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Find out what Mumsnetters thought of Rattle by Fiona Cummins

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SorchaMumsnet · 21/02/2017 17:50

We gave away 50 copies of Rattle, a spine-chilling thriller by Fiona Cummins, and the next installment in our Crime and Thriller Book Club.

This serial killer lives two lives. In one, he's just like anyone else, but in the other, he's the caretaker of his family's macabre museum. Now the time has come to add to his collection.

Rattle is a glimpse into the mind of a sinister psychopath to rival even Hannibal Lecter. Only those with nerves of steel and a night light should take on this terrifying cat-and-mouse game between a sinister collector and a troubled detective.

We ask all winners to share their thoughts about the book on this discussion thread. Everyone who gives detailed feedback on Rattle by midday Monday 10 April will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Love2shop voucher:

Obsessed with crime and thrillers? Get involved and find out what other books you could win in Mumsnet and Thin Blue Spine's Crime and Thriller Book Club.

This giveaway is sponsored by Thin Blue Spine crime writing blog

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Find out what Mumsnetters thought of Rattle by Fiona Cummins
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1969angep · 13/04/2017 08:38

Oh my, I've just finished "Rattle" and what a book! A serial killer from a long line of bone collectors who have built up a collection of skeletal curiosities over 3 generations. A troubled policewoman in a race against time to find him. Two abducted children whose lives are in her hands. This really has all the elements you need for a taut, exciting thriller. All of the characters were extremely well written - Erdman & Lilith particularly so, as the previously loving couple being slowly torn apart by the bomb that is their child's illness. The imagery the author conjures up is superb - I literally shivered when she described the bone collector allowing his colony of beetles to crawl over his body. I really didn't want this book to end and the conclusion is such that there are many many lose ends that need tidying up - absolutely ripe for a sequel, please!

Tidusmc · 16/04/2017 23:17

What a superb read, OMG this book really had me sitting on the edge of my seat. It was so cleverly written and I cannot wait for her next novel.

doctorboo · 29/04/2017 18:11

I've been unwell which delayed my review - I'd made notes and everything.
I literally loved every page, it was extremely well written (a great first book) I liked how the different arcs were linked by the killer and the characters felt very real; I could imagine the scenarios regarding kidnapping happening and I loved the ending. It didn't feel rushed or hammed up.

doggyg · 02/05/2017 12:58

I really enjoyed this book, but, unlike most other people, found it quite difficult to get into (so much so that I read three other books before actually getting around to finishing this one).

cavylover · 07/05/2017 16:35

Very scary and sinister book with echoes of Hannibal Lecter. Very long with many plot twists. Probably the most frightening book I have ever read.

tworonnies1957 · 15/05/2017 00:18

For me this book was real page turner really well written both creepy and scary my be for some to much so, if your one of those that hide under the bedcovers every time you hear a noise or have a mind that works overtime thinking there someone out there who's out to get you this book is not for you, for me it was one of best books of it type I had read in a very long time

whatwoulddexterdo · 11/07/2017 07:56

Who won the voucher please?

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