The Siege

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The third lead, Grace Wheatley, is the moral core of the story. She is well named, a normal person caught up in unimaginable events. She is the still point at the storm’s centre, embodying “love to the loveless shown that they might lovely be”. Her courage and kindness bring a lump to the throat of the reader. She lives long in the memory, teaching us what it is to be a disciple in the world today, and what it means to be a friend, proving the power of story and the redemptive force of kindness. Grace Wheatley is no stranger to loneliness having weathered the passing of her husband, whilst being left to raise her son alone. The local support group is her only source of comfort. Until the day Lee James Connor walks in and threatens the existence of everything she’s ever known. The author's police experience is obviously evident which lends an extra level of credence to what is going on. This is such a well-written novel and it is obvious that Sutherland has both taken from his own experience but also done a lot of research as well. I didn't expect it to be as emotional as it is. We understand just how easy it is for someone who is a bit of a loner to become radicalised. The Revd Richard Lamey is the Rector of St Paul’s, Wokingham, and Area Dean of Sonning, in the diocese of Oxford.

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Not too far away live Grace Wheatley and her teenage son Isaiah, she had been born in the United Kingdom but her parents had come over as part of the Windrush campaign. She is a teaching assistant at a local school, her son is her life.Best Books Set in the 1920s — from Stories That Shimmer with Champagne and Social Change, to Rip-roaring Reads Covering Crime, Colonialism and Beyond. Superintendent Alex Lewis may be one of the most experienced hostage negotiators on the force, but there's no such thing as a perfect record. Still haunted by his last case, can he connect with Connor - and save his nine hostages - before it's too late?

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A trained hostage negotiator himself, the author uses his experiences to put the reader right in the centre of the action. By telling the story from the alternating viewpoints of each of the main characters, he gives an insight into both the disturbed mind of the hostage taker and the stressful responsibility of the police negotiator to get everyone out alive, while at the same time allowing the reader to experience the extreme fear felt by the hostages, as they helplessly await their fate.

You know you're in the presence of an expert when you read The Siege. A gripping debut novel. - Jeffrey Archer

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As the synopsis shows, there are 9 hostages, and only 10 hours to save them. The story revolves around three main characters, Lee, Grace and Alex.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and it didn’t disappoint. It’s written in the POV of the three main characters, Alex, Connor and Grace. The story flows well between the characters, and it’s easy to follow what is going on. The plot was very well thought out, and the characters were very relatable, and you felt genuine empathy for all three in different ways. There were multiple layers to each character, and as the story progresses you learn more about them and how different their lives are. The conclusion comes together beautifully in the end, leaving no loose ends and unanswered questions. I really enjoyed reading this book, and I would definitely recommend it. I found it fascinating to see what goes on in a situation like this, and all the different parts that people play, as well as seeing it from 3 different viewpoints. I really enjoyed it. The writing style was easy and kept a steady pace with alternating which character was the focus at any point. You know you're in the presence of an expert when you read The Siege. A gripping debut novel. * Jeffrey Archer * Sutherland shows us the complexity of a hostage scenario and the weight that rests on the shoulders of the police in such situations. It is tense and atmospheric and the drama feels very real.

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Sutherland has] poured all of his experience into the story, showcasing an engaging and gripping ability to keep the tension high while pushing the story forward * ENTERTAINMENT FOCUS * Grace Wheatley is no stranger to loneliness having weathered the passing of her husband, whilst being left to raise her son alone. The local support group is her only source of comfort. Until the day Lee James Connor walks in and threatens the existence of everything she's ever known.

Lee Connor is the right-wing extremist who wants to make Britain great again. He takes an immigrant support group hostage in a believable church hall.