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rank 5459
word count 12665
date submitted 08.09.2008
date updated 10.02.2009
genres: Fiction, Crime, Thriller, Popular C...
classification: moderate
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Bobby's Double

Iain Betterton

A compelling thriller about deception and ultimate revenge. Danny is mister average who nearly loses everything to scheming criminals just because of how he looks...

 

Danny is tired of his job and his relationship with Jenn is on the rocks. A chance meeting leads him into a world of money, parties and holidays with a new set of high-flying friends, and a new girl Lolita, all of whom soon disappear leaving his life in pieces. Danny discovers a series of cover-ups, false identities and lies blocking the path to the truth and wonders why a group of people would interfere so callously in his personal life... Everything changes when Danny spies a news story in the papers linking a gangland murder to his ex-pals, and all gradually becomes clear. The key to the job was a man called Bobby Blezard, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Danny.. he makes the decision to settle his score away from the law. They have seriously underestimated him if they thought he would just keep quiet. Danny is ready to shut the operation up for good, and with the unlikely help of Blezard himself, aims to bring this heartless and brutal outfit to its knees. Lolita enlists the help of Jenn, who is at last convinced that Danny was set-up, to pull off the double-bluff of the century…

 
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crime, edgy, fast, funny, gangs, london, mystery

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Lara wrote 389 days ago

This has a very authentic tone and I like the narrative voice. The pace and voice remain consistent through the chapters I read, so I've backed it. You're not ranked, Iain, so you can tell this isn't a backing made just to get one in return. Congrats. Lara
GOOD FOR HIM

name falied moderation wrote 666 days ago

Wow looks like you are my dream, talent and lots of it. two books and I am backing both, best of luck please read notes on the other book as I will comment later.
Denise
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SusieGulick wrote 666 days ago

Dear Iain, Well, here I am backing your 2nd book. :) Wonderful "double" idea - makes for a wonderful story - who would have ever thought - I love it. :) Just as well written as your 1st book with lots of intrigue. :) You have nice crisp paragraphs & dialogue, so your story is an enjoyable easy read. :) Love, Susie :) p.s. Hope you'll take a moment to back my 2 memoir books. :)

Sheilab wrote 1315 days ago

'over anger and into indifference' - another great line. A good read, Iain. One comment from me- I didn't feel I got inside Danny's head enough? You describe how he's feeling but almost as if you're describing it from the outside. I didn't feel you got me right inside his head, somehow. Not sure if I'm explaining this very well but it felt as if YOU were telling me about Danny and how he was feeling rather than me seeing events from inside his head (and I don't mean 1st person narration just a little more about how he REALLY feels when something happens - heart pounding, stomach lurch? taste at the back of his throat? hot? cold?).
Hmm, you may think this is twaddle. If so, please just ignore me!!!

Sheilab wrote 1317 days ago

'A familiar kind of dull' - great line. I liked lots of this and think you're setting up a great premise. You may want to think about how you start it. I think you need to kick it off straight into the action. So, maybe start with the line 'Is it Adrenalin?' Danny had no idea then just how much the word Adrenalin might change his life.

Or something like that..! Not sure. Am still reading so will be back with more comments soon(ish)
Sheila

Sheilab wrote 1327 days ago

Hmn, intriguing title and great blurb. I've added you to my list and will get back to you with comments as soon as I can (may take a few days!)
Sheila

Nesta wrote 1350 days ago

I like the way you tell it and shall put it on my shelf to carry on. Your writing is clear and straight forward and full of the detail of Danny's everyday life but with that subtext that suggests menace to come.

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