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The Hunters
What would you do if you found your town had been infested with vampires? For Chris and his brother Lucas, the answer was simple enough: you fight back. Gathering a small band of other people in their town who have been affected by the vampires, they begin a resistance. But after a year of fighting, they have only managed to kill a handful, while the vampire leader has turned five times that many.
Then two enigmatic strangers appear, changing the groups lives even further.
Fury and Havoc. They call themselves hunters, and want no part in this little band of heroes. Ordering them to lay low, the duo vow to rid their town of vampires. When Fury is injured, Chris aides these strangers, entwining his future with theirs.
Now that the vampires know the hunters are here, and that Chris and his friends have helped them, the group is in more danger than ever before. Lucas is torn between protecting his new family from the vampires, and protecting them from these seemingly inhuman beings who say they are there to help.
After all, what beings could be so powerful as to scare a vampire?
Then two enigmatic strangers appear, changing the groups lives even further.
Fury and Havoc. They call themselves hunters, and want no part in this little band of heroes. Ordering them to lay low, the duo vow to rid their town of vampires. When Fury is injured, Chris aides these strangers, entwining his future with theirs.
Now that the vampires know the hunters are here, and that Chris and his friends have helped them, the group is in more danger than ever before. Lucas is torn between protecting his new family from the vampires, and protecting them from these seemingly inhuman beings who say they are there to help.
After all, what beings could be so powerful as to scare a vampire?
294 pages, ebook
First published January 10, 2013
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Heidi Angell
12 books211 followersHeidi Angell is a bibliophile, lexicomaniac, and wordsmith who clearly believes in the Oxford comma. She is the author of The Hunters Saga, The Clear Angel Chronicles, The Hell School Series, Survivalist Bible series, and the Quick And Dirty series. She also created Royal Prince Vince, Creative Exercises to Inspire, and A Penslinger’s Ponderings. She has developed a series of courses covering everything from first draft to marketing, which can be found on her site. When she is not reading and writing, she can be found spending quality time with her family swimming, dancing, playing board games, or communing with nature.
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January 3, 2013
A fantastic read for those who believe that vampires should be killed, not kissed! Grab your stakes and pull up this story. An homage to all us vampire slayer wannabes from the 80's and 90's Lost Boys showed us how it should be done and The Hunters agrees!
January 6, 2013
A group of young people discover their small town is becoming infested with vampires, so they decide to band together and fight back. However, after a year, they have yet to rid the town of the ever-growing population of vamps. One night, as the group stalks vampires, two strangers arrive and help them out of a tough situation. These two mysterious strangers, known as Havoc and Fury, call themselves the Hunters. Unwittingly, their lives become entangled with those of the group of young people as the vampires are now hunting the hunters.
The Hunters by Heidi Angell is a refreshingly different kind of vampire novel from what we've seen over the past few years. These vampires are not your kid sister's sparkly kind that all young girls swoon over. They are not Sookie's True Blood drinking friends. These vamps are what vampires have been throughout time – bloodthirsty killers. And the hunters are out to destroy them.
I have read my share of vampire novels over the years and I have to say, I enjoyed Heidi's novel very much. It is action-packed from the very first page and you don' t want to put it down. I am positive that readers who enjoy this genre will enjoy The Hunters.
The Hunters by Heidi Angell is a refreshingly different kind of vampire novel from what we've seen over the past few years. These vampires are not your kid sister's sparkly kind that all young girls swoon over. They are not Sookie's True Blood drinking friends. These vamps are what vampires have been throughout time – bloodthirsty killers. And the hunters are out to destroy them.
I have read my share of vampire novels over the years and I have to say, I enjoyed Heidi's novel very much. It is action-packed from the very first page and you don' t want to put it down. I am positive that readers who enjoy this genre will enjoy The Hunters.
May 14, 2013
First I would like to thank the author Heidi Angell for giving me this book for an honest review. I enjoyed the book very much. I love all the characters, Chris, Fury and Havoc being among my favorites. I really enjoyed how protective brothers Lucas and Chris were of each other. I also like that Chris stood up for his moral convictions. I hope that there will be more of their story to follow, especially in the light of the ending. Great job Heidi.
April 10, 2013
This story had the feel of a true horror you didn't know who was going to live or die.
The vampires invaded this little town and a band of high school kids had to save it.
The only reason I did not give this story a 5 star was some of the pages was out of place so it made little hard to read.
But once the author fix it this will be a top ten read.....
The vampires invaded this little town and a band of high school kids had to save it.
The only reason I did not give this story a 5 star was some of the pages was out of place so it made little hard to read.
But once the author fix it this will be a top ten read.....
February 23, 2017
Let's just jump right in, this book will get you hooked and make you crave the next. Join Chris and his brother Lucas as they try to rid their small town of the infestation that slowly took hold. After an ambush they meet up with Fury and Havoc. Fury and Havoc are a bundle of non communicative mystery all wrapped up in an intensity bow. Intrigue draws you in and keeps you hooked. I was saddened towards the end when the fear of losing some of the main characters is real and raw. I can't wait to read the next book in this series, I do hope to catch up with some of my favs! I desired to write this review after reviewing it all on my own accord =^~.~^=
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September 23, 2021Abandoned at 10%. Couldn't get over the editing. Way too many exclamation marks, sometimes three or four at the end of a sentence. Overused similes (every grip is a "vise-like" one), and my biggest pet peeve, "alright", which is not all right, but which I would've been willing to overlook because so many authors use it these days, but it was just the last straw.
