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The Unmaking of Ellie Rook

"A captivating and rewarding psychological thriller throbbing with fierce attitude and heartfelt emotion."

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Sliding through thoughts and slicing into feelings, this is a captivating and rewarding psychological thriller. Sandra Ireland’s novels speak to me, darkly mesmerising with throbbing attitude and heart, they are also just that little bit different. Ellie Rook rushes home when she hears bad news, however waiting for her is the life she so desperately wanted to leave behind. Constant, dwelling in the background of the story, is the legend of Finella, who lured a Scottish King to his death in revenge for the death of her son. As I read I discovered nooks, spaces, gaps, did I dare fill in them in? Ellie is feisty, contrary, full of love and uncertainty. She feels alive, real, touchable, relatable. There may well be some differences of opinion on the ending, I will say no more than I personally loved it. The Unmaking of Ellie Rook with a gorgeous blend of folklore and the most thought provoking and modern of times, is a fabulous read.

Liz Robinson

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Well written mystery and intrigue novel and an author with Scottish and Celtic background an interest in folklore highly recommended.

As it was the Easter break I was really keen to sit outside in the sunshine and read this intriguing novel.

Ellie, fed up with her life, leaves behind her mother, father and brother and goes off to Europe. a phone call brings her back. Various stories emerge regarding her mother's disappearance - has she drowned?... Read Full Review

Jane Brown

Well written mystery and intrigue novel and an author with Scottish and Celtic background an interest in folklore highly recommended.

As it was the Easter break I was really keen to sit outside in the sunshine and read this intriguing novel.

Ellie, fed up with her life, leaves behind her mother, father and brother and goes off to Europe. a phone call brings her back. Various stories emerge regarding her mother's disappearance - has she drowned?... Read Full Review

Jane Brown

In Finella (Ellie) Rook, Ireland has created a character as feisty as her Celtic namesake. Readers will take this ride through the rapids alongside her, seeing through her eyes the dark secrets that lie beneath family life.

Steeped in folklore and suspense, this intriguing novel is a one-sitting read. Like the waterfalls that form such a central part of its story, it flows along at a rapid pace, taking in memories, dysfunctional families and the claustrophobia of secret-keeping.... Read Full Review

Catherine L Jenkins