In the blink of an eye, or rather, in the span of twenty minutes, the lives of various characters interconnect in ways both expected and surprising. Daniel Hurst's "The 20 Minute Series" offers an intriguing exploration of these interconnected lives, a concept that continues to captivate readers as it unfolds through each book in the series. I discovered this series last year, and the latest installment, Book #6, has once again proven itself as an enticing addition to the collection.

One of the unique aspects of this series is its focus on a diverse cast of characters, each experiencing their own set of trials and tribulations during a shared twenty-minute break. The narratives often intertwine, creating a web of connections that keeps readers engaged and curious about the outcomes. Familiar faces Bodgan and Jelena, Will and his mother Ruth, Lindsay and Diego, and others make a return in this installment. However, new characters such as Olivia's grandmother, Eve, and the imposing loanshark Ronnie join the ensemble, adding fresh layers to the story.

While Book #6 continues to maintain the series' hallmark focus on intricate character studies, I found that it didn't grip me as tightly as some of its predecessors. Perhaps it's because I allowed too much time to pass between reading Book #5 and this one, causing a slight disconnect. At times, the narrative felt a bit slower, and I occasionally had to pause to remember the intricate web of characters and their relationships.

Nonetheless, reading "The 20 Minute Series" in October feels particularly fitting, as the book's atmosphere aligns with the season, setting the stage for an engaging reading experience. Additionally, with Book #7 set on November 5th, coinciding with the iconic Guy Fawkes celebration in the UK and related countries, there's much to anticipate in the coming installment.

In conclusion, "The 20 Minute Series" by Daniel Hurst remains a compelling collection for readers who enjoy character-driven narratives. While Book #6 may not be the strongest entry in the series, it still provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of its characters. I'm eagerly looking forward to continuing my journey with the rest of the series, vowing not to leave too much time between each installment. Daniel Hurst's storytelling promises to continue delivering rich, interconnected tales that keep readers coming back for more.2 s Plus Size Bibliophile830 43

Book 6 of 20

No One: So, what's this series about??
Me: Oh, you know the usual: teen drinking, loan sharks, sex clubs, aspiring serial killers, dark dirty secrets, trauma, nefarious individuals, having hope, losing hope, mental health struggles, healing, self-love, lost love, alpha male protective love, a mother's love, loneliness, self-discovery, being awkward, basic bitches, dreamers, drug dealers, and bad decisions.

I feel some of these characters are my personal friends, enemies, or some rando I could bump into on the street.

I was bad and I looked ahead in some of the other books for some the characters I'm uber obsessed with and let me just say the feels!!! Keep reading ya'll you will not be disappointed. We can do this!!


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I enjoyed 20 Minutes At Halloween Book 6 by Daniel Hurst a series of inter-connected short stories.

Jelena has experienced enough horrors to last her a life time so this evening being Halloween will not scare her in the least. Jelena has been granted legal status and has started work in a food processing factory working on a conveyor belt. Working conditions in UK were exemplary as compared to when she worked in Siberia. Jelena worries about the long hours that Bogdan works and is trying to help matters by working.

Bogdan is stressed out both mentally and physically as he tries to earn the money he needs to pay back to a loan shark but this was no ordinary loan shark. Bodgan's security jobs have been cancelled due to companies changing over from man power to security alarms and cameras. Bogdan also has a deadline in which he has to re-pay the monies he borrowed.

Gemma aged fifteen years old loves nothing better to do than hang around the park drinking alcohol with her two friends. One of the party of friends suggest playing knock-a-door-run at an old creepy Victorian house with no lights on.

Stephen is an elderly lonely man who lives in an old Victorian house which he inherited and has no living relative. He loves nothing better than living in the dark reminiscing about his early days when he had a purpose in his life. When someone knocks on his front door who will get a shock the caller or Stephen?

Mark's story brought a tear to my eyes when I read it. It is Halloween and Mark and his wife want to give their young son, Benji a Halloween evening that he will never forget. Benji has been suffering from leukaemia but the Doctors allowed him to go home for a short time before his next course of treatment.

