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Cuffed
Best Rabid Reader’s Reads of 2014'Horn's talent for writing beautifully brilliant characters that are truly disturbed is terrifying. Razors may be the best example of his work yet.' (Rabid Readers)With a clairvoyant-like ability to hunt down criminals, Razors is a police asset. To his supervisors he's a liability; a brutal street cop who makes his own rules.But Razors' skills are about to be severely tested; he's investigating mankind.He's formed a mind-blowing theory about existence, and if he proves it's true, it threatens everyone.Busting gangs was easy. Now he's up against 7 billion of us, all fighting for survival...From the bestselling author of PERSONA comes an electrifying, mind-bending thriller with an unstoppable, inimitable and unforgettable lead.
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First published September 7, 2014
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About the author
Marc Horn
7 books18 followersI've always been passionate about storytelling. From a young age, I found solace and excitement in the pages of books. This early love for reading seamlessly transitioned into a desire to create my own stories. I remember the first time I wrote a short story in school, and the thrill of seeing my words come to life on paper. Over the years, I've honed my craft through a combination of formal education in literature and creative writing and countless hours spent writing in various settings.
My writing spans various genres, reflecting the eclectic tastes developed over years of reading everything from classic literature to contemporary speculative fiction. However, the common thread that ties all my work together is a deep interest in the human condition, the complexities of relationships, and the eternal quest for meaning and connection in our lives.
When not writing, I often explore the great outdoors, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding us.
As I continue on this path, I aim to craft stories that resonate with readers, offering an escape and a mirror to their lives and experiences. I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to share my work with the world and look forward to the stories yet to tell.
My writing spans various genres, reflecting the eclectic tastes developed over years of reading everything from classic literature to contemporary speculative fiction. However, the common thread that ties all my work together is a deep interest in the human condition, the complexities of relationships, and the eternal quest for meaning and connection in our lives.
When not writing, I often explore the great outdoors, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty surrounding us.
As I continue on this path, I aim to craft stories that resonate with readers, offering an escape and a mirror to their lives and experiences. I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to share my work with the world and look forward to the stories yet to tell.
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July 24, 2016
This is one of those freebies from Amazon that spent far too long sitting on my Kindle.
Earlier this year I spent an evening working through the freebies on Amazon with my friend. We were looking for books that would interest us both, that we would both sit reading. During our search she sent me the link to this book, informing me that it seemed right up my street. I had a quick look at it, decided she was right, and hit the download button. I planned to read it much sooner, as I was truly interested in what it had to offer, only it kept disappearing under other books. Finally, however, I worked around to it.
Truthfully, it wasn’t quite what I was expecting.
By the time I worked around to reading this, I’d mostly forgotten what it was about – all I really knew was that I’d once considered it something of interest. I did not let this faze me, though. I jumped in with the general notion of a thrilling cop story with some madness thrown in. Whilst it was a cop story with madness thrown in, it would do better to reverse the order of the words. It was a madness story with a cop aspect to it. In a few ways, it reminded me of Catch-22: the story was more about the madness than the events that were going on, if anything the events lost some of their impact because of the madness overshadowing everything.
Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a bad story. At first I was considering giving it three stars, as I was intrigued to see where things were going. There were many aspects to the story. I was finding certain things amusing enough to voice laughter. You never really knew what was truth and what was fable. It made for an interesting read. However, as the story continued I found myself caring less and less. By the time I was around the sixty-five percent mark, I was reading it simply for the sake of finding out how it ended. I wanted answers to my questions but I was no longer as connected to the story as I had been.
It became a case of ‘I need to finish this’ rather than ‘I want to finish this’.
I did have fun at times, though. Due to this, I’m willing to give the author another chance. I think I just lost interest in this particular story, and I’m hoping some of his other work will appeal to me more. I’m not sure at what point I’ll working around to reading his other stories, but I’ve hit the download button so it will happen at some point. My fingers are crossed!
