Dennis Chapman

“Far from your typical spy thriller, Sabina’s Photograph surprises its readers with distinctive characters, increasing tension, and a great final unexpected plot twist. “It is a book that is of interest to readers of spy thrillers, intrigue, mystery, murder, historical fiction, and romance alike. “Primarily centred around the French Alpine Town of Morzine, the present day story starts with a late night car accident that takes the life of two local residents: one French, the other an Englishman. This tragic accident acts as the catalyst to the novel, driving a quaint French village into the hidden horrors and consequences of two children growing up in the former communist East Germany. “In simple concise language, using flashbacks to the main characters’ past, the book develops a steady increase in the pace and tension of the plot. “Finishing with a great escape that would make Indiana Jones beam with pride, justice is doled out in bittersweet measures. “Where Sabina’s Photograph shines is the author’s ability to create distinct characters. From hot-tempered policeman Eric Leblanc, demoted in consequence of his aggression, to no-nonsense former Cold War agent Janet Dickens, desperate for one last adventure before she is forced to retire, the story flows through the characters’ motivations and the unexpected ways lives are intertwined. “The book also has one of nastiest ‘baddies’ in modern fiction. “A great read, I give the book five stars.” –Victoria Mae