His first novel, past caring, was an instant bestseller. Leading a shabby existence in the shadow of a past disgrace, he is reduced to ca. Written by robert goddard, audiobook narrated by michael kitchen. Harry barnett is a failed businessman who used to run a garage until he went bankrupt. Although the setting is 30 years ago it makes little difference to the story. Into the blue isbn 9780385339193 pdf epub robert goddard. As usual, goddard pulled me in and gripped me until the last page. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Robert goddards first novel was published in 1986, and fault line is his twentythird book. Many of these instances are written so well they make a reader compare them with actual shifts they have.
He is now living on the island of rhodes, looking after the villa of a friend, alan dysart, a former government minister. She challenges, even in her absence, every presumption that harry had made about life. Since then, his books have captivated readers worldwide with their edgeof the seat pace and their labyrinthine plotting. It was so long since i had read the others that i had forgotten his style and attention to detail. Another of the excellent things about into the blue is the way harry barnett changes in a subtle way the shifts are small but certain, and come close to how men change in real life. Not really a trilogy but more like a good book torn into three and each piece sold separately.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Among his many bestselling works, into the blue won the first wh smith thumping good read award and was dramatized for tv, starring john thaw. I thought i had all robert goddard s novels in print so when i saw into the blue on amazon i bought it. Goddard makes the characters come to life, they are not the one dimensional characters that some authors develop. This acclaimed book by robert goddard is available at in several formats for your ereader. Goddards 1997 book beyond recall was nominated for the edgar award best novel prize but lost out to mr whites confession by robert clark. The book would probably be value for money if it was sold as one rather than. He is a writer, known for into the blue 1997 and the a to z of crime 2011. His first harry barnett novel, into the blue, was winner of the first whsmith.
This page is maintained by robert s uk publishers, transworld. Heather has vanished into the blue, setting a lonely man a serious problem. Mar 31, 2017 author of into the blue, in pale battalions, past caring, beyond recall, set in stone, long time coming, sight unseen, caught in the light robert goddard open library donate. Having read that and thoroughly enjoying it, i decided to choose this book for my read for my local book club. He read history at the university of cambridge and lives in cornwall. Since then his books have captivated readers worldwide with their edgeof the seat pace and their labyrinthine plotting. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read into the blue.
Into the blue harry barnett, book 1 by robert goddard. Robert goddard s first novel, past caring, was an instant bestseller. Robert goddards splendidly crafted novel brought to the small screen. Buy into the blue by robert goddard with free delivery. Publication date 2006 topics english publisher new york. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Delta will publish the next goddard novel, more about robert goddard. Harry barnett lives the life of an englishman on permanent vacation. Goddards 1990 book into the blue was the inaugural winner of the w h smith thumping good read award, presented to the best new fiction author of the year. But goddard must have been heartbroken to see how his work was changed for television. The fourth book into the blue was made into a television film in 1997. Author of into the blue, in pale battalions, past caring, beyond recall, set in stone, long time coming, sight unseen, caught in the light robert goddard open library donate.
Below is a list of robert goddards books in order of when they were first released. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat. His first harry barnett novel, into the blue, was winner of the first whsmith thumping good read award. Goddard s 1997 book beyond recall was nominated for the edgar award best novel prize but lost out to mr whites confession by robert clark. After heather mallender, a young woman who is staying at dysarts villa, goes missing, harry is. See all books authored by robert goddard, including the ends of the earth, and the corners of the globe, and more on. However, the author robert goddard was not impressed with the adaptation, and in an interview, he said that the adjustment was a false and suggested that future. Into the blue robert goddard acacia books paperback. Robert goddard is the edgar awardwinning, internationally bestselling author of the critically acclaimed james maxted thriller series. This is the 22nd robert goddard book ive read, in chronological order im within sight of the latest one.
