6 reviews for After The Darkness
You must be logged in to post a review.
After The Darkness
by Sidney Sheldon
Description:
Author Tillie Bagshawe brilliantly recaptured the late superstar author’s magic with Sidney Sheldon’s Mistress of the Gameand now she does it again with Sidney Sheldon’s After the Darkness. A classic tale of love and betrayal, and a struggle for survival in the new world order, this is an enthralling novel with ripped-from-the-headlines immediacy, perfect for the post-Bernie Madoff era in America. A tribute to one of America’s most popular and bestselling authors, Sidney Sheldon’s After the Darkness is a novel that the master himself would have been proud to call his own.
About The Author
Sidney Sheldon (February 11, 1917 January 30, 2007) was an American writer and producer.
He came to prominence in the 1930s, first working on Broadway plays and then in motion pictures, notably writing the successful comedy The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer (1947) which earned him an Academy Award. He went on to work in television, where his works spanned a 20-year period during which he created The Patty Duke Show (196366), I Dream of Jeannie (196570) and Hart to Hart (197984). He became most famous after he turned 50 and began writing best-selling romantic suspense novels, such as Master of the Game (1982), The Other Side of Midnight (1973) and Rage of Angels (1980). He is the seventh best selling fiction writer of all time.
Skryf Review
“Good Reading”
Sejal
The books starts off well, as you read the story builds up very nicely as the English used is easy to read. There are twists that makes you think what happens further & you might just end up reading until you reach the climax. The ending becomes so important for any reader as the story is fast moving that the reader might think of all types of climax while s/he is reading, but it comes out different, that’s the best surprise part. A very good read.
Naman
Wow…… This is what I’m talking about. This is the Sidney that i missed. Tilly has finally nailed Sidney’s signature style, and managed to engage me in the persuit. Of all Tilly’s works, I completed this the fastest.It was really difficult to guess as to who was the real culprit. I’m usually able to predict most of the WHO DINNITs but this one had me guessing till the end. Nice Job Tilly. Hats off to you.Its not much of a revenge story though, but more about the survival of a simple and naive girl who has been wronged by almost everyone in her life. Its the story of her survival, of fighting against the odds, and I really love that.I would recommend it to all Sidney fans.
Abbas
Grace Brookstein lived a luxurious lifestyle despite the economic free fall in the US. Then suddenly her billionaire husband Lenny mysteriously disappeares in a tragic sailing accident. Along with Lenny’s disappearance, Lenny’s hedge fund, the Quorum, that has a $75 billion investment is also missing and everyone believes that Grace stole the money. She was convicted and imprisoned. Grace believed that she is framed. Now alone and no one to turn to, she is determined to find out who is framing her and is desperate for revenge.
Tisha
Sidney Sheldon’s After the Darkness is a wonderfully written story of suspense, intrigue, mystery and betrayal. The principle character in After the Darkness is Grace Brookstein. Her character goes through so many changes and growth from the start of the story. Grace is the wife of Lenny Brookstein, who died while out on his boat and the death is ruled a suicide. Lenny is the financial wizard behind an investment company called Quorum.After the Darkness starts out with Grace on trial for theft of billions of dollars through Quorum. She is innocent and feels that she will be cleared of all charges. Her trusting nature is what causes her many problems and heartbreak through the story. Those who she thought were her family and friends turn on her and don’t want to help her during her trial and even after her day in court. She is surprised by her family’s reaction. This is when Grace starts to go through a change. She is a lady that is used to things always being easy for her. Grace goes from a trusting, innocent child like woman to a woman of strength and realizes her true worth and that she can stand on her own two feet without the help of a man. I found myself eagerly hoping for her to survive every obstacle and hardship she encountered during the story. Once you start reading After the Darkness you will not be able to stop. After the Darkness is a page turning novel of intrigue and suspense. I loved how the story was summarized at the end of the book. The ending for Grace is one of pure surprise. You may like it or you may feel jilted.
Pooja
Sidney Sheldon always delivered a great story. This book is no exception. Tilly Bagshawe has continued the tradition with great panache. From front to back, the story unfolds in such a way you will keep turning the pages to see what happens next. I love the way she keeps Sheldon’s tradition of fine prose alive. Brava!When a wealthy young woman finds her father-figure in a rich and powerful Wall Street magnet, she is drawn into a world she never dreamed of. Accused of a fraud of such magnitude it destroyed millions, she is reviled throughout the world. To tell you more would be to turn this review into a spoiler, so let me just say that every word, every sentence will enthrall you. This is a must read!