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The fantastic, spine-chilling debut novel from Dean Vincent Carter
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When young magazine journalist Ashley Reeves receives an intriguing letter he leaves his London office in the hope of reporting on an unusual species of insect - the Ganges Red. That evening he arrives on Aries Island and encounters the writer of the letter - Reginald Mather.
At first Mather seems no more than an eccentric collector, happy to live in isolation on the island. But when Reeves unearths the horrific truth he finds himself thrown headlong into a macabre nightmare that quickly spirals out of control. His life is in danger . . . and Mather is not his only enemy . . .
Both gruesome and compelling, chilling and page-turning, this much-anticipated thriller from Dean Vincent Carter will delight older readers.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Wow. I bought this for my teenager as my latest attempt to lure her into the delights of reading fiction. But yesterday morning I found I had nothing to read for the train and picked up The Hand of the Devil. Read it all the way into work, read it all the way home from work, read it all evening - finished it. It's a long time since I've been so totally engrossed in a story, particularly one that wasn't even aimed at me (though I rather like the idea of being described as a young adult!)
The story is the key - apparently this is Dean Vincent Carter's first book, but it seems as though he's used to telling stories. Stories within stories. I'm not a huge fan of horror or thriller genres, and some bits of this were a bit icky and I had to close one eye.
But, much as I hate compound words, this really was "unputdownable". Hurry up with the next one, please, Dean.
(Oh, and I noticed it in said teenager's school bag this morning.)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have to disagree with Garry Charles - in case he missed it, the book is MEANT to be for fourteen year olds.
Yes, the gruesomeness is only hinted at but that's exactly because it's for teenagers. Some, myself included, were raised on the unleashed horror of Stephen King but not all teenagers will be into that. This, along with the quotes from Lovecraft, are meant to introduce the young reader to a genre that he/she may otherwise have neglected in preference to the latest bio of Jordan (which sounds more like Garry Charles's cup of tea...)
A very enjoyable book, even for adults, and leaves you wanting to read more of the same.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It's been a long time since I've read something with so much atmosphere. I couldn't put the book down!
Reminds me a little of Poe but I can see where his strong influences lie.
Reminds me a little of Poe but I can see where his strong influences lie.
Thoroughly recommended and looking forward to the second book. It's a shame it's classed as a Children's book though because I think it would do very well in the general/adult market.
Si
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Excellent potential.
An assured debut from Mr Carter. The characters are sympathetic, the plot well developed and the pacing excellent (although the events get a bit too hectic towards the end, and the... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2007 by J. P. G. Anderson
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Bugs. Honestly, I don't particularly care for them. They seem to like munching on me, even though I'm pretty sure I'm not the type who is made of sugar and spice. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2006 by TeensReadToo
Once bitten....
One word comes to mind - Awesome!
But maybe I should say more.... Mr Carter held me in suspense, had my imaginings working overtime (especially in the gruesome bits that have... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2006 by "andrewwhiting3"
Unputdownable!
I have to disagree with Garry Charles - in case he missed it, the book is MEANT to be for fourteen year olds. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2006 by "mrbaldi"
A Little Gem
My younger brother, an avid reader, threw this book on my bed and told me to check it out. He knows I don't read much horror, let alone books for teenagers, and has never... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2006 by Dan Portsmouth
Mis-marketed
Mr Carter is being marketed as the next Stephen King when this book is clearly written for no one older than 14. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2006 by Garry Charles
The Hand of the Devil
It has all the elan of a Lovecraft, Machen, Blackwood with a fresh contemporary voice. A terrifying yarn which will make young and old run for the mosquito repellent.
Published on 2 Feb 2006 by George Johnson
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