A new thriller by Michael Rocharde |

‘THE ADVERTISEMENT’ IS A GROUNDBREAKING, BOOK PUBLISHING PROJECT

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING!

I'm totally in love with your book so far. I read all 4 parts and CANNOT wait to read more. What a fantastic storyline the small amount so far. Loved the pictures of the applicants too. Brilliantly done! I think everyone should read it. Sonia diMarco, Australia

I’m not usually an aficionado of the dark thriller genre, though I’ll happily make an exception where the emphasis is on snappy dialogue, a clever plot, and above all for me, finely drawn characters, rather than the staple fare of stylized sex and violence.

Michael writes very well, with an insight into his subject matter. Having reached chapter 20, the plot is only gradually unfolding- as the author intended-, the pace of events is quickening, but not at all haphazardly, and the characters are being allowed to breathe a little and reveal some of their personalities and motivations.

I’m hooked on the format, impatiently awaiting the next chapter like a Dickensian reader of old! Good job Michael and I’m looking forward to seeing how things develop from here. Jim Stevenson, England

Of all the ideas you have ever had I think this is the most gripping, exciting and promising. What I have seen so far is 'page turning, can't wait for the next instalment' kind of stuff. It has the potential to become cultish with a great following. Sally Clayton, Spain

I really like the writing style and the plot. Once I started to read the book, I couldn’t stop until I had read the whole 26 chapters existing so far. Being not too far from retirement age myself, I really felt like wanting to apply and be part of it. The mix of the different ingredients in this book is very successful and makes it a real page turner. Micky Siamendes, Germany

I like how the book is turning out so far! Great work and I like that it's happening near SB, my old haunts.

I just finished part 2 of your book. Great read so far and keeps me guessing as to what will happen next.

Keep up the good work! Marc Lajoinie, Guadelope

I have indeed started reading The Advertisement and am hooked. I almost wanted to apply myself! Barbara Stevenson, Orkney

Your book has me hooked. Hal Slear, California

Love your book and your idea is superb!!!!!!! So unusual, well done!!!!! Roz Marshall, England

What I love about this book is that it plays with some –usually unacknowledged– ideas and desires that probably will live in many of us: the generosity of the main character, the common sense that he expresses, the thrill of (as a reader) being part of activities that ‘correct’ political absurdities (at least that’s what is being suggested; it might as well go very wrong!).

And it’s just very well written: if it were printed on paper, it would be a 'page-turner.’ Now I’m looking for each new chapter to arrive on my phone.

It’s thrilling… Paul Sandwijk

A truly original concept in writing fiction. I have thoroughly enjoyed the first chapters of this captivating story. Michael really knows how to grab your attention. I'm avidly loooking forward to seeing how the adventure develops. Kieran McKenna, Madrid, Spain

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