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Sei Assassin #2
Contract: Sicko
Could you be friends with a monster if it meant saving your own child?
Sei learns about an individual involved in the abduction of her daughter—a man so vile, so foul in every way, that the mere thought of him turns Sei’s stomach. Has her daughter fallen victim to him?
To make matters worse, Sei must do the unthinkable when she finds this sicko. She must befriend him.
Pick up the heart-pounding, thrilling continuation in the Sei thriller series.
Sei learns about an individual involved in the abduction of her daughter—a man so vile, so foul in every way, that the mere thought of him turns Sei’s stomach. Has her daughter fallen victim to him?
To make matters worse, Sei must do the unthinkable when she finds this sicko. She must befriend him.
Pick up the heart-pounding, thrilling continuation in the Sei thriller series.
310 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2015
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Ty Hutchinson
67 books659 followersTy Hutchinson is a USA Today bestselling author who writes dark, high-concept thrillers that punch hard and don't let up.
A full-time nomad since 2013, he blends real-world detail with twisted imagination to deliver binge-worthy stories—where the rules are bent, the stakes are high, and the exits are never marked.
Living everywhere and nowhere, he's drawn to strange things and peculiar people—almost always leading to one question: what if?
A full-time nomad since 2013, he blends real-world detail with twisted imagination to deliver binge-worthy stories—where the rules are bent, the stakes are high, and the exits are never marked.
Living everywhere and nowhere, he's drawn to strange things and peculiar people—almost always leading to one question: what if?
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May 7, 2023
Where do I begin with this otherwise good book? I never read Hutchinson before, so he has yet to earn my trust. Contract: Sicko is book 2 in the Sei Assassin espionage book series. When I bought the trilogy, I expected there to be cohesion in the series, some narrative thread that would follow from novel to novel. I mean the books are sold together so; my assumption is a rational one. There is cohesion, so the problem lies in the fact that the major plot point from the first book is not resolved in the first book, nor is it resolved in the second book. That is annoying. The reason I bought the series is because I thought the premise was unique and sufficiently intriguing that it would make the MC, an assassin no less, sympathetic enough to consider her the protagonist. However, I find it irksome that this overt plot-point (clearly, I am attempting to be careful, because I refuse to spoil this despite being annoyed by the writer) is left unresolved after two books. I expect it to be resolved in the third novel, and if it is not, (I'm starting to worry about that) I can certainly communicate that I will never again purchase a Ty Hutchinson novel. To my mind, it is disingenuous to tease a storyline and refuse to resolve it within a trilogy of books, packaged together, sold together, and left unresolved. I have an inkling that despite all the action, adventure, espionage fun that I am slowly being set up for disappointment.
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July 25, 2016Book 1 was excellent. A fast paced thriller with a great main character. I tried to persevere with book 2 but the oomph had gone and I couldn't care less about Sei and her daughter. Gave up after half way.
July 16, 2017
Not as good as first cause no progress is made.
August 2, 2020
Losing... interest.....
February 23, 2021
3.5 stars I enjoyed the first book more than the second. This story gets a bit tedious. Sei is still searching for her daughter, and it's been a year since she has had any luck searching down the people involved in the kidnapping. Oh this will be a long series if there are 8 books till she finds Mui, since I know from reading the first Mui story, that she doesn't come to live with her mother until she is 8. This had less intrigue and more killing and too much coincidence to be believable. How does the tracker get so lucky to be in the right place at the right time? And how does he beat Sei to the last remaining witness by mere moments? While we know how Sei got the name and address, how the mystery man did is not explained. An okay read, but nothing special. I do have book 3 so I will see how much time has passed in that one. Really, where else is she to look to discover her daughter's whereabouts?
May 15, 2021
It's an action packed book. The idea continues from the first book, a mother searching for her baby girl and the story line moves forward. Said that, this book can still be read even if you haven't read the previous one.
Author did a marvelous job describing actions taking place with precision. You can make an anime out of this. These imagination-perfect words are accurate and concise. In one paragraph author will give a full view of an apartment's every corner as well as view outside. Even if a new character is introduced, it's given a back-story and full resume presented in the same concise words. Readers like me who likes details will definitely enjoy this style. The story moves further in the book as in the character gets new clues but still there is a cliff hanger at the end and gives infinitesimally small real info. Although that's what series are suppose to do - give a reason to go to the next book! I will go for the next book and look for my why.
