Product Description

A dark, chilling psychological thriller from the number one bestselling author of the "Emperor" series. "Blackwater" is being published as part of the Quick Reads initiative on World Book Day 2006. How do you know when you're in too deep? Davey has always lived in the shadow of his older brother, a smiling sociopath who will stop at nothing to protect himself and his family. But when the shadowy figure of Denis Tanter comes into Davey's life, how far will the bond of brotherhood reach?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8101 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Review
Praise for Conn Iggulden and his books: 'Great fun ! the great events and breathtaking brutality of the times are brought lavishly to life.' GUARDIAN 'A brilliant story - I wish I'd written it. A novel of vivid characters, stunning action and unrelenting pace. It really is a terrific read.' BERNARD CORNWELL 'Stunning. Words like "brilliant", "sumptuous" and "enchanting" jostle to be used but scarcely convey the way Iggulden brings the tale to life ! exhilarating.' Los Angeles Times

About the Author
Born in London, Conn Iggulden read English at London University and worked as a teacher for seven years before becoming a full-time writer. Married with two children, he lives in Hertfordshire. He is the author of the number one bestselling Emperor series.

Customer Reviews

Blackwater
Blackwater by Conn Iggulden is a fast-moving story told by Davey, a man who has lived his life as a tragic victim, often suffering at the hands of those closest to him. The book starts with Davey standing in the cold, calm, dark, nocturnal sea at Brighton beach, wearing his best suit and reflecting on his awful life.
Since childhood, his main tormentor has been his own brother, but things have recently got much worse. His wife treats him very badly, but he can suffer that because of his deep-seated love for her. It is because of her actions that two extremely violent men have joined the long list of people who have made his life a living hell.
Davey's tale is easy to read as it is written in conversational English. It moves at such a pace that the reader is always wondering how it will conclude and that view changes continually throughout the book. Even when the last word has been read, one is left puzzling over what could happen next.
Blackwater has a flavour of Ian McEwan's Saturday about it. I doubt that its pace and tension could be maintained to a lengthier version in a full-blown novel, but as a short story, I would rate it highly and would certainly recommend it to a friend.

Never has £2.99 kept me this entertained.
What a fabulous tale! Faultless storytelling, constructed with great skill.

I read this in one sitting. It's 80 pages long so a single sitting wasn't too great a demand on my time. However, I was so hooked in that, even if it was an 800 page epic, I would quite possibly have shelved all thoughts of sleep and nourishment in favour of turning the pages.

I enjoyed Conn Iggulden's 'Emperor' series very much but this is very different and will be of interest to many readers who have not already discovered the author's significant talents through the world of Historical Fiction. Blackwater is my favourite book by this author to date.

A must read short story.
This book is exceptionally well paced and entertains from the very beginning. The writer draws you right into the story from the start by having the main character in a sticky situation which makes you question what drove him to be there in the first place. The plot then unravels and things begin to reveal themselves. The story draws you in with an intriguing first chapter and then finishes you of with a brilliant final paragraph. This is another excellent story from what, in my eyes, seems to be one of the most exciting up and coming authors of the time. Five stars.