The cover review by Robert Drewe says it all - a fantastic book which I struggled to put down!

The Curate's Egg' is renowned barrister, Tom Percy QC's masterful debut novel. This is a tale of love, temptation and suspense, which is guaranteed to intrigue and entertain. The title of the book refers to the parable of the curate's egg, which poses the question as to whether a bad egg could be, in parts, good. The book is predominantly set in Western Australia and includes an array of characters, from Albany locals to Perth lawyers to international businessmen, which the author skilfully brings to life. The protagonist is Declan McKenna and the book focuses on his work as a mining consultant in a company called Onan Resources and the fallout that ultimately accompanies this. There is also the matter of the glamorous journalist, Catherine deVaux, who leads McKenna to wonder whether he is completely bad, or if there is some good in a bad egg. The author weaves a suspenseful narrative that will leave you on the edge of your seat, with a myriad of plot twists right up until the final pages. As a renowned barrister practising Criminal Law, Tom Percy creates characters, which have an air of authenticity. This is a book of crime fiction that traverses thriller and romance genres. This book is for anyone interested the human condition, the mechanics of the justice system and the manifestation of corruption where it is least expected. 'The Curate's Egg' is a must-read book, which I have given a well-deserved 5 stars. Do yourself a favour and buy a copy!