Book Blurb
The discovery of a body, mutilated and morphed into a mermaid triggers a series of gruesome murders in North Yorkshire. Each victim is dismembered, symbolising a mythical being from the past. CID form a team, intent on apprehending the savage killer.
Journalist, Mason Vipond is assigned to the story and becomes infatuated with the serial killer. His investigations lead to a series of flawed distractions as a number of suspects are considered.
DS Patrick Keenan, also obsessed with discovering the identity of the killer; due to criminal activity and a questionable past is imprisoned. On release, his obsession continues and aided by former colleague, DC Vicky Bunting, he pursues a suspect to Cambodia.
A gruesome tale of a manhunt embracing the countries of Greece and Cambodia. Not for the faint-hearted!
KATHERINE BLACK REVIEW
This is a gripping psychological thriller with atmospheric elements of travel and culture which add a fascinating layer to the police/journalistic procedural. Hulse weaves a chilling serial killer investigation into evocative explorations of Yorkshire England and Southeast Asia.
The story builds on a series of macabre murders in Yorkshire, with tension mounting as journalists and the authorities delve into the twisted mind of a serial killer obsessed with ancient mythical creatures. The detectives are led at every turn by the journalists, and the police are unable to solve the murders which adds another unusual element to the book. We expect the police to be all-powerful heroes. While the crime narrative is intense, what sets this novel apart is the colourful depictions of Cambodia and its cultural treasures. From the temples of Angkor Wat to the bustling energy of local tours, we’re taken to the heart of the country and its rich history. There’s even a link to follow taking you to visuals of the setting, I liked that. The descriptions are beautiful and I love the travel depictions.
These sections of the book add an unexpected layer to the story and give a beautiful contrast to the undercurrents of the central plot. The exploration of cultural landmarks and local life provides calm amid the suspense and gruesome storyline. For readers who love thrillers with travel and atmosphere, this book is a wonderful journey through psychotic obsession and the allure of distant places. I really enjoyed this book.
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About Anthony (Tony) Hulse
I live in the north east of England, UK and opted for early retirement from Corus fifteen years ago in order to concentrate on writing. In 2003, I had three novels published, but the companies went out of business. Within the last fifteen years, I decided to self-publish, and to date, I have thirty-four books published in print and ebook format. I have written fifty-five short stories; five which were accepted into anthologies. My genre is mostly psychological thrillers and horror, but have written a biography of a friend and also a novel concerning the Holocaust. I have republished my books with KDP and some enrolled in the free Kindle United facility.
I pride myself on being a prolific writer, and my plots usually involve complex twists, which keep the reader guessing until the final pages. I welcome all reviews and hope you enjoy my books.
Thank you.
Anthony Hulse.
The Eternal Chain by Anthony Hulse (Review by Katherine Black)
This isn’t my first rodeo, I’ve read several books by Anthony Hulse and will be back to read more. His imagination and story-telling ability are fantastic. And he never backs away from anything.
The Eternal Chain held me spellbound. In this horror story, he had me hooked from the first page. He gets straight in there, and I like that. Who doesn’t love a band of gipsies and an old curse?
His attention to character development is good, breathing life into a diverse cast of characters, each given a unique disadvantage, that evolves with them as the story unfolds. We follow six people and flashback to their recent ancestry in previous generations. Hulse masterfully strikes a balance between a propulsive plot and great people. Every revelation and twist felt organic and unforced.
The supernatural element, cultural nuances, and the curse linking the characters together contribute to a great book. Anthony Hulse is a prolific writer, with more than twenty (possibly more than 30) titles to choose from.
I’ll be back
The Cruise by Anthony Hulse (Review by Katherine Black)
My favourite Hulse novel so far. This book gets off to a flying start.
Absolutely adored the mystery and intrigue following the five couples that have won a luxury cruise, but don’t remember entering anything to win it. The characters are great and well dawn. The description is fabulous, I’ve sailed from Naples and have wonderful memories of watching the magnificent harbour disappear.
The playmates stomping around in the Author’s head are a twisted and dark crowd. It’s a great read. You have to suspend reality towards the end where some of the happenings couldn’t happen the way described, but by that point the story carries you along so well that incidentals don’t matter. By that, I mean real happenings, not the story happenings. Difficult without giving a spoiler.
The writing is very visual so you can see the scenes unfolding. The book is imaginative and had me totally buying into it. Gripping, tense, fantastic tale and for me the highlight is the description of life on the cruise ship. I was so invested in the story that I almost didn’t want it to turn when it does.
It all ties up well and the ending is brilliant.
