Today, on Celtic Connexions, I’m reviewing Sister Olive Wouldn’t Hurt A Fly by Gill Calvin Thomas.
Blurb
If this whole saga was a fight between good and evil, then who had won? As far as Miriam could work out, neither good nor evil had triumphed yet. Now she was having to confront the grim consequences of Will’s behaviour, and she was mortally afraid. Maybe he and his darkness would win after all.
The tragic suicide of a young student starts a shocking chain of events for William Marshall, his wife Miriam and their son, Ollie. As Will descends into madness, a ghostly presence appears in their old house to protect Ollie. However, when two strangers threaten Miriam and an attempt is made to snatch Ollie, mother and son are forced to flee.
Amidst ever-present danger, they shake off pursuers to seek sanctuary in Rock House in Dorset, where they meet Caitlin and her friends. Twenty years have passed since Charlie Bond helped Caitlin solve the mystery of her mother’s death. Now, it is the turn of Charlie’s sidekick, Sam Haskell, to investigate a mysterious cult and unmask a killer.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243611059-sister-olive-wouldn-t-hurt-a-fly
Purchase Link: https://mybook.to/sisteroliver-zbt
My Review
This book started slowly, then took off at warp speed. Just as quickly, it slowed down again. It was like it was playing cat-and-mouse with me.
The author is an excellent writer, and her characters were well-developed. Sister Olive is one of those characters you love to hate. I think my favourite characters, though, were Henry and Ollie.
I found the end a bit flat and left me with some unanswered questions, but other than that, it was a good read.
About the Author
Gill Calvin Thomas has retired from academic life and lives with her husband in Swanage, Dorset. She finds inspiration while walking in the Isle of Purbeck. Here, she is able to escape into a world of her own making, getting to know her characters, whilst she plans the next twist and turn of the plot.
As writing has become a major part of Gill’s life, she has withdrawn from taking a leading role in many community volunteer activities, although she has retained her interest in local and national politics. A lifelong feminist, Gill likes nothing better than a spirited debate on the issues of the day with family and friends. As her writing career develops, she hopes to explore those issues in her stories.
You can follow Gill Calvin Thomas at
| Website | https://gillthomas.co.uk/ |
