The Mark is a dark, thriller entwined with mystery, which follows
14 year old Rachel, a drug addict on the run from her abusive ex-boyfriend and
Jack, a mysterious 16 year old with a dark past, who is enlisted to help her
reach safety.
Rachel is Jack’s mark. He must help her evade her
ex-boyfriend Adam and his dangerous gang, who desperately cross the English
countryside in pursuit of the two teenagers. At the beginning the teens escape
the city, to work on a fruit farm, but Adam’s relentless searching means that
Jack and Rachel are forced to move on. With
the police on their tale looking for the runaways, outcasts Jack and Rachel
must reach London, before time runs out.
The mark is a fast-paced, adrenaline filled novel by author
Rosemary Hayes. This story deals with many sensitive issues suffered in modern
day society including depression and drugs, which is why I would strongly
recommend this book for older readers.
Through vivid flashbacks, the author creates a strong image of the
difficult pasts of Jack and Rachel, whilst also depicting their present lives.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book because there was never a
boring moment and it was extremely difficult to put down. I was left screaming
for joy and recoiling in shock throughout and I would strongly recommend it to
anybody who loves thrillers, mysteries or adventure novels.
Author: Rosemary Hayes
ISBN: 9781909991187
Publisher: Troika Books
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