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23rd Century Britain. No oil. No electricity. It's been 150 years since The Collapse, and the Information Age has long gone. The clouds of data that once drove humanity are little more than ash, the knowledge once held in their servers lost in the mists of time. The few remaining people get by as best they can, improvising and living off the land, or scavenging through long-derelict cities for scraps and trinkets. This is the world of the Kingsmen, elite law enforcers with the power of life and death.
Sixteen year old Flick Carter has saved the life of an injured Scav. But it's not just the Kingsmen who want to get their hands on the boy and his secrets; there are forces far more dangerous who will stop at nothing, not even murder.
For Flick, the small Oxfordshire town of Faringdon is no longer safe. Wanted for murder, and with no one left she can trust, she must run. Or die.
Note: Contains scenes of death and violence, and very occasional swearing.
Sixteen year old Flick Carter has saved the life of an injured Scav. But it's not just the Kingsmen who want to get their hands on the boy and his secrets; there are forces far more dangerous who will stop at nothing, not even murder.
For Flick, the small Oxfordshire town of Faringdon is no longer safe. Wanted for murder, and with no one left she can trust, she must run. Or die.
Note: Contains scenes of death and violence, and very occasional swearing.
- GenresScience FictionDystopia
353 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2013
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Tim Arnot
10 books31 followersTim Arnot claims to remember the Sixties, although that almost certainly means he wasn't there. In his defence though, he does claim to have been very small. He had a college education from which he spectacularly failed to get any qualifications at all. But that didn't stop him from going on to be a successful writer of programs for computers and apps for iThings (if you buy a train ticket in the UK from one of those touchy-feely machines, there's a good chance that Tim wrote the software inside it - unless it screwed up, in which case it was someone else).
Tim lives in Oxfordshire with his kindle and a collection of iThings. His first novel, Wanted (Flick Carter book 1) was published in 2013.
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Tim lives in Oxfordshire with his kindle and a collection of iThings. His first novel, Wanted (Flick Carter book 1) was published in 2013.
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January 24, 2018
Tim Arnot has written an excellent addition to British Sci-Fi.
The story starts from simple beginnings and then builds up steam, gathering pace and momentum such that at 00:43 in the morning, I had to keep reading to finish it, as I could not put it down.
Tim has a talent for drawing characters that you will care about and putting together a narrative that surprises you with suspense and thrills that creep up on you with stealth.
I'm a new fan of Tim's writing and will soon read the 2nd instalment of the Flick Carter series.
The story starts from simple beginnings and then builds up steam, gathering pace and momentum such that at 00:43 in the morning, I had to keep reading to finish it, as I could not put it down.
Tim has a talent for drawing characters that you will care about and putting together a narrative that surprises you with suspense and thrills that creep up on you with stealth.
I'm a new fan of Tim's writing and will soon read the 2nd instalment of the Flick Carter series.
July 15, 2013
Wanted! - The words that fly into my head upon reading this title are, ‘Epic’ ‘Amazing’ ‘Incredible’! ! !
This is a post-apocalyptic tale set in the town of Faringdon. What I love the most about this story is the branch off from the norm. Most books of this genre go down the route of chaos and destruction after the end of the world. Instead the author has taken us along a more realistic path. It takes place a couple of hundred years after the collapse of society, electricity and technology are but a thing of the past. Interestingly the world has (in a way) gone back to its routes, incorporating a modern twist. I absolutely ADORED the idea of having horse drawn classic cars, in fact I want to own one of these myself!
I was also head over heels for Flick. Its very rare I develop a relationship with the female protagonist, but Flick was just kick ass and awesome in every way! As a matter of fact, the characters were brought to life in such a way that you couldn’t help having strong emotional ties to almost each and every one of them. For example, the mayor: he was a character you just loved to hate; he was so damn vile and twisted.
I’m super psyched to have had the opportunity to read this book and the author has my sincerest gratitude. I look forward to the next instalment of the Flick Carter series!
This is a post-apocalyptic tale set in the town of Faringdon. What I love the most about this story is the branch off from the norm. Most books of this genre go down the route of chaos and destruction after the end of the world. Instead the author has taken us along a more realistic path. It takes place a couple of hundred years after the collapse of society, electricity and technology are but a thing of the past. Interestingly the world has (in a way) gone back to its routes, incorporating a modern twist. I absolutely ADORED the idea of having horse drawn classic cars, in fact I want to own one of these myself!
I was also head over heels for Flick. Its very rare I develop a relationship with the female protagonist, but Flick was just kick ass and awesome in every way! As a matter of fact, the characters were brought to life in such a way that you couldn’t help having strong emotional ties to almost each and every one of them. For example, the mayor: he was a character you just loved to hate; he was so damn vile and twisted.
