The Art Teacher
A shocking page-turning crime thriller
by Paul Read
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Pub Date 1 Sep 2016 | Archive Date 15 Dec 2016
Description
'A fast-paced and gritty read.' --The Daily Mail
'An impressive feat' --Publishers Weekly
'This is a superb debut... gritty, disturbing and pacy. It opens with thrilling intensity and never lets up.' --Alex Lake, author of After Anna
Patrick Owen managed seven years at Highfields Secondary School without punching a pupil in the face.
Unknowingly drawn into a war against his own pupils, Patrick's patience finally snaps as he finds himself the number one target with the boy the school just can't seem to expel.
When one of his Art students needs his help, she unwittingly pulls Patrick further into the line of fire, altering their lives forever.
With the media circling and rumours of his involvement reaching new highs, Patrick must escape the world he lives in, or face the consequences.
A gritty, harrowing page-turner. Perfect for fans of Linwood Barclay and Peter James
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781785079580 |
| PRICE | £4.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Colette L, Reviewer
I'm staggered to read that this is a debut as the writing felt so assured. The whole book had an air of authenticity about it and I don't think there was anything that had me calling up my mantra of 'it's fiction' which I use when authors stretch credibility. The story itself was probably a four star for me but the quality of the writing took it up to five stars.
Maggie M, Reviewer
This book made me so thankful that my teaching career has never been as horrific as poor Patrick Owen! Once a pop star, he ended up trying to teach Art in an Inner London comprehensive. His wife having left him, taking their son, Patrick's life is depressing. A confrontation with Denis, a member of a local gang turns it into a nightmare. His growing attraction to the mother of one of his pupils further complicates his life as does a murder in the area.
Paul Read captures the menacing atmosphere of the vandal torn estates extremely well. I felt for Patrick as he tried to avoid his pupils on his way home. At times I wanted to yell at Patrick to stop being such a fool. For all his faults I was really hoping that Patrick would get through his hell.
This is not a book to 'love'. It is however a totally gripping read and definitely worth five stars. Thanks to Netgalley for giving me the chance to read and review it. I can't wait to see what Paul Read comes up with next.
Jill A, Educator
As a teacher myself I loved this book. Excellent characterisation, pacy dialogue and a storyline that kept you on your toes. I think that Denis was a superb character and Read managed to sustain the tension really well throughout this novel. Absolutely will be recommending to lots of my teacher friends - and maybe even one for the ART TEACHER'S SECRET SANTA GIFT :)
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