Jane McCulloch is a writer in many fields who is now concentrating on fiction. Her fascination with writing is the exploration of relationships, particularly those in close-knit communities. Her latest project is a trilogy which does just that. The first book, Parallel Lines, was published on Amazon in January 2015. All three books are now published and available from Amazon.
Jane McCulloch’s first novel in this trilogy grips from the first pages, and takes the reader on an emotional journey showing exceptional sensitivity and insight, written in flowing prose from start to finish. Each character is painted with consummate attention to depth and detail, rare in a first novel, and bodes well for the next instalment in this intriguing, layered series of interconnected lives
Gillian Newson
Once I’d started the Kindle sample of this book, I knew that I would have to get to the end of “Parallel Lines”. Suffice to say, I was not at all disappointed, and finished it in one sitting. The plot is gripping and the narrative style expertly crafted. I guess I was born three years after the heroine and I feel familiar with many of the locations in the book. I can really relate to the atmosphere of the era and places as evoked by the author, in particular, the boarding school: clothes lists, lacrosse, spiteful Miss Ellis, posture marks – eeek! The only omission, as far as my personal experience goes, is a threatening of a girl’s marks for poise! I’m now left with the frustrating wait for the next volume in what promises to be a masterly trilogy.
Alice Maud Mary
l am not a good reader & not accustomed to writing reviews but this book had me hooked from start to finish, with its characters & family traits so reminiscent of my childhood in the same era. The predicament of the women trapped in oppressive loveless marriages was tragic but the parallels realistic & fascinatingly-told through her psychiatric consultations diary. I felt it was well-crafted, poignant, sad & sometimes funny, but always gripping. l wonder who’s story is next in line. Can’t wait!
Naomi Gillingham
I was enthralled from start to finish and didn’t put the book down once until it was devoured. Beautifully handled characters – complex, revealing and self-centered, they spring from the pages as the story unfolds. A real page turner – I cannot wait for the next installments. This is a great read.
VJ
A well-paced and hugely enjoyable novel with compelling, well-defined characters, dialogue that is sharp and often funny, and an intriguing structure. Highly recommended and I look forward to reading the next in the trilogy.
C Martin
It was a fascinating, fast moving story, beautifully written.
Ashe
A very well told and compelling story, with and imaginative and original structure. I was gripped from the very first page. Can’t wait for the next two parts of the trilogy!
S M H Raison
