Louise Phillips's Blog, page 38
September 27, 2015
A thrilling page turner...Sunday Business Post!
An absolutely AMAZING review of THE GAME CHANGER in today's Sunday Business Post........"Phillips spins the multi-layered mystery of The Game Changer with considerable fluidity. As the narrative shifts from Dublin to New York, from one character to the next, from minor players to major figures in the plot, she never loses sight of the central ruse that draws the reader in…..It’s a thrilling page-turner that will keep you gripped over 400 pages, and have you eagerly awaiting the next installment of Kate’s police career……"
September 24, 2015
Thoughts, Comments, Opinions with Hubert O'Hearn of the San Diego Book Review....
Louise Phillips, Author: The Game ChangerThoughts Comments Opinions
Ireland's top crime fiction writer Louise Phillips joins us for an in-depth discussion of her latest novel, The Game Changer. This involves such topics as repressed memory, the psychological manipulation of groups of people, as well as more purely literary topics such as the development of Phillips' protagonist Kate Pearson.
We have a copy of The Game Changer to give away. If you listen to the end of the podcast, you'll hear how to enter....
FOR INTERVIEW CLICK HERE
Ireland's top crime fiction writer Louise Phillips joins us for an in-depth discussion of her latest novel, The Game Changer. This involves such topics as repressed memory, the psychological manipulation of groups of people, as well as more purely literary topics such as the development of Phillips' protagonist Kate Pearson.
We have a copy of The Game Changer to give away. If you listen to the end of the podcast, you'll hear how to enter....
FOR INTERVIEW CLICK HERE
Doing it with Passion!!!
My Interview with the amazing Caroline Farrell as part of the "Doing it with Passion" series...
Louise, with your latest novel, The Game Changer, just published, your fourth psychological crime thriller, can you explain what it is that draws you to write in that genre?I’m not one hundred per cent sure. My writing tends to be dark, and I was also drawn to writing about human fragility, a fragility which went beyond the so-called ‘good guys’ or victims, but also asked the why, when it came to people doing harm to others. Humanity is complicated, and when good and bad collide, we can learn a lot about ourselves.READ FULL INTERVIEW HERE
Louise, with your latest novel, The Game Changer, just published, your fourth psychological crime thriller, can you explain what it is that draws you to write in that genre?I’m not one hundred per cent sure. My writing tends to be dark, and I was also drawn to writing about human fragility, a fragility which went beyond the so-called ‘good guys’ or victims, but also asked the why, when it came to people doing harm to others. Humanity is complicated, and when good and bad collide, we can learn a lot about ourselves.READ FULL INTERVIEW HERE
My Life in Books - Irish Country Magazine...
This is like deciding between your children (well not quite), but I did my best....My Life in Books - Irish Country Magazine...
I'm blown away by the reviews to date....THE GAME CHANGER
Two weeks after publication, and I'm blown away by the fantastic response so far to THE GAME CHANGER....
“The Game Changer is arguably the author’s most ambitious novel to date. Phillips’ capacity for descriptive prose is given full expression…A first class crime writer who can really write - One of the best crime writers in Ireland.” Irish Independent Newspapers
“Clever, subtle and thought provoking, The Game Changer is one of the best books I’ve read this year…” Woman’s Way
“The Game Changer isn’t your ordinary cops and robbers story. It delves into some serious psychological issues. I couldn’t put it down." RTE Radio 1 Arena
“The Game Changer is absolute top drawer crime writing by Ireland’s finest crime writers. Louise Phillips’ fourth novel, The Game Changer, is a psychological thriller that really should demand that a lot of other so-called psychological thrillers give up their false identity….” San Diego Book Review
“Great crime writing is about tone, atmosphere and texture. It’s not just about story…There is a new generation of crime writers and Louise Phillips is at the forefront of this.” Eoin Mc Namee
“You will spend pleasant hours untying the knots of this perfectly tangled plot, and then the real fun starts when you follow the line that leads from the crime to – you.” Writing.ie
“I was gripped by The Game Changer, enjoyed it immensely. Loved the novel, and fascinated by the cult element. It’s great…” Journalist Anne Marie Scanlon
“The Game Changer weaves an intricate mystery involving childhood secrets…all linking to a common denominator, Kate Pearson. Tension builds as secrets unfold…..a cracking read. Phillips is an accomplished stalwart of the crime genre…” The Librarian’s Cellar
“A novel of twists, turns and roundabouts…Phillips is not afraid of shocking her readers. Once again, there is murder and mayhem along the bumpy ride...this is a crime writer who leads her readers off the beaten path...” Bleach House Library
“Cross jurisdictional murder, missing memories and a cult all interweave to create an exceptional in-depth psychological thriller…well-written and if you haven’t read earlier books by Phillips, along with The Game Changer, they are highly recommended.” Cleopatra Loves Books