I’m super psyched to have had the opportunity to read this book and the author has my sincerest gratitude. I look forward to the next instalment of the Flick Carter series!
May 22, 2013
This is a post-apocalyptic book with a difference. Most of them concentrate on a devastated world where chaos rules. Tim Arnot has taken a world which collapsed maybe a couple of hundred years ago and people have adapted. He creates a Britain in which electricity and technology are forbidden (except to the Kingsmen – an elite law enforcement agency). Sixteen year old Flick Carter makes flint arrowheads, hunts and helps her dad to run the local inn. Out hunting, she ‘finds’ a young man, Shea, injured after using forbidden technology. Her caring for him puts her in danger; he’s already in it up to his neck! There are those working against the king, to raise a private army. Flick falls foul of these and her life is forfeit.
Tim Arnot has created a believable world here and has fabricated the politics to go with it. I enjoyed the characters, feisty Flick and her younger sister Rosie; the Faringdon Watch and the Kingsmen, in particular, Jessica Dixon. There are evil characters to get your teeth into too; especially the corrupt and bullying mayor and his weak and venal thugs. We learn just enough about the mysterious Shea to want to follow his exploits and there are hints that Jessica is more than she initially seems to be. Flick is a darling! I really look forward to reading more.
Tim Arnot has created a believable world here and has fabricated the politics to go with it. I enjoyed the characters, feisty Flick and her younger sister Rosie; the Faringdon Watch and the Kingsmen, in particular, Jessica Dixon. There are evil characters to get your teeth into too; especially the corrupt and bullying mayor and his weak and venal thugs. We learn just enough about the mysterious Shea to want to follow his exploits and there are hints that Jessica is more than she initially seems to be. Flick is a darling! I really look forward to reading more.
May 5, 2015
I think it would be fair to say that this isn't my usual type of read and if it hadn't been for the opinion of a few reviewers it would have probably passed me by. And that would have been a shame. The first thing that struck me was that this was a dystopian future that wasn't a nightmare to live in. The people have made it work and that creates a setting that is both interesting and practical.
The story is good and draws you along at a decent pace. There's some well timed twists and turns along the way that keep things interesting. The world works well here as well with events going on in the background that feed into the main plot without overwhelming the story of the main character.
I liked the main character a lot. She's strong and experiences a great deal, but does so in a practical and enduring fashion. She's an unlikely hero, but works well in the context of the story. The support cast are also good and balance out her weaknesses. The villain was a little simplistic, but did work and links with some of the background threads.
The writing is solid and done in an easy going style that really helps carry the story. One odd aspect for me was the pacing. Even with the more dramatic elements it has an almost meandering pace. Deceptively so in some cases which did make it feel strange on occasion, but did make it an easy read.
In summary this is an easy read, but don't let that fool you as there's a decent amount of depth here as well in a well realised future world. Good stuff!
The story is good and draws you along at a decent pace. There's some well timed twists and turns along the way that keep things interesting. The world works well here as well with events going on in the background that feed into the main plot without overwhelming the story of the main character.
I liked the main character a lot. She's strong and experiences a great deal, but does so in a practical and enduring fashion. She's an unlikely hero, but works well in the context of the story. The support cast are also good and balance out her weaknesses. The villain was a little simplistic, but did work and links with some of the background threads.
The writing is solid and done in an easy going style that really helps carry the story. One odd aspect for me was the pacing. Even with the more dramatic elements it has an almost meandering pace. Deceptively so in some cases which did make it feel strange on occasion, but did make it an easy read.
In summary this is an easy read, but don't let that fool you as there's a decent amount of depth here as well in a well realised future world. Good stuff!
June 29, 2021
This is part one in a dystopian series set in Britain around 200 years after the collapse of our current civilisation. Unlike a lot of books in this genre, it has the positive aspect of depicting a society which preserves the basics of civilisation, albeit at a farming and hunting level, rather than the usual depressing anarchy.
Flick is the eldest daughter of a publican, who helps her father run the pub in a small town. A good shot with a bow, she has also taught herself how to work flint for arrow heads, and it is while on an expedition to get more flint that she spots the downed wreckage of a flying machine. For some time, she doesn't actually believe it was a vehicle that could fly because there are only two groups that preserve more advanced technology: the Scavs (Scavengers) and the Kingsmen, an elite military force who serve the King. Flick finds a crashed airman, Shea, who turns out to be one of the Scavs: a group who are viewed with suspicion by most of the population. She helps him to survive, hiding him in an abandoned cottage outside town and bringing him supplies.
Her brother Adam, who aspires to join the Watch, a local police force, is instrumental in recovering the wreckage. He also inadvertantly causes the mayor, a corrupt and vicious man, to obtain Shea's radio and to pressure Flick into handing Shea over. This triggers off a series of events, that bring personal tragedy for Flick.
