One of our Books of the Year 2013.
From the author of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, a dark tale about a failing politician. Norman Stokoe has built his political career on getting himself noticed but not actually doing a lot. But as newly appointed Children’s Czar a case of two missing children forces him in to some form of action and this unfamilar state makes him question the politcial system that has made him. Dark humour and well observed characters make this a good read to become absorbed in.
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In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion for Light Shining in the Forest a small number of Lovereading members were lucky enough to be invited to review this title - 'This was a beautifully written book mixing suspense with the supernatural.' Scroll down to read more reviews.
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Norman Stokoe has just been appointed Children's Czar by the new government. He sells his flat and moves up north to take up the position. However before his first salary cheque has even hit his bank account, new priorities are set for the government department for which he works. The Children's czar network is put on hold but it is too late to reverse the decision to employ Norman. So he is given a P.A. and a spacious office in a new business park on the banks of the Tyne. He settles down in his new leather chair behind his new desk, to wait for the green light to begin his mission. The green light never comes. What does happen is that two children go missing. As Children's Czar, surely this case should fall within his remit, but Norman has built a career on doing nothing, on stamping pieces of paper with 'send to the relevant department'. Now, faced with a campaigning journalist and a distraught mother, he is forced to become involved. The search will take him to dark places and will make him ask questions about the system he is supposed to uphold.
Light Shining in the Forest features in the following genres: Thriller and Suspense, Books of the Month, Family Drama, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, eBooks of the Month, Books with reviews by our Reader Review Panel, Book Club Recommendations, Fiction, Recommendations, General Fiction
Light Shining in the Forest is available in Paperback, Hardback
Light Shining in the Forest was written by Paul Torday and published by Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ) an imprint of Orion Publishing Co
Light Shining in the Forest has 344 pages
£7.19
