Goodreads members voted for the sake of a child into the following lists. Beah draws on both his life and imagination to depict children leading brave. That said, im going to give phil huston a shoutout, because he has galvanised me into action regarding taking my books off kdp select. When she turns whistleblower and tries to report her findings to the authorities, she is horrified to discover that. Lists that contain for the sake of a child by stevie turner. Most of her novels are now also available as audio books, and a house without windows gained. When he recounts how a tv crew took a sensational angle for the sake of drama. Its a thrillersuspense story, and ive added the synopsis and first chapter for you below. Her writing is obtuse, muddled, childlike, eccentric, provocative. The narrator, janine haynes, had a lovely voice and her narration was well paced and enjoyable.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Read and loved for the sake of a child and have house without windows and revenge on my tbr list. Stevie turner has done an excellent job with this book. Her novel on yellow paper inspired amy jenkins to begin writing and proved a.
Engaging and suspenseful, for the sake of a child is a wellwritten fictional approach to one of the most horrible crimes perpetrated against children in society today, and yet the story line softens the edges of what is obviously an issue near and dear to author stevie turner s heart so that the book doesnt come across as preachy or lecturing. Review of for the sake of a child by stevie turner about the author. Ginny ford is pleased to win the coveted job of housekeeper to the directors of phizzface inc. I live in a quiet country village in east anglia, and am married. When you know you have met the love of your life, the last thing you expect is for your sister to lure him away. For the sake of a child by stevie turner, 9781514120323, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Just to let you know, my sixth novel for the sake of a child was published yesterday. Child exploitation is an explosive subject, however, stevie has written about it with a light touch.
Stevie smith is ripe for rediscovery not only her hairraisingly original work, but. Books by stevie turner author of a house without windows. Stevie has a vast selection of books to her credit, and im happy to share that ive read a few of them and look forward to. Interview with author stevie turner darlene fosters blog. My latest and ninth book revenge was published on july 20th 2015, and i am now working on a 10th book. My thoughts what a very interesting novel that brings out quite a read that kept my attention all the way to the end. For that reason, this is not a book for everyoneespecially those under 18 years of age. Stevie turner audio books, best sellers, author bio. Im a multigenre british author, writing womens fiction, suspense, thrillers, and humorous books. For the sake of a child author of dark fiction, sometimes humorous. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I never told you is both a gripping pageturner and a sensitive family portrait. For the sake of a child by stevie turner babelcube. Stevie turner revenge the daughterinlaw syndrome a house without windows for the sake of a child no sex please, im menopausal.
Stevie turner s most popular book is a house without windows. My novels are realistic, but tend to shy away from the mainstream somewhat and focus on the darker side of relationships. For the sake of a child by stevie turner is a well written and engaging story that deals with the very serious subjects of pedophilia, neglect and child abuse. In stevie turner s latest novel, examining kitchen cupboards 2019, jill hayes takes on a new job in a college exam administration office. I am pleased to have won a new apple book award and a readers favorite gold star for a house without windows, and to have come third in the 2016 drunken druid book awards with repent at leisure. For the sake of a child by stevie turner is a well written and engaging story that deals with the very serious subjects of pedophilia, neglect and childabuse. For the sake of a child stevie turner, obsessed by books designs on. Author spotlight stevie turner nikki mcdonagh author. I am pleased to have as my guest today, author stevie turner. My latest book repent at leisure made the shortlist of the escalator writing contest. Wielding a throwaway wit and the strangest irony, stevie smith was deeply read. Ace asunder a bee writes stevie turner boston book reader. The curious book of animal lists by tracey turner, a compendium of.
I told myself earlier this year that i would not make any more of my books free. Stevie turner is a british author of suspense, womens fiction family dramas, paranormal and darkly humorous novels. For the sake of a child by stevie turner, paperback. She has also branched out into the world of audio books, screenplays, and translations. Her sixth novel for the sake of a child was runnerup in the goodreads ebook miner book of the month award for october 2014, and. Stevie turner has 28 books on goodreads with 8104 ratings.
I listened to the audio book of this haunting story about the dark and disturbing world of. Therefore just for this weekend i have made for the sake of a child free, as this is the book the lady wanted to read. Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out next fall. As we speak, her novel, for the sake of a child, is being read by a new york film production company after winning a silver award in the depth of field international film festival competition.
A house without windows by stevie turner overdrive. She had hoped it would lead to a career but quickly discovered it was much too technical for her skillset. For the sake of a child by stevie turner for the sake of a child is a novella written in the suspensethriller genre. Turner uses dialog to help the reader understand the victim and the abusers. Written by stevie turner, audiobook narrated by janine haynes. It is also available in paperback on the bookshowme link below. Stevie turner is a british author of suspense, paranormal, womens fiction family dramas, and darkly humorous novels. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. This is fiction, yet stevie has managed to make this story for the sake of a child to seem almost real. Soon after, the doctor diagnoses her with cancer, and her world falls apart.
Reviewed by jamie michele for readers favorite mind games by stevie turner is a contemporary. Ginny ford is pleased to win the coveted job of housekeeper. I know youll find this a subject of importance, and will help us get the word out far and wide. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. New books to watch, selfpub or indie books worth the read, littleknown gems. Stevie turner grew up in the east end of london and was fortunate. September 18, 2016 when erin mason gets a divorce, shes left with two teenage sons to care for. When i recently advertised a kdp select book for free, i didnt realise until phil told me that.
I loved the story of ginny ford who is an amazing character very likable and very believable. Welcome to the second of my new interview series, this week featuring womens fiction author stevie turner. For the sake of a child kindle edition by turner, stevie. A house without windows gained the attention of a new york media production company in december 2017. She is a prolific writer as you can see and enjoys attending rock concerts. Despite the dark nature of these offenses, this is a story with an uplifting message, exposing both the seamy underside of human society as well as its brighter and more hopeful portion. A rather unusual romance by stevie turner nesies place. I have been following stevie s blog for a couple of years and her posts are fun, interesting and informative. However, a friend of my cousin asked him whether i have any free books going at the moment, and i owe him a favour or two. I am very honoured to announce an author spotlight for the multiaward winning author stevie turner.
My suspense novel a house without windows won a new apple book award in 2014 and a readers favorite gold award in 2015. A pageturner whose puzzling mystery and psychological drama are rooted in. Dedicated to my friend sandra, taken from us too soon. For the sake of a child kindle edition by stevie turner. With books like this, the whole question is how good of a mystery writer is the author. For the sake of a child by stevie turner reading guide. For the sake of a child is a must read book written by stevie turner and available in our bookshelf. Her screenplay for the sake of a child won a silver award in the spring 2017 depth of field international film festival, and her novel a house without windows gained interest from an independent film production company based in new york. I recommend it to all who wish to read a good book. One sees this sadness that can happen with our children in this world we. Id love your vote to help kickstart my new campaign. Today id like to extend a warm welcome to stevie turner. For the sake of a child audiobook by stevie turner. A house without windows is available now on amazon.