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A Parallel Trust Kindle Edition

by James Stoddah (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 14 ratings
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What begins as an exciting challenge turns into a countdown to save a young girl's life... As seventeen-year old Aril Ousby, the son of a renowned astrophysicist, embarks on a geocache treasure hunt in Britain, a series of kidnappings takes place in the United States. How are these events connected? Is Aril right to trust the enigmatic architect of the treasure hunt - or is he being led into an elaborate trap? Is the puzzle master motivated by altruism - or greed? And why has he chosen to involve Aril in his scheme? Aril and his friend Unity are drawn into a mystery that leads them to look at the Earth from a new perspective and to address a fundamental question: can future generations avoid the mistakes their parents made?
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    290 pages
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    English
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  4. Publication date
    June 22, 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ZVUQ10C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 2QT Limited (Publishing) (June 22, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 22, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1704 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Iain Donald
5.0 out of 5 stars The book was enjoyable and kept me reading with good pace and plenty of interest.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2015
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The book was enjoyable and kept me reading with good pace and plenty of interest. The first chapters lure you into a sense of adventure with a feeling of naïve sweetness and curiosity. Gradually the tone darkens with more powerful players being dragged into the story. The final questions and climax twist unexpectedly into view with some devastating results. Then the plot twists again. A good read!
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Wendi Wilson, Author
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing!
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2015
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It took me a really long time to read this book. Being American, it took me a while to decipher the terms and language differences. That being said, it was a very intriguing story. I'm usually very good at predicting what is going to happen, but this book kept me guessing til the end. I enjoyed the treasure hunt immensely, waiting to see what would happen next and what it would all come to mean in the end. Great book!
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Wendy Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2016
The minute I finished this book I had to leave a review. That is how good it is. Aril, a teenager, finds himself undertaking an exciting geocaching game which takes him all over the country. This part of the book itself is thrilling but about a third of the way through, a shocking twist takes the game off in a more deadly direction. The tension is ramped up and the action never stops. The book is well written with a tight plot and believable characters. Stoddah is an excellent writer and he uses words to brilliant effect. The surprises never stop coming, almost up to the last page. This is the first book I have read by this author. I am now off to download his other one. This is a book, and an author I can highly recommend.
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Mellanie Ann Duque
5.0 out of 5 stars a nice girl whom Aril admires her spirit
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016
I am still collecting my thoughts about A Parallel Trust, a well written work. I wasn't expecting this book will make mark in my heart and mind.
The characters are such powerful. Aril, a young lad who built a trusted a stranger. Unity, a nice girl whom Aril admires her spirit, in spite of the kind of family she has. The other characters which made the story much interesting in every way are such amazing.
The author's style in writing is magnificent.
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Kyle Carlson
4.0 out of 5 stars 4 out 5... damn near 5 out of 5
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2015
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A riviting, original, well-written story. The pages wouldn't stop turning. I had a wonderful experience reading every moment. "A Parallel Trust" takes you on a wild ride and the protagonist Aril is brilliantly executed. Very well done by Mr. James Stoddah
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Matt Eaton
4.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing puzzle that holds its secrets to the end
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2016
For a story that starts so small, A Parallel Trust is remarkably large in its vision.

For the reader, as for Aril, the clever, optimistic young dreamer at the heart of this tale, the stakes grow exponentially along this journey through the byways of England and Scotland.

It was a trip I enjoyed immensely, even though it took several chapters for Mr Stoddah to hit his straps. Stick with this story, because it's a rewarding and gripping plot that defies second-guessing.

Not sure if this was written specifically for a YA audience, but the naive innocence of all the main characters makes it prime teen material while likewise satisfying to those of us who are older (and more jaded).

Best of all, this book celebrates intelligence. It is a fun world in which to spend time and one I didn't want to leave.
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Christine M. Craven
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2016
This story takes a bit to get going with two separate story lines to start, but once they come together, you want to find out how it ends. It's a bit of a socially responseable sort of tale in the end, but James doesn't hit you over the head with the idea, which is nice.
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Georgia
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2015
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‘A Parallel Trust’ is a thrilling mystery novel by master of suspense, James Stoddah.

What I liked most about this story were the characters. Although the plot was intricate and original, the characters served to flesh it out and really bring it to life. Villains were perfectly crafted. Side characters were given wicked one-liners. Even the classic parent figures were free from the confines of stereotype and caricature that usually clutter YA literature.

But the star of the show was undoubtedly Aril, our teenage protagonist. Armed with his motorcycle, intelligence and charm, Aril drove the story forwards at a break-neck pace. Stoddah has created a hero who is wonderfully realistic. Every single one of Aril’s actions and thought processes sounded genuine, which helped to ground some of the more fantastical elements of the plot in reality. This basis in the real world also helped readers to connect with the various romantic sub-plots, adding another layer of emotional depth to an already complex and detailed tale.

Aside from the characters, the novel is also constructed in an interesting manner. The story follows a traditional treasure-hunt premise, complete with several alarming twists and turns. The reader is invited in to decipher the clues with Aril but, of course, there are still moments when we readers realise we aren’t quite as clever as we thought. Prepare for exciting plot developments and some character crossovers from earlier Stoddah novels!

All in all, I would definitely recommend this book. Written in accessible, though riveting prose, I am sure that it will be a favourite with teenagers everywhere.
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Wendy Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Thriller choc full of twists and turns
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2016
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The minute I finished this book I had to leave a review. That is how good it is. Aril, a teenager, finds himself undertaking an exciting geocaching game which takes him all over the country. This part of the book itself is thrilling but about a third of the way through, a shocking twist takes the game off in a more deadly direction. The tension is ramped up and the action never stops. The book is well written with a tight plot and believable characters. Stoddah is an excellent writer and he uses words to brilliant effect. The surprises never stop coming, almost up to the last page. This is the first book I have read by this author. I am now off to download his other one. This is a book, and an author I can highly recommend.
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Louise
5.0 out of 5 stars ... reading this book at first but after it was recommended by two of my friends I thought I'd give ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2015
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I wasn't too sure about reading this book at first but after it was recommended by two of my friends I thought I'd give it a go and I'm glad I did. Really really well written and gets you in the moment for sure. Took it on holiday to read and had finished it by the time I got back. I have recommended to others too and have even bought the authors other book which I am excited to start reading.
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annette Osborne
5.0 out of 5 stars thoroughly enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2015
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thoroughly enjoyed this book. Aril and Unity are two oft he most honest and identifiable characters i have read in a long while. the twist left me breathelss and ending left my jaw open with wonder.
would appeal to fans of John Green or possibly Meg Rosoff.
I enjoyed Stoddah's last book but this shows a maturity in both writing and ideas quickly capture your inner sense of wonder
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Hannah Cartlidge
5.0 out of 5 stars This book truly is fantastic! It reads as well as one of John ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2015
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This book truly is fantastic! It reads as well as one of John Green books, if not better! I couldn't not recommend this! You're missing out if you haven't read it yet!
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