Sep 11, 20 split second is an actionpacked thriller that shifts between the perspectives of its two main characters as their courage and their loyalties are tested to the limit. In a split second hardcover march 10, 2015 by sophie mckenzie author. Charlie meets nat following a terrorist attack in the city and starts to believe hes hiding information about the. The medusa series also handles the issues of selfidentity and selfdiscovery while portraying the gritty, real nature of. Sep 12, 20 split second by sophie mckenzie was a really good book. Sophie mckenzie s fastpaced thriller is just the first installment of nat and charlies story.
I have never been a huge fan of action novels but sophie mckenzie has never failed to keep me hooked on her series and split second had me gripped from the very first chapter. In a very near future, two teenagers in a scarcely functional london are caught up in terrorist plots. Out in april, the novel is a modernday reimagining of louisa m alcotts classic little women. Split second was surprisingly unpredictable, fastpaced and packed with plot twists. Sophie mckenzie has also written short stories, including t4j 2006, the lie 2008 and the way it is 2010. Sophie mckenzie knows how to get her readers right on the edge of their seats. Learn more about split second at sophiemckenzie9781471116001.
While this book can be read as a stand alone novel, i wouldnt recommend it. Sophie has earned herself a reputation for action packed scenes and unpredictable plot twists, mastering the thriller genre perfectly and gathering a very loyal young fan base. Click here to find out how to create lists of items to request later. Every second counts split second 2 by sophie mckenzie paperback. Split second by sophie mckenzie september 06, 20 split second by sophie mackenzie published by simon and schuster goodreads synopsis bound together by the devastating consequences of a terrorist attack on a london market, teenagers charlotte charlie and nat appear at first to have much in common. Split second is the awesome book from author sophie mckenzie. I buddyread this with charli, who runs the to another world book blog.
At first i didnt quite follow the story, but after i got to the third chapter, i understood that it was coming from two different points of view from two different people. Little women was one of sophie s favourite books as a child she even named her son, joe, after the main character. Split second kindle edition by sophie mckenzie author format. In a split second by sophie mckenzie 2015, hardcover for. Mckenzie s books have mainly been published by simon and schuster. Sophie mckenzie has her finger on the pulse of a future that is. Split second by sophie mckenzie paperback, 2014 for sale. In the end, however, after receiving feedback from friends and peers, she secured a publishing deal for girl, missing from simon and schuster childrens books. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries. She has worked as a journalist and a magazine editor, and now. To kick off my british books challenge 2017, i picked up a copy of split second by londonborn sophie mckenzie. The beginning of the book is incredibly fast paced, sophie mckenzie throws you straight into the action, as the main male character nat is chasing through a market trying to find. In a split second is a breathtaking thriller that shifts between the perspectives of its two main characters as their. Split second is a rollercoaster of a read, full of twists and turns.
Official trailer for bestselling author sophie mckenzie s new thriller, split second, publishing in paperback on the 27th march 2014. Bestselling sophie mckenzie tells a corkscrew of an adventure which pulls no punches about the dangers of terrorism. Sophie has earned herself a reputation for action packed scenes and unpredictable plot twists, mastering the thriller genre perfectly and gathering a. Split second is actionpacked and a taut ya thriller. Bestselling author, sophie mckenzie answers questions on her new thriller, split second, published on 12th september 20. Austerity cuts are closing hospitals, shrinking police departments, and leaving countless people unemployed and hungry. About the author sophie mckenzie was born and brought up in london, where she still lives with her teenage son. A heartstopping ya thriller, from the author of the awardwinning girl, missingand close my eyes. Sophie mckenzie s other stories explore similar themes.
Play sophie mckenzies interactive game every second counts. I read and enjoyed some of her earlier books and saw her speak at the hay festival a couple of years back so i was interested to read more of her work. This acclaimed book by sophie mckenzie is available at in several formats for your ereader. Bestselling author, sophie mckenzie reads from her new thriller split second, published on 12th september 20. Mar 20, 2014 official trailer for bestselling author sophie mckenzie s new thriller, split second, publishing in paperback on the 27th march 2014. Sophie mckenzie is a bestselling authorof books for young adults, which have won several awards. Sophie mckenzie has an amazing talent for writing action packed ya thrillers that are simply impossible to put down. Charlie and nat must expose a public official for more. Charlie believes the only option is to go undercover in rileys team, and sneaks. In a split second is a breathtaking thriller that shifts between the perspectives of its two main. Told in their two voices, nat, who believes his brother set a bomb in a london market, and charlie, whose mother was killed in the explosion, team up to. In a split second by sophie mckenzie nook book ebook. Many of her novels have won several awards, the most famous being girl, missing.
