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'[Hutson] seems to have developed something of a winning formula as far as page turners go.' - SFX 'This book will shock you. And so it should ... Not for the squeamish but this is powerful stuff.' - Dreamwatch
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Another gut-wrenching horrific thriller from master of the dark, Shaun Hutson.
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Format:Paperback
This is another book I've read recently that reads just like a movie. It reminded me of SAW. Although the story is different, it has the same level of violence and tension, with a typical movie style ending. This is a long way from the Shaun Hutson novels I remember reading (Slugs, Spawn,) but it worked well and I wasn't disappointed.
We are introduced to Detective Inspector Joe Chapman, who's typically flawed with an unhappy marriage, an affair with a work colleague under his belt and a runaway daughter who can't deal with her dysfunctional family. All he needs to complete the stereotype is to be an alcoholic, but fortunately Hutson refrains from the conventional. However, I think that because of these flaws the character is actually quite likeable and believable.
The plot is a good one (which I wont go into as it will give too much away). It is a slow burner but it eventually kicks into high gear when Chapman becomes the hunted rather than the hunter.
This is a very violent book with a significant amount of bad language. Some of it made me wince, and the rape scene was pretty horrific, but it embedded itself well in the story and didn't feel out of place, although it did make for uncomfortable reading. However, it's suppposed to make you feel like that; it is Shaun Hutson after all.
Verdict:
This is a phychological horror which is full of brutality and bloodshed. It is well executed and I would definitely read more from this author. However, I would only recommend it to like minded people who enjoy horror and can deal with, or are used to, reading books of this nature.
We are introduced to Detective Inspector Joe Chapman, who's typically flawed with an unhappy marriage, an affair with a work colleague under his belt and a runaway daughter who can't deal with her dysfunctional family. All he needs to complete the stereotype is to be an alcoholic, but fortunately Hutson refrains from the conventional. However, I think that because of these flaws the character is actually quite likeable and believable.
The plot is a good one (which I wont go into as it will give too much away). It is a slow burner but it eventually kicks into high gear when Chapman becomes the hunted rather than the hunter.
This is a very violent book with a significant amount of bad language. Some of it made me wince, and the rape scene was pretty horrific, but it embedded itself well in the story and didn't feel out of place, although it did make for uncomfortable reading. However, it's suppposed to make you feel like that; it is Shaun Hutson after all.
Verdict:
This is a phychological horror which is full of brutality and bloodshed. It is well executed and I would definitely read more from this author. However, I would only recommend it to like minded people who enjoy horror and can deal with, or are used to, reading books of this nature.
Format:Paperback
This book needs no explanation as it is described by other readers.I found it a bit slow to start but could not put it down until I finished it as it grips you as you get into the story. Brilliant Shaun Hutson as usual...keep them coming.
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I've not read any of Shaun Hutson's books for a long while but this one caught my eye - and I'm glad it did.
It is the story of a bunch of detectives and their search for the maker of what could be snuff movies. It seems someone is having people hunted and killed for 'entertainment' but the officers have nothing to go on - until the DI leading the case becomes the target.
The book reads like something similar to the Saw movies or a pretty gruesome video game. Some of the scenes were slightly disturbing but horror isn't meant to be nice. At times it was slightly predictable but that doesn't stop it being an enjoyable, pedal to the metal read.
Maybe not for the faint hearted but if you've got the stomach for it you're in for a good time
It is the story of a bunch of detectives and their search for the maker of what could be snuff movies. It seems someone is having people hunted and killed for 'entertainment' but the officers have nothing to go on - until the DI leading the case becomes the target.
The book reads like something similar to the Saw movies or a pretty gruesome video game. Some of the scenes were slightly disturbing but horror isn't meant to be nice. At times it was slightly predictable but that doesn't stop it being an enjoyable, pedal to the metal read.
Maybe not for the faint hearted but if you've got the stomach for it you're in for a good time
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Body Count - Shaun Hutson
I have not been so keen on Shaun Hutsons later books, and this one is another that is full of blood and guts. Not impressed.
Published 23 months ago by M. Thompson
More More More!!!
I can't get enough of Shaun Hutson books, he never fails to get and then keep my attention. I keep saying I'll read this chapter then do something else, but I never put his books... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ms. K. Crawford
A good enough bandwagon
Body Count feels like a cross between Saw, the Manhunt video game and a few other books (unnamed to prevent spoilers). Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. G. Battle
very sad
I have been a keen follower of all things Shaun Hutson for many years and become very protective when someone wants to borrow one of my collection. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by A. Karim
Slipping further away
Shaun used to one of my top five favourite authors and with his earlier works always fulfilling my reading need his work ended up at the top of my TBR pile. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2009 by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
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I just love Shaun Hutson, every book is fantastic from start to finish and I never put them down. He is just an amazing author, I've now got all his books and cant wait for the... Read more
Published on 20 April 2009 by Annette Higgins
Couldn't put it down!!!!!!!!!
I have read all of Shaun Hutson's books and have liked them all BUT this one is the first one I just couldn't put down until I had read it from cover to cover. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2008 by D. J. Burgess
Enjoyable
The action throughout is unrelenting. The information about the weapons used and their capability adds to the discriptions. A story of determinism in the face of impossible odds. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2008 by I. H. Robinson
I wanted to like it.
I've read all of Hutson's books and as usual I pre-ordered this one months ago. His later ones are a bit hit'n'miss and I think this is a close miss, it had potential and a few... Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2008 by Fishman
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