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Joe Hunter #10
The Devil's Anvil
When ex-soldier Joe Hunter agrees to protect grieving mother, Billie Womack, on behalf of a DEA contact, it’s a pledge he will come to regret.
Her husband, Richard, was a thief. In a desperate attempt to escape his pursuers, Richard apparently died in a car crash, along with their daughter, Nicole. But the violent people chasing Richard think he escaped the plunge into the river canyon that killed Nicole: they want him…and the thirty million dollars he stole from them. And they think Billie knows where he is and that Richard will return for the money.
Soon Joe and Billie become fugitives, chased by relentless killers. Joe has no idea who he can really trust, but he’ll do everything in his power to save an innocent life. Richard’s fate means nothing to him, but protecting the grieving woman is a no-brainer for Joe Hunter, even if it means taking a bullet meant for her.
It’s a price he’ll pay, and come to regret, when he learns that killers shaped on the Devil’s anvil come in unexpected ways.
***Praise for THE DEVIL'S ANVIL***
“There’s plenty of heart-in-the-mouth action, smart dialogue and convincing extras…give me Joe Hunter over Reacher any day.” Crimereview.co.uk
“To sum up, 'The Devil's Anvil' is a fantastic novel which is a welcome addition to an excellent series. 5/5.” Crimesquad.com
“Fast paced, entertaining and very readable the story moves along at a frenetic pace…another great read.” Milorambles.com
Her husband, Richard, was a thief. In a desperate attempt to escape his pursuers, Richard apparently died in a car crash, along with their daughter, Nicole. But the violent people chasing Richard think he escaped the plunge into the river canyon that killed Nicole: they want him…and the thirty million dollars he stole from them. And they think Billie knows where he is and that Richard will return for the money.
Soon Joe and Billie become fugitives, chased by relentless killers. Joe has no idea who he can really trust, but he’ll do everything in his power to save an innocent life. Richard’s fate means nothing to him, but protecting the grieving woman is a no-brainer for Joe Hunter, even if it means taking a bullet meant for her.
It’s a price he’ll pay, and come to regret, when he learns that killers shaped on the Devil’s anvil come in unexpected ways.
***Praise for THE DEVIL'S ANVIL***
“There’s plenty of heart-in-the-mouth action, smart dialogue and convincing extras…give me Joe Hunter over Reacher any day.” Crimereview.co.uk
“To sum up, 'The Devil's Anvil' is a fantastic novel which is a welcome addition to an excellent series. 5/5.” Crimesquad.com
“Fast paced, entertaining and very readable the story moves along at a frenetic pace…another great read.” Milorambles.com
337 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2015
About the author
Matt Hilton
91 books241 followersMatt Hilton worked for twenty-two years in private security and the police force in Cumbria. He is a 4th Dan blackbelt and coach in Ju-Jitsu. He lives in Cumbria with his wife and son.
Matt is the author of the best-selling Joe Hunter thriller series, as well as standalone horror thrillers and short stories that have appeared in a number of collections and anthologies. Matt's first novel - Dead Men's Dust - was a Sunday Times best-seller and was shortlisted for the ITW New Novel Award 2009.
Matt is the author of the best-selling Joe Hunter thriller series, as well as standalone horror thrillers and short stories that have appeared in a number of collections and anthologies. Matt's first novel - Dead Men's Dust - was a Sunday Times best-seller and was shortlisted for the ITW New Novel Award 2009.
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March 20, 2019
I didn't think this was as good as some of the other Joe Hunter books. Hunter seems to be in the protection business now and has been asked to guard Billie Womack. Her husband, Richard, is supposed to have died along with their daughter, Nicola, when the car they were travelling in plunged into an icy river. Although Nicola's battered body was recovered, Richard's body was never found so there are those who think he may still be alive. Given that he made off with $30 million there are those who would love to catch up with him and get their money back. They seem to think he may contact Billie or has already done so.
Billie and Hunter are soon on the run and in desperate straits as some very heavy hitters are constantly on their tail. How can this be? Poor Joe, battered and shot up he finally realises that some people he should have been able to trust are only interested in being led to the money. A nice twist at the end saves the book somewhat. I'm wondering if it isn't about time that Hunter retired but, having said that, I'll probably read the next book.
