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When I first decided to download this book, I was expecting it to be heavy on the computer jargon. Instead I found a happy surprise with this new adventure from Jack Lindsay. Guy Gifford has created a new computer game where the object is to steal five billion pounds from the Bank of England and of course, get away with it. But the prototype has authorities convinced that Guy has actually pulled this off and now they are hot on his tail across lovely England and through Wales. Luckily, Guy has some company in the shape of a beautiful hacker named Spike (I like it—it sounds tough!). Now the object of this new, real-life game is for Guy to convince the police that he did not steal anything before they catch up with him.

     This is a fast, fun read, filled with humor and unexpected twists. The dialogue is rich and natural, the descriptions are vivid — I especially appreciate the English setting — and the characters are relatable and fun. The plot itself it quite original and easy to follow. I was expecting something a little more serious, but this was a terrific surprise. The humor is witty and smart and often downright hilarious! This is a great book for the techno-nerds out there, but also for fans of fun cross-country capers. Very enjoyable!

Kerrie Gilmore

Gifford’s Games by Jack Lindsay is a fantastic read! It’s action packed and full of humor. There is something about this book that makes it really easy for me to imagine it as a movie. I would definitely buy a ticket to watch it. Nonstop action!

     The plot of this book fits well into today’s society. The main character, Guy, creates a computer game, where you have to steal money out of the world’s largest banks. The game is so ingenious that the authorities actually believe it’s real, and are after him for a crime he didn’t really commit. Now he must get through many obstacles in order to clear his name.

     I could not put this book down. It was a very fast read and I loved every minute of it. Tons of twists and turns. Guy is a very interesting character, but Spike is my favorite. She’s beautiful, smart and quirky.

Giffords Game, is a very funny read. This was my first taste for Jack Lindsey and I wasn't disappointed I thoroughly enjoyed it and couldn't put it down.

     The book follows Guy Gifford who has created a new computer game that has caused big trouble for him. The player of the game has to steal five billion pounds from the Bank of England and then escape. There's a downside though the investigator's think the money's already gone and Guy was the perpetrator but that's the catch he hasn't, it's still in the bank. With the police hot on his tail he takes off on a mad dash across the UK and Wales with a very gorgeous computer hacker by his side who goes by the name Spike. Guy just has to have the hope to be able to prove his innocence before those who are after him catch up and he ends up doing time for something he's not done.

     Although based around a video game it's not all about that, there's a lot of other things thrown into the mix such as a good old romance. I really enjoyed this and hope there's more to come.

The author has a knack for characterization and "Cogrill's Mill" is definitely full of characters. Readers will enjoy the story and will soon be hankering for a glass of Cogrill's cider.

Mr. Lindsey depicts believable characters and a setting so authentic, the pages come alive with the mill, the smell of delicious cider and the beautiful landscape. This is an incredible story that is really remarkable.

All I can say is WOW! Once you begin this book, you just can't put it down!

     An extremely enjoyable fast pace read that grabs you from the first page and hangs on until you finally finish! George Cogrill is living off an inheritance from his father of both money and property; the property being an old grist mill and a cottage where he lives on a beautiful piece of property by his eccentric dowager aunt, Lady Jane who lives in Gleefield Manor with Winchester her dog, a black Labrador. It is his 30th birthday and his Aunt Jane has summoned him to the manor. With some trepidation, since she always seemed put out by him, he goes up to the manor. His aunt tells him there is a hitch to the inheritance he received from his now dead crooked father. Seems his father swindled his partner in business and built his fortune off of that. The hitch is that by the age of 30, George was to have made something of himself instead of just living off the inheritance and doing nothing. Since he hasn't, his Aunt tells him he has to give half his entire inheritance money and property to his father's partner in repayment for his being swindled. When he finds the only living relative is his photographer daughter, Victoria, all things begin to go crazy. This books takes you to villains, Hollywood, Romance, murder and so much more! You just can't put this book down, every chapter is a new incident! I received and ARC from the author, but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own!

Cogrill's Mill by Jack Lindsey is an interesting and exciting read. This story follows George Cogrill and his attempts to keep his mill despite all the forces working against him. We also follow Victoria Gloam, a photographer, who inherits half of Cogrill's property. The product description gives us an insight into the creativeness and quirky way this author works. ' Beautiful women, scheming villains, a dog that inherits a fortune and a cat that does not exist, all combine to ensure that his life will never be the same again.' certainly doesn't sound like a normal book description and this isn't a normal book, it's a work of art with fantastic characters, a well-developed plot and a wonderful flow, five stars for sure!

I really enjoyed this story about George Cogrill and his inheritance. I thought Jack Lindsey did a spectacular job with character definition. Aunt Jane was such an interesting character. She was very strong and fierce and I liked how she was an aristocrat who rode a motorcycle. I found those little character twists very interesting. Making George give half of his inheritance away was a bit of a moral dilemma that I'm not sure if I agreed with or not. On one hand, it was right to have him be motivated to do something different with his life, but on the other hand he was happy in his existence doing the simple things in life. Victoria was inspirational in her own way and pushed George into doing things he never would've dreamed of doing before. I really enjoyed the book and thought the concept of the story was quite interesting. And really I do think Aunt Jane had George's best interests at heart!

Renu G, OnlineBookClub.org

Cogrill’s Mill is a countryside story authored by Jack Lindsey. Written in 248 pages, it is very readable and entertaining. The book wouldn’t let me go until I finished it.
     Its central character is George Cogrill, a young bachelor who enjoys gardening, making cider from apples of his own orchard, and fishing in the river. Aunt Jane is the executor of his father’s will. She wants him to start working and get married if he does not want to forego the Cogrill Water Mill and cottage. She compels him to give away half of his inheritance to Vicky Gloam, the daughter of his father’s business partner. She is a photographer who turns into a model and Hollywood film actress. George and Vicky fall in love with each other. They experience ups and downs in their relationship. George has enemies who try to harm him and take over his estate. The story develops gradually and becomes humorous when Aunt Jane leaves her estate to Winchester, her black dog. The village becomes a setting for crimes.
     Lindsey writes in simple language making reading delightful. He includes dialogues in countryside English. Overall, the author has woven a beautiful story, and most of the characters are very friendly. George and Vicky mature with time and experience. The story begins at a slow pace and picks up speed until it approaches the end. Some of the dialogues brought tears to my eyes because I was really drawn into the story. The scenes came alive to the extent that I could smell “Cogrill’s Old Mill Cider” throughout the reading. It was “a commodity greatly sought after … Once a bottle came into a villager’s hands, it was treasured and only opened for special occasions.”
     The setting for every scene in Cogrill’s Mill is described in detail and easy to understand. There is always some element of mystery because you cannot predict how a character will react, who will appear and what will happen in the next scene. I like George’s personality the most. He is a rich yet humble man. He is an artist at heart whose creativity and freedom are curtailed by Aunt Jane. I dislike her snobbish and bizarre behavior.
     I am happy to award this book 4 out of 4 stars. It seems to have been professionally edited, and I did not find a single grammatical error. It is suitable for adults of all age groups. Youth will learn a lot from the characters, especially if they need to discover their own talents. I think it could make a good movie.