Publisher information
- Publisher: F A Thorpe (Publishers) Ltd
- ISBN: 9781787823129
- Number of pages: 354
- Dimensions: 229 x 148 mm
- Languages: English
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An original and compelling thriller
#3 in the Sam Shephard series, but can also be read as a stand-alone.
Set in the Small town of Dunedin, New Zealand, (which the author describes so well I... READ MORE
Crime mystery set in New Zealand
This is really starting to become one of my favourite crime series. Book three and I am totally invested in the characters, plot and of course setting. Th... READ MORE
A crime series you must check out!
I am such a huge fan of Vanda Symon and her heroine, Sam Shephard, I love love love this series! Every single thing about them works for me and the books j... READ MORE
Tense and fast-moving mystery
I'm grateful to Orenda for letting me have an advance copy of Containment for review.
Welcome to another instalment in the tumultuous private and work lif... READ MORE
Police procedural set in DUNEDIN
The novel is published to coincide with International’s Women’s Month (March). It is shortlisted for the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime novel.
Much of t... READ MORE
A great addition to the series
Although this is the third instalment in the Sam Shepherd series, this book would work perfectly well as a standalone for anyone who is coming new to the n... READ MORE
A fun police procedural
A container has been washed up onto the beach at Dunedin, full of all sorts of things including personal possessions. While local residences flock to the b... READ MORE
Good thriller
Thank you to the publishers for this review copy.
I had previously not heard of Vanda Symon so I had no expectations when I started this book.
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A fab read
My first book by author Vanda Symon saw me chuckling and smirking at the irreverent dialogues that Sam could come up with. Her banter with partner Smithy w... READ MORE