February 22, 2017
From the description given, this book seems like it has the potential to be interesting. Coming from the point of view of vampire hunters, it promises action and adventure. In most respects, this is true, and I wasn't disappointed.
The characters themselves were interesting enough, and the struggles they all found themselves dealing with are relate-able (minus vampire hunting...). The two strangers, Fate and Havoc are especially interesting. The mystery surrounding them is the biggest thing keeping the story going, and they're fun to read about.
If I could accurately rate this book, it would be a 2 1/2 star, not three. It's not bad enough to be a 2 though, so I'll settle for 3.
My main reason for not being very impressed, is the overall writing. Half of the time, we're getting what seems like a deeper look into the characters, then at others times, they're all just in the background, with walls up around the details, and everything is a big secret that we never find out.
It was also frustrating, to have spurts of action that suddenly turned into the inner monologues of several characters. A lot of the issues the characters dealt with were repetitive, and it was somewhat irritating to have the action parts stop abruptly to re-read personal issues and fears of characters at random.
The point of view jumps around between several characters, in no distinguishable rhyme or pattern, which was somewhat maddening. It felt like, as the reader, I was constantly flitting around from person to person, getting details sometimes, and being pushed away at others.
I also didn't care for the ending- the last several chapters felt like a cop-out, just throwing together cliches to force an ending. The attempted cliff-hanger at the very end was frustrating, and made me want to just be done with it.
I also did not care at all, for the language that was used. It was enough to make me want to put it down all together, especially in the first half of the book. Note to parents there- this book is NOT suitable for younger audiences. The F word and "hell" were used in almost every other sentence, and it didn't seem at all necessary. While I can see why it fit for the situation the characters were in, and their frustrations, it was very unpleasant for me to read. I also didn't care for the randomly thrown in erotic scenes, and had it persisted much longer, I wouldn't have finished this book at all.
The overall effect made me not want to finish reading this book, and I only did because I agreed to read it for the author in exchange for this honest review, and had a mild curiosity as to how it would end. It was an ok story...not great though, and not a book I'll read again.
The overall story is interesting, and apart from the writing style and inappropriate language, the mix of the different mythical creatures did make for an interesting story. The action and fighting scenes with the vampires were well written and exciting, and probably the best part of the book, apart from Havoc and Fate.
This isn't a book I'd be quick to recommend, but if it sounds interesting, it's worth the read (if foul language and erotic scenes don't bother you). It is a book that could appeal to a lot of readers, I just wasn't all that impressed. It has an interesting enough story to compete with the distasteful aspects though, which says a lot.
*I was given a complimentary eBook copy of this book, by the author, in exchange for an honest review.
April 15, 2013
The Hunters takes place in a small town that has been invaded by vampires where Chris, Lucas, Screvin, Carissa, Bianca and the rest of their group of hunters try to protect their loved ones and eradicate their home of the evil ones. However, everything is not as easy as they initially thought it would be especially when Fury and Havoc enter their lives. Who are the strangers? What are they? Are they good guys or are what? A couple members of group are thankful they crossed paths with the strangers, the other part of the group does not trust them.
From almost the very moment I cracked this book open there was non-stop action and my goodness did I love that. I have always been a huge vampire and werewolf fan, but over the last two decades we have somehow gotten away from vampires being bloodthirsty killers whose number goal is to either drain the lifeblood from humans, and we have turned them into romantic, Casanova type lovers who we just want to bed and wed. Heidi does not give us the watered down version. Her vampires are evil, sadistic creatures who you want to see killed immediately. You simply did not know what was going to happen from moment to the next or who would even survive and that was such a refreshing treat. Oh, there are also other paranormal creatures thrown in there as well which made it even more juicy.
Heidi did a magnificent job not only crafting such a divine story, but the characters were so well fleshed out that I felt like I actually knew these kids. I loved the relationship between brothers Chris & Lucas. They shared such a strong bond that when Lucas thought his position in Chris' life was in jeopardy he became jealous and that just drove him to dislike Havoc all the more. Personally, I loved that about Lucas. He was such a proud person that he couldn't simply tell his brother how he felt. I found myself crying several different times because I was so moved and scared at the same time because of so much uncertainty. Yes, I am a big baby. There was not a character I did not like.
I gave it four stars only for two reasons. The first was because there were a few typos, but nothing that was so bad I could not enjoy the book. The second was because of Lana's father. If you want to know all about Lana's father and why I feel the way I do, then you will have to read the book. Anything I say about him will be a spoiler and I don't want to give anything away.
If you are looking for a book that you will be totally unable to put down, then I suggest you get The Hunters. The Hunters reminds us that vampires are indeed not our friends.
From almost the very moment I cracked this book open there was non-stop action and my goodness did I love that. I have always been a huge vampire and werewolf fan, but over the last two decades we have somehow gotten away from vampires being bloodthirsty killers whose number goal is to either drain the lifeblood from humans, and we have turned them into romantic, Casanova type lovers who we just want to bed and wed. Heidi does not give us the watered down version. Her vampires are evil, sadistic creatures who you want to see killed immediately. You simply did not know what was going to happen from moment to the next or who would even survive and that was such a refreshing treat. Oh, there are also other paranormal creatures thrown in there as well which made it even more juicy.
