Thorn in the Flesh, by Anne Brooke
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Kate Harris, a lecturer in her late thirties, is attacked in her home and left for dead. The assault and the hate letters she starts to receive bring to light the past she longs to leave behind, a past which includes the son she chose to give away. What happens to Kate also affects the people she counts as friends and colleagues. She has loved her best friend, Nicky, for a long time but Nicky is happily married with two young children, and Kate is determined never to damage the lives of those she cares for. However, when she makes the decision to contact the father of her son, Kate sets in motion a series of terrifying events she has no control over. Can she save herself and those she loves from the menacing enemy who stalks them? Thorn in the Flesh was longlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger Awards 2006. Reviews: "Thorn in the Flesh is emotionally stirring, dealing with circumstances that most of us will never understand ... Despite never having been in Kate's circumstances, the story made me think about my own life and where I am currently. I recommend the book to everyone." (Open Book Society Reviews) "Thorn in the Flesh is a slow burning mystery woven into the ordinary lives of a close-knit group of friends. This is a great choice for readers who prefer to get to know characters well before the plot heats up. The payoff at the end is well worth the initial emotional investment!" (Long and Short Reviews)
Thorn in the Flesh, by Anne Brooke- Amazon Sales Rank: #1151441 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-03-18
- Released on: 2015-03-18
- Format: Kindle eBook
Review Thorn in the Flesh is a gripping psychological thriller whose central character Kate goes through a whole gamut of emotions from the deeply sensual to the tenderness of true friendship, betrayal, loss, fear, a sense of personality annihilation and nail biting terror. I am constantly amazed by Anne Brooke's ability to understand abnormal levels of perversion. But at the end of this novel one is left not with the feeling of an abnormal caricature but more with a query and urge to understand what strange twist of otherwise normal events could have sown such a tragic seed. -- Margaret Gill, author of Narwhal
About the Author Anne Brooke lives in Surrey, UK. She is a multi-published author in a variety of genres, including gay erotic romance, fantasy, comedy, thrillers, biblical fiction and the occasional chicklit novel. Her fiction has been shortlisted for the Harry Bowling Prize (for novels set in London) and the Royal Literary Fund Scheme. When not writing, she spends time in the garden attempting to differentiate between flowers and weeds. Occasionally, she can also be found in the kitchen making cakes. Every now and again, they are edible.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Interesting Read By LAS Reviewer How do you outsmart a villain who knows all of your deepest, darkest secrets?After she is violently assaulted, all Kate Harris wants to do is return to her old life. While she certainly needs time to recover from such a traumatic experience, I was pleasantly surprised to see Kate being surrounded by such sympathetic friends, medical professionals, and law enforcement officers as she heals. It was even more gratifying to see Kate acknowledge what happened to her without allowing it to be the defining experience of her life.After the terror of the first scene the plot slows down for several chapters. I enjoyed the chance to learn more about the longstanding friendship between Kate and Nicky, her best friend. They clearly have known one another a long time, and their bond is so strong that even when they're grouchy I felt the love and concern behind their complaints.What I didn't understand about this novel was why Kate refuses to tell the police about the anonymous threats she receives after she's discharged from the hospital. At the very least they could have documented what was happening in case her tormentor decides to escalate the situation. Yes, sometimes the police don't respond to these things appropriately, but I didn't understand why a woman who had positive interactions with them in the past wouldn't try a little harder to keep the authorities up-to-date.With that being said, Kate Harris is a wonderfully nuanced protagonist. As I read this book, I felt like I was catching up with an old, dear friend whose choices occasionally frustrate me. At times I wished Kate was a real person so I could gently scold her for making such poor decisions in the past. A woman as intelligent and socially aware as her really ought to know better, but the strong character development and attention to detail made this book impossible to put down.Thorn in the Flesh is a slow burning mystery woven into the ordinary lives of a close-knit group of friends. This is a great choice for readers who prefer to get to know characters well before the plot heats up. The payoff at the end is well worth the initial emotional investment!Originally posted at Long and Short Reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Emotionally Stirring! By OpenBookSociety dot com Brought to you by OBS reviewer DawnThorn in the Flesh begins with a horrifically traumatic event in Kate's life. Afterward Kate begins to examine her life.Is she happy? Is she where she wants to be? Are there things in her past that should be cleared up?Kate is a nuanced character. There were times I loved and hated her. She has a best friend, Nicky, but Kate has never really let Nicky "know" her. Kate holds back but Nicky confronts her. I was so proud of Kate when she decided to be fully honest with Nicky.We all need comfort at times. It's not shameful to ask for or need it.Kate didn't handle herself well in the past. She made some serious mistakes in how she treated others. But she did not deserve what happened to her because of it.Kate examines herself and makes the necessary changes. Her emotional growth throughout the book is astounding. She was committed to starting a new life.The plot twist is off the charts! I can't say more or it would be too obvious. I will say this, Thorn in the Flesh is emotionally stirring, dealing with circumstances that most of us will never understand. I began the story not having much respect for Kate. By the end of the book, I felt as if I'd been to hell and back with her.Despite never having been in Kate's circumstances, the story made me think about my own life and where I am currently.I recommend the book to everyone. I think men who have a loved one who has gone through such an event will understand more if they read Thorn in the Flesh.This review and more at openbooksociety dot com
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Very Impressive Work! By Jay A. Hartman I recently had the opportunity to read this work, and was completely blown away by the quality of the writing. Brooke manages to create brilliantly flawed characters, and thrusts them into a story that never becomes cliche or boring. At times suspenseful, at times heartbreaking and at all times a story worth delving into, Brooke presents a story that doesn't necessarily allow itself to be pigeonholed into a specific genre, thus broadening its appeal to many readers. If you'd like to read our full review of this title, please feel free to visit [...] .
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