Book giveaway: The Judas Scar by Amanda Jennings

I really enjoyed the story and found myself drawn to Will and Luke more than Harmony, who I'm afraid did not come across as a scientist in any way. I liked the way many events over many years were covered and shown to be part pod how and what was happening now, without it feeling like ' here we are with the next flashback ' to put things in context.
I did expect some of the twists and coming together of the story lines from each character, and in hindsight, I identified the wrong person as the main character.
I will seek out Amanda Jennings other novel too now.
Thank you for the free copy too

Thank you for my copy, it was delivered to my neighbour's house, so I only got hold of it last week. Very sorry but I didn't really like this book. I found the writing style clunky and Harmony was an insipid character, with a name to match. I felt I've read/seen several other novels/movies on the theme of childhood abuse, obviously it's a heartrending topic, but this treatment didn't resonate with me. I'm glad everyone else enjoyed it so much, give it a go, since I am in a clear minority.

I really enjoyed this book. The reader is kept guessing all the way through the novel. Characters are well developed, though I felt that Harmony was the least successful and seemed naive at times. I liked the flashbacks to schooldays with the use of letters which explained part of the action, though not all, to keep the reader guessing.

Crikey,what a story. I could not stop reading this. I found it an intensely moving story. I don't want to say too much to avoid spoilers but I thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely reread it.
Thanks for my free copy.

I love a good mystery and this book certainly did not disappoint. Extremely well written and gripping. Highly recommended.

Finished - only took 2 days which must prove something!!
Excellent I loved it & found myself picking it up to just read a page or two when I should have been doing other things.

The characters were so believeable & it was a really gripping & intriging story line. I am now going to read Amanda Jennings previous book & hope it is as good.

This book was grabbed by my friend as soon as it arrived - "oh, I've wanted to read this, you won't mind if I take it first?" and it disappeared. She's been telling me how wonderful it is ever since and now I finally have it in my hands. Opening pages tonight and I hope it will promise all she says it will.

I loved this book - at first I wasn't sure about the plot and wondered if it had been influenced by Blood Brothers by Willy Russell, however it soon gripped me and I couldn't put it down. The characters are not particularly sympathetic (like Gone Girl) however I became immersed in their worlds and the ending was a surprise (rare nowadays!) I am looking forward to reading more books by this author - if you like a good thriller then go for this!

This is probably my favourite book of the year so far as it was extremely well written and have recommended it to others. Will keep an eye out for Amanda Jennings' other books. All the characters were well thought out and there were different twists and turns that kept me guessing. Many thanks for the book!

Thanks for this - just a quick message as I was trying not to read the ones above me !!! Started it on Monday & am already about a quarter of the way through !!! Can't wait to get back in. Watch this space

Thanks for sending me a copy of this book.

This is one of the best books I've read for a while, it's quite dark in places, well written and good characters.

I did guess how the book would end but that didn't make reading this book any less enjoyable. It was hard to put down as I wanted to read more about Will, Harmony & Luke.

Will keep an eye out for the other book Amanda Jennings has queues as I've ears that is also supposed to be good.

I really enjoyed this book. Please see my review over on the Book Review page.

Just finished this book and enjoyed it so much. Really gripping from start to finish. It's not a perfect book- there are bits of the plot that are a bit 'obvious', I thought Harmony was a dreadful name too and it beggared my belief that a couple could have been together for twenty years and the 'having a baby' conundrum had never come to a head. But all in all I could overlook these imperfections and enjoy the story and the great characters. Would definitely recommend this.

Finished this a few days ago.

Good easy-reading story but spoiled by poor writing and / or editing. Was there any editing? Drawers written as "draws" and being able to look straight out of a window on the South Bank at Blackfriar's Bridge and being able to see both St Paul's (yes) and the Palace of Westminster (really?). Just two of many howlers.

Also, the "heroine's" name Harmony put me off straight away - very Mills & Boon.

The plot was transparent - immediately after the infertility was mentioned Luke cropped up. It was so obvious she would get pregnant by him.

Disappointing.

An emotionally powerful and compelling book that really resonated with me having had a very difficult childhood and knowing all too well how past events and emotional scars can shape us as adults. The main characters are well drawn and believable - you cannot help but empathize with them and the struggles they face, even when they make terrible mistakes that will come back to haunt them. As events unfold and momentum builds, the book becomes utterly gripping and towards the end I just couldn't put it down and stayed up far too late finishing it! I heartily recommend it and am looking forward to reading more books by the author.

Just read this after receiving my copy and thoroughly enjoyed it. Have talked about it to other people which is a very good sign. Very easy to read.

Just finishing off my current read then will get started on this. Doesn't look like my usual type so it will be nice to try something new. Looking forward to sharing my thoughts...

Oh in the end it was a bit stupid. I bought it and thought it was kind of disposable. Story was far fetched. The heroine dappy

I'm about two thirds of the way through The Judas Scar. It is an incredibly written and very moving story. The characters are believable you really do get drawn into the story.

I'd love to read more by the author, and I've already recommended this to several friends.

Returned home from holiday to find a copy waiting for me, thank you! Will read it once I have finished my current one and post again.

What a brilliant book. A not-put-downable page turner with some unexpected twists. I blame this book completely for my being shattered as I had to read 'just one more chapter' before going to sleep!

this book is amazing read it in 2 days ,so many twists and turns a must read for everybody .Thanks for the give away

This is a really good read where you can empathize with all the main characters as the reasons for their actions becomes clearer. Even with the murder and suicide it manages to have a happy outcome for Will and Harmony and boy dont they deserve it!

OpheliaBalls... I felt the same way about Luke. I just wanted to hug him and tell him it would be okay and that he wasn't to blame for the actions of others! I also felt the same for Will and even after his deception to Harmony I was still vouching for them to stay together. It's amazing how well some writers can draw such believable and likeable characters!

omg... received 'The Judas Scab' this morning and have just this second finished reading it... wow ... This has to be up there as one of the best books I've read this year, and I've been lucky to read many. Previous to winning the competition I hadn't actually heard of the book, having seen no advertisement for it, so I was able to approach it with a clear mind and I'm so glad I did.

I loved Will and Harmony as a couple and I did find myself casting judgement at both of their actions but by the end of the story as all was revealed I couldn't help but feel sorry for all that were involved in the dreadful experience. I know first hand how much a bad childhood experience can shape adulthood and it was quite heart-breaking to witness Will and Luke's lives shattered by something which neither one of them deserved. The fact that both of them were just children at the time made me warm to them both and, especially in the case of Luke, look at their behaviour in a different more non-judgemental way.

I love the roller coaster of emotions Amanda has produced from just this one incident and I can't recommend it highly enough. This is one of those books that you just have to keep reading that extra chapter until you suddenly realise you've savoured the whole book!