Earlier this year I spent an evening working through the freebies on Amazon with my friend. We were looking for books that would interest us both, that we would both sit reading. During our search she sent me the link to this book, informing me that it seemed right up my street. I had a quick look at it, decided she was right, and hit the download button. I planned to read it much sooner, as I was truly interested in what it had to offer, only it kept disappearing under other books. Finally, however, I worked around to it.
Truthfully, it wasn’t quite what I was expecting.
By the time I worked around to reading this, I’d mostly forgotten what it was about – all I really knew was that I’d once considered it something of interest. I did not let this faze me, though. I jumped in with the general notion of a thrilling cop story with some madness thrown in. Whilst it was a cop story with madness thrown in, it would do better to reverse the order of the words. It was a madness story with a cop aspect to it. In a few ways, it reminded me of Catch-22: the story was more about the madness than the events that were going on, if anything the events lost some of their impact because of the madness overshadowing everything.
Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a bad story. At first I was considering giving it three stars, as I was intrigued to see where things were going. There were many aspects to the story. I was finding certain things amusing enough to voice laughter. You never really knew what was truth and what was fable. It made for an interesting read. However, as the story continued I found myself caring less and less. By the time I was around the sixty-five percent mark, I was reading it simply for the sake of finding out how it ended. I wanted answers to my questions but I was no longer as connected to the story as I had been.
It became a case of ‘I need to finish this’ rather than ‘I want to finish this’.
I did have fun at times, though. Due to this, I’m willing to give the author another chance. I think I just lost interest in this particular story, and I’m hoping some of his other work will appeal to me more. I’m not sure at what point I’ll working around to reading his other stories, but I’ve hit the download button so it will happen at some point. My fingers are crossed!
October 12, 2014
The author, Marc Horn, gave me a copy of this novel in exchange for my review.
Marc Horn scares me. His talent for writing beautifully brilliant characters that are truly disturbed is terrifying. Razors may be the best example of his work yet. Razors is a character in a responsible position with irresponsible motivations. His superiors are willing to turn a blind eye for results but only to an extent and their boy gets results but he’s getting increasingly unpredictable. Horn eases us into the character through Razors’s own narrative but also through the eyes of a terrified trainee. Razors is truth, justice and the English way and that way is brutal and, to the main character’s eyes, justice.
Razors approaches the “normal world” in much the same way as Irvine Welsh’s anti-hero, Mark Renton (“Trainspotting”). He’s good-looking and attractive to women. Horn’s deep look for the reader into the man that is Razors is always a surprise. Just when you think he might take a left, he swings for the right and suddenly someone has steaming poo on their sofa. Razors tell us on page 98 that “The worst crimes occur in the mind.”
I have spent much time on the character of Razors and that’s because details of the story would very easily give away its trajectory. It’s a linear story wrapped up in a character profile that outlines for readers, who this person is, in keeping with its subject and the atmosphere in which he lives. Razors is telling us the story in his own voice so there is regional banter but not anything savvy readers couldn’t work out rather easily in the context of the story. While I read Cuffed: A gripping psychological & crime thriller in a single sitting, I read it again while on a recent trip to revisit nuances that might have been missed. Marc Horn’s third novel is a deeply complex tale and one I imagine, it was difficult to construct in honoring its very erratic main character.
Cuffed: A gripping psychological & crime thriller uses vulgar language and violent situations. I am a big Marc Horn fan. Love the dark characters and unique voice.
Marc Horn scares me. His talent for writing beautifully brilliant characters that are truly disturbed is terrifying. Razors may be the best example of his work yet. Razors is a character in a responsible position with irresponsible motivations. His superiors are willing to turn a blind eye for results but only to an extent and their boy gets results but he’s getting increasingly unpredictable. Horn eases us into the character through Razors’s own narrative but also through the eyes of a terrified trainee. Razors is truth, justice and the English way and that way is brutal and, to the main character’s eyes, justice.
