Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood Is a great crime thriller.
Detective James Sheldon’s ideal life was wrecked in a single split second. He is on the streets begging for change and considering suicide 18 months later.He unexpectedly wins a record-breaking 168 million lottery in a surprising turn of events. But what ought to be a life-altering fantasy turns into a terrifying nightmare.James is suddenly thrown into a deadly game where he must face drug traffickers, criminal lords who want to kill him, and the inner demons who keep him awake at night.
Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down. As the story progressed, it made me glad I got the second one to get started on it right away.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shadel Ayerbehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShadel Ayerbe2023-09-20 23:27:032023-10-07 12:25:44Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Shadel Ayerbe
The first book in the Trentbridge Tales Series. I enjoyed reading the story from the beginning where we learn what caused James Sheldon to end up living in the streets for 10 months. The former detective was doing well until tragedy struck in the form of a car accident involving James’ wife and children. The world building was well written taking us from James’ home, to the streets, and how a chance meeting ends up brining him out of the life on the streets. The characters introduced through the story was also wonderfully written. I love crime mysteries and this one didn’t disappoint. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Betsy Melanohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBetsy Melano2023-09-15 21:23:352023-10-02 12:17:25Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Betsy Melano
Mr Lucky was a good British crime mystery. It has a lot of stories going on, and I had a hard time keeping them straight for the first half of the book. Then they all came together and it made sense. I am already looking forward to reading the next book in the series. The story was complex and well established. The characters were intense and well rounded. I knew the direction the book was heading for quite some time, but not all the intertwining pieces. I look forward to more from the author and this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2023-08-23 22:17:392023-09-05 14:06:12Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
How it’s all connected. I have always loved thriller movies but recently started getting into thriller books and venturing into different types. This is the first book I have read by the incredible Lee Wood and while I initially was confused in the very beginning, I found myself highly invested in both stories and what they have to do with the other. Primarily told from James and Dave’s perspectives, the book has chapters from several other key players in the story giving a wide spectrum and understanding of the overall story. James had it all, recently promoted to detective in the police force and had a loving wife and two children. In an instant his life shatters, hit and run steals his family from him, and the bottle he coped with claims his job and home leaving him alone with nothing but the threads on his back on the streets figuring out how to get his next drink. Dave was selling fake designer clothes before the “Trading Standards” showed up and took his market stall on his fortieth birthday. In the moment it was terrible, and he found himself in court but because of a clean record had sentence suspended and he quickly started on his big plan to turn things around for himself. A decade later, he has turned his life around significantly and is venturing into safer paths for his wealth to continue without the constant fear of prison. While James is the primary story it begins in 2015, Dave on the other hand begins in 2006 and develops throughout the book thus catching up to James’ timeline. With the help of a new friend James finds his way out of the bottle with a new positive outlook on life and is excited about what the future holds. Dave, with help of insiders has set plan after plan to grow his empire. The twist in how James and Dave intertwine shocked me at first and broke my heart. Taking the advice of a kind stranger James buys a lotto ticket. Was the man right, could luck truly be on James’ side? Will Dave succeed in his property plans? What will happen when Peter’s plan comes to light? The world while reality based truly shows the dark underbelly. Things that happen every day around the world and sometimes in your own town without realizing. The authors ability to have so many complex stories not only individually but have them intertwine without initially understanding the significance is truly an incredible talent that makes it more interesting and on the edge of your seat trying to guess what will happen next but never knowing until it happens. Cannot wait to start book two ASAP, Lucky Break here I come.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2023-08-23 20:21:482023-09-05 14:05:42Mr. Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Ayla Phipps
I am such a fan of psychological thrillers already, and then you add in the crime portion creating a perfect mixture of genius! I love being kept in the dark and led down false paths in these stories. Trying to figure out what is happening but always being one or two steps behind is something I look for in my books. This is fast-paced, intriguing, and exciting with the way the author has woven us into the story. I highly recommend picking this book up and going on the adventure of second-guessing yourself all the way through!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-08-23 19:49:172023-09-05 13:59:56Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Shannen Kern
I was hooked from page one by this fast paced crime thriller and the storyline kept me gripped throughout. Detective James Sheldon’s perfect life was shattered in an instant, leading to him being homeless and begging for loose change whilst contemplating suicide just eighteen months later. Then in a strange twist of fate James then wins big on the lottery, a record breaking 168 million, which is literally life changing for him. However, what should have been a dream come true becomes a nightmare when he finds himself mixed up with drug dealers and crime bosses who are out to destroy him. James also has to tackle his own personal demons which particularly plague him at night. As the blurb says, this is not your usual crime novel plot, and the storyline is totally unpredictable with plenty of twists and turns. The descriptive narrative made both the characters and the setting come vividly to life, and I found James an engaging main character. This was an action packed story and one which I recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2023-08-23 16:32:532023-08-28 13:21:23Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Jennifer Gordon