Heidi did a magnificent job not only crafting such a divine story, but the characters were so well fleshed out that I felt like I actually knew these kids. I loved the relationship between brothers Chris & Lucas. They shared such a strong bond that when Lucas thought his position in Chris' life was in jeopardy he became jealous and that just drove him to dislike Havoc all the more. Personally, I loved that about Lucas. He was such a proud person that he couldn't simply tell his brother how he felt. I found myself crying several different times because I was so moved and scared at the same time because of so much uncertainty. Yes, I am a big baby. There was not a character I did not like.
I gave it four stars only for two reasons. The first was because there were a few typos, but nothing that was so bad I could not enjoy the book. The second was because of Lana's father. If you want to know all about Lana's father and why I feel the way I do, then you will have to read the book. Anything I say about him will be a spoiler and I don't want to give anything away.
If you are looking for a book that you will be totally unable to put down, then I suggest you get The Hunters. The Hunters reminds us that vampires are indeed not our friends.
May 3, 2013
The Hunters by Heidi Angell
Chris and three of his and his brother’s local band of vampire hunters are out actually “hunting” for the first time rather than “watching” the vampires that have begun to take over their small town. At home, his older brother waits with the rest of the hunters.
Chris, once the school geek, is now respected for his knowledge of all things vampire. He is the leader of this first real mission to kill vampires. Almost immediately, things go awry. Terah is killed and Chris is attacked. The others are attacked from all sides in what is clearly an ambush. When the situation looks entirely hopeless, two strangers come to the rescue. The man, Havoc, heals Chris, while Fury drives them away from the scene.
The two strangers are clearly experts in battle, far more experienced than the eight young people trying to fight the town’s vampire population.
Chris begs Fury to train his own band of hunters, to no avail. As Fury and Havoc attempt to separate themselves from Chris and his small gang, yet another surprise awaits them, resulting in the two groups being forced to work together for a time. Curiosity, fear, and speculation are all in abundance as people begun to suspect that Fury and Havoc may not be exactly human.
Heidi Angell is a master at suspense. She successfully keeps the reader entertained page after page. The characters were engaging and well-developed, the text well-written. There was a range of emotions from humor to sadness. The reader actually cares about the characters, especially the primaries.
While I thoroughly enjoyed The Hunters, I was dissatisfied with the ending. It seemed rather anticlimactic after all the action and entertainment throughout the rest of the book. While I fully expect a sequel, I still expected an actual ending. Still, it’s a book, I’ll re-read.
This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review (in association with Goodreads’ Read for Review program).
Chris and three of his and his brother’s local band of vampire hunters are out actually “hunting” for the first time rather than “watching” the vampires that have begun to take over their small town. At home, his older brother waits with the rest of the hunters.
Chris, once the school geek, is now respected for his knowledge of all things vampire. He is the leader of this first real mission to kill vampires. Almost immediately, things go awry. Terah is killed and Chris is attacked. The others are attacked from all sides in what is clearly an ambush. When the situation looks entirely hopeless, two strangers come to the rescue. The man, Havoc, heals Chris, while Fury drives them away from the scene.
The two strangers are clearly experts in battle, far more experienced than the eight young people trying to fight the town’s vampire population.
Chris begs Fury to train his own band of hunters, to no avail. As Fury and Havoc attempt to separate themselves from Chris and his small gang, yet another surprise awaits them, resulting in the two groups being forced to work together for a time. Curiosity, fear, and speculation are all in abundance as people begun to suspect that Fury and Havoc may not be exactly human.
Heidi Angell is a master at suspense. She successfully keeps the reader entertained page after page. The characters were engaging and well-developed, the text well-written. There was a range of emotions from humor to sadness. The reader actually cares about the characters, especially the primaries.
While I thoroughly enjoyed The Hunters, I was dissatisfied with the ending. It seemed rather anticlimactic after all the action and entertainment throughout the rest of the book. While I fully expect a sequel, I still expected an actual ending. Still, it’s a book, I’ll re-read.
This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review (in association with Goodreads’ Read for Review program).
May 16, 2013
Review: The Hunters by Heidi Angell. Wow! What a fast paced book! I was exhausted just reading it! The poor characters must be near dead on their feet. A brilliant read, that sweeps you up and keeps you perched on the edge of a precipice, leaving you sweating, and guessing and cursing and even angry. Chris, so desperate in his attempt to make them believe. In the supernatural as well as in him. He is so steadfast and determined, to fight and to keep his brother safe. And Fury….oohh la la. She gave poor Chris heart palpitations. I think she is not as bad as ass as she would like them all to believe. She has a heart and it breaks more often than she lets on. Havoc…hubba hubba. Now him I would like to meet. Up close and personal. And Lana, I know she is the victim here, but her I would like to slap. They all lost someone and were hang on by a thread. She didn’t have to try and cut that thread every chance she got! My hat is off to Moose. Lucas. What can I say about Lucas. His sacrifice to save his brother says it all, and I am glad that he could see Chris’s worth by the end of the book and that he found some happiness. I am so relived they both made it out alive! I love vampires, but I loved this book. The vamps in here deserved what they got! Poor Doc. His burden will be so heavy to carry. Fast paced and well written, a book I would recommend. If there is a book two, I will definitely want to read it.
