Synopsis
Good looks, top job in the city, Ferrari, second and third homes in Paris and Cannes , not to mention a spacious penthouse overlooking the Thames. Yes, it seemed Donavan Smith had it all. And the girls. ready and willing. And if, every now and again, they weren't so willing, Donavan had his own way of persuading them. Jenny McArthur was different though. She knew something terrible had occurred during a ten-hour period of her life that was a total blank. But, as it all gradually came back to her, she relived the horrors encountered at the hands of Donavan Smith. And she wanted to get even. Donavan would have to deal with her. Vicky Mackenzie harboured a secret, a secret that she hadn't disclosed to anyone. So why was she spilling the beans to a total stranger from London , a stranger who she'd only met that night? She told him all about her past life, the cold-blooded murder of her husband, the phoney bank raid and how the money was still out there somewhere. Donavan listened and wondered how he could get his hands on the money; wondered if it was possible to plan a premature retirement. It would get nasty, that was for sure. But why not? Donavan Smith had done nasty before, just ask Jenny McArthur. Donavan Smith and Vicky Mackenzie: two soul mates, two secrets; it was a match made in hell.

 

Thomas Purvis WD News, NewZealand

A stunning read, I marvel at all the wonderful thriller fiction writers Rankin, Connelly, Cole and Grisham. Surely this man Scott is up there with the best of them. From the chilling prologue we share the terror experienced by a young Donavan Smith at the hands of his religious zealot of a mother. Then on to adulthood with a chip on his shoulder and a 'no one stands in my way' attitude. At times a disturbing read but always a thrilling 'what happens next' pageturner. And the characters Scott introduces along the way and the plot that keeps you guessing and that wonderful wonderful climax.

Simply the best book i've read this decade.

‘Molekid’ Clacton Voice

I was tipped off that the book would be a good read by a pal so I brought a copy to take with me on a recent break in Rome. I got the book a few days before and had a quick look. The story and style of writing grabbed my attention immediatley! I finished the book in a few days sitting with a cappucino by the Colluseum, perfect!
Well worth the read by any strecth, great story, written with humour and precision. Ken Scott has a knack it seems to relax the reader with his words while gripping them with the story. I will be looking out for more from this guy, a real pleasure ride full of thrills!

Sarah Laflin-Stuart, Amazon Reviewer

Not normally my type of book and I doubt if I would have bothered if I'd had something else to read. How wrong can you be? From the opening pages I just loved his style - intimate, pacey and too damn believable! The characters are just too well drawn for comfort - especially the anti hero Donavan Smith - he made my skin crawl the way he was meant to! Thanks Scotty for getting me hooked!

James Parker-Rothschild Amazon Reviewer

The New Grisham?

I received this book in my Christmas stocking and because I hadn't heard of the author, I put it off until I couldn't find anything else to read. (I read a couple of books per week) I wasn't dissapointed, the book was finished in two days, a record I think. What a story, the main character is nasty, real bad stuff happening, preying on young women. He uses date rape drugs and a video camera. And he's hunting a man with a bit of a checkered past, a few skeletons in the closet. The author cleverley runs the two characters in different storylines with one or two clever links. It all comes together in a very satisfying conclusion and along the way there's romance, sex, violence, kidnap and revenge. What more could the reader ask for. This book is a sequel to the Jack of Hearts which I haven't yet read. I'm onto the amazon buying page now!

RJ Carter, Parmenion Books

A fantastic read, by a great talent.
Never have I read a book where I have so detested the main character and so wanted to see him get his comeuppance. The book grips the reader from start to finish in a roller coaster of emotion and intrigue.

David Holiday, Amazon Reviewer United States

They say a good books allows you to paint the picture in your own head. You try and imagine the scenes and the characters and the author just sits in the background helping you out now and again. Well, this is exactly what happened with this book, only it took me into a new level. I found myself reliving each scene on the big screen. This book is a movie waiting to happen. I even brought in the actors and actressess to play the part. Mr. Depp would play the charming and handsome but despicable 'Donavan Smith' and Michael Douglas would play our hero Bob Heggie. Of course Michaels's gorgeous wife would be ideally placed to play Hannah!

And the plot! Wow! What a story, murder, kidnap, date rape drugs and love and romance. Come on all you movie directors, get wise and pick this one up.

G Carter OCN RADIO Book Reviewer

A Million would be Nice picks up the baton from Ken Scott's first novel Jack of Hearts. Bob Heggie is pursued by his nemesis in the form of Donavan Smith. The action is exhausting and the characterization so good you can almost taste the tension. If you don't like suspense thrillers then this is not for you. I recommend starting the book on a Friday, as work will only get in the way of what is a superb book.

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