9:48am Monday 6th September 2010
By Telegraph & Argus
Katie Kitamura – The Longshot (Pocket Books, £7.99) ***
Martial arts fighter Cal and his friend and trainer Riley are on a make-or-break rematch in Mexico with the world champion, the legendary Rivera, who has never been beaten. Years before, Cal became
the only fighter to go the distance with him – but it nearly ended his career. Only Riley is aware how much that fight changed everything for Cal and he has stayed loyal for the last ten years.
Riley knows what’s at risk taking on this rematch, and the stakes are high. A mind-searching, heartbreaking story; realistically thought out and true to life. A good read with psychological
intent.
Ronnie Whitehead, 77, retired social worker, Crossflatts
Valerie Martin – The Confessions Of Edward Day (Phoenix, £7.99) ***
Guy Margate rescues fellow actor Edward Day from drowning in a riptide current. But Edward soon stops being grateful to his rescuer when a request for money and amorous advances towards his
girlfriend end up with Guy informing Edward that she is pregnant. Emotionally confused, Edward’s inertia in the face of this news leads to disastrous consequences.
Margaret Jarvis, 78,retired, Wyke
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