This is an honest review given in exchange for the privilege of reading the book
This is an honest review given in exchange for the privilege of reading the book
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January 10, 2016
A firm four stars. A fast paced story that grabs you and doesn't let go. Told from multiple points of view, mainly Chris and his brother Lucas, means the perspective shifts get a little confusing, but not enough to draw you out of the book.
The group of young people deal with their probable imminent deaths realistically. I liked it that they weren't all 'of course it's going to be ok' attitudes, and most had doubts about whether they were doing the right thing by staying instead of running for it.
I've read the other reviews, and disagree with the ones concerned with swearing. What are people meant to say when waiting for a vampire attack? 'Golly gee I'm a bit fidgety tonight?' There was a sex scene, but it wasn't the least bit graphic.
But yep, having the two strangers being called 'Havoc and Fury' was a bit eye-rolling. It would have been much more fun if they'd had really unheroic names such 'Fred and Muriel'.
It lost a star because the ending was a little rushed, and did no one else in the world realise the town was being decimated by vampires? The scene when they stop at a gas station and get snacks really spoilt 'the end is nigh' vibe.
I'd certainly read a sequel, as this one left quite a few loose ends and I enjoyed the author's style.
The group of young people deal with their probable imminent deaths realistically. I liked it that they weren't all 'of course it's going to be ok' attitudes, and most had doubts about whether they were doing the right thing by staying instead of running for it.
I've read the other reviews, and disagree with the ones concerned with swearing. What are people meant to say when waiting for a vampire attack? 'Golly gee I'm a bit fidgety tonight?' There was a sex scene, but it wasn't the least bit graphic.
But yep, having the two strangers being called 'Havoc and Fury' was a bit eye-rolling. It would have been much more fun if they'd had really unheroic names such 'Fred and Muriel'.
It lost a star because the ending was a little rushed, and did no one else in the world realise the town was being decimated by vampires? The scene when they stop at a gas station and get snacks really spoilt 'the end is nigh' vibe.
I'd certainly read a sequel, as this one left quite a few loose ends and I enjoyed the author's style.
April 21, 2013
I had a tough time with reviewing this book- 3.5 to 4 stars would probably be a more accurate rating. There were some things that I loved- the synopsis alone is enough to have me rubbing my palms together and waiting to see what's going to happen. It's inventive and creative and I was ready to rock from the beginning, but there were a few things that detracted from the story for me.
Some of the dialogue felt just a little stilted- just not quite as realistic as I was hoping. There were exclamation points when the characters seemed like they were whispering, trying to stay quiet while hunting deadly vampires. This seemed a little counter-productive. And while the characters all seemed very well thought out for a really cool story-line, I kept wanting to sink into them just a little more, wishing for a tiny bit more "3-dimensionality".
A couple of tiny editing issues and typos are little matters that wouldn't take much to clean up, but this author obviously has all the ingredients to really be a future best-seller in the end. I gotta say I was glad to get this story for my honest opinion because it was a fun read.
Some of the dialogue felt just a little stilted- just not quite as realistic as I was hoping. There were exclamation points when the characters seemed like they were whispering, trying to stay quiet while hunting deadly vampires. This seemed a little counter-productive. And while the characters all seemed very well thought out for a really cool story-line, I kept wanting to sink into them just a little more, wishing for a tiny bit more "3-dimensionality".
A couple of tiny editing issues and typos are little matters that wouldn't take much to clean up, but this author obviously has all the ingredients to really be a future best-seller in the end. I gotta say I was glad to get this story for my honest opinion because it was a fun read.
January 4, 2013
The Hunters by Heidi Angell is a well-crafted story. I loved Heidi’s personal twist to the vampire and werewolf theme. And no, her vampires do not sparkle. They actually do something I find more intriguing. They blow up when killed. Awesome! Even though the book is labeled Young Adult, readers of all ages would find this book a great read. There was not a single character that I disliked in the story. Unlike another book’s female protagonist that got on my nerves. I hope there is a sequel, for The Hunters has left me wanting more.
February 28, 2013
I couldn't put the book down amazingly written.
The characters were very fleshed out and the story was expertly crafted. All told, it left me wanting more from this author.
The thing I liked most about the book is the angle that Heidi wrote it from. I appreciate the fact that she resisted the urge to make the book about the professionals and kept it discreetly realistic. So much so that I could almost envision some of my friends reacting to the events in the story just like her characters did.
The characters were very fleshed out and the story was expertly crafted. All told, it left me wanting more from this author.
The thing I liked most about the book is the angle that Heidi wrote it from. I appreciate the fact that she resisted the urge to make the book about the professionals and kept it discreetly realistic. So much so that I could almost envision some of my friends reacting to the events in the story just like her characters did.
July 15, 2016
This was a good book about some young men and women who find out vampires live in their town and are killing people. It's interesting, I read the author's review shortly before I began writing this, and she is correct, this book is somewhat reminiscent of The Lost Boys. I loved the movie, and I did really like the book, the characters seemed believable and their reactions were not outlandish given the circumstances they were in. I would recommend for anyone who enjoys vampire books... well, if you like the vampire to be the villain, that is.
March 5, 2013
Heidi:
You definitely need to change your review to 5 stars!! I totally enjoyed this book! It was a refreshing take on the vampire click going on.
The Hunters took me right back to The Lost Boys days. Don't get me wrong, it was nothing like Lost Boys, but it had the same panache to grab my attention and keep it. From page one! :D There are no vampires in love huggy, kissy, angsty whiny vamps here!
