Rachel ward first won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prizewinning short story turned into the opening chapter of numbers, her breakout debut novel. Rachel ward was born on september 12, 1957 in cornwell manor, cornwell, chipping norton, oxfordshire, england as rachel claire ward. Rachel ward has written a really dirty and gritty novel here, one that will stick with me for a while. Rachel ward won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prizewinning short story turned into the opening chapter of her debut novel, numbers.
Iconic australian actor bryan brown met his nowwife rachel ward in 1983, while they were playing onscreen love interests in raunchy miniseries the thorn birds. Book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. In the arid 1920s australian outback, a catholic priest and the beautiful granddaughter of a vast sheep station owner stand powerless before gods will, tormented by desire. The first novel in the series, the cost of living, published in september 2017 by sandstone press. I have personally read the series and i love it, and i cant wait for the third book to come out. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on numbers. News welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults. The drowning is a thriller in which author rachel ward reels you in with a gripping prologue that captivates readers hook, line, and sinker. See the complete num8ers series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with a tender, touchingly real love story.
So if youre looking for a quick, fast book to read, pick numbers by rachel ward. After school she studied geography at durham university and combined working for a number of local authorities with raising a family. The chaos is another action packed, character driven book by rachel ward that had me skipping sleep in favor of reading just one more page. I have recently finished reading the drowning by rachel ward and to be very honest, i am in love with this book. The chaos, was released in june 2010 and the third and final book in the series, numbers 3. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Its such a great book, and its a really fast read too. Rachel ward first won a writers award at a regional arts festival, and her prizewinning short story turned into the opening chapter of numbers, her. In order to celebrate the release of the novel, we are offering up a giveaway for two lucky readers.
Jems been bouncing between foster homes since her mother overdosed when jem was only six. Her first book, numbers, was published in 2009 and shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize. One of these short stories formed the first chapter of numbers, which has. Rachel ward books list of books by author rachel ward thriftbooks. Rachel ward has made the characters extremely realistic, and the storyline full of twists and turns. In rachel wards numbers, soon all eyes hold the same date, thrusting jem and her reckless boyfriend into an explosive realizationand their warpspeed attempt to. Never having read wards previous novels numbers trilogy, i was intrigued by the premise of the booksurviving a horrific event with no existing memory of anything name, family, where you live, all past events vanished. She lives in bath, england with her husband and their two children.
Rachel ward is the author of trilogy book series numbers, published by chicken house publishing. It was directed by daryl duke and based on a novel of the same name by colleen mccullough. An avid reader of detective fiction, the cost of living is her first book for adults. Rachel claire ward, am born 12 september 1957 is an englishborn australian actress, film director, television director, and screenwriter. Magic light pictures has optioned rachel wards numbers trilogy, published by chicken house, to develop a tv series the production companys joint m. Something wasnt right, and i didnt know how to fix it. Firsttime author rachel ward is certainly one to watch. Rachel lives in bath with her husband and daughter.
Ever since the day her mother died, jem has known about the numbers. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. The first book in the series, numbers was published in 2009 and has been shortlisted for the waterstones childrens book prize. Whenever jem meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. Rachel wards instant attraction to bryan brown when they met. Of course there are a lot of authors and a lot of books out there so this isnt. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented. Today i have for you an interview i had with the author rachel ward.
Its sequel, the chaos, was published in spring 2011. It starred richard chamberlain, rachel ward, barbara stanwyck, christopher plummer, piper laurie, jean simmons, richard kiley, bryan brown, mare winningham and philip anglim. The trilogy, which includes the chaos and concludes with infinity, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. The mindblowing conclusion to the chilling numbers trilogy. I loved the first book in the series numbers, but i definitely think the author out did herself on the sequel. Numbers numbers, book 1 by rachel ward fantastic fiction. Rachel later came to the attention of chicken house at a local writers surgery and was signed to chicken house as a result. Last year, i read and truly enjoyed numbers by rachel ward. Jemma marsh, known to her friends as jem, is fifteen years old and living with a foster mom, karen, when she meets a young black boy named terry, know to his friends as spider. Ward are still rooting for the unconventional pairing of the characters in the story. Browse rachel wards bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. After studying geography at durham university, she worked for a number of local. Rachel ward website, blog, goodreads, twitter rachel ward grew up in bookham, surrey.
Now shes a typical troubled teen, skipping her specialed classes almost as often as she goes. If you are looking for a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat than i highly recommend reading the chaos by rachel ward. See more ideas about rachel ward, the thorn birds and bryan brown. If you looked in somebodys eyes and saw the date of their death, would it change the way you felt about people. Now in paperback, rachel wards gripping debut psychothriller that pairs futuristic scifi with. This book is good for people who enjoy romance and thriller, as there is a lot of both genres all the way through the book.
Rachel lives in bath, england, with her husband and their two children. As the eldest daughter of aristocrat peter alistair ward, 57, and niece of the earl of dudley, rachel was raised with a younger sister and brother in comfort at cornwell manor, her fathers. Surprisingly, the series does not tackle conventional romance as there are some characters in the book that are involved in same sex love affairs. Jack reacher where applicable, we provide you with both the publication order of the books written, as well as the chronological order of the books. My numbers books explore the gift of being able to see death dates. With richard chamberlain, rachel ward, christopher plummer, bryan brown. Young adult, contemporary, horrorthriller publisher. Though shes not entirely typical, as most troubled teens dont see the death dates of every person they meet, floating in eight stark numerals over each head. After school she studied geography at durham university and. The first book came out in the uk in 2009 and the usa in 2010. She began writing in her 30s, starting out with short stories.
Rachel ward was born on september 12, 1957 in cornwell manor, cornwell, chipping norton, oxfordshire, england as rachel claire. The chaos is out, and its the second book in the series by a talented author. Rachel ward is a bestselling writer for young adults. I love searching online and finding out about books and writers, so i thought id do the decent thing and give readers a peek into my world. The first two of philip ardaghs grubtown tales are published by faber in may. A website for rachel ward, a new and exciting author for young adults. By the author of the internationally bestselling numbers series, the drowning is a dark psychological drama about love and brothers, crimes and consequences, redemption and revenge. No matter what it takes, sarahs desperate to escape from the numbers. Magic light options rachel ward teen series the bookseller. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Numbers that pop into her head when she looks into someones eyes.
The thorn birds is an american television miniseries broadcast on abc from march 27 to 30, 1983. I wanted something else, but nothing came after the end. Magic light pictures has optioned rachel wards numbers trilogy, published. Lee child, and then in order of the character or series ie. The drowning by rachel ward hardcover book the parent. Welcome to the website of rachel ward, author of books for teenagers and young adults.