Oilgate

I was drawn into reading this by the pitch which was tight and professional. Chapter 1 is so gripping it took my breath away. Whilst I was reading it the whole scene was playing out in my head like a disaster movie. That's a big compliment to your writing skills which are very accomplished. The theme is ageless and plays on the fear that everyone has of drowning but Oilgate provides a further twist by including a terrorist element to it. Well done and I look forward to reading what the Editors have to say.

Kim (Pain)

I usually don't read this catagory but you got my attention from the start and kept it, way to go! Definately a great read for thriller enthusiasts.
Leslie Gervais
"Love Has No Borders

Christian you have written a really good read. Your profile grabbed me and the rest just followed suit. I have not read it all, however on what I have and because of the vivid scenes you have and are still impacting me with BACKED for sure . I would really appreciate it if you would read some of my book and comment on it. BEST of luck

Denise
The Letter

This is an immediate page-turner: straight into the action and no padding, which is absolutely perfect for the story you're creating. The pace is almost breathless in your opening chapter, and I like the way you maintain it - I've read the first 5 chapters.
As has already been said, this topic is horribly current, but the power of the narrative should allow the book to have a longer shelf-life.
I'm backing this and wishing you all the best,
Kirsty (The Darkening Sky)

A very timely premise which is cleverly crafted, well paced and well written. From the oil tanker to the grimy business of big oil you have woven a great story. Your use of imagery is excellent and your smooth writing style sucks the reader quickly into your book. Backed with pleasure.

Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

Christian -

Excellent premise and you do a masterful job of ratcheting up the tension.

Backed, happily.

And best of luck here.

-Jeff Lee
THE LADIES TEMPERANCE CLUB'S FAREWELL TOUR

This sounds like a fascinating premise. Good story, well written. Consider this one backed, best of luck.

Jack Hughes
"Dawn of Shadows"

the suspence in this is perfect, you write it so well... ypou know to hold the tension...then let it go...great work...on watchlist...
su dan [read SEASONS]

I have uploaded Part 1 (of two), or close to 45 000 words. The book is complete at approximately 70 000 words.

hullo Christian. There must be nothing scarier that being not only on a sinking ship but to be in so cold water with no one to help, no where to go. Good story line and charecters. As Luk said a sort of mirroring of the ;unfolding BP crisis. Already shelved and backed.Please take a look at my book and thanks for that.
Linda Lou Long
Southern dis-Comfort
http://www.authonomy.com/ViewBook.aspx?bookid=11421

Hello

Been giving this a close look. Very well structured, dramatic opening...
With the BP crisis unfolding I guess this has an awful topicality. I can't believe the UK press has been more interested in the election and so called Bigotgate for the last few days, as if the BP oil crisis isn't happening.

Luk7
PiXELATED

Dear Author
Your write this thriller well. Fine professional style wih a lot of techno to back it. headed for the top.

a pleasure to read and back

best

This is brilliant - well crafted and with excellent pacing! BACKED 100% as this will do well here!

Liz
The Cheech Room

Love it, you have to hook the reader right away and you did that brillantly. Good Luck. Backed with pleasure. E.Loraine Royal Blood Chronicles book one

Christian, this is well written. You have a strong literay voice that flows well. The description really draw the reader into the workd you have created. I have not read enough to comment on your overal plot structure, but based on the premise and the first couple of chapters, I will support your writing and wish you the best of luck. Please read some of my book when you have time and let me know what you think. Feedback is welcome.


blueboy

(The Age of Rhinestone)

Intriguing cover and the book gets even better, the build up of suspense is good and the setting on the ship good. The hooks have been brilliantly placed, and I have no trouble in backing this as a compelling thriller.

Backed,

Lisa

Oilgate has a very compelling plot line. From Johnson's plight on the tanker to the break-in at AlpInsurance to the Andrei's dilemma in carrying out the hit, you keep the tension at a high level. The nautical knowledge displayed in chapter one was particularly convincing. Backed.
Niobrara Kardnova (The Trouble with Wives)

This starts as it means to go on, with action all the way. We get a real feel for the ship and the setting then its into the sinking and the mystery of the instruments. Dialogue convinces and there is enough characterisation to hang the story onto. Great stuff. Definitely a holiday read. Jim Darcy The Firelord's Crown

This is an excellent, up-to-the-minute thriller that left me breathless. Great work!

Backed with pleasure.
Abi xxx
Relic

Very topical and a thriller real quality. Love the intrigue it grips the reader and carries them along by the scruff.
Great hooks to the chapters too.

Polished writing that was a joy to read.
Happily shelved
Melxx
Impeding Justice.

This is compelling reading, great subject matter. Very relevant in todays political climate. You get straight to the action which pulls the reader in from the beginning. Good luck. Backed.

Jacqui
Once Upon a Blue Moon

This is a good story. You have good characters and an exciting plot. I liked it especially because an oil spill is such a terrorist worry. Your writing style works well for this. You have a lot of backstory here to describe and you could have fallen into the trap of downloading a lot of technical stuff down front; instead you neatly sidestepped that and moved right into the tanker disaster. Makes this a good read. I"m adding this to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

Backed with pleasure! Tom Ryerson (Carnal Wreckage)

Dear Christian , I love that you broached the topic of "Oilgate." I always wondered if it was terrorists backed. You did well in preparing me to read your book by your recap/pitch & prologue before your story began. It is a good read because you create interest by having short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, which makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm "reading"/"commenting"/"backing" your book to help it move up on the charts (sending a message doesn't move your book up, but only "comment"/"backing"). Could you please return the favor by taking a moment to "comment"/"back" my 2 memoir books to help them move up? "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" & the unedited version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which at the end of the last chapter tells my illness now & my 6th abusive marriage I'm in. Thanks. :) Love, Susie :)

Very professional writing with just the right amount of technical detail involving tankers and the processes involved. This book can hardly fail. Good luck. Paula Barrett (Cuthbert-how mean is my valley)

Welcome aboard, Christian. This website will improve your writing craft, if you allow it. I'll be your first comment. Both pitches work. Perfecting your pitches is how you climb in ranking to gather more exposure and comments to better your novel. The writing is good so I am SHELVING you.

Though I have been a very active member for over a year, I can still use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Every little bit helps. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key