I hate books that are really predictable and you can guess the end half way thru, but this one didnt disappoint i didnt see the end at all. What an awesome debut novel by australian author katherine howell. She is currently putting the finishing touches to a second novel, also featuring. Written by katherine howell, audiobook narrated by caroline lee. Katherine howell worked as a paramedic for fifteen years while. In one terrible moment, paramedic sophie phillips life is ripped apart her police officer husband, chris, is shot on. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about frantic by katherine howell. Frantic grabs you from the first page, and from there on out its a nonstop thrill. Katherine howell, author of frantic, on librarything. This was howells first book and launched the ella marconi series, which has reached its 8th volume so far. Katherine obviously writes what she knows and loves, taking the reader on an intense and realistic ride. Katherine howell has raised the bar for novels featuring paramedics as lead characters.
Her series of crime novels featuring sydney homicide detective ella marconi has won awards and is published internationally in multiple formats and translations. Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home computers sell books best sellers new releases childrens books textbooks australian authors kindle books audiobooks. What were three works of art book, painting, piece of music, etc. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Frantic by katherine howell abebooks passion for books. Jul 14, 2010 frantic is the first novel by australian author and former paramedic, katherine howell. As a paramedic and parent i really connected with the personal turmoil the leach character, sophie phillips is thrust into when her husband is shot and her child is abducted. Although this is the first book in what has become known as the detective ella marconi series, this book focuses mainly upon ambulance paramedic, sophie phillips. The detective ella marconi series written by katherine howell is comprised of 8 books in total, which were released between the years 2007 and 2015. She is currently working on her second novel, panic, which will also feature detective ella marconi. Katherine worked as a paramedic for fifteen years and uses that experience in her books.
She is currently putting the finishing touches to a second novel, also featuring detective ella marconi. Frantic by katherine howell 9781742610580 booktopia. The pace of the book starts from page one and it doesnt let up until the end mirroring the life of a paramedic firstly where they move case by case at breakneck speed, then the reaction of a frantic mother, desperate to find her son, unable to sit and wait. She says, for years i worked on crime novels with various main characters a forensic. Frantic is the first novel in the detective ella marconi series. Public library in one terrible moment, paramedic sophie phillips life is ripped apart her police officer husband, chris, is shot on their doorstep and their tenmonthold son, lachlan, is abducted from his bed.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. This novel, by katherine howell, is a great read for anyone especially for people in ems or any other public service field. Katherine howell is for me one of the top five authors. Katherine howell author of frantic 2007 at booksminority. Kindle store buy a kindle free kindle reading apps kindle books french ebooks kindle unlimited. Katherine says, the darkest hour was originally going to be called panic, and i occasionally still get emails from readers whove seen mentions of that on the web and worry theyve missed a book. In australia, frantic came out in 2007, the darkest hour in 2008, cold justice and violent exposure were both released in 2010, silent fear in 2012, web of deceit in 20, deserving death in 2014, and tell the truth in 2015. The darkest hour was released in australia in 2008, and since then has been published in germany, the uk, and the netherlands. Katherine howell was born and raised in sydney and after various jobs, including as an animal handler and bookshop sales assistant, she joined the ambulance service and worked as a paramedic for fifteen years while completing her bachelor and mast.
Frantic is the first novel by australian author and former paramedic, katherine howell. Frantic is a fabulous read with a good mix of suspense and drama. After leaving school she worked in various jobs, including as an animal handler and bookshop sales assistant, and went to university for a year to study science. Katherine howell worked as a paramedic for fifteen years while completing her bachelor and masters degrees in creative writing. Thriller author after 15 years working as a paramedic in sydney, during which she completed her bachelor and masters degrees in creative writing, katherine howell decided it was high time she pursued her love of writing full time. Download and read books by katherine howell in pdf, epub, mobi formats for iphone, mac and ipad. Frantic by katherine howell rowena holloway suspense. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Written by a former ambulance officer, this is a real pageturner and will certainly appeal to fans of medicalbased crime thrillers. In one terrible moment, paramedic sophie phillips life is torn apart her police officer husband, chris, is shot on their doorstep and their tenmonthold son, lachlan, is stolen from his bed. Howell also has a deft touch with describing sydney. Download read frantic 2007 by katherine howell in pdf. Katherine howell, author of violent exposure, frantic, the darkest hour.
I knew this novel would be fantastic and it didnt disappoint i got this book from borrow. An ella marconi mystery by katherine howell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Howell may have left the ambulance service but she can still drive a. Frantic is a ripper of a yarn, told with verve and feeling for the characters and place. Katherine howell audio books, best sellers, author bio. Frantic is katherine howells first published novel and one that shows great promise. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Frantic, katherine howell shop online for books in australia. Jul 14, 2015 katherine howell worked as a paramedic for fifteen years while completing her bachelor and masters degrees in creative writing.
