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Against Her Will(A Gripping Psychological Suspense Novel) Kindle Edition

by Peter Martin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.4 out of 5 stars 1,551 ratings
RAPE IS EVERY WOMAN’S NIGHTMARE, BUT NO ONE EVER EXPECTS IT TO HAPPEN TO THEM. HOWEVER, FOR ONE YOUNG WOMAN IT DOES. NOT ONLY IS IT THE DESPICABLE SAVAGE ACT, BUT HOW IT LEAVES HER AFTERWARDS. WHEN RECOVERY IS LONG AND HARD. SHE WONDERS IF SHE HAS THE COURAGE TO PULL THROUGH, OR WILL SHE SINK INTO A DARK ABYSS? Donna, a beautiful young woman scarred by an unhappy childhood, is brutally raped by a masked assailant on her way home from her job as a statistical analyst. Unable to return to work due to the trauma, she sinks into a deep depression. When her boyfriend leaves her and her parents are unable to deal with her problems, she attempts suicide. This culminates in her spending a lengthy spell in hospital. There her recovery is slow, but when she is befriended by a male nurse, a relationship begins to develop. Once she leaves hospital to live with the male nurse's parents, their relationship blossoms, and Donna thinks all her troubles are over. However, on her honeymoon on the Spanish island of Torrelino, Donna discovers that she may have married the man who raped her. Could he be about to silence her for good or is Donna mistaken? For fans of K. L. Slater and Louise Jensen, this twisty thriller will keep you guessing throughout.
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    31 May 2013
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    16 - 18 years
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00D50BFGK
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 31 May 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 392 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Customer reviews:
    3.4 out of 5 stars 1,551 ratings

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Peter Martin

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Born in the West Midlands UK. Martin writes under the pen name of Peter Martin. After spending most of his working life in Banking, following his retirement Martin was able to concentrate on his first love, writing.

Against Her Will, his debut novel, the story of one young woman's fight to lead a normal life after a horrific attack came out in 2013.

His second novel, Missing Dead or Alive is about a teenager who goes missing for no apparent reason. It is the story of how this affects the lives of his family.

His third novel, A Dangerous Secret follows a man who finds out from his mum on her death bed, that he was adopted.

His latest book published in December 2018 in entitled A Means to an End.

He has several more books in the pipeline all in the genre Suspense/ Psychological Thriller.

Away from writing, Martin likes to spend time looking after his two grandchildren, taking his border collie dog for long walks and reading.

Martin became interested in writing from an early age. His favourite authors are diverse, including Robert Goddard, R J Ellory, Kate Mosse, Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Diane Chamberlain, Harper Lee,Wilbur Smith.

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Customers find the book a page-turner that keeps them engrossed throughout, though the story quality receives mixed reactions - while some consider it a gripping thriller, others find it over-dramatic and predictable. Moreover, the writing quality is criticized for being poorly written with bad grammar and typos, and the characters are described as unlikable and unbelievable. Additionally, customers find the book too long and criticize its pacing.

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23 customers mention ‘Readability’23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a gripping page-turner that deals with a difficult subject matter.

"...However I am glad I did as I thought it was a great read. It is not my usual type of read...." Read more

"...In any case, when the conclusion comes it is nail-biting and satisfying. This is indeed a good read, and I recommend it." Read more

"I am torn. Overall I really enjoyed the book, it was a topic that was handled well and was interesting...." Read more

"...Summary: there is a really interesting and brave book here but it needs the benefit of a strong editor and linking of the some of the loose plot..." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Interest’5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book interesting, with one mentioning it keeps them engrossed throughout and another describing it as a powerful story.