Razors approaches the “normal world” in much the same way as Irvine Welsh’s anti-hero, Mark Renton (“Trainspotting”). He’s good-looking and attractive to women. Horn’s deep look for the reader into the man that is Razors is always a surprise. Just when you think he might take a left, he swings for the right and suddenly someone has steaming poo on their sofa. Razors tell us on page 98 that “The worst crimes occur in the mind.”
I have spent much time on the character of Razors and that’s because details of the story would very easily give away its trajectory. It’s a linear story wrapped up in a character profile that outlines for readers, who this person is, in keeping with its subject and the atmosphere in which he lives. Razors is telling us the story in his own voice so there is regional banter but not anything savvy readers couldn’t work out rather easily in the context of the story. While I read Cuffed: A gripping psychological & crime thriller in a single sitting, I read it again while on a recent trip to revisit nuances that might have been missed. Marc Horn’s third novel is a deeply complex tale and one I imagine, it was difficult to construct in honoring its very erratic main character.
Cuffed: A gripping psychological & crime thriller uses vulgar language and violent situations. I am a big Marc Horn fan. Love the dark characters and unique voice.
October 15, 2014
the terminology was hard to follow and the story was just to hard and weird to follow. Got 60% through the book and couldn't read anymore. I would not recommend this book.
January 9, 2015
After doing a review of Horn's novel, Persona, the author thanked me for my honest review, sent me a PDF version of Cuffed, and requested that I complete a review of it, as well. There were quite a few readers who didn't understand the flow of the novel, Persona, as it started in the present, regressed to the past to assist the reader with understanding the main characters mental illness, then returned to the present. Cuffed is story of a narcissistic police officer, Razors, who, as the story progresses, increasingly believes that he is above the law. Due to some of his questionable actions, he is eventually stripped of his duties and assigned to meet with the police psychiatrist, prior to returning to his duties. Needless to say, sessions with a psychiatrist do not sit right with a megalomaniac, and Razors becomes defiant/resistive. This is a story that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat, and the chronology makes it an easier read than Persona. However, if I had to choose between the two novels, I would choose Persona. Perhaps this is because I find people with multiple personalities more intriguing than those who are narcissistic.
October 22, 2014
I got a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
As Razors would put it: This book is „Skull-fucking“. I generally love to read books that are disturbing, where I get a glimpse in someone's mind, even more so if this mind is insane, but Razors' madness tops everything I've read so far.
While reading the story I was constantly asking myself: Is this real or is it just a delusion?
At the beginning I had some difficulties with the British slang, but I got used to it and I think this „street language“ is giving the story such a modern and immediate touch although the story is so unrealistic and unbelievable.
When I was half way through I thought this could be a 5-stars-book, I must admid though that I was really disappointed with the ending.
This is a book for those who want to read something different. I personally prefer the author's book Persona.
As Razors would put it: This book is „Skull-fucking“. I generally love to read books that are disturbing, where I get a glimpse in someone's mind, even more so if this mind is insane, but Razors' madness tops everything I've read so far.
While reading the story I was constantly asking myself: Is this real or is it just a delusion?
At the beginning I had some difficulties with the British slang, but I got used to it and I think this „street language“ is giving the story such a modern and immediate touch although the story is so unrealistic and unbelievable.
When I was half way through I thought this could be a 5-stars-book, I must admid though that I was really disappointed with the ending.
This is a book for those who want to read something different. I personally prefer the author's book Persona.
January 1, 2015
No same-old stuff here
I no longer bother to finish books that aren't grabbing me, and I'd stopped reading three books just before starting this one. Same old plotlines. Boring. Yawn.
This book is a breath of fresh air. Razors is a brilliant character, truly larger than life . He takes the reader on an exciting adventure into the dark underworld of the mind. This book is part gritty police mystery, part psychological thriller, and mainly just plain fun.
