As an avid crime fiction reader,Martina Cole is one of my favourite authors...The Jump was fast paced,with lots of interesting characters(some good,some not so good,some just plain horrible)and a good plotline...I purchased this book with the intention of reading it bit-by-bit at night in bed,however,it was such a good read,I literally could'nt put it down until I'd read the whole thing.The book dealt with the unpleasant subject of child pornography,but was done in a way that in no way glorified or minimised it.Also I enjoyed reading about prison life-certainly very brutal at times but also makes you think about the psychological hardships some of the inmates go through while locked up.The bit about the young lad crying on his first night almost made me want to cry. The story was gritty and real and I would highly recommend The Jump to anyone who enjoys Martina Cole's books.Probably the best one of her books I've read so far.