This was such an interesting story about two lives intersecting. The main character is James Sheldon. James is married with two kids when his wife and kids are tragically killed in a hit and run car accident. This spirals James downward into not caring about his life and drowning everything in alcohol. From there, he loses everything – his job, his home, his dignity. James is homeless and living from donation to donation. One day, he decides to spend the little money he had on the lottery, and much to his surprise, he wins millions! He does what many cannot; he helps others with his windfall. But along the way, his life crosses paths with Dave Rex. Dave is not the good guy that James is. Dave kills people that he doesn’t like or that he thinks cross him. He decides that James needs to die. I really enjoyed reading how it played out with Dave and James. It was hard to put down and completely worth the time!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecca Hillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebecca Hill2023-08-23 15:32:512023-09-05 13:56:54Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Rebecca Hill
There are a lot of elements that go into making this a well rounded story. Sadly they did not all mesh for me and i easily got bored. The part of James life and thoughts while being homeless was interesting and made me really feel his plight. The whole Rex side of things I struggled with and not that the story could have done without but I really did not care for him one way or the other. Most of the book I was wondering how he fits into James story. It was ended with all the P’s and Q’s taken care of and that area was the second best part of the story. Sorry I just wasn’t a fan.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2023-08-23 12:19:282023-09-05 14:11:24Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Lisa Helmick
This was a really good read. It is the first book in the Trentbridge Tales series.It was full of twists and turns and very fast paced. In the beginning I wasn’t sure how all the characters were related. It tells a story from different people’s points of view and its hard to see how they all join together and that’s part of what I loved. The not knowing. The author does a really good job with the main character James. And it’s such a unique twist of a riches to rags back to riches story. My heart broken for James when his wife and kids were killed. From that moment his life spiralled. He went from a amazing home and job with promotion to becoming a homeless alcoholic. While living on the streets a stranger suggests he should by a lottery ticket and that one decision changed his life all over again. But they say money can’t buy you happiness and in this case its true. With James winning this money it has put him on the radar of some very dangerous people who he know has to outwit to survive all the while still dealing with his own demons from his past.
Thus is a gripping crime Thriller which kept me gripped from beginning to end. I can’t wait to see what else this author has is store.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-08-23 08:09:062023-09-05 14:10:15Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Kerry Carr
My first book by this author so I wasn’t sure what to expect but I did enjoy this book! I love a good crime thriller! It was full of mystery and just kept me turning the pages to see what happens next. James Sheldon has had some tragedies happen in his life and he went down a dark path. Until he wins the lottery and becomes Mr. Lucky…or so he thinks. His story is heartbreaking and so devastating..I couldn’t imagine. Had a great emotional pull on me. I’ll be looking more at this authors work because I was impressed with this.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2023-08-22 23:57:472023-09-05 13:55:44Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Ashley Sugar
Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood. This book was so good. Its the story of Detective James Sheridan who was down on his luck, he’s lost his job, his family and his friends when one of the only friends he has left talks him into going to buy a lottery ticket. James really thought twice about it because he could have bought a burger with that money. When he decides to check him numbers and discovers he has won the largest lottery ever, 168 million, he’s in shock. Once he wins all this money you would think that his life would turn all around and be living high on the hog but the opposite happens. He has all kinds of people out to get him and saying he owes them for all kinds of things. Some have even threatened his life. Will he be able to survive this wild turn of events in his life? Read this fast paced book to find out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-08-22 12:54:252023-09-05 14:15:02Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Tausha Treadway
Mr. Lucky is a great book to read. I started reading it thinking that crime would take place and our main character, James, would have to solve it since he is an ex-detective. James’s story slowly is revealed in the beginning with him begging on the streets and how he got there. It is incredibly heartbreaking what he has been through and details his life trying to survive on the streets. There are many different points of view in the book that move the story along including Dave Rex who is the main opposing force in James’s life. Once James gets incredibly lucky is where the story starts to pick up and I didn’t want to stop reading it to figure out how the story would end. Mr. Lucky is a different book with a great emotional impact on the reader. I feel like Lee Wood is giving us hope and showing us positive changes that can make a difference in the lives of others.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Callie Lunahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCallie Luna2023-08-20 14:08:172023-09-05 14:22:22Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Callie Luna
Life has a way of changing very quickly. One moment, everything is on the up and up. Family life is great, job is showing the prospect of a promotion, life if grand. That is, until it isn’t.
