the marshalsea antonia hodgson this is the first book in the thomas hawkins series by antonia hodgson. A brilliant psychological thriller that twists and turns kindle edition by abbott, rachel. I have read most of rachel abbott s books and whilst i love most of her plots and enjoy her main characters, tom douglas et al, her incidental characters irritate me as they dont seem to have a modicum of common sense between the lot of them. Rachel abbott is an english author of crime thriller novels.
Thanks for all your support over the last twelve months, and i hope youre looking forward to the year ahead as much as i am. I tried not to read this book all in one sitting kind of like the dessert youre trying to savor and not gobble down, so i was able to spread it over a 4 day period. View rachel abbotts profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The breathtaking psychological thriller with a heartstopping ending tom douglas thrillers book 7 kindle edition by abbott, rachel. I had already read the third book a death at fountains abbey but these books really can be read in any order. But quickly after that small victory, the business acumen she previously acquired as managing director for an interactive media company kicked in. The book was selfpublished through the kindle direct publishing programme on amazon, and reached the number 1 spot in the kindle store just over three months later. Since then, rachel has gone on to produce another seven books in the tom douglas series and one novella. In the uk both sleep tight and only the innocent are on sale for just 99p on amazon, so now is a great time to pick these up if you havent read either of. Jan 19, 2020 omg rachel abbott is a fantastic author, and i am kicking myself for having not read any of her earlier works. Feb 17, 2018 she has published six full length novels and one novella, and her seventh come a little closer was released th of february 2018. A british author and selfpublisher, the writer rachel abbott is known for being a success story in the industry, as shes created her wealth and popularity on her own terms, with her first three novels making up over a million sales combined, a success that is admired. Rachel abbott has 19 books on goodreads with 198570 ratings.
Abbott soon turned that first book into the second highest selling selfpublished title of 2012. Sleep tight dci tom douglas 6 rachel abbott audiobook youtube. Its a happy publication day to rachel abbott and the seventh book in the dci tom douglas series, come a little closer. An intense story that deals with revenge, lies, and coverups. All books have gone on to be best sellers in the amazon chart and have now sold 4 million copies. Rachel abbott began her career as an independent author in 2011, with only the innocent, which became a no. After working as a systems anaylst, rachel founded an interactive media company. A publisher i have long admired, enchanted lion brooklyn, nyc bought the world rights and the lovely and talented zoey abbott illustrated. Rachel abbott is a writer, and author of psychological thrillers. In 2015, she was named the 14th bestselling author over the last five years on amazons kindle in the uk. Rachel abbott made her debut as a published novelist in 2011 with the novel only the innocent.
Jo was having dinner when a knock happens on her door which brought its devastation to her life and destroyed her family. Rachel abbotts books have sold over four million copies worldwide. Click the links below to go to your amazon online store. Rachel abbotts di tom douglas books in order fantastic fiction. Especially for the longer series, the rachel abbott books should be read in order, as there is a strong focus on the main characters past and development. Having been a huge rachel abbott fan for years after my mum recommended her books to me, i was intrigued to see how her first traditionally published book would turn out. Contracted due to demonstrated ability to analyze text and author strong written content. Rachel abbott i just made a trailer for the back road. And so it begins is a darkly compulsive psychological thriller with all the hallmarks of a rachel abbott bestseller a provocative dilemma, richlylayered mystery, knifeedge tension, and brilliant characterization. Entered the cops tom and becky, and the rollercoaster of a thriller started. Rachel abbott the pen name of sheila rodgers, born 1952 is a british author of psychological thrillers. And so it begins by rachel abbott will be published in australia by hachette and available from november 2018.
As with most novels in the genre, it really helps for future readers if im as annoyingly vague as possible because with this particular book, believe me, im going to have to be. I have read most of rachel abbotts books and whilst i love most of her plots and enjoy her main characters, tom douglas et al, her incidental characters irritate me as they dont seem to have a modicum of common sense between the lot of them. Rachel abbott is the bestselling author of the tom douglas series of. Rachel now writes fulltime, and splits her time between italy and alderney in the channel islands. Rachel abbott is the british author of the dci tom douglas series and the newer stephanie king series.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading kill me again. Kick start hearts from the flatline of fiction as authors ramp up the tension. A short novel featuring the same characters as shelve nowhere child. Rachel abbott has created an intricate web of lies and. From the author of number one bestseller, sleep shelve stranger child. Her debut thriller only the innocent reached the coveted number one position in the amazon kindle charts within three months of its launch, and has sold 650,000 copies in ebook format alone. In 2018, abbott published her seventh novel, come a little closer. Kate rhodes, author of hell bay in come a little closer, abbott s usual high calibre plotting provides everything the reader needs in a gripping thriller. She was the second bestselling author on kindle in 2012. In come a little closer rachel uses a modern day issue which not only provides a dark, gripping read, but also raises awareness of how such situations can occur. The blog tour for come a little closer runs from 15th february to 3rd march and each day a different blogger will post an interview, and extract or a unique story relating to rachel abbott s come a little closer scroll down for links to each stop on the tour, or go to amazon to find out more about come a little closer. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rachel abbott passed away on december 30, 2018 in spring hill, kansas. Rachel abbott is one of my favourite authors and i always look forward to her books.
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