"...enjoyed the book, it was a topic that was handled well and was interesting...." Read more

"...said all that, I read it to the end because I did find the subject matter interesting and skipped over the repetitive registrations mentioned above...." Read more

"...This is a powerful story that fully describes the fear that Donna holds as she tries to rebuild her life...." Read more

"...And yes it was also insightful, it is hard to like the victim but that is totally the point because she does not really like herself very much either..." Read more

33 customers mention ‘Story quality’16 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story quality of the book, with some describing it as a gripping thriller and terrific first-class narrative, while others find it ridiculously over-dramatic and predictably ending.

"...about the rape of a young woman in her early 20's it is also a sweet love story and how she makes a friendship with a woman similar in age to her..." Read more

"...Also the ending was too rushed!! It just felt too sudden and like you'd just wanted to finish it quickly." Read more

"...There is a lot of tension in this novel and Peter has made a creepy story as Donna tries to move on from her attack...." Read more

"...Really? Did the author need to pump up on extra words? Over dramatic, childish, boring... - I finally gave up at 36%." Read more

32 customers mention ‘Writing quality’8 positive24 negative

Customers find the book poorly written with bad grammar and numerous typos, making it a struggle to read.

"...I think this is a Young Adult novel as it seems very immature in the writing at times... The author has written this story with a few red herrings..." Read more

"...dear.. I REALLY tried to get into this book but this must be the worst written book I have ever bough...." Read more

"...and her difficulties of continuing to function in the world are very well done, and I expect accurately portray the way in which many women might..." Read more

"...I didn’t enjoy this book much at all. The writing was weak and lacklustre, full of clichés, colloquialisms and the proverbial telling not showing...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Believable characters’2 positive8 negative

Customers find the characters in the book unlikable and unbelievable.

"...I was also confused by the disappearance of characters. Grant never reappeared after she left him...." Read more

"...Because of her total selfishness, I found it very difficult to empathise with Donna as a character, and I personally need to be able to relate to..." Read more

"...And yes it was also insightful, it is hard to like the victim but that is totally the point because she does not really like herself very much either..." Read more

"...mind this novel is very well written, and the descriptions of the principal characters is in-depth and believable...." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Length’0 positive3 negative

Customers find the book too long.

"...This middle section is quite long, and for a while we forget that we are reading a thriller, but instead a psychological novel...." Read more

"...It really could've done with proof reading, and editing as it is too long, before it was published...." Read more

"...Rubbish, I perceived hoping it would get better but it didn't. Long and drawn out made it really boring" Read more

3 customers mention ‘Pacing’0 positive3 negative

Customers criticize the pacing of the book, with one noting it needs a strong editor.

"...character thinks she's gorgeous to all men and very vain and yet very weak and pathetic at the same time...." Read more

"...is a really interesting and brave book here but it needs the benefit of a strong editor and linking of the some of the loose plot points into the..." Read more

"...not proof read and the ending was not only obvious but so weak it was untrue, have read many books of this genre and have never before been so..." Read more

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  • Beathag
    5.0 out of 5 stars Difficult Subject but a good read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 June 2013
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    When a beautiful young woman Donna, is raped, her whole life comes crashing down, and spirals out of control. In her struggle to come to terms with the attack, she splits from her boyfriend, loses her job, and when her parents try to dominate her life, it has a devastating effect.She rebels and eventually has a breakdown. As she battles to recover she meets Evan and a friendship develops. Just when she thinks she's found happiness she makes a horrifying discovery...

    I was in two minds whether to click on this book due to it's subject matter. However I am glad I did as I thought it was a great read. It is not my usual type of read. It does involve the main character being raped at the beginning of the book but it doesn't depict it in a graphic or gratuitous way. The main character thinks she's gorgeous to all men and very vain and yet very weak and pathetic at the same time. I think this is a Young Adult novel as it seems very immature in the writing at times... The author has written this story with a few red herrings that totally threw me off the scent of who Donna's attacker was until the last few pages. As well as being about the rape of a young woman in her early 20's it is also a sweet love story and how she makes a friendship with a woman similar in age to her and in great need of a good friend during sadness of her own too.
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  • Mike
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well-written and suspenseful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 November 2014
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    Donna is beautiful and could have been a model. In fact her parents wanted her to be one, and her mother had strongly pushed her in that direction. But Donna wished to make something of herself and not live on her looks. She went to university, received an honours degree in Maths and now has a responsible job as statistical analyst. The story begins at the office where she is finishing her work for the day. Her boss asks her to stay late to correct some mistakes in her work. She is meticulous, so of course agrees. She finishes, and as she prepares to leave the office her boss offers to give her a ride home, but she refuses. As she walks alone to the rail station, a man stops her and rapes her. Donna is taken to hospital and her injuries treated.

