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'Keeps you turning the pages' --Black Static
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Almost beaten to death by a gang of violent teenagers, schoolmaster Peter Mason wants nothing more than to escape the simmering violence of London, his broken marriage and the memories of his daughter's death. The perfect chance comes in the form of a position at a prestigious boarding school in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside. But the past is always lurking in the background. Not just his own past but that of the school and its former staff. Mason becomes obsessed with discovering what became of his predecessor. The man's mysterious disappearance remains unexplained, leaving a chilling legacy behind. Mason finds that there are strange events occurring at the school - violent and sinister events that have happened before and will, if he cannot stop them, happen again ...
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If there's one thing that Shaun always does well its pick a role that not only fits well within the situation to which they'll find themselves but also find a way to twist the readers perspectives allowing them to see the heroism of the common man depicted in its greater glory. Here the character is a teacher who after suffering emotional and physical trauma seeks to find a new life. Having talked to his ex-wife he is persuaded to find a new position away from the place where the attack took place and manages to get a teaching placement at a private school that comes with the added bonus of a new home.
Whilst looking round the cottage he finds disturbing images of his predecessor which leads him into an investigation, during which his colleagues are all closed lipped about the events. Help comes in the form of the female member of staff with the relationship developing as events unfold. Things in the classroom aren't going as well, as he finds that there is a small click amongst his pupils that know more about him than he's revealed which leads to paranoia that escalates after his love interest ends up missing.
The book itself is unfortunately tedious with very little happening as if the author had a good idea for a novella that had to be stretched to accommodate a novel brief. Add to the mix Shaun's almost superstitious usage of certain words within the text and it does leave you wondering if he's had his day. However, what really got to me was that after so many carefully created plots that he turns out a novel that felt too much a cross of the "Wicker Man" and "Class of 1984" which sadly had none of the originality of either. For me Shaun really has lost it and I only hope that at some point he'll take a long hard look at what he's been releasing and asks the fans what they want rather than relying on his name to sell an inferior product.
Whilst looking round the cottage he finds disturbing images of his predecessor which leads him into an investigation, during which his colleagues are all closed lipped about the events. Help comes in the form of the female member of staff with the relationship developing as events unfold. Things in the classroom aren't going as well, as he finds that there is a small click amongst his pupils that know more about him than he's revealed which leads to paranoia that escalates after his love interest ends up missing.
The book itself is unfortunately tedious with very little happening as if the author had a good idea for a novella that had to be stretched to accommodate a novel brief. Add to the mix Shaun's almost superstitious usage of certain words within the text and it does leave you wondering if he's had his day. However, what really got to me was that after so many carefully created plots that he turns out a novel that felt too much a cross of the "Wicker Man" and "Class of 1984" which sadly had none of the originality of either. For me Shaun really has lost it and I only hope that at some point he'll take a long hard look at what he's been releasing and asks the fans what they want rather than relying on his name to sell an inferior product.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an avid reader of Shaun Hutson books, i was a little disappointed with Last Rites. I love Shaun's writing style and this book is no exception- However, Last Rites seems to start slow and before you know what's going on you've finished the book. As a fan of Shaun Hutson for a number of years this book is just not on the same level as his previous works such as Nemesis, Renegades and Lucy's Child. However, that's just my opinion and I still believe he is one of the top horror writers in the UK.
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Quite the page-turner, as fans of Hutson have come to expect. Everything's present and accounted for: the short chapters, the cliffhanger endings, plenty of dialogue, lots of twists and turns and just enough character definition to keep you invested in the story.
This one's an old-school Satanic Panic novel. Think Wickerman meets Kill List and you're on the right road.
I really enjoyed it.
This one's an old-school Satanic Panic novel. Think Wickerman meets Kill List and you're on the right road.
I really enjoyed it.
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A little disappointing
I've been a Shaun Hutson fan for a very long time and must have read the great majority of his books. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Thomson
last rites - Shaun Hutson
I used to love earlier Shaun Hutson books but sadly found this one to be pretty dull with very few shocks. Read more
Published 3 months ago by kev
A decent enough horror.
After been badly beaten by a gang of youths, schoolteacher, Peter Mason decides to accept an offer to teach in a posh, private school in a small town in Buckinghamshire. Read more
Published 12 months ago by J.Flood
Last rites
this is typical Shaun Hutson after reading the first couple of chapters you have to fight to put the book down. Read more
Published 14 months ago by spenwaah
Typical Shaun Hutson
I have read many Shaun Hutson books and this one is exactly what you would expect from him. It was an enjoyable read but not on par with Stephen King.
Published 17 months ago by Niem
Great book
Apart from his really early stuff, I can't see any horror fan being disappointed in a Sean Hutson book. I loved this one, read it cover to cover the day it was delivered. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ms. K. Crawford
A bit tame ...... for Hutson
I own almost all of Shaun Hutson's books and I have to say this is one of his weeker efforts. For me this is not a patch on his books featuring Sean Doyle; Renegades, White Ghost... Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2010 by M. Gudgeon
Disappointing
Most of the time I see Shaun Hutson as comfort reading, especially when I'm in the mood for a gruesome horror. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2010 by Book Chick City
Fantastic, another great book from Shaun
What more can I say, Shaun Hutson keeps you gripped from start to finish with his books. I cant wait till the next one is published. Enjoy!!
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by Annette Higgins
fab shaun
shaun has delivered again!!!. i can honestly say i didn't see the end coming until the last couple of chapters, keep em coming shaun me old mate. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by big al
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