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Thomas Bradby is a British journalist and novelist. He was political editor for ITV News from 2005 to 2015, and currently presents the News at Ten and political discussion series The Agenda with Tom Bradby.
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Boy Swallows Universe
A Novel
Trent Dalton - 2018-06-18
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Set in 1980s Australia, this debut novel delves into the complex life of 12-year-old Eli Bell. With a lost father, a mother in jail, and a stepdad dealing heroin, Eli's life is far from simple. His mentor, a felon named Slim, watches over him and his silent older brother. Eli's goal is to follow his heart and train for a career in journalism, but obstacles keep getting in the way. With bad guys to face and a doomed mother to save, Eli's journey is one of true love, brotherhood, and unlikely friendships.
Tom Bradby
2021-07-21T12:01:07.000Z
By the way, aside from the amazing cabin and the kind inclusion of Triple Cross, can I also draw your attention here to the 'other' book, Boy Swallows Universe by @trentdalton It is just totally brilliant. One of my favourite reads of the last 5 years.      source
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True Crime Story
A Novel
Joseph Knox - 2021-08-01
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Librarian note: An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here....
Tom Bradby
2021-05-14T11:58:34.000Z
True Crime Story by @josephknox is highly original - so do put it on your reading lists for summer. I suspect it will be a big hit.      source
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Knife Edge
Simon Mayo - 2020-08-20
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A coordinated attack has left seven people dead in just 27 minutes, and journalist Famie Madden is at the heart of the unfolding horror. All of the victims were part of Famie's investigations team, leading to questions about what they were working on that led to such devastation. As Famie begins receiving mysterious messages, she must determine if she's being warned of the next attack or if she's the next victim. Simon Mayo's electrifying novel, Knife Edge, is a gripping thriller straight from tomorrow's headlines about the dangers of the world we live in.
Tom Bradby
2021-01-29T16:34:12.000Z
Another good read for (the end of, hopefully) lockdown.      source
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Conclave
A novel
Robert Harris - 2016-11-22
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A thrilling novel that delves into the Vatican and the secretive process of electing a new pope. With the death of the current pope, 118 cardinals from around the world gather behind closed doors to cast their votes. But these holy men have ambition and rivals, and over the next few days, one of them will become the world's most powerful spiritual figure. This page-turning thriller from a bestselling author is not to be missed.
Tom Bradby
2019-08-23T10:50:52.000Z
Great writer, great book.      source