Dc Vicky Smullen's Cid team investigate a series of child abductions in Cornwall. Her obsession with the case intensifies with the abduction of her five-year old son. Ben Orton, an ex-SAS soldier metes out revenge on former members of the Ira who murdered his brother and are released as part of the Good Friday agreement. Living in a secluded location in Scotland, a stranger approaches Orton and blackmails him into joining The Disciples of Retribution, a select band of vigilantes. The abductors of the children share an unusual fantasy, their frightening and abnormal behaviour provoking punishment for the youngsters. Hush Little Children, a tale of revenge and indignity, will frighten and captivate you.
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C A Deegan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great blending of genres.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2023
A two-tiered story that intertwines expertly. From the covert organisation wiping out enemies to society to the frantic hunt for kidnapped children by CID, the story wends its way towards an ending that I did not see coming. This is one for fans of detective stories and action; it fits nicely into both camps. The kidnappers are just creepy. Kept me hooked from the first page. Good job.
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5.0 out of 5 stars two kinds of evil
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
On the one hand, there are people who dress up like animals in order to steal children. On the other, there are trained assassins who have decided to carry out their own retribution program. Will they find each other? Well, it's all intertwined by the end, and this author has a great style.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is another fantastic book from Anthony Hulse
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2017
ANTHONY HULSE
Hush Little Children.
This is another fantastic book from Anthony Hulse.
It kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. When children start going missing the hunt begins.
There is many killings of people that have done bad. The vigilantes then take control.
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C A Deegan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great blending of genres.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2023
A two-tiered story that intertwines expertly. From the covert organisation wiping out enemies to society to the frantic hunt for kidnapped children by CID, the story wends its way towards an ending that I did not see coming. This is one for fans of detective stories and action; it fits nicely into both camps. The kidnappers are just creepy. Kept me hooked from the first page. Good job.
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Larika (AKA Elizabeth Keimach)
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book to readers who enjoy a well written,exciting book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2020
Hush Little Children is the interesting story of a group of people who are kidnapping young children. I was fascinated from the start by this interesting , well written book .I kept wondering what's going to happen next? Who are these strange kidnappers? Why are they dressing up in animal costumes to steal children? Will justice prevail? As one progresses through the book the answers are slowly and cleverly revealed. This ia a very satisfying, good read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gritty crime story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 April 2019
I thought this was brilliant and very good for a self published book, I am sure it will be picked up by a publisher soon.
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Available in print and e-book from Amazon.com, UK, and
A series of abductions occur in the sleepy hamlet of Cederdale in the Lake District. Unsatisfied with the investigation, the wealthy mother of one of the girls hires disgraced detective, Adam Chaucer and former journalist, Dominic Elliot. The duo discovers a series of unruly characters as they bid to solve the mystery. Frightening, perplexing, and gruesome, this book will keep you guessing the identity of the culprit until the climax. A guaranteed page-turner!
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2024
A strong powerful read that keeps you on the edge of your seat as you, gasp, and then hold your breath during certain passages of this very well written book. Not my usual genre, but the book held me in it's grip throughout. If you love a good crime thriller with unexpected twists and turns, this is probably the book for you. Highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Warning: Expect this read to stimulate your pulse
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2017
I enjoy reading stories by authors that create not “just another story,” but a tapestry of events that pulls me into the tale, and makes me pay attention to every detail. Hulse has that ability. He wastes no time in getting this plot moving. I pride myself on my ability to know what comes next. However, on more than one occasion, this author proved me wrong in Pursuit of Angels. In this story, I witnessed brutal and despicable evil in its purest form. Hulse is a brilliant portrayer of how one person can inflict indecent and humiliating physical and mental torment on another.
I bought his book because I wanted an action story interspersed with horror that would curl my toes, and I am NOT disappointed after reading Pursuit of Angels. I have read other books by this author, and shall read more. That is, as soon as I catch my breath. Well done, Mr. Hulse.
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5.0 out of 5 stars it's brilliant. When girls start to go missing Chaucer and ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017
Anthony Hulse
Pursuit of Angels.
Do yourself a favour and read this book, it's brilliant .
When girls start to go missing Chaucer and Elliot are hired to find out what happened.
This leads to all sorts of scenarios. This book has twists and turns to keep you on edge until the end.
If you only read 1 book this year make it this one.
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BookWorm
5.0 out of 5 stars Chilling Tale of Missing Women
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2019
The “Pursuit of Angels” is a chilling tale of women disappearing and the two men (a disgraced detective and a former journalist) who are hired to find them by the wealthy mother of one of the missing young women. Although dark in content, the story is skillfully executed, keeping the reader hopeful that the missing will be found and the culprit brought to justice. It will keep you guessing until the end, and Anthony Hulse packs the book full of realistic characters and emotions. Well done!
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Mary B
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2019
Loved this book, this author can tell a great story
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5.0 out of 5 stars An absorbing read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2019
A book with a story-line that kept you guessing right to the very end.
Looking forward to reading more from this very talented author.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 April 2023
Loved that this was based in the U.K. and I knew some of the places mentioned. The story was great and kept me guessing all the way through, the twists and turns were great, highly recommend this book.
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