Awesome read! Great job Heidi! Looking forward to more of your work! Thank you Ms. Angell!
You definitely need to change your review to 5 stars!! I totally enjoyed this book! It was a refreshing take on the vampire click going on.
The Hunters took me right back to The Lost Boys days. Don't get me wrong, it was nothing like Lost Boys, but it had the same panache to grab my attention and keep it. From page one! :D There are no vampires in love huggy, kissy, angsty whiny vamps here!
Awesome read! Great job Heidi! Looking forward to more of your work! Thank you Ms. Angell!
January 5, 2017
it was interesting, but just not really my type of book I guess. the plot was interesting and all.
I will recommend this book to people who likes fights and vampires that don't shine, its a good book of horror and adrenaline.
I will recommend this book to people who likes fights and vampires that don't shine, its a good book of horror and adrenaline.
May 22, 2017
After reading the description, I was geared up for a fast-paced page-turner filed with life-or-death struggles and plenty of vampire killing. I was excited by the fact that Ms. Angell penned vampires that were more true to the mythos; soulless, merciless killers who prey on humanity. But by the last page, I found myself left with some very mixed feelings. The first half of “The Hunters” was slow in pace, action, and character development. There seemed to be little happening beyond driving around and arguing, getting offended, emotional waffling…I just wanted the vamp killing to hurry up and start already! Seriously, though, for a book about vampire hunters, the vampires made little more than token appearances.
I felt like Ms. Angell got bogged down with more characters than she could handle. Only Chris and Lucas got anything more than minimal development, and even they were pretty flat for a good portion of the story. Havoc and Fury might have been written that way on purpose to maintain and convey their air of mystery and aloofness), but I found myself forgetting the existence of Ricky and Bianca a lot of the time. Every character had 'personal issues' and a lot of page space is devoted to hashing and rehashing the same things. The repetition is something I could have done without for sure (it might also have left more room for actual growth). Now, I will say that I liked Chris a lot, and he was probably my favorite character. He had a solid moral compass and enough gumption and curiosity mixed with batshit fear to be a believable character. Lucas, on the other hand…oh, Lucas. He seemed to be an arrogant, close-minded, short-sighted asshole for most of the story. Sure, we kept hearing how much he loved his brother and cared about his people, but he often made choices that, to me, didn’t support that. He had a few moments of insight where he acted like someone I could admire, but there weren’t many and they tended to show up very near the end of the book. There was also some relationship stuff between a couple of the characters that seemed to come out of left field and, quite frankly, felt pretty forced in. Every character had 'personal issues' and a lot of page space is devoted to hashing and rehashing the same things. The repetition is something I could have done without for sure.
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I felt like Ms. Angell got bogged down with more characters than she could handle. Only Chris and Lucas got anything more than minimal development, and even they were pretty flat for a good portion of the story. Havoc and Fury might have been written that way on purpose to maintain and convey their air of mystery and aloofness), but I found myself forgetting the existence of Ricky and Bianca a lot of the time. Every character had 'personal issues' and a lot of page space is devoted to hashing and rehashing the same things. The repetition is something I could have done without for sure (it might also have left more room for actual growth). Now, I will say that I liked Chris a lot, and he was probably my favorite character. He had a solid moral compass and enough gumption and curiosity mixed with batshit fear to be a believable character. Lucas, on the other hand…oh, Lucas. He seemed to be an arrogant, close-minded, short-sighted asshole for most of the story. Sure, we kept hearing how much he loved his brother and cared about his people, but he often made choices that, to me, didn’t support that. He had a few moments of insight where he acted like someone I could admire, but there weren’t many and they tended to show up very near the end of the book. There was also some relationship stuff between a couple of the characters that seemed to come out of left field and, quite frankly, felt pretty forced in. Every character had 'personal issues' and a lot of page space is devoted to hashing and rehashing the same things. The repetition is something I could have done without for sure.
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February 7, 2017
The Hunters is a pretty good traditional vampire book where the vampires are evil and deserve to be killed. Chris and his brother Lucas are the only ones in their small town to realize that a group of vampires have invaded. They and some of their friends try to fight back, but are having a hard time until two strangers, Fury and Havoc, show up.
The teens that make up the small band of hunters are varied in their skill sets and characters. There's the football players, the nerds, and a mix of other kids that make the characters very realistic. Havoc and Fury are otherworldly characters, "supervampire hunters", who teach the kids how to fight back and there are some very good fighting scenes in the book.
The story flips among various POVs which is a little confusing, but the reader can adjust. I'd say this was a good book for YA and teens except for one scene with Fury/Havoc with Chris acting as voyeur which seemed out-of-place, but there weren't enough sex scenes to make this book like those of Kresley Cole or Gena Showalter, so I find it hard to decide where to class this.
Still, it's a good story. I especially liked how the teens had to face staking people they knew well or family members once they became vampires. That conflict of trying to save people who are actually dead and killers made for an interesting dynamic. This is a good book for readers who like vampire stories where they're the bad guys.
The teens that make up the small band of hunters are varied in their skill sets and characters. There's the football players, the nerds, and a mix of other kids that make the characters very realistic. Havoc and Fury are otherworldly characters, "supervampire hunters", who teach the kids how to fight back and there are some very good fighting scenes in the book.
