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Have you read Strangers by Paul Finch? Post your feedback on the book by 25 November for a chance to win a £100 Love2Shop voucher!

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UrsulaMumsnet · 19/09/2016 10:45

Paul Finch, the no.1 bestselling author of Hunted and Stalkers, has written an even darker thriller. PC Lucy Clayburn has to delve into the criminal underworld to track down a brutal serial killer, but she's about to discover that going undercover is the most dangerous work there is.

Apply to win one of 50 free copies now. This giveaway ends on 27 September.

We ask all winners to share their thoughts about the book on this discussion thread. However, you don't have to win a free copy to take part in the discussion - anyone who has read Strangers can post their feedback.

Everyone who posts their feedback on the book by 25 November will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Love2shop voucher.

This giveaway is sponsored by Harper Collins

Have you read Strangers by Paul Finch? Post your feedback on the book by 25 November for a chance to win a £100 Love2Shop voucher!
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glenka · 10/11/2016 07:25

This sounds like a very interesting book and I can't wait to read it.

Sallyb82 · 09/11/2016 16:32

Not far in yet but definitely got me hooked. It's big appeal is in its setting as it's local to me and although not previously aware of this author, I am now a follower.

Lilaclily · 09/11/2016 16:17

I also really enjoyed it, full of suspense and loved all the twists

I also really liked the cover which is important to me as I only pick up books in a bookshop that catch my eye unless it's a very well known author I don't go specifically searching for it

verap · 09/11/2016 16:07

Great read, packed with action and tension... Lucy was a great character and I liked the fact that the killer was a woman as it's usually a man.

I can't wait to read more from this author.

toastymarshmallow · 08/11/2016 12:04

I really enjoyed this book. I had started it when I first got it, but life got in the way, so I didn't pick it up again until yesterday, and I finished it last night. It gripped me throughout.

At times I found Lucy annoying, but I liked that she was flawed and took risks, even if the decisions she made wouldn't have been the ones I would have made.

It was gory at times, but not too bad really compared with some books I have read. I will be getting some of the other books by Paul Finch after reading this. I would definitely recommend it!

Thanks MN!

hv35 · 06/11/2016 16:58

I was very excited when I received my copy of Strangers - having read Stalkers by Paul Finch a year ago I had great expectations. I was not disappointed! It is exactly what I like in a good detective novel. I liked the female cop, acting on instincts and not always following the rule book, but willing to accept the consequences. I also liked the plot twists - typically Paul Finch. I can't wait to read his next! Would recommend this book.

FeelingSmurfy · 04/11/2016 21:04

My copy arrived today, I've already started reading it Smile Thank-you

jonniesmum · 04/11/2016 11:17

Just received my copy today. Looking forward to getting stuck in this weekend.

useyourimagination · 02/11/2016 18:58

Still not received my copy - I have emailed. Might it still come or shall I give up?

FeelingSmurfy · 01/11/2016 00:56

Not received a copy of the book yet, as requested i have emailed back to say this Smile

Seizethemoment · 29/10/2016 21:46

Really enjoyed this book, will be reading more by the author

Reebs123 · 27/10/2016 21:16

Thanks for my copy.i Found the book addictive right from the start. I felt sorry for Lucy because of what happened. I can't wait to read more and find out "who dunnit".

WowOoo · 27/10/2016 14:39

Thanks for my copy of this book.
I have to say i didn't find it gripped me from the start. I love thrillers and if I'd borrowed this from the library would have given up on it.

I am glad I persevered as it did start to get more exciting about a third of the way in - it just seemed to take too long to get me hooked into the story. I was fascinated by the Tammy character - I would have liked to have known more about her and how she ended up the way she was. I won't give any spoilers! So overall, a good read. The ending made up for a slow start.

SundayGirl86 · 26/10/2016 11:50

Brilliant, thank you Smile

SorchaMumsnet · 26/10/2016 10:31

Hi all - big apologies if you haven't received your copy of Strangers yet. There was a problem at the publisher's warehouse where they'd run out of stock. The good news is that the books were sent out first thing Monday morning! So you should receive your copy by next Monday latest. Do let me know if you haven't got it by then.

We've amended the feedback date to allow you plenty of time for reading - post on the discussion thread by 25 November to be entered into the prize draw.

SundayGirl86 · 25/10/2016 12:20

Hi,
I had an email on 5th October to say I'd won a copy of the book. It didn't arrive so I emailed MN on 15th to let you know. I've had no response and no book so far! I'd be really grateful if you could follow this up for me. Thank you.

mum2reilly · 25/10/2016 12:04

I've now finished the book. It was an enjoyable pacey read, I liked the central character of Lucy and the characters around her.
I was a little disappointed with what felt like a rush to resolve what had started out as the main plot, it came almost as an after-thought - oh I forgot we still need to resolve that bit, but I'd be happy to see if there are other books with this character to come.
Overall a 7/10 for me.

CopperPan · 21/10/2016 20:08

I found this book very engaging and read it all in a couple of days. The plot was original and multilayered, and the narrative was full of suspense and action.. I am not always a big fan of crime fiction but the characters were strong and believable and kept the pages turning.

PresidentOliviaMumsnet · 20/10/2016 19:19

@minsmum

I had an email to say I had won a copy of this. It has not arrived. I have sent 2 emails to you and had no response

Hi thanks for chasing this - we'll get the 9 to 5-ers on this first thing in the morning.
Thanks
OliviaMN

realwoodlogs · 20/10/2016 19:15

I've loved all his other books. Really liked the one set up in the fells.

Cannot wait to read this.

minsmum · 20/10/2016 19:12

I had an email to say I had won a copy of this. It has not arrived. I have sent 2 emails to you and had no response

Mrsmonkeymoo1 · 19/10/2016 07:58

Ive received my free copy - Ive only just started reading it but it looks like a fantastic read so far. Had to drag myself away from it last night - this is the type of book I love and will definitely look for books by this author again.

Picoloangel · 17/10/2016 18:58

Have received my free copy and whilst I have only just started it I am finding it a good read. This is a genre that I like and would usually read and so far I am impressed!

imacmum · 17/10/2016 17:42

I was lucky enough to win a free copy of this quite dark and sometimes gory police drama. PC Lucy Clayburn's story starts when her CID colleague is shot due an unfortunate incident of Lucy's own making and she spends the next ten years back on the streets trying to overcome the nosedive affect on her career. When one day she is asked to help in an investigation to catch a particularly nasty female serial killer, she sees a way back into CID, and this leads her into all sorts of dangers which made my heart pound and rather terrified me to read about. However, brave and sometimes foolhardy, Lucy defies all the rules and sets out on her own to nail the killer. Help comes from a very unexpected angle leading her to wonder about her mothers past and also the identity of her father.
I felt at the start that there were similarities between Lucy and another motor bike riding woman detective in a similar novel by another popular author but this turned out to be the only real similarity and the book ended with me feeling very relieved that the case had been solved, and looking forward to reading many more stories of the escapades of this newly promoted young woman police detective

poppy990 · 17/10/2016 16:49

I've decided to save this prize for a Xmas present for my Mum. She loves these kinds of thrillers and it looks gripping thanks MN