Our excellent value books literally don't cost the earth. And to everybody’s surprise, the perpetrator walks into the police station and confesses. The man launches an unspeakably brutal attack on Harry as a horror-struck Julie watches, frozen by fear. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Jo Spain is such a talent. The story opens up with a violent crime and immediately … This whydunit is a gripping psychological thriller. Her second novel, bestseller Beneath the Surface, was released in September 2016 to further critical acclaim. "Late one night a man walks into the luxurious home of disgraced banker Harry McNamara and his wife Julie. Wait no, not balls. Shop with confidence on eBay! Story Lover. YOU FIND OUT WHO DID IT ON THE VERY FIRST PAGE. But the characters… ugh. We also hear from the investigating officer on the murder case, the very tenacious Alice Moody. Would I like this if it was just a contemporary piece about two lives that intersect in random ways, leading to heartache and profoundly altered lives? Published by Quercus and available to buy 25th January 2018. Just an hour later the attacker, JP Carney, has handed himself in to the police. Buy The Confession: The addictive number one bestseller by Spain, Jo (ISBN: 9781786488367) from Amazon's Book Store. A thoroughly brilliant, page turning, tense and exceptional psychological thriller that is definitely 100% GRIPPING. The first nine Books (or chapters) of the work trace the story of Augustine's life, from his birth (354 A.D.) up to the events that took place just after his conversion to Catholicism (386 A.D.). 'I can't praise The Confession enough. The man launches an unspeakably brutal attack on Harry as a horror-struck Julie watches, frozen by fear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – INJECT IT INTO MY VEINS!! This gripping psychological thriller will have you questioning, who – of Harry, Julie and JP – is really the guilty one? Claire McGowan, author of Blood Tide In the why, the actions that led up to this brutal attack and Spain reveals the truth in a slow, meticulous unraveling that left me reeling by the end. Set in Ireland, it begins as Harry McNamara, a banker, recently cleared of multiple accounts of fraud, is brutally attacked in … She is previously known for her Inspector Tom Reynolds Series. But my opinion is the right one. He confesses to beating Harry to death, but JP claims that the assault was not premeditated and that he didn’t know the identity of his victim. It’s not. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Balls can be fun. In between the personal information, the story was progressing to reveal exactly why JP, the killer, attacked Harry, the banker. Booktopia has The Confession, The Most Hotly-Anticipated Psychological Thriller Of 2018! This gripping psychological thriller will have you questioning, who – of Harry, Julie and JP – is really the guilty one? This was boring as balls. He confesses to beating Harry to death, but JP claims that the assault was not premeditated and that he didn’t know the identity of his victim. These POVs take us all the way back to childhood in some cases, and quite honestly it was tedious as hell … JP – the attacker tells us his life story – warts and all, full of heartbreak and determination and how he finds himself confessing to attempted murder, but my favourite character is Alice Moody the policewoman in charge of this investigation – she was absolutely WONDERFUL and deserves her own book. I really enjoyed this unusual and spiky thriller set in Dublin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Julie is watching TV with her wealthy husband when an intruder breaks in and beats him to a pulp with a golf club. Post navigation. The Confessions is a spiritual autobiography, covering the first 35 years of Augustine's life, with particular emphasis on Augustine's spiritual development and how he accepted Christianity. Numerous times I thought I had it all figured out when Jo Spain whacked me … Book 10 is an exploration of memory. The Confession by Jo Spain is a book I was intrigued to read as, it focus more on the why than the who.. Late one night Julie and Harry McNamara life changes forever, a man walks into their million euro home in Dublin. The Confession is a standalone book. Wifey. The path to alcoholism, the troubles of a marriage and co-dependence, the struggle of infertility. Kate Vane August 20, 2018 June 7, 2019 Crime fiction, Reviews. Just one hour later, the attacker, J. P. Carney hands himself into the police and confesses to beating Harry to death. Change ), Mystery, Thriller & Horror Books, and True Crime. Think Neegan and Glen. We are taken back to the beginning of each character’s life through alternating chapters and just when you think you’ve worked out why, when, who the author throws in a humdinger of a twist and you are left dumbstruck and bemused. Boring, even. My brain just immediately – Zzzzzzzz…. ( Log Out /  Talk about unlikable. The novel started out with a bang of blood and brutality that grabs the reader by the throat when Harry the banker is viciously attacked while his wife, Julie, watches in stunned horror. The Confession had me in its thrall from the first page, revealing the dark side of the Celtic Tiger Sarah Ward, author of In Bitter Chill I loved this twisty slice of domestic noir. And when the man launches an unspeakably brutal attack on Harry, a horror-struck Julie, frozen by fear, watches her husband die. The author’s own father was born in one such home in Dublin and the novel’s backdrop was constructed based on the in-depth research she undertook while attempting to trace her family roots. a really cracking read' BA Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors and The Breakdown If you like math, and really want to read this, I say go for it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The Confession is such a brilliant written, expertly plotted book with lots of revelations carefully revealed at just the right moment to catch you unawares and keep you reading. Late one night, a man walks into the luxurious home of disgraced banker Harry McNamara and his wife Julie. Whiny bitch babies drinking and crying themselves into self-made drama and complaining about rich people problems. Has Carney's surrender really been driven by a guilty conscience or is his confession … The Confession by Jo Spain is billed as a dark thriller, but it’s really more of a depressing autobiography of the main characters whose POVs we have to endure get to experience; how they got to that moment in 2012 when a banker is getting his head bashed in by a stranger with a golf club. Find great deals for The Confession by Jo Spain. Late one night a man walks into the luxurious home of disgraced banker Harry McNamara and his wife Julie. But here’s the thing about fairytales: sometimes they’re darker than you can ever imagine.”