A very good thriller/crime novel. Toyne's prose is great, and the story quickly pulled me in. If you're a fan of authors like Lee Child, Kyle Mills, and others of that ilk, then I think you'll find much to like here.
Recommended.

Thankyou to NetGalley, HarperCollins UK and especially Simon Toyne for an ARC of The Boy Who Saw.
I have read many, many books in my lifetime. . Simon Toyne is one of the best He doesn't disappoint. He just gets better and better.
The Boy Who Saw has a gripping storyline that needs to be read in one sitting. It is impossible to put down and stays with you long after you have turned the last page. I honestly don't think there would be too many people who didn't enjoy this book.

Like the brave (or foolish) soul I am did I jump straight to this book without having read the first book about Solomon Creed. I mean I do it all the time and this one was not a bit hard to get into, despite it being book two. Who is Solomon Creed? That's a good question, he doesn't know himself so he could be a dangerous psychiatric patient that has escaped from a high-security facility in America (looked up because of a violent deed in the past) or he could just be a man suffering from amnesia. Or he could be something entirely different ... who knows...

Storywise I have to admit did the book not really grab me before the very end when the truth about the murders was revealed and some shocking twist happened. Not that the book bored me, it's a tragic story, and the chapters from a diary of a concentration camp survivor were hauntingly moving and tragic. And I was curious to learn more about Solomon Creed. I would say that this book is perfectly all right, I would definitely read more books in the series. However, for some reason, the story just didn't totally captivate me until the end. I'm however curious to read the first book, both to know more about Solomon and to see if it was the writing style that just didn't agree with me.

The Boy Who Saw

This is my first Simon Toyne book, and even though The Boy Who Saw is a sequel, it worked fine as a standalone.

A bit different to the usual genre I go for, I thoroughly enjoyed this book; written around the subject of the Holocaust, I was gripped. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I’m eager to read the first book to discover more about Solomon Creed! Five well deserved stars from purplebookstand.

I was lucky enough to be provided with an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it.

To be honest, I did not finish this title. Simon Toyne has been recommended to me and, although this title was not for me as it didn't keep my attention, we have purchased it for the library. It has gone out regularly and the feedback from the public has been positive.

In a very similar vein to the first book, it doesn't let too much plot get in the way of the action. We move swiftly from one set piece to the next, . Solomon is here to save Leo a young boy who's grandfather was brutally murdered in a sleepy town in France, there are far right nazi motives for this and the French far right are also heavily involved (although why they would have so much representation in such a small town is anyone's guess). Solomon arrives...he must save Leo...we see alot of the french countryside...more nazis...historical details of nazi camp...it all leads up to a big set piece and a plot twist. Neatly tied up!

Loved this book, i need to read the first book in this series now. Well written and i really enjoyed the historical aspects. I am so glad i discovered a great new author to add to my list. Look forward to reading more by this author.

Excellent book. Great main characters and a real page turner. I loved the plot and would recommend this book.

I’ve admired Simon Toyne’s writing and storytelling ability ever since I read the first instalment of the Sanctus trilogy. This admiration has never wavered and during The Boy Who Saw it remained a constant comfort, a warmth in a rather delicate subject matter.

The book is a gripping read from beginning to end and for me it had a very different feel to the first Solomon Creed novel. We learn a little more about Solomon’s past but as soon as we discover something new, more questions are raised and we are back to square one! There’s no denying it, Toyne’s protagonist is the glue that holds everything together but he does allow others to lead at times.

As I’ve mentioned Solomon doesn’t lead the storyline this time around, there are a number of characters stepping up to the plate, some good, some bad, some plain evil or a combination of all. It’s a great mix that keeps the plot moving along at a frenetic pace but when caution and respectfulness is required, it’s there.

Anytime an author chooses to use the holocaust as a fictional subject matter it has the possibility of dividing opinion but for me Toyne handles it well, not once glorifying history for the sake of a good story. There are a number of twists and turns along the way, more than enough to keep the reader guessing.

Another superb read, I for one can’t wait to see what he comes up with next!

Solomon Creed is back. For fans of the first book, that's all you'll need to know before rushing out to buy this next instalment. Mr Toyne places Solomon in present day France still searching for answers but this time tasked with saving the life of a young boy. From the opening gruesome murder to the topical rise of the far right in France, the book zips along to an exciting climax. Even the subject matter of concentration camps and the holocaust is handled perfectly by assured hand of the author. A great and mysterious character whose secrets are unlocked a tiny piece at a time. More please Mr Toyne.