On the plus side there were some decent characters including Flick and Lieutenant Jessica Dixon, and women did not seem to be oppressed which was a nice change: there were women in both the Watch and the Kingsmen for example. However I found the villain and his henchmen one-dimensional. I didn't find it credible that Shea hangs around the district for weeks, having managed to dodge the Watch, just so he can appear at the May Day festivities and thereby put himself and Flick into terrible danger. Later events show that he could have made the journey to Scav territory in Bristol in that intervening time, bearing in mind that Flick subsequently makes the same trip and it doesn't come across as taking that many days. I also didn't find the romance between them that convincing.
There were a few places where ends were left dangling, such as the fate of the vicar whose disappearance is never explained and is then forgotten, and the reference to selling Flick into slavery which created a bit of tension that wasn't delivered on - although referenced later on as a joke, it didn't come across like that at the time. There were also a few places where the proof reading could have been a little more thorough. But on the whole I would rate this as a 4 star read.
Flick is the eldest daughter of a publican, who helps her father run the pub in a small town. A good shot with a bow, she has also taught herself how to work flint for arrow heads, and it is while on an expedition to get more flint that she spots the downed wreckage of a flying machine. For some time, she doesn't actually believe it was a vehicle that could fly because there are only two groups that preserve more advanced technology: the Scavs (Scavengers) and the Kingsmen, an elite military force who serve the King. Flick finds a crashed airman, Shea, who turns out to be one of the Scavs: a group who are viewed with suspicion by most of the population. She helps him to survive, hiding him in an abandoned cottage outside town and bringing him supplies.
Her brother Adam, who aspires to join the Watch, a local police force, is instrumental in recovering the wreckage. He also inadvertantly causes the mayor, a corrupt and vicious man, to obtain Shea's radio and to pressure Flick into handing Shea over. This triggers off a series of events, that bring personal tragedy for Flick.
On the plus side there were some decent characters including Flick and Lieutenant Jessica Dixon, and women did not seem to be oppressed which was a nice change: there were women in both the Watch and the Kingsmen for example. However I found the villain and his henchmen one-dimensional. I didn't find it credible that Shea hangs around the district for weeks, having managed to dodge the Watch, just so he can appear at the May Day festivities and thereby put himself and Flick into terrible danger. Later events show that he could have made the journey to Scav territory in Bristol in that intervening time, bearing in mind that Flick subsequently makes the same trip and it doesn't come across as taking that many days. I also didn't find the romance between them that convincing.
There were a few places where ends were left dangling, such as the fate of the vicar whose disappearance is never explained and is then forgotten, and the reference to selling Flick into slavery which created a bit of tension that wasn't delivered on - although referenced later on as a joke, it didn't come across like that at the time. There were also a few places where the proof reading could have been a little more thorough. But on the whole I would rate this as a 4 star read.
May 1, 2015
Flick Carter - Young woman, heaps of responsibility.
We join Flick in the midst of her daily life, as she helps to run the family business. This is important. Without this overview of what is normal, the reader wouldn't appreciate what happens next.
While out hunting one day, she comes across a downed sky cart and a young man that needs attention. This is where life begins to get complicated for Flick. Little does she know just how much this single act of kindness will influence her future.
When Flick is accused of murder, she must take to the road. She must also live in hope, that the young man that brought the world down upon her, can help her escape a grisly fate.
Arnot's Britain is well constructed (being based on the ruins of the real thing) and at no point did I find either the setting or the technology difficult to grasp. Post apocalyptic Britain has just gone 'Old West'. Old world technology is forbidden under pain of ... well, pain - at the hands of the Kingsmen, who are not known for their hospitality. Maybe that's why people fear the Scavs so much. Scavengers are renowned for being untrustworthy, mainly because of their love of tech and disregard for the law.
Wanted is a thoroughly enjoyable read, from a talented storyteller. The characters are well rounded and human, and feel very natural. The story runs quickly, with a number of very nice twists, which keep the reader involved and hungry for more. Speaking of hungry ... there's a 1 star review somewhere that compares Wanted to another well known franchise. I'm not entirely certain which book they were reading, but it wasn't this one. So the main protagonist is good with a bow? So is Robin Hood, but you wouldn't compare the two. I don't know what the author has planned for future installments, but so far, they're nothing alike. Point laboured.
I'll simply say that, if you're looking for a good story, well told, you'll find it in Wanted by Tim Arnot.
We join Flick in the midst of her daily life, as she helps to run the family business. This is important. Without this overview of what is normal, the reader wouldn't appreciate what happens next.
While out hunting one day, she comes across a downed sky cart and a young man that needs attention. This is where life begins to get complicated for Flick. Little does she know just how much this single act of kindness will influence her future.
When Flick is accused of murder, she must take to the road. She must also live in hope, that the young man that brought the world down upon her, can help her escape a grisly fate.