Detective James Sheldon was living the life as one might say. His wife and best friend Miriam took their two children to go visit with her parents. Expecting them to show up at any time, James was taken aback when there was a knock on the door and bad news to follow. That bad news put James in a place where he eventually found himself at the bottom of the barrel and living on the streets pandering for spare change.
But again, life has a way of quickly changing. A kind soul persuades James to go buy a lottery ticket. He seriously could have eaten a decent meal with the money but decided to take the advice and bought the ticket instead. Life changed again in just a short amount of time when he checked his numbers and they all matched. He was the lucky recipient of the largest lottery ever, $168 million!!
Now his life is in danger because of a devious man trying to ruin his life. How will James handle his newfound wealth and this lunatic?
This book started out a little rough for me but by the middle of it, it was gaining speed and I ended up really enjoying the story. The beginning had a lot of details that I felt were unnecessary at first but eventually came around to being important. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series!
On a side note, I guess I could say I’m lucky as I was reading this. My kindle shut off just as I read the last word!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2023-08-19 15:46:332023-08-24 14:59:33Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Julie Johnson
Mr Lucky is a gripping British crime thriller of book one in the Trentbridge Tales series. This is an exciting psychological crime thriller with lots of twists and turns. The story is original, intriguing, and full of suspense. You don’t want to stop reading it until the end!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-08-16 22:46:062023-08-24 13:52:21Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Brandy Vaughn
This is the first book in Trentbridge Tales series, and it’s off to a fantastic start. Great psychological crime thriller with lots of twists and turns. Its fast paced and kept me guessing, which also made me not want to put it down. I loved Mr. Wood’s writing style it is very impressive. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Toni Sellershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngToni Sellers2023-08-13 21:27:492023-08-23 07:28:18Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Toni Sellers
Enjoyable, fast paced British crime thriller that had me engaged and turning the pages on what will happen next. The characters were different but interesting for sure. Question yourself….would you feel that luck would be on your side hitting the lottery? Of course!! What if others come out that want a piece of the prize too that are not very good people….interesting….and battle your way to survive.
James Sheldon had a wonderful family with a wife and kids and a great job as a detective. One fateful day, his family is tragically taken from him and James goes down this dark deep hole of alcoholism and sadness to the brink of almost taken his own life and everything is taken from him. Out on the streets, he is begging for money to try and survive….and when receiving a small donation from a stranger…James decides to buy a lottery ticket….that turns out to be what should be the best thing ever! What happens is this new found wealth puts him more in danger and a very dangerous game to survive some really bad people who are after him.
Will James be able to overcome all the dangers he is facing around every corner?
Definitely read this and find out! I am already looking forward to more of this series and this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2023-08-13 20:14:232023-08-23 07:27:28Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
This is a new to me author and I’m glad I took a chance with this book. I had a hard time putting it down once I started. The details in this story really pulled me in. There are some twists and turns, and some of it was unexpected. I found this story to be original, intriguing and full of suspense. There are some great characters in this story, some you will like some you won’t. I didn’t want to stop reading until I found out how this story unfolds. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I enjoyed this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2023-08-12 18:38:492023-08-23 07:22:22Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Candida Hopper
My first read by Lee Wood and it won’t be the last. I really enjoyed the two completely different stories told throughout the book, and the realism of the characters makes this a great read- I thought the characters literally could be talking and living in the room next door!
