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Nadia Newton: A Novel of Revenge, Murder & Stealing Princess Diana's Ring
How far would you go to get revenge on your abusive husband?
If you’re Nadia Newton, a London maid barely getting by, you’ll go as far as humanly possible if this means freedom and a better life. Nadia's husband is a convicted thief and he's released from prison temporarily on condition that he’ll steal again. Yes, steal. He is asked to break into the large home of a famous paparazzo and steal a ring that belonged to Princess Diana. This is the rumored ring purchased by her lover a day before her tragic death in a Paris Tunnel. If he obtains Diana's ring and delivers it promptly, he’ll earn his freedom and three million dollars. No questions asked.
The job requires a second person and he promises Nadia in on the action. But after another vicious beating, Nadia has had enough. She wants a better life, but not at the expense of his violent ways. A hatred for her husband stirs inside her and she wants revenge. The kind of revenge where he’ll suffer and rot in prison for the rest of his life. So she conceives of an elaborate plan to get a new identity, steal the ring, and frame her husband in the process.
On the run, Nadia swaps a passport with a wealthy American woman and enters the States. But complications ensue when she discovers the American woman’s past is somehow tied to the ring. Another paparazzo is dead and Nadia’s elaborate plan starts to unravel. She fights for her innocence and dodges attempts at her life, seemingly pushed into the mystery of Diana’s death. At a dangerous price, answers come to Nadia in such a way that it forces her to reexamine her own values and desperate need for revenge.
She wonders too if she’s become an unwilling pawn to preserve a legacy she never intended to tarnish. All the while, greater danger looms in the form of her husband, who refuses to go away. He will stop at nothing to get the ring and make millions, even if that means killing his own wife.
Nadia Newton is an intricate gritty mystery with page turning suspense and high speed thrills. A combination of James Patterson's lightening fast pace with moments of Elmore Leonard's crazy sick dialogue. It's also a finely-crafted revenge story that comes of age with enough plot turns to get the reader's head spinning and wanting more.
If you’re Nadia Newton, a London maid barely getting by, you’ll go as far as humanly possible if this means freedom and a better life. Nadia's husband is a convicted thief and he's released from prison temporarily on condition that he’ll steal again. Yes, steal. He is asked to break into the large home of a famous paparazzo and steal a ring that belonged to Princess Diana. This is the rumored ring purchased by her lover a day before her tragic death in a Paris Tunnel. If he obtains Diana's ring and delivers it promptly, he’ll earn his freedom and three million dollars. No questions asked.
The job requires a second person and he promises Nadia in on the action. But after another vicious beating, Nadia has had enough. She wants a better life, but not at the expense of his violent ways. A hatred for her husband stirs inside her and she wants revenge. The kind of revenge where he’ll suffer and rot in prison for the rest of his life. So she conceives of an elaborate plan to get a new identity, steal the ring, and frame her husband in the process.
On the run, Nadia swaps a passport with a wealthy American woman and enters the States. But complications ensue when she discovers the American woman’s past is somehow tied to the ring. Another paparazzo is dead and Nadia’s elaborate plan starts to unravel. She fights for her innocence and dodges attempts at her life, seemingly pushed into the mystery of Diana’s death. At a dangerous price, answers come to Nadia in such a way that it forces her to reexamine her own values and desperate need for revenge.
She wonders too if she’s become an unwilling pawn to preserve a legacy she never intended to tarnish. All the while, greater danger looms in the form of her husband, who refuses to go away. He will stop at nothing to get the ring and make millions, even if that means killing his own wife.
Nadia Newton is an intricate gritty mystery with page turning suspense and high speed thrills. A combination of James Patterson's lightening fast pace with moments of Elmore Leonard's crazy sick dialogue. It's also a finely-crafted revenge story that comes of age with enough plot turns to get the reader's head spinning and wanting more.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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September 11, 2011
I'm a voracious reader, but I was reluctant to read anything that has to do with Princess Diana. Not really a fan, but the sample chapters got me hooked. Maybe because my expectations were low, but this was clearly one of the better thrillers of this year. I expect it to be on a few Best of 2011. However, it's not the best book I've read this year, which was "Before I Go To Sleep" by S.J. Watson.