The story flips among various POVs which is a little confusing, but the reader can adjust. I'd say this was a good book for YA and teens except for one scene with Fury/Havoc with Chris acting as voyeur which seemed out-of-place, but there weren't enough sex scenes to make this book like those of Kresley Cole or Gena Showalter, so I find it hard to decide where to class this.
Still, it's a good story. I especially liked how the teens had to face staking people they knew well or family members once they became vampires. That conflict of trying to save people who are actually dead and killers made for an interesting dynamic. This is a good book for readers who like vampire stories where they're the bad guys.
March 17, 2017
The Hunters is clearly Heidi Angell's response to Twilight and similar vampire romances. The vampires in her novel are vicious and intriguing, and I enjoyed reading a novel that went back to the classic vampire mythology by making vampires monsters once again. The vampire is my favorite mythological creature, and I thought that Angell's take on them was outstanding. The Hunters is reminiscent of The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, and fans of that series would enjoy Angell's The Hunters Saga.
Angell's cast of characters is bright and original, and I loved how they complimented the action packed plot. The relationship between Chris and Lucas is heartwarming, and I loved how comical they could be. They brought a strong familial element to the story, and their relationship was similar to the television series, Supernatural.
However, I couldn't help but feel that Angell did pull too many of her ideas from Supernatural and The Mortal Instruments. While her story is unique in many ways, it is too similar to Supernatural for me. The concept of two brothers fighting monsters and having their ups and downs throughout their adventures is essentially the basis of Supernatural. I also found that the over-descriptions of some of the characters and events were distracting, and too many adverbs were used.
But with that all being said, I commend Angell for taking back the mythical vampire monster and putting it back into current literature. I loved being able to revisit my favorite monster in an action packed, horrific way. Angell has a strong imagination, and she does well with presenting a horror themed - plot to a general audience. If you are looking for a new take on this classic monster, I am sure that you will enjoy The Hunters!
Angell's cast of characters is bright and original, and I loved how they complimented the action packed plot. The relationship between Chris and Lucas is heartwarming, and I loved how comical they could be. They brought a strong familial element to the story, and their relationship was similar to the television series, Supernatural.
However, I couldn't help but feel that Angell did pull too many of her ideas from Supernatural and The Mortal Instruments. While her story is unique in many ways, it is too similar to Supernatural for me. The concept of two brothers fighting monsters and having their ups and downs throughout their adventures is essentially the basis of Supernatural. I also found that the over-descriptions of some of the characters and events were distracting, and too many adverbs were used.
But with that all being said, I commend Angell for taking back the mythical vampire monster and putting it back into current literature. I loved being able to revisit my favorite monster in an action packed, horrific way. Angell has a strong imagination, and she does well with presenting a horror themed - plot to a general audience. If you are looking for a new take on this classic monster, I am sure that you will enjoy The Hunters!
February 6, 2017
Overall, I found this story enjoyable. The characters were good, the conflict gripping enough to keep me turning the pages, and the various plot elements drew me in.
I liked how the vampires were the enemy sort of like how the zombies are the enemy in the Walking Dead. There's no humanizing of the vampires or changing what they are—they're simply bloodthirsty monsters trying to kill.
I gave it a four-star rating because I had a hard time reading it. I can't say I found the story flawed, but I wasn't compelled to keep turning the pages. A solid book, well worth the read!
I liked how the vampires were the enemy sort of like how the zombies are the enemy in the Walking Dead. There's no humanizing of the vampires or changing what they are—they're simply bloodthirsty monsters trying to kill.
I gave it a four-star rating because I had a hard time reading it. I can't say I found the story flawed, but I wasn't compelled to keep turning the pages. A solid book, well worth the read!
April 11, 2013
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It is so refreshing to see a vampire book that actually involves vampires, not shiny creatures that don't kill humans. The Hunters was an interesting look at the world of vampire hunters, and the challenges faced by a young group as they hunt the vampires that were their friends and neighbors before being turned. I enjoyed this story, and felt like it was well written and worthy of a 4 out of 5 star review, although I did have an issue or two with it as well.
Chris and Lucas were just two young brothers who, after a vampire infestation in their neighborhood, bands together with a jumbled assortment of others who had been victimized and affected by the monsters. These people have been through a lot, Lana even having to handle her own father becoming a vampire. They are tough and resilient, and it was great watching them fight to defend their town against the relatively unknown. It's easy to feel the protective urges of Lucas over his younger brother, or Chris' need to prove himself and actually do something instead of just talk and plan. You can't read this story without feeling sympathy for these characters, having to fight something they know so little about, and having to fight against people they used to know and speak with. Family, friends, the mailman, they could all be vampires now that you have to fight and kill, or be killed yourself. That can't be an easy thing to go through.
One of my favorite lines from The Hunters comes after Fury and Havoc are brought to the sanctuary by Chris, and Lucas is fighting to have them kicked out. Doc, who he believed would understand and back him up, agreed with the rest of the group that the two strangers should be allowed to stay as a source of knowledge and assistance. The betrayal Lucas felt "was akin to that of Caesar and Brutus..." and as someone who loves Roman history and mythology and stories, I was pretty excited to see this comparison.
One thing I wasn't completely sold on was the necessity of sex scenes in this book. The Hunters is about a group of vampire hunters taking a stand against the plague that's overcome their town, so why are we treated to a barn romp between Fury and Havoc, which Chris watches? I feel like while the later dialogue between Chris and Carissa makes sense, given that any of them could die that night (so why not give it up for the afternoon?), the barn scene almost served as filler. Maybe you could fill me in a little bit Heidi? Why show that side of Fury and Havoc?