I also appreciated that, as a thriller, it wasn’t too bloody, too much sex, or too violent like some other series I have tried. It has a thriller aspect with being a safer read (in my opinion, some thrillers don’t tell a story as much as shocking you). Can’t wait to read more in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-08-11 20:19:502023-08-23 07:25:52Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Jennifer Crain
This book is an exciting and fast paced thriller that keeps the twists and turns coming throughout the book. This is the kind of book that you get into straight away and have to keep reading to see how things will work out. The story didn’t quite go the way I expected it to either, which is always a pleasant surprised considering just how many crime and thriller books I have read. This author is still a pretty new author to me, but with books like this I definitely want to get more familiar with their work. It pulled me in straight away and was a very intriguing story. This is on I would definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-08-11 10:33:262023-08-23 07:19:42Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Kerry Baker
This is such a fantastic read. It is as billed, completely unpredictable. Detective James Sheldon is an absolutely amazing character, he is incredibly likable and you are rooting for him through the whole book. This is an absolutely fantastic story of how a millionaire and a homeless person cross paths because of a lottery win. I will honestly tell you that this book kept me reading late at night and guessing until the very last page. This is the first book in the Trentbridge Tales Series and I am glad to hear that. I enjoyed this book I am glad to see that the author will be writing more. I definitely recommend giving this book a try!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-08-05 15:23:532023-08-16 13:28:31Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Christine Baranek
Unpredictable With a strong lead character and suspenseful writing, Mr Lucky is the first book in the Trentbridge Tales series. The story just draws you in and has you questioning, what would you do in this situation? To have it all, lose it and then to only gain more than you could ask for, Detective James Sheldon has so much to look forward to. In a twist of fate. Life does not go as planned. The author has a really engaging writing style and takes the reader on a thrilling journey. I enjoyed the fast pace and originality of the story. Recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2023-08-04 03:18:462023-08-04 12:28:43Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Rayne East
Mr Lucky is the first book in the Trentbridge Tales series by Lee Wood. This is the first book that I have read by this author, so I really didn’t know what to expect from one of his stories. But I love a great thriller, so I excitedly snapped up a copy and didn’t hesitate to dive in. What I discovered is a gritty crime thriller, and a bit of a surprise package. It wasn’t what I expected- and that made it even more intriguing, for me. Detective James Sheldon is down on his luck until he wins millions in the lottery. This life changing event should have been the catalyst he needs for a fresh start, or to ‘make-over’ his life. But instead, he finds himself in a dangerous situation, pitted against the dark underworld- while forced to confront his demons. This makes for a great psychological mystery and has given me a taste for more of this series. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-08-04 01:50:552023-08-04 12:28:36Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book #1) by Lee Wood – Review by Angela Hayes
This was a fabulous book! Having been homeless myself, the storyline really resonated with me. The protagonist and the antagonist had actually crossed paths several times. The theme of irony is prevalent throughout the story. I made it to the very end of the book before realizing I had read the first in a series of what I am sure are several more amazing tales, I am elated- and I know what I am reading next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2023-08-03 21:05:042023-08-04 12:27:11Mr. Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Alison Risher
This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed and look forward to seeing what is next for him. I enjoyed how the author used details to make the story come to life on each page. The characters pull you into their world with ease and keep you there until the end. They have great growth and made the story easy to read. I found this book well written and hard to put down. A story where one day you have everything in life and the next you are out on the streets. He now finds himself in a world of crime bosses, drug dealers and just trying to survive. I enjoyed Detective Sheldon’s character. He is strong and determined. I had to feel for him in some cases. His twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. This is a great suspense story that I highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2023-08-03 09:33:242023-08-03 12:22:41Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Mr Lucky is Lee Wood’s first novel in the Trentbridge Tales. It is an interesting and original tale set in England UK. I think readers will be surprised by this story and it’s twisty and unusual plot. Mr Lucky is not so lucky he is suffering from a heart-wrenching loss. Detective James Sheldon had it all and hit rock bottom, but fate had other plans for him. Some say a win is a good thing but not when it brings trouble to your doorstep. He has many demons to overcome and dangers to face. There are characters that you will like and some not at all. The villain is a truly despicable person but that comes through the intriguing narrative. Mr Lucky is psychological crime thriller that had me on the edge of my seat at times and at others my heart breaking. If you like British crime thrillers, then you will enjoy Mr Lucky. I look forward to more of James Sheldon and his adventures.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-08-02 17:30:162023-08-03 12:22:18Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Jenni Bishop
Mr. Lucky is Book One in the Trentbridge Tales Series. It is a fast-paced, British Crime Thriller that centers around the character of former Detective James Sheldon. James is no longer a Detective and luck really has not been on his side at all. James has not only lost his career, but he has also lost his family, is homeless, and has sunken into self-despair. When he suddenly wins a substantial amount of money in the lottery things should look up for him. Instead, James’ life takes a turn for the worse as he is in a battle to survive against numerous people who suddenly seem to have it out for him. Will he be able to outrun, outwit, outfox, and out maneuver the savory characters intent on destroying him?