I couldnt put this book down and my mind raced to try and figure out what would happen next. Every second counts is an action packed, nonstop adventure, mysterythriller and romance. There isnt a great deal i can say about this book and i feel its on of those you just have to take on faith. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read split second. Nat and charlie are on the run, and in more danger than ever. Mar 27, 2014 split second by sophie mckenzie, 9781471115998, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Split second is a an actionpacked thriller that shifts between the perspectives of its two main characters as their courage and their loyalties are tested to the limit. Bestselling and awardwinning author sophie mckenzie is back with the action packed sequel to split second. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
There was a high level of dystopian content which was done well, in that you werent bogged down with endless details at the very beginning. Split second ebook by sophie mckenzie rakuten kobo. Sophie mckenzies first book took her over a year and half to complete as she struggled with the difficulties of writing fictional stories. Sophie mckenzie bound together by the devastating consequences of a terrorist attack on a london market, teenagers charlotte charlie and nat appear at first to have much in common. A terrorist bomb in a london market tears charlies life apart. She has won numerous awards, was one of the first richard and judy childrens book club winners, and has twice been longlisted for the prestigious carnegie medal. Revealed in march 2009, the game was released in may 2010 and was later released for onlive in june 2011. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat until you finish the very.
Sophie mckenzie is also the bestselling author of more than fifteen novels for children and teens in the uk, including the award winning girl, missing and blood ties. Split second by sophie mckenzie a heartstopping ya thriller, from the author of the awardwinning girl, missingand close my eyes. Split second by sophie mckenzie hardcover book for sale. They have each other, but roman rileys networks could reach them at any time. Velocity is an arcade racing video game developed by black rock studio and published by disney interactive studios for microsoft windows, playstation 3, and xbox 360. Due to the impact of the covid19 pandemic, the ability to request physical items has been temporarily disabled. I love the cliff hangers at the end of each chapter. Sophie mckenzies new thriller, split second youtube. Nat and charlie live in an england with an economy just a touch worse than the real thing. Split second s a rollercoaster of a read, full of twists and turns and betrayals and the story will continue in every second counts.
Split second is an actionpacked thriller that shifts between the perspectives of its two main characters as their courage and their loyalties are tested to the limit. Sophie mckenzie flynn is making every effort to stay in control of his hot temper, while river feels more content than shes ever been. Jul 30, 2014 bestselling and awardwinning author sophie mckenzie is back with the action packed sequel to split second. In train time to the blitz by sophie mckenzie, scarlett, joe and their dog, pippy, stumble upon a ghostly train visible only to them and find themselves travelling back in time to second world war london on a heroic mission. Split second book by sophie mckenzie official publisher. Read split second by sophie mckenzie available from rakuten kobo. The flynn series tackles some of the more complicated issues surrounding the concept of love, specifically romantic love. Sophie mckenzies fastpaced thriller is just the first installment of nat and charlies story. In a split second hardcover the elliott bay book company.
Split second isbn 9781471116001 pdf epub sophie mckenzie. Bestselling author of teen thrillers and crime fiction. As charlie gets closer to nat, she starts to wonder does he know more about the attack than hes letting on. I quite enjoyed this book and like all of mckenzies work, it surpassed my expectations. Split second by sophie mckenzie 9781471115998paperback. Sophie mckenzie is a british author of books for young adults. She has worked as a journalist and a magazine editor, and now writes full time. Life can change in the blink of an eye whether youre ready or not. She has tallied up numerous award wins and has twice been longlisted for.
In a split second is a breathtaking thriller that shifts between the perspectives of its two main characters as their courage and their loyalties are tested to the limit. Because this is the first book it doesnt have as much action as every second counts however, the range of action scenes im split second was spectacular. Young alfie suggs was tragically killed during the blitz trying to rescue his nan, who survived. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading split second. Split second series, book 1 split second by sophie mckenzie. The medusa series also handles the issues of selfidentity and selfdiscovery while portraying the gritty, real nature of right and wrong.
Followed by the second series, split second 20 and every second counts 2014 and the flynn series, featuring four titles. Bound together by the devastating consequences of a. I thought the background story of nat and charlie was very good. Split second book by sophie mckenzie official publisher page. In a split second book by sophie mckenzie official. Bound together by the devastating consequences of a terrorist. Months later she meets nat, whose family was devastated by the same explosion. Sophie mckenzie was born and brought up in london, where she still lives with her teenage son.