Arnot's Britain is well constructed (being based on the ruins of the real thing) and at no point did I find either the setting or the technology difficult to grasp. Post apocalyptic Britain has just gone 'Old West'. Old world technology is forbidden under pain of ... well, pain - at the hands of the Kingsmen, who are not known for their hospitality. Maybe that's why people fear the Scavs so much. Scavengers are renowned for being untrustworthy, mainly because of their love of tech and disregard for the law.
Wanted is a thoroughly enjoyable read, from a talented storyteller. The characters are well rounded and human, and feel very natural. The story runs quickly, with a number of very nice twists, which keep the reader involved and hungry for more. Speaking of hungry ... there's a 1 star review somewhere that compares Wanted to another well known franchise. I'm not entirely certain which book they were reading, but it wasn't this one. So the main protagonist is good with a bow? So is Robin Hood, but you wouldn't compare the two. I don't know what the author has planned for future installments, but so far, they're nothing alike. Point laboured.
I'll simply say that, if you're looking for a good story, well told, you'll find it in Wanted by Tim Arnot.
October 6, 2013
I can't believe I finished this in one day. I was so absorbed into the book that time just literally passed before my eyes.
Wanted by Tim Arnot is in my opinion a different type of YA dsytopian, post-apocalytic genre. First off the story is set on the small village of Faringdon in a time where electricity is evil and as such people in this time are going back to farming basically starting from the basics.
I especially loved the characters Flick, Shea and Adam. They were very real and I didn't find the main character annoying at all which is rare to find. Loved also the fact that romance was not the center of the whole plot. However, I did find the villain of the story to be kind of weak. I would have like to explore as to the reason why started everything.
All in all, I'm excited to read and get to know more about the world of Flick Carter and can't wait to get my hands on the next one.
Wanted by Tim Arnot is in my opinion a different type of YA dsytopian, post-apocalytic genre. First off the story is set on the small village of Faringdon in a time where electricity is evil and as such people in this time are going back to farming basically starting from the basics.
I especially loved the characters Flick, Shea and Adam. They were very real and I didn't find the main character annoying at all which is rare to find. Loved also the fact that romance was not the center of the whole plot. However, I did find the villain of the story to be kind of weak. I would have like to explore as to the reason why started everything.
All in all, I'm excited to read and get to know more about the world of Flick Carter and can't wait to get my hands on the next one.
September 10, 2013
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the author.
Being a “Hunger Games” fan made me decide to read and review this book. At first I thought that this is just a mock-up of the Hunger Games because of its post-apocalyptic storyline but then when I read the book every turn of the page proved me wrong. All were delivered differently, storyline, characters, themes and style. I love the way the author did the world-building which was expertly done that makes the story more believable. There may be some scenes that the book could go on without. But all in all this is a great read and I can’t wait to read the sequel. I’ll definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves post-apocalyptic stories that would keep you on edge.
Being a “Hunger Games” fan made me decide to read and review this book. At first I thought that this is just a mock-up of the Hunger Games because of its post-apocalyptic storyline but then when I read the book every turn of the page proved me wrong. All were delivered differently, storyline, characters, themes and style. I love the way the author did the world-building which was expertly done that makes the story more believable. There may be some scenes that the book could go on without. But all in all this is a great read and I can’t wait to read the sequel. I’ll definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves post-apocalyptic stories that would keep you on edge.
August 25, 2014
Loved this story! Not the first book I've read by this author and it won't be the last either. Great characters and development of the storyline and have to say I wanted to cause physical bodily harm to the 'baddie' lol. I don't do spoilers so you'll have to read for yourself to find out who I'm talking bout! Flick and Shea - what can I say - loved these two and can't wait to read the next instalment of the story - which I've already bought! Very well written and congrats to the author, Tim, for taking me along in this story. Thank you, Mr Arnot. Job very well done.
June 22, 2013
I was captivated from the outset by this post-apocalyptic tale set in the village of Faringdon.
I found the plot original and the strength displayed by the female characters memorable.
During the time I was reading I was transported into the Inn, the watchtower and the dungeon such was the atmospheric descriptions drawn by this talented author. I felt the hard, damp, cold floor and smelled the odours. I could imagine the streets and carriages and even the clothing of the cast.
This for me was storytelling at it’s very best, my imagination was challenged, senses stimulated and by the end of the book the characters felt like friends. I hope I meet them again soon!
I found the plot original and the strength displayed by the female characters memorable.
During the time I was reading I was transported into the Inn, the watchtower and the dungeon such was the atmospheric descriptions drawn by this talented author. I felt the hard, damp, cold floor and smelled the odours. I could imagine the streets and carriages and even the clothing of the cast.