    After this dramatic and gripping beginning, Donna begins her rehabilitation. She has been living with her boyfriend, who seems to try to be understanding and comforting. Difficulties arise and she goes home to live with her parents. More difficulties. She eventually ends up in a care home, where she continues a very long process of healing. As the story continues there are twists and surprises, ending with an exciting conclusion.

    To my mind this novel is very well written, and the descriptions of the principal characters is in-depth and believable. The best parts of the book are the beginning and the end. The descriptions in the books middle of Donna's fears and her difficulties of continuing to function in the world are very well done, and I expect accurately portray the way in which many women might feel and respond after a brutal rape. This middle section is quite long, and for a while we forget that we are reading a thriller, but instead a psychological novel. Perhaps this is what the author intended. In any case, when the conclusion comes it is nail-biting and satisfying.

    This is indeed a good read, and I recommend it.
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  • Cheri
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2017
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    I am torn. Overall I really enjoyed the book, it was a topic that was handled well and was interesting.
    However - what really annoyed me was how the author has portrayed counsellors/therapist would speak; they would never say that there are people worse off than an individual who is suicidal and making them feel guilty. Other bits as well frustrated me about that - more research needed to be done. Also the ending was too rushed!! It just felt too sudden and like you'd just wanted to finish it quickly.
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  • Emigrantka
    1.0 out of 5 stars Yawnnnnn
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2016
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    Oh dear.. I REALLY tried to get into this book but this must be the worst written book I have ever bough. Reads as if it was written by a child.
    Gems like "she walked to the front door and opened it with her own keys" or "she looked at herself in a full length mirror located on the inside of her wardrobe door". Really? Did the author need to pump up on extra words?
    Over dramatic, childish, boring... - I finally gave up at 36%.
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  • Ken Tregloan
    5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific story
    Reviewed in Australia on 5 January 2016
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    This story held me in suspense until the final chapter and was a terrific read.
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  • June001
    4.0 out of 5 stars Difficult subject to write about.
    Reviewed in Spain on 12 May 2020
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    It's a good start of a career as a writer. Would I say it's the best book I've read? No. I didn't like how everyone constantly talked about her beauty, and I didn't see Donna as a very likable person. She seems shallow and self-centred. But, having said that, it certainly isn't the worst book I've read and it is a very difficult topic. Will I read other book from this author? Certainly will do.
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  • GABixlerReviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Portrays Realistic Personality Effects of Trauma Victim!
    Reviewed in the United States on 25 October 2013
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    One of the most long-standing dramas on television is Law and Order--Special Victims... Most of us are concerned about these victims and like to see the criminals face justice...

    But I have not seen or read, until now, a book about the victim--after the criminal is caught. And what if he isn't caught? A life continues, but it may never be the same...

    When, however, the victim already has issues from her past that have bothered her, the diagnosis may be much worse.

    A young man, Peter Martin, has tackled this subject and has done, in my opinion, an outstanding job. Sure you can fault him for some editorial issues which seem to automatically come in ebooks, which mostly I've learned to ignore. After you get lost using today's technology as many times as I have and have to stop and find your place again, then small typos pale in comparison...

    I love the character in the unit who play on SVU, but the victims usually play a very small role, don't they? That's because, I think, of the sensitivity with which the show is produced. It is not to focus on the criminal act--rather it is to focus on the law and order activity in support of those victims. Kudos to everybody involved in this great program.