Get free shipping on into the blue by robert goddard, from. Robert goddard was an educational administrator before becoming a fulltime novelist. Robert goddard was born in hampshire and read history at cambridge. Into the blue ebook by robert goddard rakuten kobo. Robert goddard s most popular book is into the blue. Goddard makes the characters come to life, they are not the one dimensional characters that. The harry barnett series, which includes three books, is set in greece where the main character is a villa caretaker in the present times, while the james maxted series also titled the wide. Robert goddard was born on november, 1954 in fareham, hampshire, england. The film featured a popular television character john thaw, featured in other range of cinema and stage roles. Goddards excellent writing makes this a firstclass compelling novel, putting the reader in a position of having to guess with the protagonist each. Robert goddard is the british author of two mystery series and several standalone novels, ranging from crime, mystery, thriller, to historical romances. Robert goddard is the edgar awardwinning, internationally bestselling author of the ways of the world.
Robert goddards first novel, past caring, was an instant bestseller. It was complicated and i didnt guess who done it until nearly the end. In common with the time it is at a leisurely, rather than fast pace, but it keeps you guessing until the end. It is not the best of his novels but one of the best. Harry barnett lives the life of an englishman on permanent vacation in greece, housesitting for. That is, until a guest at the villa disappears on a walking tour, and harry is the number one suspect. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Moreover, robert goddard is also an award winning author, heralded with some of his books such as into the blue, published in 1990 and which won the w h smith thumping good read award and which was then presented to the best author of the year. Into the blue harry barnett, book 1 by robert goddard book cover, description, publication history. Read into the blue by robert goddard available from rakuten kobo. This page is maintained by roberts uk publishers, transworld.
Harry barnett lives the life of an englishman on permanent vacation in greece, housesitting for a powerful friend and hiding from a past disgrace. A james maxted thriller, long time coming, and into the blue, which won the first whsmith thumping good read award, among others. In common with the time it is at a leisurely, rather than fast pace, but it. Goddard fully develops characters and the plot is clear,although takes many twists.
Goddard s 1990 book into the blue was the inaugural winner of the w h smith thumping good read award, presented to the best new fiction author of the year. Robert goddard has 78 books on goodreads with 61886 ratings. Robert goddards most popular book is into the blue. Goddards 1990 book into the blue was the inaugural winner of the w h smith thumping good read.
The trail leads him back to england, to a world he thought he had left for ever and a past he has tried desperately to forget. I was recommended to him by my best mate who recommended fault line. Goddard read history at the university of cambridge and lives in cornwall. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Praise for into the blue cracking good literature entertainment. Sep 30, 2010 buy into the blue by goddard, robert isbn. Robert goodards manipulation of suspense and surprise rarely fails to dazzle. With john thaw, tom towndrow, vida garman, abigail cruttenden.
Into the blue is a book that will push the edges of late night fatigue. The startlingly prolific robert goddard is one of britains most highly respected crafters of intelligent, elegant crime novels. Robert goddard books list of books by author robert goddard. Robert goddard, in full robert hutchings goddard, born october 5, 1882, worcester, massachusetts, u. Eschewing the convention of creating a recurring professional detective, goddards heroes are generally ordinary men and women thrown by circumstance into labyrinthine mysteries. He published his classic treatise, a method of reaching extreme altitudes, in 1919. From the crystal clear waters of the aegean to the smog and shadows of england, goddard keeps the reader guessing until the very last page. Leading a shabby existence in the shadow of a past disgrace, he is reduced to caretaking a friends villa on the island of rhodes and working in a bar to earn his keep. Robert goddard became a published author in 1986 with the novel past caring. Into the blue g k hall large print book series authors. Jan 01, 1990 into the blue by robert goddard book description. A good mystery of the old school with no unnecessary violence or bad language.
Plotted with clockwork precision by the master of the unexpected twist, into the blue follows hapless everyman harry barnetts search for a young tourist who vanished on a rhodes mountain top. Robert goddard is the edgar awardwinning, internationally bestselling author of into the blue, which won the first wh smith thumping good read award, long time coming, and the critically acclaimed james maxted thriller series. Welcome to the official facebook page for author robert goddard. Into the blue was the first book written by goddard that i read.