This for me was storytelling at it’s very best, my imagination was challenged, senses stimulated and by the end of the book the characters felt like friends. I hope I meet them again soon!
August 21, 2013
Normally I would say I was hooked from the first chapter but in this case I was hooked from the first paragraph! I am honestly lost for words here. I have read quite a few post-apocalyptic books lately but this was very different and I loved it!
The characters to me were so real and very engaging, I enjoyed reading about an independent, strong female character. This book is perfect for teenagers, even though there is some swearing, it is not really that overboard.
I really look forward to the next book.
The characters to me were so real and very engaging, I enjoyed reading about an independent, strong female character. This book is perfect for teenagers, even though there is some swearing, it is not really that overboard.
I really look forward to the next book.
August 26, 2013
This was a great read, and I were 14 or 15 I would probably think it was one of the best things I'd read! It's good to find a well-written female character, and she has been placed in a post-apocalyptic society that has been created with great care and attention to detail leading to a very believable atmosphere. I liked the mutual distrust of the various groups that were introduced and all the characters were lifelike.
September 3, 2013
Action, straight out of the gate, makes for a nearly perfect beginning to a YA adventure. So it's always a thrill to pick up a story with plenty of action right from page one. And it just gets better from there when the action continues. All the way to the end. So for me, the action was what really made this book a good read.
Wanted is the first book in a series that takes place in a not too distant future (23rd century) where technology and society as we know it have collapsed. People are living simply, in a village like atmosphere where scavenging for relics like radios and other pieces of scientific equipment is outlawed. Trading a few long lost trinkets is fine, but keeping anything potentially useful... not so fine. Fear and oppression (as required by most YA post apocalyptic settings) is provided by the head village thug, known as the Mayor, and his band of minion thugs (I think they're pretty much just known as minion thugs). There is however, a nicely added second layer of oppression provided by the well organized and darkly clad group of thugs known as the Kingsmen. The Kingsmen are the ones responsible for enforcing the simplistic lifestyle, 'disappearing' the subversive folks and accumulating the technologically useful items for themselves. Somewhere in between these evil oppressive forces, the down trodden villagers and our resourceful protagonist Flick, a tense and action filled adventure is spawned.
For a first-in-the-series YA adventure, I thought Wanted was pretty good. And if I could just rate it on the action, I would give it five stars. In fact, for most of the book, I would give it five stars. There were however a few things that held me back from completely enjoying the story. Weird, I know. Usually really good action sequences can make me forget all those things that bug me in a story. But not this time. There were these few plot bits that just didn't work for me. They either didn't seem to have much of a point (and interrupted the flow), or they didn't really go anywhere and just kind of hung around unresolved. For some reason they bugged me - a lot - enough that I couldn't really forget them, or sweep them under the review.
The first weird plot thing was this Joe-snake dream. For me anyway, it just popped up all of a sudden, out of nowhere, didn't really have that much relevance and interrupted the flow. It really bugged me - not because of what it was but because of how it was placed in the story. It was like it was going to be something important, but then it wasn't. Maybe it's just me, but I don't really think so. There were a few other moments like that one, where the writing just kind of threw something at me that felt jarring but then was left kind of unresolved. The REALLY big one that got to me though was a sudden termination of one of the characters. I'm trying to avoid spoilers here, so I'll eschew the details, but this was a big one for me. It was just so sudden - and yes, jarring. And yes that can work sometimes... but in this case, I was just left feeling kind of ripped off. The character's exit was just something that happened. And then it was over. And not really written much about after. I felt like the author really should have made this character's exit bigger. I felt like - as a reader - I should have been either lost in a sea of confusion and mystery surrounding the exit, or reduced to a blubbering pool or tears. It just seemed like there was about a chapter worth of writing missing. I know it was close to the end and all, but still.
I realize there is going to be a second book in the series; a book in which these issues I have may all be resolved and I'll just look like a giant schmuck for pointing out these things in the first place. I'm not trying to be overly critical - it's still a four star read. And as for action and a story that keeps moving - this is a good one.
Wanted is the first book in a series that takes place in a not too distant future (23rd century) where technology and society as we know it have collapsed. People are living simply, in a village like atmosphere where scavenging for relics like radios and other pieces of scientific equipment is outlawed. Trading a few long lost trinkets is fine, but keeping anything potentially useful... not so fine. Fear and oppression (as required by most YA post apocalyptic settings) is provided by the head village thug, known as the Mayor, and his band of minion thugs (I think they're pretty much just known as minion thugs). There is however, a nicely added second layer of oppression provided by the well organized and darkly clad group of thugs known as the Kingsmen. The Kingsmen are the ones responsible for enforcing the simplistic lifestyle, 'disappearing' the subversive folks and accumulating the technologically useful items for themselves. Somewhere in between these evil oppressive forces, the down trodden villagers and our resourceful protagonist Flick, a tense and action filled adventure is spawned.
