Under a Lightning Sky, Pam Lecky
Under a Lightning Sky, Pam Lecky
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Under a Lightning Sky

Author: Pam Lecky

Narrator: Allie Croker

Unabridged: 9 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 07/04/2024


Synopsis

London is under attack. But within the rubble, a greater danger lurks… Readers are gripped : The Luftwaffe has been bombing London continuously since September 1940. During a bombing raid, Madeline Fairfax is caught in her kitchen whilst cooking for her husband and children. She becomes trapped in the rear of her home, but regains consciousness just in time to see a familiar face, offering hope of rescue. But instead, Madeline is tragically strangled to death. As a dangerous murderer uses the Blitz to cover their crime, local detective Jamie Barton enlists the help of Madeline’s sister and volunteer firefighter, Penny Miller to help. Now, caught in a web of uncertainty and mistrust, a grieving Penny must find the truth and do whatever it takes to protect those she loves most. Together, will they unravel this case before it's too late…? A gripping and completely addictive page-turner set in World War Two London during the Blitz. Perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring and Kate Quinn. 'A gripping WWII mystery…kept me up late pacing through the pages. Unputdownable!' , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Plenty of twists and turns in this mystery, great historical detail that’s smoothly woven in with a touch of romance.' , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great mystery with many twists and turns!’ , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Exciting and realistic. Well-developed characters, surprises and many tense moments. I couldn't stop reading it – I loved this novel!’ , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Pam Lecky has a great writing style!’ , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Read it in two sittings, if sleep hadn't prevailed I would have devoured it in one.' , ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The writing was convincing, I got a vivid image of London and its inhabitants. A great novel!' , ⭐⭐⭐⭐

About Pam Lecky

Pam Lecky is an Irish writer of historical fiction with a particular love for the late Victorian era and early twentieth century. Her debut novel, The Bowes Inheritance, was awarded the B.R.A.G. Medallion; was shortlisted for the 2016 Carousel Aware Prize; was named an "Editor's Choice" by the Historical Novel Society; was long-listed for the Historical Novel Society 2016 Indie Award; and chosen as a Discovered Diamond in February 2017.

In April 2018, she published a collection of all her short stories, entitled Past Imperfect. With settings as diverse as World War-I era Dublin and a lonely haunted lighthouse; romance, mystery, and the supernatural await you.

June 2019 saw the release of No Stone Unturned, the first book in the Lucy Lawrence Mystery series, set in the late Victorian era. This was closely followed in March 2020 by the second book in the series, Footprints in the Sand, set in Victorian Egypt. Pam is currently working on the next book in the Lucy Lawrence Mystery series, and a new novel set during World War II.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren

Madeline Fairfax boys have been evacuated to the country, she’s making a Christmas pudding when she’s caught in a bombing raid and doesn’t make it to the streets shelter in time. Madeline can hear the planes getting closer, suddenly there’s a big bang and she feels herself being flung across the roo......more

A gripping WWII mystery set in London during the blitz that kept me up late pacing through the pages. Unputdownable!......more

Goodreads review by Ashley

This book really surprised me. I knew I was going to be reading a book placed in World War II and I knew it would be focused on the German bombings in London at that time. But what I did not realize, for whatever reason on my part, was that this was going to be such a riveting and engaging story abo......more

Goodreads review by Toni

September 1940 London is under attack, the Luftwaffe has been bombing continuously the city. While preparing dinner Madeleine Fairfax is caught in her kitchen as a bomb explodes, now trapped under the rubble of her house her only hope is that someone will come to her aid. When she sees a familiar fa......more


Quotes

“… … I completely got lost in the writing and story… ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely amazing, … had me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning… I was.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I … I can't praise this book enough.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “… The excitement!… . .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ from beginning to end.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent… .” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Had me from the very start.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A gripping and absorbing read… so many twists and turns, I found myself turning the pages to see what would happen next.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Everything in this book, from the epic start to the gripping ending was … .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