LoveReading Says
LoveReading Says
Thought-provoking on a number of levels, this tension-filled murder mystery is an absorbing and intriguing read. Journalist Shanna Regan is asked to locate a missing person with links to an interfaith charity. As she investigates, she discovers a wall of secrets and finds herself in the midst of prejudice and death. This is the second in this series, and while it can be read as a standalone I would recommend starting at the beginning with The Redeemer. I love how Shanna sits front and centre telling the story, she is learning from her previous adventures and I felt an increased connection with her. I travelled into the pages and stood in the middle of the streets as the descriptions of the businesses and people flowed around me. I felt the fear and confusion as the threats and violence increased. Author Victoria Goldman has the ability to show all aspects of humanity with empathy and consideration. She allows you the chance to explore the links between faiths, to consider the reasons for the racism and violence. The clues sit within the story, the plot coils and and spins, and I was glued to Shanna’s side as she gathered information and grew ever closer to the answer. Smart and oh-so relevant, The Associate is a fascinating and rewarding novel that has been chosen as a Liz Pick of the Month.
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The Associate Synopsis
THE BODY COUNT IS RISING ... AND GETTING FAR TOO CLOSE
A missing architect. An interfaith charity project. Vandalism and online threats. Can racist slogans lead to kidnap – or even murder?
BOOK TWO in the Shanna Regan Murder Mystery series. The Associate is the sequel to The Redeemer, which was shortlisted for Best Debut Crime Novel of 2022 in the Crime Fiction Lover Awards.
When an architect vanishes in East London, her concerned fiancé asks journalist Shanna Regan to find her. The missing woman has been leading an interfaith Jewish-Muslim charity project that’s become the target of malicious damage and racist threats.
After Shanna witnesses a teenage girl fall to her death, she’s convinced the architect’s disappearance is also linked to a local youth outreach project. And then another woman is reported missing.
Amid rising local tensions, danger appears to be lurking around every corner. Even the safest sanctuaries seem to be hiding the darkest secrets. As Shanna uncovers a tangled web of lies, she puts her own life on the line. Will she find the missing architect before it’s too late?
The Associate is the compelling and thought-provoking sequel to The Redeemer. It can be read as a standalone.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781739695439 |
| Publication date: |
25th July 2023 |
| Author: |
Victoria Goldman |
| Publisher: |
Three Crowns Publishing |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Primary Genre |
Crime and Mystery
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Press Reviews
Victoria Goldman Press Reviews
'Faye Kellerman, behold your British counterpart!' – Jewish Journal
‘A tense, topical mystery - highly recommended for crime fans who like their reads refreshingly different.‘ Susi Holliday, author of The Street
‘Assured and confident writing, with very relevant themes, The Associate is a superb novel and an easy five stars.’ J.M Hewitt, author of The Other Son
‘Victoria Goldman has played a blinder with The Associate. Topical themes mixed with mystery and suspense, tension steadily increasing throughout.’ Joy Kluver, author of Left for Dead
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About Victoria Goldman
Victoria Goldman is a freelance journalist, editor and proofreader. She was given an honourable mention for The Redeemer in the Capital Crime/DHH Literary Agency New Voices Award 2019. Victoria lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two sons. The Redeemer is her first novel.
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