Hi, I’m John Reynolds. I’d like to read you some extracts from my novel Uncommon Enemy. At the beginning of each extract I’ll give you a brief introduction. As I read the extract you can follow it on the screen or, if you prefer, just relax and listen.
Extract 1: This is the novel’s opening chapter.mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Click here to listen to extract 1
Extract 2: Stuart Johnson had met Carol Peterson the previous day. She’d explained that each morning she travels to work on the 8.00 harbour ferry from Devonport to Auckland city. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Click here to listen to extract 2
Extract 3: At lunchtime Carol and Stuart have met by chance in Albert Park, opposite the University of Auckland. Stuart is in his final year at university and Carol is a secretary at the nearby Northern Club. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Click here to listen to extract 3
Extract 4: Stuart and Hamish have already had a confrontation over Carol. In the meantime, war has been declared and young men are beginning to receive their call up papers. It’s 5 o’clock and Stuart has arranged to meet his friend Brendan in an Auckland city pub. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Click here to listen to extract 4
