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warhol's prophecy by shaun hutson £12.99 hardback | |
| SUMMARY: Hutson writes one of his darkest, grimiest novels to date. |
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Shaun Hutson was once called the Hard Man of Horror who wrote what others were afraid to even imagine. Now he’s called the Master of the Dark Urban Thriller, but he still writes what others are afraid to imagine. Now, instead of flesh eating slugs and mind controlling mutants, he delves into the darker areas of the soul and mind, of pure mortal evil and violence. It’s still horrific, but it’s not traditional horror!
Warhol’s Prophecy poses the question: How far would you go for your fifteen minutes of fame? The pace of the storyline is unbelievably fast. The tension builds from the opening page and never stops. It questions our morals, our beliefs and our perceptions of the violence we’ve become desensitised to in news reports. A child goes missing - every parent’s nightmare - who is safely returned by a handsome stranger. Gratitude turns to something more in a marriage already close to ruins. Revenge turns to violence, then to death, and forces a mother to face the decision of her life. Fame? Some people will go to any lengths to achieve it. The lure of notoriety is strong for those without it. Shaun Hutson has never been famous for his happy endings and this is one of his darkest, grimmest novels yet. But maybe the issues it forces us to face holds some glimmer of hope. Assuming, of course, we learn from them. |
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| Published by Macmillan ISBN 0333735994 Reviewed by Sandra, June 1999 | ||
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