Author did a marvelous job describing actions taking place with precision. You can make an anime out of this. These imagination-perfect words are accurate and concise. In one paragraph author will give a full view of an apartment's every corner as well as view outside. Even if a new character is introduced, it's given a back-story and full resume presented in the same concise words. Readers like me who likes details will definitely enjoy this style. The story moves further in the book as in the character gets new clues but still there is a cliff hanger at the end and gives infinitesimally small real info. Although that's what series are suppose to do - give a reason to go to the next book! I will go for the next book and look for my why.
June 8, 2022
9.5/10
Good follow up.
Sei found out she has a daughter that was kidnapped (she thought baby died)
So she tracks leads to find her daughter.
Kostas (a CIA guy) is her confidant but it seems like he might be betraying her.
The Wolf has her daughter (Sei doesnt know)
Wolf has put out contracts to kill all of those involved that were present during Sei’s birth. Does not want it to get out.
Sei’s biggest lead is a guy who was playing security during her birth.
His name is Akil. She finds him and tags along with him to Thailand. To find a nurse who was working when Sei gave birth.
Nurse is name Amina. Akil was a pedophile, Sei ends up killing him.
During the entire trip, assassins are trying to kill them.
One assassin ends up getting to Amina before Sei does and kills her.
So Sei is back at square one.
Pretty good straightforward read. But just noticed it’s like a 8-book series. Oooof!
Good follow up.
Sei found out she has a daughter that was kidnapped (she thought baby died)
So she tracks leads to find her daughter.
Kostas (a CIA guy) is her confidant but it seems like he might be betraying her.
The Wolf has her daughter (Sei doesnt know)
Wolf has put out contracts to kill all of those involved that were present during Sei’s birth. Does not want it to get out.
Sei’s biggest lead is a guy who was playing security during her birth.
His name is Akil. She finds him and tags along with him to Thailand. To find a nurse who was working when Sei gave birth.
Nurse is name Amina. Akil was a pedophile, Sei ends up killing him.
During the entire trip, assassins are trying to kill them.
One assassin ends up getting to Amina before Sei does and kills her.
So Sei is back at square one.
Pretty good straightforward read. But just noticed it’s like a 8-book series. Oooof!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2019
This is the 2nd in the series about assassin, Sei. In the first one, you find out that her daughter, that she thought had been born dead, is alive.
In this one, she continues her travels and winds up in Vietnam. If you have read the 1st book, you know that every page contains another adventure and another situation that she has to get out of.
But, she is determined to find her daughter and the man known as Black Wolf.
At every turn trying to locate anybody that was there that day when she gave birth, someone is a step ahead of her. Is there another assassin on her trail and trying to kill her too.
Love, love these books and can't wait to continue to read the next one!
In this one, she continues her travels and winds up in Vietnam. If you have read the 1st book, you know that every page contains another adventure and another situation that she has to get out of.
But, she is determined to find her daughter and the man known as Black Wolf.
At every turn trying to locate anybody that was there that day when she gave birth, someone is a step ahead of her. Is there another assassin on her trail and trying to kill her too.
Love, love these books and can't wait to continue to read the next one!
September 18, 2018
The story retains it's interest
Most book 2 of a series begin to have less of a stand alone plot and recycled characters. The author manages to keep the plot going without resorting to "coincidence" or far fetched logic. The secondary characters are strong on their own and add detailed layers to the series' plot. The local scenery is well crafted and the adventures are believable -- at least as well as can be expected in a story about assassins. The author is rapidly becoming a favorite.
Most book 2 of a series begin to have less of a stand alone plot and recycled characters. The author manages to keep the plot going without resorting to "coincidence" or far fetched logic. The secondary characters are strong on their own and add detailed layers to the series' plot. The local scenery is well crafted and the adventures are believable -- at least as well as can be expected in a story about assassins. The author is rapidly becoming a favorite.
April 25, 2022
The first two books are identical: Indestructible assasin hi jinx. The third book throws in the 7-year-old missing daughter or it too would be the same. A travelogue with dead henchmen.
