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Circaidy Gregory Review by Booksy

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Book of the Month January 2012

Bloodmining by Laura Wilkinson

Bridge House Publishing

This is a very well-crafted debut novel. I was hooked from the start and the characters pull you in, getting under your skin.

As mentioned, I particularly liked the futuristic setting of this novel with the slight differences from contemporary life and the survivor aftermath feel following an international disaster. The themes of identity, loss and motherhood are explored in an emotionally engaging way, whilst never becoming mawkish.

The novel is structured using three time periods. Jumping back in time enables the secret Elizabeth carries to be unfolded gradually.

This is a real page turner and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys contemporary fiction with a difference.

Review by Shirley Golden

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