It’s a mark of a good writer when they produce something a bit different with each book. Chris Ewan’s latest novel, Long Time Lost, is a thrilling read that takes you from the Isle of Man to mainland Europe via Weston-super-Mare and Lake Windermere.
Nick Miller has created a team who relocates at-risk individuals across Europe. He’s an expert in this field because he himself has had to acquire a new identify after his family was killed. He’s developed a complex system where each of the protected individuals have to check-in at the same time every week. Kate Sutherland is hiding as part of a witness protection programme in order to give evidence against Connor Lane’s brother. Connor is determined to ensure the case never comes to trial but Miller’s interference in the hitman’s plans mean that the whole team are now under threat.
The action in Long Time Lost is fast-paced from the off. Kate shows herself more than capable of defending herself and it’s nice to see a female character who’s a victim but proactive in her defence. Her chemistry with Miller is perhaps inevitable but it does take unexpected turns and Ewan never veers into cliché. I enjoyed the broad sweep of the book after a raft of claustrophobic novels that I’ve been reading recently.
This is only the second book that I’ve read by Chris Ewan and I clearly need to read more. I was supposed to be working today but the whole point of books is to make it impossible to put them down. Chris Ewan certainly succeeded with this one.
Sarah Ward & Rhiannon Ward 
I`m glad I’ve it on my wishlist, Sarah!
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Great! I’ll look forward to the review.
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Sounds good!
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It is!
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Yes, I liked this one too. And the author took it in good part when I criticized the clothes everyone wears in it – he responded with great good humpur!
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I’ve just read the post. Love it!
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This book sounds amazing. I am currently offering a free ebook to anyone willing to write an honest, unbiased, review of my latest thriller. If you are interested, which would greatly help me, please email me at rjhenry1127@gmail.com
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Thanks for reminding me that Chris’ latest book is out there. I have read them all and was looking forward to this one.
Great review too.
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Great! Thanks, Bill.
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I have one or two of Ewan’s earlier books (but haven’t read them yet). Tat os what comes of having too many books. Sounds like I should get to this one too eventually.
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Read his Safe House. It had a terrific beginning but found the ending too incredible, similar to an action film. Unfortunately it left me rolling my eyes.
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Great review – you had me at “female character who’s a victim but proactive in her defense.”
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Thank you, Sophia!
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