Still, I highly recommend "Diana's Ring" as a thriller to read primarily for two reasons. First, the writing is as clean anything out there right now. Beautiful spare prose where the author chooses details carefully and where there's plenty of suspense. Second, the plotting is top-notch with a twist that is very controversial. I didn't see it coming and I highly doubt other readers as well. These two reasons alone are enough, not to mention the ridiculously low price for the book, that you should buy it.
I do think readers should be aware that this isn't a book about Princess Diana. She's more of a plot device and only serves as a backdrop for the main storyline. There isn't any royal gossip or secret lover storylines. Also, the book's publisher advertises this is in the vein of Dan Brown and James Patterson. That's a lie and maybe doing a disservice to the author. Diana's Ring is really a gritty crime thriller more along the lines of Dennis Lehane with a few scenes of dialogue you'd find in an Elmore Leonard mystery. Maybe that was why I enjoyed the book so much, since I'm not really a fan of Brown and Patterson's books.
Still, I highly recommend "Diana's Ring" as a thriller to read primarily for two reasons. First, the writing is as clean anything out there right now. Beautiful spare prose where the author chooses details carefully and where there's plenty of suspense. Second, the plotting is top-notch with a twist that is very controversial. I didn't see it coming and I highly doubt other readers as well. These two reasons alone are enough, not to mention the ridiculously low price for the book, that you should buy it.
I do think readers should be aware that this isn't a book about Princess Diana. She's more of a plot device and only serves as a backdrop for the main storyline. There isn't any royal gossip or secret lover storylines. Also, the book's publisher advertises this is in the vein of Dan Brown and James Patterson. That's a lie and maybe doing a disservice to the author. Diana's Ring is really a gritty crime thriller more along the lines of Dennis Lehane with a few scenes of dialogue you'd find in an Elmore Leonard mystery. Maybe that was why I enjoyed the book so much, since I'm not really a fan of Brown and Patterson's books.
September 12, 2011
Diana's Ring is an excellent thriller. I came across it on a Facebook page and due to how affordable it was, I knew I didn't have much to lose. Very fast paced and I honestly couldn't put it down. At some parts my heart was racing so fast I couldn't believe it. I didn't want it to end and to be frank I wanted more at the end, but I figured the author was setting us up for the next book, which is kind of a bummer since I don't think the next book will be out for a while. I did like how the author paved a way for the lead character to leave her violent husband in a way that was unexpected. Revenge stories are a bit tired, if you ask me. But this revenge story felt unique because it dealt with Princess Diana's death. I am big admirer of Princess Diana and it was cool how the lead character was a victim just like her and did whatever she could to escape. I had to tell myself that I was reading fiction, even though some details I'm sure were fact. Overall, I highly recommend the book for its entertainment value. You will not be bored and I wouldn't be surprised if someone in Hollywood wanted to make a movie out of it.
September 9, 2011
I had a difficult time putting this book down! The author dealt with a very controversial topic in writing about Diana's death. Yet, there were so many twists and turns in his storyline that were interwoven with one another. In reviewing this book, one thing that stood out to me was how easy it was to relate to all the characters in the storyline. I am most definitely awaiting the next book that the author will be putting out in the Diana series!!
July 27, 2012
Ok, so the plot is supposed to revolve around the incidents surrounding Diana's death.
White it does provide the backdrop there really isn't any other direct relevance of Diana's death to the whole story. Sure there are references, but the story would have still worked without Diana and the fateful night.
Fast paced writing. Taut. And the characters are well developed. I will try the next one this author puts out.
White it does provide the backdrop there really isn't any other direct relevance of Diana's death to the whole story. Sure there are references, but the story would have still worked without Diana and the fateful night.
Fast paced writing. Taut. And the characters are well developed. I will try the next one this author puts out.
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