. The Confession is a psychological thriller coming from Jo Spain, in January 2018. Overview - You find out who did it on the very first page. Her first novel, With Our Blessing, was one of seven books shortlisted in the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition and her first psychological thriller, The Confession, was a number one bestseller in Ireland. The Confession has a brilliantly executed and well-paced plot. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the UK. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Jo lives in Dublin with her husband and their four young children. by Jo Spain. Summary Summary Augustine's Confessions is a diverse blend of autobiography, philosophy, theology, and critical exegesis of the Christian Bible. I found myself thinking, here comes another reveal. The Confession is the first stand alone novel by Jo Spain. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. – Here's the Fucking Twist, Follow Here's the Fucking Twist on WordPress.com. The Confession by Jo Spain is a gripping psychological thriller that makes you question whether the confession of a crime on the first page is driven by a guilty conscience or whether it’s a calculated move in a deadly game. “The Confession is a rare treat, a combination of a psychological thriller and a domestic drama with a bit of a police procedural thrown in…Block out some time to finish this book because you won’t want to stop reading once you pick it up.” —BookReporter “Enthralling…Spain dissects her characters’ secrets with razor-sharp precision.” And none of it was exciting because I could see it coming. Just an hour later the attacker, JP Carney, has handed himself in to the police. The strange goes on to brutal attack Harry while Julie in fear can watch on. 30-Something. And when the man launches an unspeakably brutal attack on Harry, a horror-struck Julie, frozen by fear, watches her husband die. Previous. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. You hear from Julie, the wife of the victim, JP the perpetrator and Alice the police officer working the case. The opening will have you captured and will not let you go until the final page. Joanne lives in Dublin with her husband and their four young children. There was something in the telling of events that lent itself more to realism, and while that is an accomplishment in contemporary novels, this was supposed to be a thriller. When this is done right it can blow your mind. Main Character: I won’t be RSVPing to the pity party. Late one night a man walks into the luxurious home of disgraced banker Harry McNamara and his wife Julie. Plot Twisty-ness: I guess anything can be called a thriller these days. #reviewsareforreaders #negativereviewsaregoodreviews. The man launches an unspeakably brutal attack on Harry as a horror-struck Julie watches, frozen by fear. Buy The Confession: The addictive number one bestseller By Jo Spain, in Very Good condition. Hmm what to say about this book? How a banker starts a business, becomes rich and then breaks the law to become even richer before causing a financial collapse of a whole country and being tried in a court of law for it. book source: Crooked Lane Books via NetGalley in exchange for a review., Bleh, I have this one to read… your 3 knives are putting me off picking it up tho. She’s now working on multiple European TV projects. Jo has worked as a political advisor on the economy in the Irish parliament and has been vice-chair of the business body InterTrade Ireland for the last five years. ⭐⭐ – Barely readable If there is anything I am less interested in besides math, it’s finance and wall street type shit. However, rude, hateful, insulting or purely antagonistic comments will  not be approved by the admin (that’s me!) The story follows three individuals; the banker, his spouse and his murderer. With a man as notorious as Harry McNamara, the detectives cannot help wondering, was this really a random act of violence or is it linked to one of Harry’s many sins: corruption, greed, betrayal? When I read a book that isn’t what I expected it to be – either through my own assumptions or the marketing of it – I try to sit back and take a look at it from a different perspective, to have an open mind. Jo Spain The Confession Summary. Jo Spain takes you right into her characters’ heads and captures perfectly what makes them tick. