Lauren St John’s first adult novel is a surprisingly delightful blend of romance, poignancy and the unexplained: it is very different to her children’s stories but a lot more impressive.
Handsome obituary writer Nick Donaghue is dubbed the Miracle Man when he survives a train wreck seemingly unscathed – except for dreams predicting the imminent death of both friends and strangers. Neurologists, psychologists and psychics are unable to help and, in desperation, he flees his successful life in London for a ramshackle Cornish retreat.
In Cornwall Nick discovers unexpected talents: he restores his cottage, falls in love with lovely local lass Sasha, and starts to write again. Everything is perfect but then the dreams begin again and Sasha appears to be the next victim… This book is a riveting read with a little bit of everything, from wonderful descriptions to unsettling thrills - not to mention an unexpected ending. ( )