For a first-in-the-series YA adventure, I thought Wanted was pretty good. And if I could just rate it on the action, I would give it five stars. In fact, for most of the book, I would give it five stars. There were however a few things that held me back from completely enjoying the story. Weird, I know. Usually really good action sequences can make me forget all those things that bug me in a story. But not this time. There were these few plot bits that just didn't work for me. They either didn't seem to have much of a point (and interrupted the flow), or they didn't really go anywhere and just kind of hung around unresolved. For some reason they bugged me - a lot - enough that I couldn't really forget them, or sweep them under the review.
The first weird plot thing was this Joe-snake dream. For me anyway, it just popped up all of a sudden, out of nowhere, didn't really have that much relevance and interrupted the flow. It really bugged me - not because of what it was but because of how it was placed in the story. It was like it was going to be something important, but then it wasn't. Maybe it's just me, but I don't really think so. There were a few other moments like that one, where the writing just kind of threw something at me that felt jarring but then was left kind of unresolved. The REALLY big one that got to me though was a sudden termination of one of the characters. I'm trying to avoid spoilers here, so I'll eschew the details, but this was a big one for me. It was just so sudden - and yes, jarring. And yes that can work sometimes... but in this case, I was just left feeling kind of ripped off. The character's exit was just something that happened. And then it was over. And not really written much about after. I felt like the author really should have made this character's exit bigger. I felt like - as a reader - I should have been either lost in a sea of confusion and mystery surrounding the exit, or reduced to a blubbering pool or tears. It just seemed like there was about a chapter worth of writing missing. I know it was close to the end and all, but still.
I realize there is going to be a second book in the series; a book in which these issues I have may all be resolved and I'll just look like a giant schmuck for pointing out these things in the first place. I'm not trying to be overly critical - it's still a four star read. And as for action and a story that keeps moving - this is a good one.
August 4, 2013
An enjoyable post-apocalyptic YA novel set a couple of hundred years in the future. The characters are engaging, and for the most part, the dialogue works. The setting is believable and well described, although a few repeated words in close proximity could do with editing, and some of the characters reactions sometimes felt a little contrived and unrealistic.
In this world, technology from the past is forbidden, except to Kingsmen, who are a law enforcement type of army, but with the amount of technology around now, a couple of hundred years in the future doesn’t sound long enough for it to be outlawed to me, as I would expect there would still be too much of it lying around for it not to be commonplace. Aside from that, I enjoyed the story. It was well written and the story flowed well. I’m looking forwards to the next installment of this post-apocalyptic adventure.
In this world, technology from the past is forbidden, except to Kingsmen, who are a law enforcement type of army, but with the amount of technology around now, a couple of hundred years in the future doesn’t sound long enough for it to be outlawed to me, as I would expect there would still be too much of it lying around for it not to be commonplace. Aside from that, I enjoyed the story. It was well written and the story flowed well. I’m looking forwards to the next installment of this post-apocalyptic adventure.
August 27, 2014
Flick Carter is a 16 year old girl who lives with her father, sister Rosie and brother Adam. Her live changes drastically when she saves a Scav Shea who was shot down when he was flying a little plane.
The mayor is looking for the Scav and will do anything to get his hands on the boy even put Flick in jail for the murder of her father and sister, meanwhile Adam is picked up by the Kingsman.
Now she is on the run from the Mayor and the Kingsman.
Flick is strong female heroin, she is brave she never gives up and is kick ass with her bow and arrows.
This story was nice I wanted to know what happened next. The romance was o.k it was obviously written by a man.It was pretty instant and was lacking more love build moments.
I liked the characters. I love the cover. I will be buying the sequel.
The mayor is looking for the Scav and will do anything to get his hands on the boy even put Flick in jail for the murder of her father and sister, meanwhile Adam is picked up by the Kingsman.
Now she is on the run from the Mayor and the Kingsman.
Flick is strong female heroin, she is brave she never gives up and is kick ass with her bow and arrows.
This story was nice I wanted to know what happened next. The romance was o.k it was obviously written by a man.It was pretty instant and was lacking more love build moments.
I liked the characters. I love the cover. I will be buying the sequel.
January 31, 2016
This is a dystopian novel with a difference. Where most stories of the genre seem to focus on an oppressed and beaten society, Tim's post Collapse world, while not perfect and still full of hardship, seems more realistic and fairer than usual.
The characters as well have a sense of realism, they're not immediately brilliant at things the first time they try them, they make mistakes and it makes them much more likeable. I particularly like Flick and the way she copes with the events that unfold.
I can't wait for the next in the series, I hope we find out more about Shea and the Scavs as well.