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Review: There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins, My Favourite Reviews of the Week | 2nd September – BookBum, Throwback Thursday: All the Books I Hated in 2018! Jo’s debut novel, the first in a crime fiction series, is set against a background of the infamous Irish Magdalene Laundries and Mother and Baby homes. Late one night a man walks into the luxurious home of disgraced banker Harry McNamara and his wife Julie. Superhero Black Magic Witch. Brilliant writing, great story . Confession - Good for the Soul & Great Read Many books will tell you a tale, however, Jo Spain gives you a multilayered story of compelling characters, entangled lives and tense, compulsive and page turning excitement. There was also a lot of talk about the financial world. The Confession by Jo Spain is billed as a dark thriller, but it’s really more of a depressing autobiography of the main characters whose POVs we have to endure get to experience; how they got to that moment in 2012 when a banker is getting his head bashed in by a stranger with a golf club. The “pathetic” aspect was probably honest and closer to the contemporary lane, but his “plan” required an evil streak. Late one night a man walks into the luxurious home of disgraced banker Harry McNamara and his wife Julie. Jo Spain. We then begin the tense journey to find out who is this random attacker, why did he attack Harry and then turn himself in to the police and what does his wife Julia have to do with the attack? ⭐- Dumpster fire ( Log Out /  The Confession by Jo Spain. On the last page, you'll find out why in this expertly plotted, "enthralling" (J. P. Delaney) psychological suspense novel from an internationally bestselling author. It is an Irish tale of marital disharmony, dysfunctional families and murder. Potty Mouth. Not even the villain was interesting, lacking any emotions even remotely close to sinister despite trying his best to put on a creepy smile and enjoy the moment. Buy a discounted Paperback of The Confession online … Just an hour later the attacker, JP Carney, has handed himself in to the police. This is the kind of story we’ve seen before – where different POVs slowly reveal a twisted truth with many layers. ( Log Out /  Recently published! ISBN: 9781786488367. Just an hour later the attacker, JP Carney, has handed himself in to the police. ON THE LAST PAGE, YOU'LL FIND OUT WHY. The Confession is a new standalone novel from the hugely talented Jo Spain, best known for her Inspector Tom Reynolds mysteries. The man launches an unspeakably brutal attack on Harry as a horror-struck Julie watches, frozen by fear. Grown-Ass Woman. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Most reviewers seem to be blown away by this book, a lot of 5-star ratings popping up, but I honestly can’t figure out why, even when looking for a new perspective to understand. Reader. But Julie remains troubled. This was as boring as math. Sound exciting? All Rights Reserved. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Civil discussion and opinions are welcome. The overall effect was disjointed and bizarre as the novel attempted to become a thriller. And is Carney’s surrender driven by a guilty conscience or is his confession a calculated move in a deadly game? Show more. ON THE LAST PAGE, YOU’LL FIND OUT WHY. But that was the first and the last of that kind of entertainment. With a man as notorious as Harry McNamara, the detectives cannot help wondering, was this really a random act of violence or is it linked to one of Harry’s many sins: corruption, greed, betrayal? Nothing about the writing was bad per se, actually it was quite the opposite. I do mind endless pity parties, and that’s basically what this felt like. Jo co-wrote the ground-breaking TV series Taken Down which first broadcast in Ireland in 2018. The Confession by Jo Spain. Next. Afterwards, the stranger, JP Carney, casually walks into the nearest police station and confesses, claiming he had a psychotic episode and no reason for attacking Harry. My rating: 3 of 5 stars. Opening Hook: As shocking as a golf club to the head. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. This approach to the storytelling drained all the energy out of the plot, making it feel sluggish, washing out anything that could be considered a shock or a twist. I don’t mind troubled or damaged. Like, I said the writing isn’t bad. This was anything but thrilling unless you consider your own yawns to be a real razz-ma-tazz experience. About The Author: Jo Spain’s first novel, top ten bestseller With our Blessing, was one of seven finalists in the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition 2015. Full of intrigue, it had me absolutely gripped until the end, not having an inkling what the likely outcome would be. The Confessions is divided into 13 books. Just an hour later the attacker, JP Carney, has handed himself in to the police. The prose provided the reader with a vivid experience, an understanding of the characters at a base level. The man launches an unspeakably brutal attack on Harry as a horror-struck Julie watches, frozen by fear. Binge-Watcher. Yeah, no. The 3rd book in the Tom Renolds series, Sleeping Beauties will be released in September 2017. The premise was amazing. That’s a total turn off to me. Annual Book Blogger Award WINNER for “Best Mystery/Thriller Blog” in 2019!! And is Carney’s surrender driven by a guilty conscience or is his confession a calculated move in a deadly game? Some of my favourite books use this narrative device. Anyone trying to leave asshole comments can eat a bag of dicks. Writer. For real, this was slowwwwwwwww. Instead, it settled into a mundane telling of personal events. . Julie – the wife tells us her story from the moment she first met and fell in love with the enigmatic and successful Harry to the moment she watched a random attack beat him senseless with a golf club. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Customer Reviews - Jo Spain The Confession. But if you’re more interested in, oh I don’t know, rollercoasters, then move on to something else in your TBR that deserves to be put in the thriller category. Why buy from World of Books. What random life circumstances led them to this moment? The man launches an unspeakably brutal attack on Harry as a horror-struck Julie watches, frozen by fear. We start the book with a vicious attack on a man in front of his wife by a complete stranger – or do we? Trustpilot. These POVs take us all the way back to childhood in some cases, and quite honestly it was tedious as hell and in most cases, completely fucking irrelevant. It was some disturbing shit. 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