Colette McBeth, author of An Act of SilenceOriginal and compelling, The Pursuit of Ordinary is perfectly paced and beautifully written.

Siobhan Kennedy, Channel 4 News An author with a truly compelling insight into the human condition. 

Jane Lythell, author, The Lie of You, After The Storm, Woman of the Hour, Behind Her Back This novel has a very striking premise which Nigel Cooper executes with great skill. He gets under the skin of his characters and gradually reveals the psychological wheels within wheels of his two main characters, Daniel and Natalie. A fascinating read. 

PRAISE FOR "BEAT THE RAIN"

 Wendy Clark, Columbia University (educator)The characters are complex and very believable; almost anyone who is partnered will identify with the marital fight scenes! It's a beautifully written book, too, with a propulsive can't-put-down narrative, and cinematic-it begs to be made into a film (publisher: pursue these rights!). Highly recommended! Can't wait for Cooper's next book.

Amazon Customer Review This was an amazing read and a real page turner! The depth of the characters involved and Nigel's understanding of their needs and complexities is compelling and makes you wonder about what human beings are all about Beautifully written and paced, it takes you constantly up and down, I did not see many of the twists coming, this books draws you in and does not let you go. Really looking forward to Nigel's next book.

 Kirsty Baxter Smith Amazon Customer Review Beat the Rain is one of those books you think about for days after finishing. A beautifully written, compelling story with believable yet flawed characters about whom you really care, I didn't want it to end because I didn't want to say goodbye. Touching, thought provoking and, at times bleak, this book draws you in and doesn't let go.