I have a cynical nature and believe this started as one simple book to rescue the daughter but greedy publishers and agents got hold of it and said: "let's make it a series!" Profit! Readers are dumb--they won't notice.
The writing isn't bad.
I read all three and didn't hate them, just disappointed about getting played. There is no rescue.
Can't recommend.
I have a cynical nature and believe this started as one simple book to rescue the daughter but greedy publishers and agents got hold of it and said: "let's make it a series!" Profit! Readers are dumb--they won't notice.
The writing isn't bad.
I read all three and didn't hate them, just disappointed about getting played. There is no rescue.
Can't recommend.
April 18, 2019
I really enjoyed it. I'll probably hold off on it for a while because I find it a sad subject matter in general, but it's much appreciated that no dark descriptions were given of child trafficking. An assassin hellbent on finding her daughter is basically what was here. It's intriguing how captivating a simple premise done well can be. I'll give it a breather, but I am eager to know the horrors in Book 3, I know they're deep. Great novel. Read book 1 first.
January 5, 2022
Really interested in story of Sei connecting with her daughter. Some was gross about Sicko and some too predictable but the quest is compelling and The Writer Ty writes action scenes like movies or real life fight scenes. With the female lead- old as I am - I share in the power and enjoy the victories.
August 15, 2019
The story is good but the editing still lacking. There are places where the author rewrote the sentence but left part of the original version and other places where he used the wrong word. A perfectly spelled word not caught by spell checker, but not the word he wanted. Still a good story, though.
July 13, 2020
Second book is every bit as action packed as the first. Also has as many gratuitous deaths as the first. Our heroine takes one step forward and one back as she attempts to find her daughter. Not clear by the end that she has made any progress except to pretty much confirm what she already knew.
October 3, 2025
Keeps the blood moving.
If you like action this is a book for you. Travels around to exotic locales and mayhem blossoming everywhere Sei lands keeps your pulse racing and the desire to pause your reading evaporating.
If you like action this is a book for you. Travels around to exotic locales and mayhem blossoming everywhere Sei lands keeps your pulse racing and the desire to pause your reading evaporating.
May 19, 2017
Quick read, good, but not quite as good as the first in the series.
June 24, 2017
Speed read
I enjoyed the book. I had read the first in the series and then didn't want it to end, so I bought the second book. Now I guess I'll keep reading the series.
I enjoyed the book. I had read the first in the series and then didn't want it to end, so I bought the second book. Now I guess I'll keep reading the series.
September 18, 2017
Lot of action. Enjoy female lead for a change.
December 24, 2017
nice fast read! wasn't as good as the 1st part. but plenty of action! Will read the series.
January 8, 2018
Excellent read
Great book. Couldn't put it down . Can't wait to read the rest of the series. Love the characters. A must read
Great book. Couldn't put it down . Can't wait to read the rest of the series. Love the characters. A must read
July 1, 2018
Very good
But sad. I love this series and feel the frustration Sei is feeling. I have a bad feeling about how this is going to end. I hope I'm wrong!
But sad. I love this series and feel the frustration Sei is feeling. I have a bad feeling about how this is going to end. I hope I'm wrong!
December 24, 2018
Excellent!
June 16, 2019
I really enjoyed this one as well, can't wait to read what happens next.
July 21, 2019
Who is following her and why? All she wanted was to find… Oh, well, I did enjoy the story and recommend the book.
September 14, 2019
Enjoyable
A good series. Sei is a good chatacter and the story is one you want to see through to the end. Well written
A good series. Sei is a good chatacter and the story is one you want to see through to the end. Well written
November 9, 2019
Another good read.
January 3, 2020
I loved this book
January 4, 2020
I love this series but I did not find it as wonderful as book 1 in the series. That said, I enjoyed it enough, to start book 3.
August 6, 2020
Goodreads should have a feature. To rate every Ty Hutchinson book I mark as ’read’ as 5 stars.
There is no arguing about it.
Ty is best at what he does. Downright. Love his books!
There is no arguing about it.
Ty is best at what he does. Downright. Love his books!
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January 26, 2021Loved it
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