MY next agenda is to get this book to film. Here is what my proofreader/editor wrote to help me in my quest:
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\n\n“The Contest” by Carne Maxwell.
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\n\nI wanted to write a note to accompany this book on its travels around the world in order to recommend it most highly.
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\n\nCarne came to me as a first-time author, looking for proofreading and editing help, but she needed very little of either. The book flows wonderfully well and her skills as a storyteller seem innate.
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\n\n“The Contest” contains elements of romance, sex and plain, outright horror. In fact, while there are movies that were made for the big screen that should never have been allowed, “The Contest” would, in my opinion, not only stand the test of time alongside films such as “Cape Fear”, but could possibly break some box office records, given the right cast.
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\n\nFrom a deceptively benign beginning, the tension builds to a crashing and utterly unexpected finale, with heart-stopping and shocking moments along the way.
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As a literary professional and, more importantly, as a reader, I’m eagerly awaiting Ms Maxwell’s second book, which I am certain will be every bit as enthralling as “The Contest”.
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With very best wishes,
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\n\nLel Scott, Hawkeye Proofreading Services.
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\n\nAs a proofreader and editor, I have worked on many different styles and genres of books, some fun; some instructional; some simply a ripping good read. Carne Maxwell's The Contest falls into the last category. Indeed, there were many occasions while working on the book when I quite forgot that I had a job to do and found myself racing ahead to see what happened next. There are many memorable moments between the deceptively calm beginning and the didn't-see-THAT-coming ending: Ms Maxwell has a most fertile imagination and her second book can't come quickly enough for me.
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\n\nJonathan Ward at Elements Physiotherapy
\n\n"I can’t believe you killed off ...! I’m going to need counselling now.
\n\nHonest opinion- it’s great!! To me the real stand-out aspect of the writing is the ‘pace’ that it all moves at. Which I think is largely due to the great dialogue throughout- it conveys the plot and the characters without needing a whole lot of wordy explanation. It’s really good writing and a genuinely exciting plot. I was interested right from page 1 to the end."
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\n\nJuly 12 at 8:33pm ·
\n\nThink live contests on TV - now in an easy to read form.
\nCarne Maxwell has the courage as an author to put the suspense and drama of current TV themes into the written genre. Well done.
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\n\nJuly 12 at 9:04pm ·
\n\nI know I might be a little bit biased as I'm her daughter, but honestly this novel was so catching and engaging that I didn't want to put it down, and that's saying a lot. It is a striving and captivating read about 10 families of contestants who have to try to remain on an island for three months. Hidden dangers begin to appear, causing the families to mistrust their morals.
\nI seriously rate this novel for young adults and up.
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\n\nGet ready to sit on the edge of your chair! This book had me hooked from the first page. Fast and full of action and suspense plus a little romance along the way. Can't wait for the next book.
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\n\nSunday 23 at 5.20
\n\nA can't put down read - atmospheric and plenty of surprises along the way. Well done Carne! \uD83C\uDFDD\uD83D\uDCB0\uD83C\uDF34\uD83C\uDF1E
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\n\nJuly 24 at 6:14am
\n\nGreat story. couldn't put it down and read in two days. highly recommend. make a great film or tv series. congrats
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Irene Kingwill
\n\nJuly 27
\n\nThe lure of an enforced stay on an uninhabited tropical Pacific Island for one group to win the prize of a vast sum of money contested by 10 groups of people is a recipe for disaster and so it is. I found this a spellbinding book of intrigue, lies, jealousies and sadness, making for compulsive reading. I shall certainly be recommending it to everyone I know. Thoroughly enjoyed it, well done Carne, I'm so very proud of you.
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\nI couldn’t put it down and I highly recommend. Awesome book Carne - If you have not read it it is a Must Read.
Also...... it would make an amazing movie
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