The characters as well have a sense of realism, they're not immediately brilliant at things the first time they try them, they make mistakes and it makes them much more likeable. I particularly like Flick and the way she copes with the events that unfold.
I can't wait for the next in the series, I hope we find out more about Shea and the Scavs as well.
April 12, 2015
I don't normally read this genre, but I can't wait to read Hunted. It was bizarre to in the 23rd century.
It brings back the memory when I used to watch Buck Rogers in the 21 century. But this was way better.
I loved Flick and of course Shea, with the many twists in he story, and imagining all the things we are used to, electricity, air travel, and a life without books.
Loved it till the last page.
It brings back the memory when I used to watch Buck Rogers in the 21 century. But this was way better.
I loved Flick and of course Shea, with the many twists in he story, and imagining all the things we are used to, electricity, air travel, and a life without books.
Loved it till the last page.
September 4, 2013
Wanted (Flick Carter)
You can always tell a good book, when you manage to devour it within a couple of days, despite heavy work commitments, and this is just such a book. It is fast pacing and riveting, with great characters and an excellent plot. I can't wait to start the sequel.
You can always tell a good book, when you manage to devour it within a couple of days, despite heavy work commitments, and this is just such a book. It is fast pacing and riveting, with great characters and an excellent plot. I can't wait to start the sequel.
May 20, 2013
I had a brilliant time writing this book, and I hope you all enjoy it.
I promise the second book won't take so long! :)
I promise the second book won't take so long! :)
July 2, 2016
I was recommended this book on the forums on Amazon, if I remember rightly. I downloaded it but didn't read it for a long time because ... well ... you know, it's dystopian and dystopia usually equals a thoroughly depressing read. But this book is different. I like that it's up beat. Life is hard but civilisation hasn't completely imploded, it's a future that looks like our past, which is realistic and convincing. The characters are well rounded and more importantly, likeable (well except for the baddies) which appealed to me at once.
I really enjoyed this book, it's great storytelling; vivid and compelling, and the pace is excellent and the plot unpredictable and cleverly conceived. It was difficult to put it down once I'd started reading. I also loved that it was set in Britain, a really refreshing change. As the plot thickened I found myself really and I mean REALLY wishing the next instalment was out - it wasn't at the time I read this. And I bought the sequels pretty much on launch.
In a nutshell, this is a ripping good yarn, a fine piece of story telling and an all round grand book. Even better, it's free! Highly recommended. Seriously, download it, you won't be disappointed, and the sequels get better and better.
I really enjoyed this book, it's great storytelling; vivid and compelling, and the pace is excellent and the plot unpredictable and cleverly conceived. It was difficult to put it down once I'd started reading. I also loved that it was set in Britain, a really refreshing change. As the plot thickened I found myself really and I mean REALLY wishing the next instalment was out - it wasn't at the time I read this. And I bought the sequels pretty much on launch.
In a nutshell, this is a ripping good yarn, a fine piece of story telling and an all round grand book. Even better, it's free! Highly recommended. Seriously, download it, you won't be disappointed, and the sequels get better and better.
May 9, 2015
I'd ignored this book for some time as "post apocalypse dystopian books are not my thing", but once I started reading it, it was a normal story of survival and teenage angst. Flick meets Shea and even though she's young, sparks fly. But is that because Shea has been shot down whilst in a flying machine ... that surely doesn't exist in this post-technological world where old cars are pulled by horses?
Whilst this story is set in times where technology doesn't exist anymore, it's still a story that seems very true in that type of era. It's now a hard life where every day is a struggle.
I took a chance on this and I'm glad I did as I enjoyed this. It is obviously the first book in a series, but it was satisfactorily resolved and I don't need to read the next, but I'm sure I'll be tempted to sooner rather than later.
Whilst this story is set in times where technology doesn't exist anymore, it's still a story that seems very true in that type of era. It's now a hard life where every day is a struggle.
I took a chance on this and I'm glad I did as I enjoyed this. It is obviously the first book in a series, but it was satisfactorily resolved and I don't need to read the next, but I'm sure I'll be tempted to sooner rather than later.
September 23, 2014
I was recommended this by a friend, and it's certainly lived up to his recommendation pattern. I liked the easy flowing nature, the fact it was set in the future but had so much that made you think of the past.
Some areas not addressed that maybe why it's a book 1 as certainly I want to know what happened to the electricity supply for example. A lot of leaders in to future stories. but that maybe if addressed here would have made a single book not a series and make this better.
Some areas not addressed that maybe why it's a book 1 as certainly I want to know what happened to the electricity supply for example. A lot of leaders in to future stories. but that maybe if addressed here would have made a single book not a series and make this better.
June 11, 2018
I'm a fan of post-apocalyptic fiction, not because I'm inherently a pessimist but because many of the men and women writing it these days are among our most imaginative storytellers.
