GREAT SUMMER READS
Reviews by Mark Orr
Outrageous Grace  
by John Otterbacher
Some people never know when to stop
and some people are never put off a plan.
John Otterbacher is such a man. He
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has put up with years of hard endeavour
GREA
with the goal of setting off sailing. He has
SUMMER
owned one yacht – Outrageous – and
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then falls in love with another – Grace. As
he starts to develop the boat for his round
the world trip ill health hits him. His resolve
The Crossing    
is tested as heart attack is followed by
seven operations in eight months and the
by Faith Mortimer
Doctor’s think he might just have to have
a transplant.
This is a first novel from Faith Mortimer but do not let this put you off. Yes
there are some small editing errors and maybe too much time is spent on
Whilst his Doctors have written off his
developing aspects of the plot. However stick with it as this is a great read
goal John sees this as the light at the
and will keep you engrossed for several good evenings. The plot involves
end of this particular tunnel. This is as
successful businessman Richard whom we meet preparing and then sailing
much about sailing as the determination
his yacht across the Atlantic. He plans to sail it with his wife Connie but they
to achieve a goal. It is about overcoming
decide to take Toby as a crew. Their first major storm causes the tensions
adversity whether it be when things go
to split Richard from Connie seemingly into the arms of Toby. However the
wrong at sea or when his heart starts to
boat suffers severe damage and a very frightened Connie, unbeknown to
fail him.
Richard, calls for a rescue. I will not tell more but it is edge of the seat stuff
that prompts a look back to Richard’s father’s wartime experiences. These
It is an inspiring, moving and says to every
experiences lead to a transatlantic meeting and a path to a new start in life
reader – you have a life – live it!
for Richard.
It is a beautiful written book that is ideal
for your summer holiday!
This is a gripping novel that captures the reader and holds them through the
book. I really enjoyed it. It is clearly written by a sailor as the nautical detail is
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
correct and well written.
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Published by Olympia Publishers. www.olympiapublishers.com Priced at £8.99/Euro
Priced at £9.99/Euro12.99 ISBN 978 19055 13680 ISBN 978 140811 2786
40  MULTIHULL REVIEW : JULY 2009
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