    I've highlighted this because in Against Her Will, there is no cast of characters to "enjoy." Some at the end will be found. The intent of this novel is to share the "reality" of being abused--mentally, physically, of emotionally. You will see a young girl in a number of situations--first she is kept late at work with the boss finding problems with her work. Sure it was good that he took the time to help her, but why wait until closing time to start? Then he asked if he could give her a lift home...

    Let me stop here and describe our young female character--she is tall, blond, beautiful and has been in many beauty contests, won and then moved on to modeling... In other words, she is used to having attention of men.

    NOT every woman wants that... Donna definitely did not...

    She was on her way home to be with her fiancee. Instead she was dragged, kicked everywhere, and raped... A gang came along and would not help her... Finally, an older couple found her and helped...There is no need to go over the actual scenes that followed. We know that a beating of a beautiful woman will be seen and gain sympathy from everybody...

    Even more so by her parents...

    But, remember, I said earlier that Donna had never wanted attention to her beauty. In fact, when she was young, her parents, mostly her mother, had forced her to become involved in contests and modelling... She had finally convinced them to let her go to college where she majored in mathematics and was now a Statistical Analyst...

    And when Donna shared that she might not be able to go back to her job, her mother made arrangements, behind her back, to "accidentally" meet one of her former talent agents and then arranged a photo shoot...

    About that time, I wanted to take that young woman and help her run away from home... And, indeed, that's exactly what she did...

    And she wound up placed in a mental hospital...

    Some of you who've read my reviews know that I retired early due to job burnout. What I haven't said is that I'm still on medication for that traumatic stress after years. The reason I share this is very simple. There wasn't any action by Donna in this novel that has not crossed my mind. Suicide was a passing thought and quickly found unacceptable; however, I've never been raped. Most of you haven't either. Add that to the pressure of parents who wanted to exploit her body due to its monetary value. Many may rebel at my saying that, and it might not be so harsh in real life; however, I can almost guarantee that not every little girl wants to be placed in pageant after pageant, etc. I know I would never consider that as a career...

    When I went on medical leave, I went into seclusion. Fortunately, I was able to do so since I lived alone. It bothered me to see some comments in reviews that Donna was not a likable character. OMG, of course she's not! Who would be in that situation? An individual can feel fine, confront a trigger, and go off, either crying or angry in a second. This mood switch situation was handled quite effectively by the author. On the other hand, he has succeeded in dealing with the issues facing Donna in a sensitive manner that allowed us to recognize that the aftermath of any type of trauma is different for every individual and we must recognize and give that individual "space" in order to find her way back.

    Again, here, the author chose an exemplary method to do this, although most who face this situation might not ever have the opportunity as presented to Donna...But I think by using what happened in the way that he did would allow readers to begin to understand how Donna needed to find her own way, even with help...

    There was only one situation with which I disagreed with the writer and that was when the psychiatrist alluded to the money she was being paid by Donna's parents.That should never happen, but, of course, it could very well happen exactly like that in today's world! Couldn't it?

    Many kudos to the writer for sensitively covering a subject that is very hard for actual victims to talk about. Whether he's had some personal experience with it or not, I do want to attest to the accuracy of his portrayal of what a victim truly goes through, no matter what the trauma has evolved from... Even though it may not be an enjoyable book to read... The ending is surprising, but still quite satisfactory...

    Highly recommended for those...who care...

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  • barbara roberts
    3.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration
    Reviewed in the United States on 19 February 2025
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    Very captivating, and inspiring. Made me think about not taking life for granted. Great characters would have liked a little less drawn out.
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  • nancy corriveau
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love it
    Reviewed in Canada on 11 September 2022
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    Love this book to me its incredable.
    Love it to the end. Is sad than love the happy ending.

    Amazing book
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