Have you ever noticed strange events in the middle of every day reality? Have you ever thought that something odd is going on behind the scenes? You may find the answers here, and you'll certainly enjoy the read.
I no longer bother to finish books that aren't grabbing me, and I'd stopped reading three books just before starting this one. Same old plotlines. Boring. Yawn.
This book is a breath of fresh air. Razors is a brilliant character, truly larger than life . He takes the reader on an exciting adventure into the dark underworld of the mind. This book is part gritty police mystery, part psychological thriller, and mainly just plain fun.
Have you ever noticed strange events in the middle of every day reality? Have you ever thought that something odd is going on behind the scenes? You may find the answers here, and you'll certainly enjoy the read.
December 26, 2014
Quite a ride. Definitely unique.
October 26, 2014
A fantastic book yet again! I couldn't put it down, Marc is a brilliant writer and I look forward to reading many more of his books.
April 7, 2019
Good page Turner, plot changes as you progress and you keep turning the pages to find out what happens, the twists keep you guessing and wanting more
March 17, 2020
Really good
Lots of twists and turns. Suspense all the way through the story. Did not expect the ending.just really good to read
Lots of twists and turns. Suspense all the way through the story. Did not expect the ending.just really good to read
January 8, 2015
This book was insane. Especially because the main character is insane, or maybe he is not, who knows at this point, even after finishing the book, you can't really be sure.
Let's take the case when he actually is insane, by that I mean psychopathic, sociopathic with delusion of grandeur. And yes, he is so stubborn as well taking every evidence against him as an evidence that confirms his theory.
First, there was a potential thriller going on but it was solved very quickly and easily and that seemed very unrealistic to me, especially when the case had been open for so many years prior. But hey, the narrator is insane, so he could have made that up too, why not.
Secondly, it unfolds into a conspiracy and I have no clue if that's part of the delusion or not.
Should they keep the main character alive, or not? And why?
In the case he is insane, I don't see why not kill him, really. But if they try to keep him alive, does that mean he is actually not insane and that the all worlds is actually insane and everyone around oblivious to reality... No idea.
The beginning was extremely promising, I liked the creepy main character who seemed to be based on efficiency only, but then every little bit of things he explains makes him be a very bad cop, one of the worst kind.
My main problem is that insane or not there was no real closure.
This book was not a bad read.
If you want to test you sanity read it but it might make you insane, just saying.
Also if you don't like swearing, keep out, this book is full of it, not a page without.
Let's take the case when he actually is insane, by that I mean psychopathic, sociopathic with delusion of grandeur. And yes, he is so stubborn as well taking every evidence against him as an evidence that confirms his theory.
First, there was a potential thriller going on but it was solved very quickly and easily and that seemed very unrealistic to me, especially when the case had been open for so many years prior. But hey, the narrator is insane, so he could have made that up too, why not.
Secondly, it unfolds into a conspiracy and I have no clue if that's part of the delusion or not.
Should they keep the main character alive, or not? And why?
In the case he is insane, I don't see why not kill him, really. But if they try to keep him alive, does that mean he is actually not insane and that the all worlds is actually insane and everyone around oblivious to reality... No idea.
The beginning was extremely promising, I liked the creepy main character who seemed to be based on efficiency only, but then every little bit of things he explains makes him be a very bad cop, one of the worst kind.
My main problem is that insane or not there was no real closure.
This book was not a bad read.
If you want to test you sanity read it but it might make you insane, just saying.
Also if you don't like swearing, keep out, this book is full of it, not a page without.
February 17, 2015
Did not like main character
March 24, 2015
the story and story line are okay...I just coildnt get into it. I normally love books like this, but this is a DNF for me.
November 3, 2016
Interesting read
This is the first time I've read this author,just don't know how to review it ,not sure wether I enjoyed it but felt compelled to keep reading .
This is the first time I've read this author,just don't know how to review it ,not sure wether I enjoyed it but felt compelled to keep reading .
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