“Apart from being a crime thriller, the use of group manipulation as a theme (and indeed, the mentions of how groups in the past were manipulated) was both eerie and fascinating…Phillips’ research blended into the story to make this a really fascinating, dark read, and a real page turner.” Lorna Sixsmith Irish Farmerette
“Phillips’ has an incredible writing style and skill which makes you read a book while your heart is pounding and you want to shout at the characters…This book is without doubt a corker…” Kim the Bookworm
By the Book Review ‘Book of the Week’Easons ‘Book of the Month’TV 3 ‘Recommended Reads'Woman’s Way ‘Book of the Week’Latinos ‘Book of the Week’Irish Times BestsellerNumber 1 WHS Dublin AirportNumber 4 Trending in Ireland (Twitter)
“The Game Changer is arguably the author’s most ambitious novel to date. Phillips’ capacity for descriptive prose is given full expression…A first class crime writer who can really write - One of the best crime writers in Ireland.” Irish Independent Newspapers
“Clever, subtle and thought provoking, The Game Changer is one of the best books I’ve read this year…” Woman’s Way
“The Game Changer isn’t your ordinary cops and robbers story. It delves into some serious psychological issues. I couldn’t put it down." RTE Radio 1 Arena
“The Game Changer is absolute top drawer crime writing by Ireland’s finest crime writers. Louise Phillips’ fourth novel, The Game Changer, is a psychological thriller that really should demand that a lot of other so-called psychological thrillers give up their false identity….” San Diego Book Review
“Great crime writing is about tone, atmosphere and texture. It’s not just about story…There is a new generation of crime writers and Louise Phillips is at the forefront of this.” Eoin Mc Namee
“You will spend pleasant hours untying the knots of this perfectly tangled plot, and then the real fun starts when you follow the line that leads from the crime to – you.” Writing.ie
“I was gripped by The Game Changer, enjoyed it immensely. Loved the novel, and fascinated by the cult element. It’s great…” Journalist Anne Marie Scanlon
“The Game Changer weaves an intricate mystery involving childhood secrets…all linking to a common denominator, Kate Pearson. Tension builds as secrets unfold…..a cracking read. Phillips is an accomplished stalwart of the crime genre…” The Librarian’s Cellar
“A novel of twists, turns and roundabouts…Phillips is not afraid of shocking her readers. Once again, there is murder and mayhem along the bumpy ride...this is a crime writer who leads her readers off the beaten path...” Bleach House Library
“Cross jurisdictional murder, missing memories and a cult all interweave to create an exceptional in-depth psychological thriller…well-written and if you haven’t read earlier books by Phillips, along with The Game Changer, they are highly recommended.” Cleopatra Loves Books
“Apart from being a crime thriller, the use of group manipulation as a theme (and indeed, the mentions of how groups in the past were manipulated) was both eerie and fascinating…Phillips’ research blended into the story to make this a really fascinating, dark read, and a real page turner.” Lorna Sixsmith Irish Farmerette
“Phillips’ has an incredible writing style and skill which makes you read a book while your heart is pounding and you want to shout at the characters…This book is without doubt a corker…” Kim the Bookworm
By the Book Review ‘Book of the Week’Easons ‘Book of the Month’TV 3 ‘Recommended Reads'Woman’s Way ‘Book of the Week’Latinos ‘Book of the Week’Irish Times BestsellerNumber 1 WHS Dublin AirportNumber 4 Trending in Ireland (Twitter)
September 23, 2015
A Cracking Read....The Librarian's Cellar Review!
TERRIFIC review from The Librarian's Cellar...
"The Game Changer weaves an intricate mystery involving childhood secrets, blocked out memories and the world of mind-bending cults. Add to that a trinity of locations, Dublin, New York and a remote island off the coast of Ireland, all linking to a common denominator, Kate Pearson,… tension builds as secrets unfold…a cracking read, Phillips has become an accomplished stalwart of the genre” READ FULL REVIEW HERE
"The Game Changer weaves an intricate mystery involving childhood secrets, blocked out memories and the world of mind-bending cults. Add to that a trinity of locations, Dublin, New York and a remote island off the coast of Ireland, all linking to a common denominator, Kate Pearson,… tension builds as secrets unfold…a cracking read, Phillips has become an accomplished stalwart of the genre” READ FULL REVIEW HERE
Irish Times Bestseller....
Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen....#irishtimesbestseller #thegamechanger.....
At Number 10!
It's looks like THE GAME CHANGER is in another chart. Bestselling signed books via ABE Books.....thanks to everyone who placed an order...
September 22, 2015
Preparing for that moment.....
PREPARING FOR THE MOMENT....I had tears reading this today (again), now out in this week's Woman's Way....
September 21, 2015
Circle & Square
I’m delighted to be a contributor to this terrific publication CIRCLE & SQUARE
to be launched as part of the RED LINE FESTIVAL
Tuesday the 13thOctober 2015
RUA RED Arts Centre
7.00 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Admission FREE, but booking is required via (01) 4515860 or by email, boxoffice@ruared.ie