All in all I had a great time reading this, and hope the author decides to write a sequel, or at least another story about Fury and Havoc because I would love to learn a little bit more about who they are and where they came from. And of course, I'd like to know what becomes of the ragtag group of vampire hunters, whether the town is truly scourged and what they do in the aftermath of the final battle in The Hunters :)
It is so refreshing to see a vampire book that actually involves vampires, not shiny creatures that don't kill humans. The Hunters was an interesting look at the world of vampire hunters, and the challenges faced by a young group as they hunt the vampires that were their friends and neighbors before being turned. I enjoyed this story, and felt like it was well written and worthy of a 4 out of 5 star review, although I did have an issue or two with it as well.
Chris and Lucas were just two young brothers who, after a vampire infestation in their neighborhood, bands together with a jumbled assortment of others who had been victimized and affected by the monsters. These people have been through a lot, Lana even having to handle her own father becoming a vampire. They are tough and resilient, and it was great watching them fight to defend their town against the relatively unknown. It's easy to feel the protective urges of Lucas over his younger brother, or Chris' need to prove himself and actually do something instead of just talk and plan. You can't read this story without feeling sympathy for these characters, having to fight something they know so little about, and having to fight against people they used to know and speak with. Family, friends, the mailman, they could all be vampires now that you have to fight and kill, or be killed yourself. That can't be an easy thing to go through.
One of my favorite lines from The Hunters comes after Fury and Havoc are brought to the sanctuary by Chris, and Lucas is fighting to have them kicked out. Doc, who he believed would understand and back him up, agreed with the rest of the group that the two strangers should be allowed to stay as a source of knowledge and assistance. The betrayal Lucas felt "was akin to that of Caesar and Brutus..." and as someone who loves Roman history and mythology and stories, I was pretty excited to see this comparison.
One thing I wasn't completely sold on was the necessity of sex scenes in this book. The Hunters is about a group of vampire hunters taking a stand against the plague that's overcome their town, so why are we treated to a barn romp between Fury and Havoc, which Chris watches? I feel like while the later dialogue between Chris and Carissa makes sense, given that any of them could die that night (so why not give it up for the afternoon?), the barn scene almost served as filler. Maybe you could fill me in a little bit Heidi? Why show that side of Fury and Havoc?
All in all I had a great time reading this, and hope the author decides to write a sequel, or at least another story about Fury and Havoc because I would love to learn a little bit more about who they are and where they came from. And of course, I'd like to know what becomes of the ragtag group of vampire hunters, whether the town is truly scourged and what they do in the aftermath of the final battle in The Hunters :)
April 18, 2013
Synopsis:
I spent the entire night reading this and I'm going to say this, because I never get tired of it: I'm grateful for this author, because in this book: vampires maim, kill, drink blood, and actually fucking die when exposed to the sun. You know, things that hominus nocturna is supposed to do. So, if you're looking for disco ball vampires, you've come to the wrong author. Anyway, The Hunters is about Chris, his older brother Lucas, and the band of friends they've gotten together to resist the vampire takeover of their small town. They've only killed a few in the year they've been fighting. During a vampire ambush that sees one of their own dead and Chris about to join her, two mysterious vampire hunters join the fight, doing in a single night what Chris, Lucas, and the others were unable to do in a year. The two introduce themselves as Fury and Havoc, and though they want nothing to do with the group at first to keep them out of danger, Chris admires their prowess in suckhead killing. Lucas and the others don't quickly put their trust in the two, obviously wanting to know more about them. There are times that the pair come into conflict with members of the group, such as Lana's father being slain by Fury, despite Lana's protests that he wasn't like the rest of the vampires. Eventually, everyone begins to trust Fury and Havoc, and the pair begin to train them for survival against the vampires.
Review:
The action was amazing, with well-done combat scenes. The only gripe I have about that is that I wish there had been more down and dirty hand-to-hand action with a transformed Havoc and I would've loved to know what type of power aside from heightened senses Fury has as an Immortal and has it been helpful in the fight. The sex scene between the two with Chris watching seemed out of place, but even the greatest warriors must wind down somehow and escape the reality of blood, gore, and death. That was their way.
I spent the entire night reading this and I'm going to say this, because I never get tired of it: I'm grateful for this author, because in this book: vampires maim, kill, drink blood, and actually fucking die when exposed to the sun. You know, things that hominus nocturna is supposed to do. So, if you're looking for disco ball vampires, you've come to the wrong author. Anyway, The Hunters is about Chris, his older brother Lucas, and the band of friends they've gotten together to resist the vampire takeover of their small town. They've only killed a few in the year they've been fighting. During a vampire ambush that sees one of their own dead and Chris about to join her, two mysterious vampire hunters join the fight, doing in a single night what Chris, Lucas, and the others were unable to do in a year. The two introduce themselves as Fury and Havoc, and though they want nothing to do with the group at first to keep them out of danger, Chris admires their prowess in suckhead killing. Lucas and the others don't quickly put their trust in the two, obviously wanting to know more about them. There are times that the pair come into conflict with members of the group, such as Lana's father being slain by Fury, despite Lana's protests that he wasn't like the rest of the vampires. Eventually, everyone begins to trust Fury and Havoc, and the pair begin to train them for survival against the vampires.
