Brilliant read, and hopefully first of many
Full of imaginative descriptions that make you feel like your really there, killing a dead man brings you down a exciting path showing just how far you will go for your siblings…. great read and I highly recommend to anyone. – Sophie Jarvis
Supernatural Done Right
Killing a Dead Man by Siobhian R. Hodges, is the story of Jordan Richardson, the twin brother of Danny, a ‘spirited’ spirit if there ever was one. It is no spoiler to tell you Danny was murdered because that incident forms the gist of the engrossing tale. As the result of his twin brother’s murder, […]
A real page turner
Really enjoyed reading this book. Keeps you wanting to know what will happen next right up until the end – can’t wait for the next one! – Beth
Worth a Read
Worth a read won’t be disappointed well done Siobhan. – Francesco
Never wanted to put it down!
Without any spoilers, this book is an amazing read! At the end of every chapter you just wanted to read on and find out what would happen to Jordan. Being really close with my brother the storyline was very relatable, and I loved the supernatural element as you follow the main character throughout his journey. […]
Buy this book
The story is well written and moves very well. I liked all the characters and their personalities fit nicely in the storyline. This book really grabbed my attention from the beginning and I was finding myself trying to make more free time to continue reading, it was hard to put down. I do not like […]
Strong Debut Novel
Killing A Dead Man is Siobhian R. Hodges’ debut novel. It follows fifteen-year-old Jordan Richardson and the ghost of his brother, Danny, as they track down the murderer who had killed Danny five years earlier. Before continuing with the plot I want to mention here that the book is primarily for the Young Adult reader… […]
Accomplished Debut Novel
“Killing a Dead Man” is rightly billed as a ‘supernatural thriller’ and though the author, Siobhian R. Hodges is a new talent, I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel. Ostensibly targeted at the YA readership, it can be tricky when shedding light on some challenging themes not to oversteer, but in her subtle use of light […]
Review by Cathi Rae of “Killing a Dead Man”
I wish this book had existed five years ago, when I spent my working days in a classroom with no windows and with a collection of teenage boys who were deemed, and in some cases actually were, too chaotic or troubled to manage in mainstream lessons. On Friday afternoons, we generally abandoned any pretence of […]
Like a modern day ‘The Sixth Sense’ with more twists and turns! Couldn’t put it down!
The thing I liked most about this book was the ability the author had to keep you reading! ahahah. I literally read it almost in one sitting. It’s got mystery, suspense and some real “OMG” moments. EVERYTHING you would want from a book in this genre. It’s also tragic. About a young lad Jordan who […]