The Truth Cannot Be Denied (Denial - Peter James)

Member Name: brittle1906

Product:	Denial - Peter James
Date:	13/02/09 (26 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: A gripping novel

Disadvantages: None in my view

**Review of 'Denial' by Peter James**
I am reviewing the paperback version of 'Denial'.
Denial is a gripping thriller by UK author, Peter James. His work has been likened to that of Stephen King and Michael Crichton by the Sunday Express newspaper's literary critic, personally I feel the novel 'Denial' is far superior to those of other thriller writers. The plot is intense, it twists and turns and gives the reader surprises aplenty. There are several gruesome, gut wrenching passages which are wholly appropriate to the storyline, not gratuitous or overly violent, but nonetheless horrifyingly real.

**The plot**
Thomas Lamark is the only child of has-been actress, Gloria Lamark. Gloria's acting career has nose-dived, she is no longer in demand for movie roles, her once loyal fan base has faded and her marriage is over. She had never divorced Thomas' father, who has since died leaving Gloria a fortune, which enables her to lead a life of luxury and cosseting in London's wealthy Holland Park. Thomas is a striking man, having inherited his mother's good looks and his father's height. Consequently Thomas is six feet six inches tall, handsome, has an IQ of 178 and has always been told by his mother, that he 'is not right in the head'. Thomas is his mother's greatest fan, her carer, her only child and, when the mood takes her, her lover. Gloria uses Thomas appallingly from a very young age, as a result he is a very damaged man, who cannot function without his mother.

When Thomas finds his mother dead in bed one morning having taken an overdose of prescription drugs he is desperate to find someone to point the finger of blame at. He comes up with two possible suspects, his mother's psychiatrist, Dr Tennant and her rival in the acting world, Cora Burstridge.
Thomas resolves to investigate these people and takes matters into his own hands.
More than that I will not reveal for fear of spoiling the book for others!

**About the Author**

Peter James was born in Brighton in August, 1948. He lives in Ditchling, Sussex and has a home in London. He has written a total of 19 books, supernatural thrillers, thrillers, spy fiction and a children's novel. He is also a screen writer and film producer and holds a racing drivers licence.
Peter James is the son of Cornelia James, Glove Maker to the Queen.
Author's website:-
www.peterjames.com
Awards for Peter James work
Sitges International Horror Film Festival, 1974, Best Foreign Film for Dead of Night.
Honorary Fellowship, FHS Emeritus award by the Hypnotherapy Society, 1999.
Krimi-Blitz, Best Crime Writer of the year in Germany, 2005.
Prix Polar International, 2006.
Prix Coeur Noir at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines festival, 2007,

**Publisher, pricing etc**
Published in 1998 by Orion.
Orion Books Ltd
Orion House
5 Upper St Martin's Lane
London
WC2H 9EA

ISBN 0-75286-223-5
Paperback cover price £5.99
Also available from www.amazon.com from 0.45p plus P&P.

**Conclusion**
'Denial' is an extremely well written and researched work of fiction. It is not always comfortable reading, but as it is a thriller, that is not surprising! The plot is imaginative, gripping and everything I want from a book of this genre. The characters are diverse, well drawn and testimony to the in depth research the author has obviously conducted. The author lists several members of the Brighton and Hove Police, the staff of the Missing Persons Bureau and the Sussex Ambulance Service in his acknowledgments. It is clearly apparent that Mr James has researched this book very thoroughly and his findings have been transformed into a splendid thriller. I would certainly re-read this book and I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys a thriller with a strong detective/psychological theme.
Thank you for reading!

© brittle1906
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Summary: A thriller with a strong detective/psychological theme.