Review:
The action was amazing, with well-done combat scenes. The only gripe I have about that is that I wish there had been more down and dirty hand-to-hand action with a transformed Havoc and I would've loved to know what type of power aside from heightened senses Fury has as an Immortal and has it been helpful in the fight. The sex scene between the two with Chris watching seemed out of place, but even the greatest warriors must wind down somehow and escape the reality of blood, gore, and death. That was their way.
April 24, 2013
I had a hard time getting into this book and around the 2 chapter I figured out what was bothering me so much. The story is told from everyone's point of view. Once I accepted this I was able to focus little more on the story.
Before Havoc and Fury showed up Lucas, Chris and their little group were making it, but just barely. They found themselves needing help but they didn't know who was worse the vampires or Havoc and Fury.
These vampires are vicious. They are not looking for love or trying to be sexy. They are there to destroy and nothing more. In the mist of all that destruction and loss, love still found a place to grow. I found what they did once they were destroyed interesting.
This is a good start to the series there are a few things that happened that I want to know how they play out. There is also a sex scene in this book and some cursing.
Before Havoc and Fury showed up Lucas, Chris and their little group were making it, but just barely. They found themselves needing help but they didn't know who was worse the vampires or Havoc and Fury.
These vampires are vicious. They are not looking for love or trying to be sexy. They are there to destroy and nothing more. In the mist of all that destruction and loss, love still found a place to grow. I found what they did once they were destroyed interesting.
This is a good start to the series there are a few things that happened that I want to know how they play out. There is also a sex scene in this book and some cursing.
December 16, 2013
This is the first time I've read of vampires in the non-erotic sense, but in a deadly one. This reminded me of a Japanese anime I watched because vampires are feral, soulless beings.
I felt like I was watching a movie cause this one has the makings of a good one. The author set the mood well since I was caught up in the "we might die today" feeling and the characters were diverse. There were some scenes that annoyed me cause some of them were immature.
The events that followed were unpredictable cause I always sensed that danger lurked around. In a time of tragedy, self preservation kicks in and some deep-seated longings come out in the open. It's also good that the author conveniently mentions bits of history through some characters' musings.
All in all, this is a good read but it's really not my type of thriller.
I felt like I was watching a movie cause this one has the makings of a good one. The author set the mood well since I was caught up in the "we might die today" feeling and the characters were diverse. There were some scenes that annoyed me cause some of them were immature.
The events that followed were unpredictable cause I always sensed that danger lurked around. In a time of tragedy, self preservation kicks in and some deep-seated longings come out in the open. It's also good that the author conveniently mentions bits of history through some characters' musings.
All in all, this is a good read but it's really not my type of thriller.
April 29, 2013
Unless you're going for full-on superheroes, I think that the names 'Havoc' and 'Fury' are a little on the nose. That and a few other cheesy elements aside, this was a solid novel.
I love stories that jump right into it instead of have a slow build. The Hunters didn't leave me waiting in any way shape or form. The action starts right off and doesn't stop and it's made pretty clear from the get-go that no one will be spared.
I do like an author that is willing to kill their own characters for the sake of the story. It shows that they have planned things out and that the overall story ark is well underway.
Dispite a few hicups with pace and trying to make characters seem overlly hardcore, this was a really fun book and I look forward to the next one. :D
I love stories that jump right into it instead of have a slow build. The Hunters didn't leave me waiting in any way shape or form. The action starts right off and doesn't stop and it's made pretty clear from the get-go that no one will be spared.
I do like an author that is willing to kill their own characters for the sake of the story. It shows that they have planned things out and that the overall story ark is well underway.
Dispite a few hicups with pace and trying to make characters seem overlly hardcore, this was a really fun book and I look forward to the next one. :D
June 14, 2013
Add a town infested with vampires, throw in a few werewolves and an immortal and you have The Hunters by Heidi Angell. This non-stop action packed book will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The storyline is fast paced and well developed. It flows seamlessly from on twist to another. From the first page to the last the story kept building to its explosive finish.
Heidi Angell did a great job of developing her characters. They were each very believable and easy to identify with. She was able to mold this diverse team of fighters and misfits into a group you can easily cheer for.
I enjoyed The Hunters by Heidi Angel and recommend it to all readers.
[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]
The storyline is fast paced and well developed. It flows seamlessly from on twist to another. From the first page to the last the story kept building to its explosive finish.
Heidi Angell did a great job of developing her characters. They were each very believable and easy to identify with. She was able to mold this diverse team of fighters and misfits into a group you can easily cheer for.
I enjoyed The Hunters by Heidi Angel and recommend it to all readers.
[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]
October 23, 2013
I enjoyed this story. It was a good rolling adventure. The author captured my interest within the first few pages, which to me is a sign of a really good story. The story was gripping its whole way through as the characters struggle to clean up their town from a vampire infestation. A very good read in the youth fiction category. I look forward to reading more by this author in the future.
September 19, 2014
This book takes vampire story back to the pre-sparkling vampire days. Fury and Havoc come into a town under siege to find a bunch of kids daring to stand their ground. Against their better judgement Fury and Havoc are forced to depend on the locals when Fury is injured. This book is a very fast paced book. I strongly caution the language.
April 17, 2013
I love this story. I love the characters. This book has action and drama. I'm going to recommend it to people who love vampires.
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