The Old Orchard
Finance Director, Alastair Johnson, is in trouble. He needs a lot of money, and he needs it very soon.
Alastair’s solution is unorthodox and completely out of character – the fallout leaves his family torn apart.
But everything is not what it seems …
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“It reads like a fast-paced and twisting thriller, but built around rich complex characters and dotted with beautiful, often moving, descriptions of feelings and place. I loved the short, punchy chapters and easy format. Very original.”
Reviews for The Old Orchard
Wow, just finished this book and have to say from opening the lovely front cover to the last page, it was brilliant.
I wasn’t sure initially how the backwards and forwards to present time was going to work, but oh so clever and captivating to the very last page, in fact it made me late for an appointment as honestly could not put it down as I was nearing the end… I just had to know what happened.
Congratulations…
Having been totally captivated by this author’s debut book (Best Eaten Cold) I couldn’t wait to read this one. It didn’t disappoint – just like the first, I could not put it down. Such clever writing, left you wondering how it was all going to come together. Brilliant writing, a great story and another exciting read. Looking forward to the next! Cannot recommend highly enough!
I was going to save The Old Orchard as a book to curl up by the fire with over Christmas, but I didn’t have the will power. Having read and loved Salter’s last novel (Best Eaten Cold), I couldn’t wait to dive into his latest. I’m glad I did. I sometimes struggle with the multi-character device in other books, but there was no such problem here. Salter weaves plot and character effortlessly and in such a page-turning way that makes for a truly satisfying read. Twists and turns are Salter’s speciality as well – again, no disappointment there either. My only disappointment: not having a Salter to read for Christmas…might just have to re-read! Fingers crossed there’ll be another book out soon…