"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. ""A warm, contemporary, and deftly scripted story with likeable leads, an engaging cast of supporting characters and a dark thread running throughout, The Cost of Living is an extraordinarily entertaining mystery by novelist Rachel Ward and very highly recommended, especially for community library Mystery/Suspense collections and the personal reading lists of dedicated mystery buffs.""-MWBR
""British YA author Ward (Numbers) tries her hand at an adult mystery, a series debut, with promising results.Readers will look forward to their next outing.""-Publishers Weekly. This is a warm, contemporary story with likeable leads, an engaging cast of supporting characters and a dark thread running throughout. While fear stalks the town, Bea finds an unlikely ally in Ant, the seemingly airheaded new trainee, but risks losing the people she loves most as death comes close to home. Colleagues and customers become suspects, secrets are uncovered. Rachel Ward is certainly one to watch.’ The Guardian UK ‘Utterly compelling.When a young woman is attacked walking home from her local supermarket, Bea Jordan, a smart but unfulfilled checkout girl, is determined to investigate. Despite its supernatural premise, Jem’s story shines a stark and honest light on the lives of teens on the fringe.’ Publishers Weekly STARRED review ‘A lovely, bittersweet tearjerker about living life to the fullest.’ Kirkus Reviews ‘A moving portrayal of life and love lost.’ BCCB ‘Intelligent and life affirming. Her characters remain true to themselves and their bleak circumstances, making for some excruciating moments… One thing is certain: Ward’s Numbers is ace.’ The Los Angeles Times ‘It’s a gritty tale, unsparingly told, and debut novelist Ward demonstrates exceptional control of her material. What starts as a simple extrasensory gimmick grows into an increasingly engrossing and au courant plot line involving terrorism, class tensions, and youth. How would you like to know someone’s fate just by looking in their eyes? Creepy and original.’ R.L. The countdown is on to a blowup!Even the idea of this book gave me chills. But on a trip to London, Jem foresees a chilling chain of events: The city’s a target. Maybe they can find happiness together, if only in the brief time that remains before his expiration date. Until she meets Spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. Burdened by such horrible knowledge, Jem avoids relationships. Dates predicting with brute accuracy each person’s death. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someone’s eyes. Includes a teaser to the sequel! Ever since the day her mother died, Jem has known about the Numbers. Starred by PW and SLJ! Now in paperback, Rachel Ward’s gripping debut psycho thriller that pairs futuristic sci fi with a tender, touchingly real love story.
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