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Kicking On
'the story bounds along authentically from match to match'
Irish Examiner
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Vincent McDonnell
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Vincent McDonnell is an award-winning author of books for adults and young readers. Born in County Mayo, he worked in England for a number of years. He now lives in County Cork with his wife and son.
He has previously written two adult novels and four novels for children. The Broken Commandment, his first novel for adults, was published after a recommendation by Graham Greene and won the GPA First Fiction Award in 1989.
Vincent gives readings and workshops all over Ireland, and has attended events such as the Listowel Writers Week and Wexford Arts Festival. Currently Writer in Residence for County Cork, he has also served two terms as writer in residence for County Limerick. He has built up strong relationships with libraries and numerous schools in Limerick & Cork, which he regularly visits.
Vincent won the 2003 Francis McManus Short Story competition for his story entitled "Lemon Creams".
Extracts
Chill Factor
The first two chapters
Out of the Flames
Chapter 1: When the soldiers came
Chapter 5: An uncertain welcome in a strange land
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Chill Factor
(pb)
An American billionaire is forcing a team of scientists to work on a genetic project that could have horrendous consequences for mankind. Can Sean rescue his father and thwart the evil plan?
'I thought that this book had a unique plot compared to other novels. The plot was exciting and dangerous. This is an excellent read and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a tensely plotted thriller'
Lesley Patterson, Teen Titles magazine
'This electrifying thriller will have the reader enthralled to the very last page.'
Cheri Lloyd, writeaway.org.uk
'A good, moody thriller ... an excellent read.'
The Irish Times
'Combines an exciting story with real and very topical issues. McDonnell's descriptions are cruelly graphic and yet told with infinite tenderness.'
Books Ireland
'Excellent ... uncompromising ... a powerful story. McDonnell writes with depth and honesty.'
Sunday Business Post
'Its young Dublin hero sets out to find his missing scientist father. His journey takes him into captivity on a remote island off the Galway coast, where illegal research into stem cells and cloning are being carried out. Issues such as the difference between ethnical and unethical research, and how these relate to the treatment of disability, are explored. Family break-ups and the relationship between fathers and sons also figures. The happy ending is reassuring for the young reader.'
The Sunday Independent
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Out of the Flames
(pb)
An action-packed story of conflict and courage, set in Africa and Ireland. Maria flees to Ireland in fear of her life - but has danger followed her?
'Teenagers will appreciate the uncompromising nature of this powerful story. McDonnell writes with depth and honesty, refusing to airbrush human cruelty'
Sunday Business Post
'A thrilling story full of drama and fear ... action-packed thriller which teenagers will find truly gripping ... Don't try this for bedtime reading. You won't be able to put it down'
Evening Echo
'While the book is primarily aimed at adolescents, it also represents a good read for adults'
The Weekly Observer
'An action-packed story of conflict, danger and courage'
Avondhu
'The images described in the first two chapters of this book are among the most terrifyingly vivid I have ever read... Mr McDonnell combines an exciting story with real and very topical issues'
Books Ireland
'An insight into the problems experienced by strangers while at the same time providing an adventure story with believable characters'
Bookview Ireland
'A very interesting and really relevant read'
The Pat Kenny Show
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