She is currently putting the finishing touches to a second novel, also featuring detective. In one terrible moment, paramedic sophie phillips life is ripped apart her police officer husband, chris, is shot on their doorstep and their tenmonthold son, lachlan, is abducted from his bed. Todays mustread frantic by katherine howell pivotal. Her first novel, frantic, was published in 2007 by pan macmillan and set a paramedic alongside sydney police detective ella marconi in an adrenaline rush of a thriller sydney morning herald. Katherine howell was born and raised in sydney and after various jobs, including as an. It helps that sophie is stationed at the rocks, right in the middle of the main tourist area of the city. In one terrible moment, paramedic sophie phillips life is ripped apart. Her first novel, frantic, was published in 2007 and featured a paramedic. The fastmoving plot follows a paramedic, sophie phillips, and her police officer husband chris after he is shot and their one year old son is abducted.
She joined the nsw ambulance service in 1990 then worked as a paramedic for fifteen years while completing her bachelor and masters degrees in creative writing. All the books of this series feature ella marconi as the chief protagonist, who is shown as a detective in sydney police. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. It is very difficult to know who took that child and why. Howell is a natural storyteller couriermail a fastpaced compelling mystery a great read better read than dead an outstanding thriller katherine howell is a name to watch out for a fastpaced and involving read. Frantic, featuring detective ella marconi, is her first novel. She has got the strong pull of motherhood to the t and i very much related to sophie and understood her reactions takes a lot of talent to provoke such sympathy from me for a character in a book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. As katherines first novel, frantic holds a special place in her heart. Frantic charnwood by howell, katherine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The main character, an australian paramedic, and her husband experience one of the worst things a parent can face. Katherine howell is an australian crime writer best known for her series featuring sydney police detective ella marconi.
Welcome to the website of crime author katherine howell. Reviewers said that as with frantic, i galloped through this book with my heart racing. Katherine howell worked as an ambulance officer in sydney for fifteen years, and uses her first hand knowledge to great effect in her gripping debut novel. Frantic is the pace of this novel and my racing heart as i galloped through the story with my heart in my mouth, unable to turn the pages fast enough. Her second book, the darkest hour, continued the pattern with ella and. Frantic grabs you from the first page, and from there on out its a nonstop thrill ride. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. She says, for years i worked on crime novels with various main characters a forensic science student, police officers, villains. Frantic by katherine howell overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Howell worked as a paramedic for fifteen years and draws on that experience in her books, which are published in multiple countries and languages. This good first novel, with some stylistic drawbacks, could easily be recommended to those seeking a fastpaced and involving read to fill in some entertainment hours. Anyone who has visited sydney will immediately recognise some of the locations. A notable feature of her work is the use of paramedics as protagonists. I think that katherine has an excellent writing style and she clearly knows her subject when it comes to writing medical jargon having come from a medical background herself and working as a paramedic. What an absorbing debut novel by katherine howell and the book was aptly titled as it provided nonstop frantic action from start to finish. Click to read more about frantic by katherine howell. Hello select your address amazon pay todays deals best sellers mobiles customer service new releases pantry coupons sell computers books amazonbasics baby gift ideas todays deals best sellers mobiles customer service new releases pantry coupons sell computers books. May 09, 2007 frantic is a highquality thriller and katherine howell is a name to watch out for. Katherine lives on the new south wales north coast.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of katherine howell books online. Frantic detective ella marconi, book 1 by katherine howell book cover, description, publication history. Frantic detective ella marconi, book 1 by katherine howell. Frantic is the first novel in the ella marconi detective series. Katherine howell worked as an ambulance officer in sydney for fifteen years, and uses her first hand knowledge to great effect in her gripping debut novel frantic. The detective, ella marconi, is a constant throughout the series. Howell worked as a paramedic for fifteen years and draws on that experience in her books, which are published. Katherine howell was born and raised in sydney and after various jobs, including as an animal handler and bookshop sales assistant, she joined the ambulance service and worked as a paramedic for fifteen years while completing her bachelor and masters degrees in creative writing. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising.
Katherine howell, author of violent exposure, frantic, the. Buy frantic unabridged by katherine howell, caroline lee isbn. Author, katherine howell, was a worthy nominee for the 2008 ned kelly award for best first novel. I have read every katherine howell novel and have enjoyed each of them. The premise of this book had so much promise, but was so underdone. Sign up to the best of pan macmillan newsletter to discover the best of our books, events and special offers. Oct 07, 20 frantic 2007 by katherine howell is the first in a series of six books, set in sydney, australia. As the mother of 2 small children, i thought i would be totally absorbed in it.
Aug 06, 2007 and theres definitely a distinct feeling of frenzy about frantic. Frantic is a highquality thriller and katherine howell is a name to watch out for. An ella marconi novel 1 by katherine howell available from rakuten kobo. Buy frantic unabridged by howell, katherine, lee, caroline isbn. About the author katherine howell is a former ambulance officer.
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