Denial - Peter James

**Review of 'Denial' by Peter James** I am reviewing the paperback version of 'Denial' not an audio book. Denial is a gripping thriller by UK author, Peter James. His work has been likened to that of Stephen King and Michael Crichton by the Sunday Express newspaper's literary critic, personally I feel the novel 'Denial' is far superior to those of other thriller writers. The plot is intense, it twists and turns and gives the reader surprises aplenty. There are several gruesome, gut wrenching passages which are wholly appropriate to the storyline, not gratuitous or overly violent, but ... more

I never used to be a big book reader; instead I was more of a magazine reader. I subscribed to many magazines, and then they just got thrown. Now however I have discovered the joy of books, and after you’ve read them you can pass them on or sell them at car boots. My first book by peter James was called Faith (see review), and it got me hooked, it was the type of book you just couldn’t put down. The second of my Peter James books that I have read was called ‘Denial’. Denial tells the tale of a man whose mother is a fading actress-Thomas Lamark. His mother Gloria starred in film with the likes ... more

This book, by a new author, was lent to me by my Mum, for which I shall always be grateful! From the moment I picked this book up I found it hard to put down again!. I had been without a really good book for ages and this really quenched my thirst!. In this book he characters are real, the writing style is very easy to read, and the climax is brilliant. I then Faith by the same author and while I did not think it was as good as Denial, it was still an excellent read. This is a new author, he has only written 3 books so far, but if you like Patricia Cornwell then you'll love these. ... more