Carol who not long had been told she did not have cancer is living life to the full with her loving family. Carol's daughter and husband are unavailable to take Jack trick-or-treating on this Hallowen evening so Carol steps up to the task. Unfortunately Carol could not attend a hospital appointment with Steve her husband who was getting tests done and which she really wanted to be there to support him. Carol is one of those people who can take everything that life has to throw at her.

Louise wants nothing better than spending time in the comfort of her own flat on this Halloween evening and fantasizes about freezing time IE when something bad was about to happen to her and she could manage to stop it. Since her confrontation with Joe outside a pub by the Thames the cat was out of the bag but will it be a case of 'She said, he said.'

Joe's girlfriend, April overheard the confrontation between Louise and Joe and has ended their relationship. He has moved back to his parent's home feeling shame and remorse. Will he or will he not be able to do the honourable thing or not?

April is back to being a singleton aged thirty and has broken up with Joe. Will she ever be able to trust any man ever again?

Abdul, a bus driver is a natural comedian on his buses and brightens up his passengers. This evening is to be his debut of becoming a stand up comedian. Maybe he could have the best of both worlds as he enjoyed being a bus driver and stand up comedian.

Harry is celebraing his thirteenth birthday party at home with a group of school friends whilst his Mother stays upstairs to give them some privacy. Harry has a crush on Stephanie and needs some dutch courage in order to speak to her and one of his friends gives him alcohol.

Diego works hard and plays hard and he visits establishments which can provide whatever his heart desires. He has a girlfriend who he is thinking of marrying but for all the wrong reasons as his company believe in 'The Family Man'. So in order to climb up the ranks to an even higher level he requires a wife. Unfortunately the body is weak but the spirit is willing.

Lindsey is in her twenties and is dating Diego. Unfortunately due to work committments Diego will not be celebrating Halloween with her this evening. She spends it watching horror movies with her flat mates.

Alex is used to having doors slammed in front of him as his job is a door to door salesman who was not very good at the job.

Will's career is on the up and up since he was discovered at a tube station busking but he is in for a shock when his Manager reveals some disturbing news to Will and this is making him anxious

Ruth, Will's Mother is not used to not working as a cleaner anymore. Since Will's career took off he had given his Mother enough monies in order that she no longer has to work anymore. Ruth has a secret she has kept from Will.

Valentin is a wealthy business man who has a sideline as a serial killer. He is now on the prowl for his third victim as he disguises himself in a Halloween mask.

Eve Harringay is the grandmother of Olivia Harringay who has gone missing four months ago and is now at a Police station reporting her absence.

Tom Casey is the Police Officer who attended Eve Harringay as she came into the station to report her grandaughter Olivia missing. Tom had divorced his wife Kelly and was once again single. Romance maybe in the air once more for Tom but naturally it will not be with his ex.

Ronnie is an affluent Loan Shark along with his nephew Damian live a life of crime. Unfortunately for Bogdan this is the man he had borrowed money from. Marj Hall-Venmore139

Awsome

I. Am totally addicted to this 20 minute series of goo£ to catch up with some who have been in the book from the beginning. I am really rooting for Bogden and his girlfriend. I can not imagine what the poor women as had to go through being kept locked up as a sec slave when she finally escapes into Bogdens* arms, where she was taken to hospital straight the way, also now unable to talk as the men holding her as a sex slave worker cut her ,, tounge out. I just hope by some mirical that things really do work out......... Then we have Valentine who makes money big money for his clients earning. Himself a massive fortune, After watching something on the tv because he's bored. He now wants to be a serial killer not once did I doubt him. His character is strong cold heartless and he funds himself killing easy .... His he going to be caught before he kills again ,?????? Only time will tell. I definitely definitely recommend you read this series. Some sadness.some happy bits some madness some fantastic characters read read dad Jools Brooksbank33 2

Full of Halloween suprises

Fab, fab, fab! Is all I can say about 20 minutes at Halloween. Full of all our favourite characters & a few extras, Daniel Hurst does it again & sends us lots of thrills just in time for Halloween. The killer strikes again but who will be killed? You'll just have to read & find out Kelly Bracci238 6

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