This was a well written book with a compelling storyline and interesting characters. James was down-on-his-luck with no hope for a bright future. He had sunken into self-loathing and despair until winning the lottery. Coming into millions of dollars should have instantly improved his life but as luck would have it, life got infinitely worse. James had to pull himself together and dig down deep for the strength to save his life from those after him. This was a fast paced, edge of your seat, intense psychological thrill ride that will rivet you and have you reading until the end. I highly recommend this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-08-02 13:52:012023-08-03 12:21:55Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This is a very interesting story. I liked the action in it I found the story premise to the be intriguing. He loses everything and spirals down. All of a sudden, he wins the lottery and everyone is after him. There is plenty of adventure and drama. The characters are quite well-written. It’s an intriguing drama that will grab you right from the beginning. I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-08-02 07:04:542023-08-03 12:19:20Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Shelly Kittell
A single instant shattered Detective James Sheldon’s perfect life. Eighteen months later, he is begging for loose change on the streets and contemplating suicide.
In a strange twist of fate, he wins a record-breaking 168 million lottery. But what should be a life-changing dream becomes a heart-pumping nightmare.
Suddenly James finds himself thrust into a dangerous game where he’s forced to confront drug dealers, crime bosses out to destroy him, and the personal demons that keep him up at night. The question is – can he come to terms with his new wealth?
Totally unpredictable!
Not your usual crime novel plot.
Perfect for readers who enjoy a story with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster.
What Readers Say About Mr Lucky
–“An imaginative scenario composed of one man’s choice to do good with an unexpected windfall. Vindictive jealousy and unmerited retribution.”
–“Reminded me of both Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy’s Trading Places and the Nicholas Cage film, Leaving Las Vegas in places, with a soupcon of The Sopranos in the mix.” –“This is a fantastic read. It really moved me from the start with the scene about the homeless man. I would highly recommend it.”
–“Once you start reading, you won’t want to stop until you finish. It’s got a strong narrative drive as we learn how the paths of homeless man and a major drug dealer cross thanks to $100M lottery win. The characters are well-drawn and believable.” –“Most of us have fantasised at some point in our life about what we would do if we won a lottery. Lee Wood provides us with a surprising yet believable scenario set in suburban UK and featuring contemporary social issues including drugs, prostitution, corruption, homelessness and the plight of the working class.”
If you enjoy beautifully crafted British Crime by authors such as Adam Croft, Alex Smith, JD Kirk, Rachel McLean and Helen H Durrant, then you’ll love this series set in the fictional town of Trentbridge, a cross between Cambridge and Stoke-On-Trent.
Before semi-retiring and turning to write novels, Lee had a varied career. He spent more than 20 years working in the music industry. Everything from playing in bands as a teenager to running an indie record label and record shop during the punk rock era to starting a music collector’s magazine and building it from zero to a circulation of 14,000 copies a month.
He’s met virtually every top ‘pop star’ and achieved one of his lifetime ambitions when he became manager of The Troggs, one of his all-time favourite bands from his teens.
He wrote a best-selling book on the Sex Pistols in 1988, which was published by Omnibus Press and thanks to their well-oiled publicity machine sold a respectable 60,000 copies. It was also published in Japan – in Japanese!
He has lived in Cambridge for most of his life and looks on writing as a new adventure. He still finds time to play the guitar (Fender Stratocaster) and is currently learning to play the drums with his wife. They found a drum teacher who has a studio with two kits and they are learning to play together side by side.
Mr. Lucky, is the first novel in the series. They are all available in eBook and paperback formats.
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