Customer Reviews

Lost Angel

I have read all of Mandasue Heller's books and would definitely consider myself a fan. Having said that I haven't loved every book, it almost seems like I either love it or just don't like it at all. Her last book The Driver I seemed to struggle with
but the previous book Two-Faced I loved. With all that in mind I was excited to read her new book but apprehensive to see whether I would like it. Many people over the last few years have compared her to the likes of Martina Cole and this book just proves that she is in my opinion better than Martina Cole.

Johnny Conroy is a young lad who is typically enjoying life and when he meets Ruth Hynes he takes his chances. What he doesn't account for is that the infamous hard man Frankie Hynes daughter will fall pregnant. Before he knows it he is part of the Hynes lives and is married with a baby on the way.

The first portion of the book is like Mandasue's early books and was absolutely brilliant. We meet Ruth and her parents Frankie and Rita. Johnny, for all his faults, is a great character and before long you can't help feeling sorry for his sudden immersion into Frankie Hyne's business and his gloomy marriage to Ruth.

The book moves on over the years and in total we see Johnny's life over twenty years. There was something easy to read about the way it was written and we see enough of what goes on in blocks of time, to make you feel like you are moving in time along with the family.

Johnny's daughter Angel comes along and becomes the light of Johnny's life and all the time he is constantly progressing and improving the family business. Along the way we see Johnny's friend Dave and Ruth's cousin Lisa integrate themselves into the story making for some extra added story threads. Before long the book moves us into Angel's younger years before finally arriving at her teenage years where she becomes involved with one of Johnny's workers Ryan.

That in itself causes major problems and before long it seems like they have all come full circle. The book had me reading well into the night and when I finally got to the climax of the story well into the early hours I was blown away.

The book itself was what I would describe as old school Mandasue and was so easy and enjoyable to read. What I didn't account for was the shocking twist at the end that had me reading on in disbelief. I can honestly say that this is one of her best and is an absolute corker of a read.

All those Mandasue Heller fans will certainly not be disappointed as we see her make a return to her brilliant skills as an absolutely exceptional writer. This one is certainly a book you will want to get your hands on as soon as it's released and I for one recommend it highly.

Brilliant book, massive difference from the last book The Driver which very much lacked the usual Heller theme and captivation. This book is a great read, although a little predictive at times...it doesnt take away from the story and still captivates the reader. Good characters too and very faced paced, a few loose ends left untied at the end when the epilogue is reached but still a good book, im sure you'll enjoy it

Thouroughly brilliant read ! Lost Angel had me awake into the small hours to finish it - fast paced plot that grips the reader, I couldn't put it down! It feels different to read as it is a 'straight through' story without referring back to other incidents or concurrent stories, refreshing for the reader.
I haven't read all Mandasue's work but having read The Driver, I was eager to read her new book and pleasantly suprised by how different it was. I will be catching up with her other work now.
Will be waiting for her new book - get scribing Mandasue!

normally i love mandsue books and just started two faced which i am loving but with lost angel i read the back of the book and guessed the story line before even starting the book i thought it was slow until the last few chapters but i had guessed the story and i was almost right i didnt pass this book on like i normally do to my daughter as i was really disappointed but maybe ive just read to many similar books by jesse keane martina cole etc

Mandasue Heller's latest novel will not fail to please regular readers, but is highly recommended to new readers as well. I think I have read all her novels and would definitely rate this as one of her finest yet. There were twists and turns constantly, and Heller keeps the reader on the edge of their seat right to the very end of this one. I found it hard to put down as each new twist in the story unfolded. Highly recommended.

I have read all of Mandasue's books, and have to say Lost Angel is her best to date. Lost angel manages to keep the reader engrossed to the last page, in my case I read it in a day, as I did not want to put it down. Mandasue manages to keep the story flowing throughout, so no need to skip bits out. The characters are well written and believable. Towards the end of the book I did wonder where lost Angel was heading, and then came the shocking twist, brilliant and well thought out. If you read one book this summer, make sure you read Lost Angel you will not be disappointed.

When I started reading this book I was hooked and very reluctant to stop reading. Its is Mandasue Heller at her best. The suspense in the book keeps you guessing. The characters were well developed. The only criticism I have is the ending could have been better explained. I hate giving away plots of storylines but I highly recommend this book to all Martina Cole fans - this is how it should be done.

story keeps u gripped throughout and u really care about the characters. like martina cole's early stuff ie when she was really good.

What can i say another brilliant book By Mandasue Heller read it in 1 day couldnt put it down dragged me right in then left me wanting more at the end :-) A must read

I really enjoyed this read it has a great twist to it.
I would highly recommend a read of it.