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Introducing BLOOD ON HIS HANDS - The debut novel from Mark P Sadler
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"...Mark Sadler's debut novel, Blood on His Hands, is a solid and earnestly written thriller, not so much a murder mystery (since we learn early on whodunit) as a study of the psychosexual dynamics of a homicidal but oddly sympathetic loner on the lam. The book's unexpected ending provides a new twist on the concept of the bad guy getting his just desserts, and its closing chapter provides a haunting allegory of dubious religious redemption..."
T.S. Minton,Interfusion Publishing
"With a well-paced storyline and powerful characters, Blood On His Hands is a welcome first effort from a promising new literary talent."
Renee Washburn,Apex Reviews
"...As I read Mark Sadler's Blood on His Hands, I was reminded of A Simple Plan by Scott Smith and how a sequence of smaller choices suddenly gets completely out of control and the resulting consequences destroy so many lives. Sadler does a great job putting us inside Michael Renton's head and the remorse and questions one would ask themselves if found in a similar situation...
The eventual climax and resolution of the novel is very satisfying and expertly written in the vein of classic passages penned by best selling authors Lincoln and Child. Those who enjoy an engaging and face paced thriller along with the majesty of one of natures most beautiful hiking settings will surely enjoy Blood on His Hands." Full Review
Todd Fonseca, author of The Time Cavern (2009 IE national book awards FINALIST)
"...for a debut novel...Blood on His Hands is a solid, engaging read for thriller fans...I started reading the book in the morning and finished it in the evening the same day. It obviously wasn’t boring in the least...Another really nice and really unexpected thing for a thriller, was Michael’s internal dialogue and struggle with what he’s done...The author skillfully managed to insert humor into Michael’s life on the Appalachian Trail and I was smirking quite a few times...I think that if you’re a fan of mystery/thriller books that are a fun and quick read, you should definitely give Blood on His Hands a try."
Liliana Swistek, Reading Extravaganza - A Book Reviewers Blog
"...the Appalachian Trail in Georgia experience in particular is portrayed skillfully and realistically."
Dave Miller, author of AWOL on the Appalachian Trail
"Great first novel; great storyline, a fine plot and characters with an astonishing climax."
Chris Bower, author of Gardening Leave
"Sadler tells his story from multiple perspectives, which is written in third person. This approach is dizzying at times however; where the book lacks refinement or sophistication, Sadler redeems himself with his ability to vividly describe each scene with laser-sharp precision. His characters are believable and well developed, and the details are spot on. Being a native Georgian, I was particularly impressed by the great care he took in describing the sleepy little town of Helen and the Appalachian Trail. Another formidable aspect of the book is its cadence. The story moves extremely well, with one scene building upon the next..."
Pamela Simmons, Entrepreneur, Virtual Professional and Internet Marketer. www.pamelasimmons.com
"Once I took a few minutes to start reading it - I could not put it down."
Gloria White, Greater Oro Valley Arts Council
"Sadler tells his story of a not-so-great marriage, a working man, a wife looking for a less than humdrum life, and a private investigator off in pursuit... Each character has some decency and each is compromised, but nothing evil. There’s enough moral ambiguity to go around that neither does anyone come off as a hero. Sadler has put enough real fabric in his characters to make them all too believable...He uses uses details effectively to put the reader in the scene, and to feel with each character as the points of view shift back and forth."
Joe Gold, San Francisco, author of The Lamp Post
"You did some great first hand research of all the different locations and I felt like I was right there along with Ian and Mike wherever they were! I loved the way you took us on a voyage across the U.S...The ending was great! It was really unexpected! I love a twist in the end."
Frances, founder of www.WhereDoYouRead.com
"...I congratulate Mark Sadler, and am happy to say that his prose is clear, crisp, and consistently good. While I was reading it I became aware of not only how accurate his details were but also the accuracy of his prose. He is precise, which I think is one hallmark of a good writer. He is also a careful writer and has done his research. I trusted him when he took me places, places I’ve been and places I want to go.... I didn’t want to put the book down or for it to end.... It held my interest and was suspenseful. And like Mark’s protagonist, who isn’t your typical protagonist, I’ve always wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail."
Randy Ford, playwright and owner of El Ojito Springs at ArtFare
Blood on his Hands is a continuously enigmatic tale. Where it is flawed by its brevity, the novel should be commended for its intrepidness...a book you can read relatively quickly, and acquiring a sense of gratification through escape."
Patrick Griffin, Editor in Chief, Aztec Press
"...a good storyteller."
Laura Hendrie, author of Remember Me
"the story I thought was quite remarkable...a very good mystery."
Mary Ann Atrip, author of Surrey Square 2007 IPPY Winner
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