They have to create new worlds out of the ashes of the old; they have to invent new threats, new heroes, new villains and yet do s in such a way that readers can relate to them.
In "Wanted," author Tim Arnot has done exactly that. He has fashioned a new nearly pre-industrial world out of what was once one of the planet's most technologically advanced societies, given us a plucky young heroine, a despicable villain, and thrown in a nice bit of romance. It adds up to a very nice read that will likely appeal more to young adults than seasoned readers (though, at age 70, I enjoyed it very much.)
Arnot's world building skills are exceptional. In the Great Britain of the not-too-distant future, technology has all but disappeared and what remains is life that a 19th Century Englishman might find easy to adjust to if he was dropped into it unexpectedly. As we have seen around the world in the present day, when a strong central government collapses local warlords arise, grabbing as much power as they can. That's the case in "Wanted" when the power-hungry mayor of a small English town decides he just might want to rule the whole island that was once Great Britain.
Arnot's heroine - Felicity "Flick" Carter - is on the cusp of womanhood, living with her family in that small English town. It's not long before she runs afoul of the mayor and therein hangs a tale of murder, criminal injustice, young love, and betrayal. Arnot has a fast-paced writing style and a good handle on the plot. His writing doesn't veer off point as he's telling his story and his characters ring true.
The conclusion: A very enjoyable read for fans of dystopian literature and a book I have no trouble recommending to friends and family.
They have to create new worlds out of the ashes of the old; they have to invent new threats, new heroes, new villains and yet do s in such a way that readers can relate to them.
In "Wanted," author Tim Arnot has done exactly that. He has fashioned a new nearly pre-industrial world out of what was once one of the planet's most technologically advanced societies, given us a plucky young heroine, a despicable villain, and thrown in a nice bit of romance. It adds up to a very nice read that will likely appeal more to young adults than seasoned readers (though, at age 70, I enjoyed it very much.)
Arnot's world building skills are exceptional. In the Great Britain of the not-too-distant future, technology has all but disappeared and what remains is life that a 19th Century Englishman might find easy to adjust to if he was dropped into it unexpectedly. As we have seen around the world in the present day, when a strong central government collapses local warlords arise, grabbing as much power as they can. That's the case in "Wanted" when the power-hungry mayor of a small English town decides he just might want to rule the whole island that was once Great Britain.
Arnot's heroine - Felicity "Flick" Carter - is on the cusp of womanhood, living with her family in that small English town. It's not long before she runs afoul of the mayor and therein hangs a tale of murder, criminal injustice, young love, and betrayal. Arnot has a fast-paced writing style and a good handle on the plot. His writing doesn't veer off point as he's telling his story and his characters ring true.
The conclusion: A very enjoyable read for fans of dystopian literature and a book I have no trouble recommending to friends and family.
January 22, 2019
Easy and enjoyable
This is a very enjoyable young adult book about life after technology has disappeared and about a young girl's life and some problems that she has fallen into. The characters are well developed and the story moved along quite quickly and draws you in and keeps you there. Good read.
This is a very enjoyable young adult book about life after technology has disappeared and about a young girl's life and some problems that she has fallen into. The characters are well developed and the story moved along quite quickly and draws you in and keeps you there. Good read.
May 31, 2018
Interesting
I think the book was very well writen,not my type of book but I found it all I wanted in a book kept my attention too. I will be getting the rest of the series and believe I will enjoy them !!
I think the book was very well writen,not my type of book but I found it all I wanted in a book kept my attention too. I will be getting the rest of the series and believe I will enjoy them !!
September 25, 2017
Okay story
Not my usual cup of tea. It held my attention. And was a one time story. Will let my daughter read it. Recommended
Not my usual cup of tea. It held my attention. And was a one time story. Will let my daughter read it. Recommended
August 17, 2018
Couldn’t finish
Slow, poor characters, hard to follow writing style. Got one third of the way and gave up. It was an original idea
Slow, poor characters, hard to follow writing style. Got one third of the way and gave up. It was an original idea
August 6, 2015
A well written story about a post apocalyptic world that now forbids technology - except for the few - of course.
In many ways this book shows that nothing changes and despite the destruction, the few rule and make choices for others, and corruption remains.
Will the human race ever learn? I think not.
Overall, a good story with believable characters and a realistic plot.
In many ways this book shows that nothing changes and despite the destruction, the few rule and make choices for others, and corruption remains.
Will the human race ever learn? I think not.
Overall, a good story with believable characters and a realistic plot.
December 26, 2015
Even though, I'm a fan of the post apocalyptic genre, I'm not sure how I feel about this story. It took me a bit to finish and it didn't really grab me from the get go.
I guess the pacing was a bit on the slow side for me.
I guess the pacing was a bit on the slow side for me.
January 11, 2016
There's only one thing bad with this book, it's to darn short!
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