THE CULLING

(Second edition)

A series of child abductions are linked to Jules Devlin’s touring circus. A team of CID detectives are deployed and attempt to unravel the mystery. The performers, including a clown, a lion-tamer, a fire-eater, a dwarf and conjoined twins harbour a terrifying secret. Jimmy Crawford, an ex-CID detective turned private investigator is hired by the parents of a teenage girl, who believe that her disappearance is linked to the circus. Crawford is aided in his task by a child psychologist and a priest. Through a handicapped boy, they discover that the circus is not what it seems. DS Jenny Stiles, believing that Devlin is the head of a paedophile ring, soon discovers something more sinister. Could the evil carnival be responsible for the burning of churches and their priests? The Culling is a supernatural thriller set in Whitby and Dartmoor. From Edinburgh, Cleveland and Lourdes in France, strange and unexplainable episodes occur, which leads Jenny to believe that Devlin is indeed evil.

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Frightening and Complex..., 31 May 2014 By Anari (UK)

A frightening and complex supernatural story, concerning Jules Devlin and his mysterious circus. This writer has a gift of captivating the reader. Brilliant!

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***** Truly Frightening Thriller! 5 Jun 2014 By Sheryl

The Culling by Anthony Hulse is a real thrill a minute read. This was a seriously scary story

A series of missing children are linked to Jules Devlin's traveling circus. Anthony introduces us to a group of macabre characters, whose secret is revealed in an exquisite fashion. Beautifully crafted with wonderful dialogue and breathtaking scenes. Chilling, but superb.

I recieved this book as a gift and highly recommend it with 5 stars!

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***** Great mystery

By tom elder on April 16, 2015

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Anthony Hulse Great mystery. The Culling. A spate of children disappearing and teenagers going missing leads to the Devlin circus. But all is not as it seems with the circus. There's a dwarf,conjoined twins, among other weird people and non more so than Jules Devlin the owner of the circus. This book will keep you hooked to the very end. Highly recommended. 5 stars 16 April 2015.

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Darren A Featherstone

 5.0 out of 5 stars Twists, Turns & Horror!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 April 2023

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Cupid's Poison Arrow  

                            

                                          

Vince Slattery, a reporter for The Echo, along with his photographer, Sophie Wilson uncover a plot involving Cupid’s Arrow, a select escort agency in London. What is the connection between professional killer, Charlie Bojangles and Cupid’s Arrow? It is discovered that several of the female escorts and their wealthy clients have died mysteriously. Are the disappearances of the escorts a coincidence or something more sinister, involving the owners of the agency? This story is complex and intriguing. From the streets and seedy nightclubs of London to the golden beaches of Acapulco, you will be mesmerised by the captivating characters portrayed in this story. This psychological thriller can be described as frightening, intricate and erotic. Not until the final pages will this mystery be disclosed, keeping the reader guessing as to the identity of Bojangles.


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HMC reviewed Cupids Poison Arrow **** A Good Old School Murder Mystery July 6 2013 Vince Slattery, reporter for The Echo, is a no BS kind of guy, with a refreshing smart arse attitude that I thoroughly enjoyed. The characters of Cupid's Poison Arrow pulled me in from the start in this 'old school feel' murder mystery. This book had twists, that as a thriller writer, EVEN I didn't see coming, and it's a tremendous thing to fool this old girl. While it could have ended sooner than it did, Anthony Hulse didn't lose my interest in this read, and I'll certainly be going back for more.                   ******  *****   Scintilating read! 6 Jun 2014 By Sheryl Cupid's Poison Arrow by Anthony Hulse is a scintilating read.Not until the final pages is the killer revealed, and I was most surprised. A journey through the seedy clubs and clubs of London, climaxing in an extraordinary scenario in Acapulco.A guaranteed page turner with lots of twists and turns. Superb! This is the third book I have read by this author Anthony Hulse and it will not be the last. Very creative. I can't wait to read the very many other books Anthony Hulse has to offer! 5 stars!                             ******  ***** Complex and Compulsive Read, 3 Jun 2014 by Susan Tarr. This is a complex story and a compulsive read. I would never have guessed the identity of the killer; something we only learn in the final pages. This story has a wonderful and genuine plot, and the colourful, yet strange characters transfixed me. Well worth a read.                             ****** *****   Awesome By tom elder on July 27, 2015 Format: Kindle Edition Anthony Hulse. Awesome. CUPIDS POISON ARROW. This book the goings on at the dating agency Cupids Arrow. A story of murder, lies and deceit. This book will grab you from the very start all the way to the fantastic ending. A very highly recommended read. 5+* 27 July 2015.                              ****** **** Blondie  4.0 out of 5 stars Chilling killer book Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2020 Verified Purchase Want a mystery that throws you for a loop? This is one of them. Slattery is a journalist on the trail of a huge conspiracy. Sophie gets herself involved much to her own danger. Each twist takes you to another plot. If you like murder and mayhem, this is the book for you!                              ******   ***** S A Griffiths   5.0 out of 5 stars Very Clever Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2025 Detective Sergeant Jenson and Vince Slattery, a journalist with his photographer partner, Sophie, investigate when it’s found that the deaths of rich elderly men, and then their wives not long after are linked to an unscrupulous escort agency called Cupid’s Arrow. But as they delve deeper into the mystery they garner the attention of corrupt police officers, sinister business men and a very dangerous and unhinged killer for hire. Add in the mix some colourful characters such as a sassy transvestite and an arrogant conman then this book has all the ingredients of a well crafted and very clever psychological murder mystery with many twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. I loved the interaction with some of the characters and the shock twist at the end was truly awe inspiring. It reminded me of the film Shutter Island.  Brilliant plot-twisting thriller                           ****** ***** Kindle customer: Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 July 2025 This book plunges you straight into a world that crackles with energy and action. It has the feel and flair of a gritty old-school crime drama. And I like that the central characters are a journalist and his photographer. It’s a nice change from a cop duo. It’s got everything going on in a retro noir style—sharp dialogue, hard-edged characters, secrets, and scandal. The result is an unapologetic thriller that pulls no punches. The atmosphere oozes with the larger-than-life bravado that defined a generation of television crime fiction, making this an entertaining ride for fans of good storytelling and description. The bold portrayals of machismo, sweeping objectification, and sharp-tongued barbs are handled with authenticity. The commitment to the voice is like stepping into a time capsule of pulp drama, where everyone smokes too much, trusts too little, and lives too fast. The characters work, and the personalities fit the world of dodgy dealings, escorts and corruption. It’s brash, it’s bold, and it’s brilliantly done.                           ******   .

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