- Paperback: 445 pages
- Publisher: Time Warner Paperbacks; New edition edition (11 April 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0751507695
- ISBN-13: 978-0751507690
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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'His stories start with a bang and a whimper and build up from there.' MAIL ON SUNDAY
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The tense atmosphere Beth's sister causes when she comes to stay is strained further by Lucy's references to Beth's inability to conceive. When Lucy has a fatal accident, she leaves the legacy of her child, providing Beth's only chance of motherhood. But forces are bent on Beth remaining childless.
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Format:Paperback
There is no love lost between the two sisters, and the tense atmosphere is strained further by Lucy's repeated references to Beth's inability to bear children. It's a touchy subject, but Lucy likes nothing better than to pick at an open wound. She knows how much it hurts Beth's psychiatrist husband, Simon, too; and Lucy likes to hurt people. Perhaps that's why she carries a knife. But Beth thought having Lucy to stay was a nightmare, she soon realises that having her gone is much, much worse.
A tragic accident takes her away, but leaves a legacy behind, Lucy's child. And Beth's only chance at motherhood. But there are forces abroad that cannot permit what Beth sees as her right. Forces that will stop at nothing to prevent Beth from getting what she wants.
First published in 1995 by Little, Brown & Company, this 372 page blend of psychological horror and edge-of-the-seat thriller is completely gripping from the first page onwards. The character of Beth Parker is well-established and easy to sympathise with. Hutson has trained his pen to create an atmosphere of tension and constant suspense, as you wait for the truth to unveil itself. The novel is one of the most packed with sex, out of all of Hutson's work. Lucy is flirtatious and erotic in her dominating manner. The pace of the novel soon picks up, as Beth's life slowly turns for the worse. The side plot with the lunatic Karen Gregson, who cut out both her kids eyes and fed them to her dog, keeps the story racing ahead with its bitter tension.
The story comes to a dramatic ending, but a lot of questions of "why?" are left in the air. Hutson uses the premises of the unlimited ability of the supernatural to clear up all the loose ends, which is a little sloppy. The possession is never really explained, nor is Lucy's motive behind the whole event.
All in all, the novel is well-written and entertaining. One of Hutson's better books, and well worth a read.
A tragic accident takes her away, but leaves a legacy behind, Lucy's child. And Beth's only chance at motherhood. But there are forces abroad that cannot permit what Beth sees as her right. Forces that will stop at nothing to prevent Beth from getting what she wants.
First published in 1995 by Little, Brown & Company, this 372 page blend of psychological horror and edge-of-the-seat thriller is completely gripping from the first page onwards. The character of Beth Parker is well-established and easy to sympathise with. Hutson has trained his pen to create an atmosphere of tension and constant suspense, as you wait for the truth to unveil itself. The novel is one of the most packed with sex, out of all of Hutson's work. Lucy is flirtatious and erotic in her dominating manner. The pace of the novel soon picks up, as Beth's life slowly turns for the worse. The side plot with the lunatic Karen Gregson, who cut out both her kids eyes and fed them to her dog, keeps the story racing ahead with its bitter tension.
The story comes to a dramatic ending, but a lot of questions of "why?" are left in the air. Hutson uses the premises of the unlimited ability of the supernatural to clear up all the loose ends, which is a little sloppy. The possession is never really explained, nor is Lucy's motive behind the whole event.
All in all, the novel is well-written and entertaining. One of Hutson's better books, and well worth a read.
Format:Paperback
WOW!! THE best book I've read by Shaun, and considering I've read 'em all that's pretty damn good! Shaun manages to keep the plot thundering along while also sneaking in the subtle chills that make this sort of story work. The voices on the telephone had me shuddering! I really was impressed by Lucy's Child. I read it in a day and all the way through I was checking over my shoulder, really! Absolute class from beginning to end. Cheers Shaun, keep it up ;)
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I have read everything from the likes of Dean Koontz,Stephen King,Richard Laymon ect. I have to say Shaun Hutson is the best. His books are always what you would expect a horror to be,the main thing is everytime I get one of his books, I read it with-in a couple of days. They are fast paced and you just end up engrossed! I have read Lucy's child and I thought it was brilliant. Unlike other authors Shaun Hutson has not lost any of his magic, and I for one look forward to the release of his next book!
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Fantastic book!!!
This book is only the second Shuan Hutson I have read so far both have been excellent though this one is my favourite! Read more
Published on 28 April 2007 by N. McConnell
Gripping
This was the first Shaun Hutson book I read. This is absolutely gripping Iwas unable to put the book down the way it was written was to keep youfixed. Read more
Published on 29 April 2004 by bigmorr
Unstopable
Wow i very rarely find a book like this when i genuinely cannot put it down. It is a brilliant read and i would reccomend it to any horror fan! I was gripped! Read more
Published on 18 May 2003 by Miss Nicola Parle
Swallow hard, but don't chuckle!
Firstly, people only ever seem to do two things in this book - chuckle or swallow hard. The constant use of these words was somewhat annoying (especially the swallow hard thing... Read more
Published on 21 July 2002 by "reznor84666"
Once it gets going it doesn't stop!
This is another Hutson horror fiction, filled with the usual, ever well discribed; blood, maiming, and killing. Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2001
Can't I give it half a crown????
I bought this book whilst on holiday, I'd finished reading the books I had with me, and what an utter disappointment and a waste of the six pounds I could have done much more... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 1999
NOW THIS IS GOOD SCAREY STUFF
Finally a book that even I had a little trouble reading alone at night, this is what a good horror story should be - one that gets you wondering what those bumps in the night... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 1998
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