Billie and Hunter are soon on the run and in desperate straits as some very heavy hitters are constantly on their tail. How can this be? Poor Joe, battered and shot up he finally realises that some people he should have been able to trust are only interested in being led to the money. A nice twist at the end saves the book somewhat. I'm wondering if it isn't about time that Hunter retired but, having said that, I'll probably read the next book.
January 25, 2022
The Devil's Anvil by Matt Hilton is another great thriller about Joe Hunter. This time he is trying to protect a woman threatened by people from her past trying to find her dead husband and the money he took. Did he really die and does she know anything? Well read the book and be surprised like I was. This is one of the beetter ones in the series and now I only have a couple more to read to be updated on Joe and his activities.
October 11, 2017
2.5. Ok read. Not as compelling as the other ones in this series. Hunter’s poor decisions didn’t ring true. He’s too smart and savvy to to succumb to such stupidity. Hunter always does diligence via Harvey. Not so in this story which, therefore impacted its credibility/authenticity. Disappointed.
July 11, 2015
Another fantastic read from the pen of Matt Hilton. This story concentrates more on how Joe becomes involved in a case handed to him by a crooked man who he had come into contact with on a previous case.It all seems simple enough until Joe delves behind the scenes of the scenario to find layers of deception at almost every level. Rink is not too heavily involved but when he is he definitely makes his presence felt. And hopefully the pair will keep in touch with the two insurance investigators they befriended
December 8, 2015
Matt Hilton never fails to deliver.
August 29, 2015
I have just finished The Devils Anvil quite Not up to the usual standard
The last few pages left me puzzled??
But that's Me!!
but find out for your self.
The last few pages left me puzzled??
But that's Me!!
but find out for your self.
November 24, 2015
The Joe Hunter series keeps getting better and better! The Devil’s Anvil is my favourite book featuring Mr. Hunter, I love the direction that this series has taken. To begin with, the books were fairly black and white, with Joe taking down a supreme evil (usually a really messed up serial killer), but the books have become more grey, with the baddies not quite so cut and dry, and packed with more suspense and action.
That’s not to say that the bad guy in this book didn’t chill my blood, because they certainly did. I’ll try not to give anything away, but my favourite killer of any Joe Hunter book so far features in this book. Also, the involvement of the ATF was a bit different and I liked the way that Hilton handled that influence.
Books like The Devil’s Anvil are exactly what I need when I’m tackling heavy textbooks for school – I usually read them in a day or two, they are full of excitement, they immerse me fully in another world, and aren’t tough going (just full of tough guys). I reserve the Tolstoy’s and Dickens to my uni holidays, and indulge in good thrillers during semester.
Rink is exceptional in the sidekick stakes, I just love the guy- frankly I would read a book that consisted of only Rink and Joe’s banter, it doesn’t seem contrived and reminds me of conversations I have with my friends – insulting on the surface, but underneath there is a sense of loyalty. I would have liked more Rink time in The Devil’s Anvil, but I’m sure I say that after each Joe Hunter book.
I’ve now got the long wait for next year’s installment, which certainly won’t come soon enough! (I’ll secretly be wishing that it’s set in England, Rink in England… be still my racing heart!)
That’s not to say that the bad guy in this book didn’t chill my blood, because they certainly did. I’ll try not to give anything away, but my favourite killer of any Joe Hunter book so far features in this book. Also, the involvement of the ATF was a bit different and I liked the way that Hilton handled that influence.
Books like The Devil’s Anvil are exactly what I need when I’m tackling heavy textbooks for school – I usually read them in a day or two, they are full of excitement, they immerse me fully in another world, and aren’t tough going (just full of tough guys). I reserve the Tolstoy’s and Dickens to my uni holidays, and indulge in good thrillers during semester.
Rink is exceptional in the sidekick stakes, I just love the guy- frankly I would read a book that consisted of only Rink and Joe’s banter, it doesn’t seem contrived and reminds me of conversations I have with my friends – insulting on the surface, but underneath there is a sense of loyalty. I would have liked more Rink time in The Devil’s Anvil, but I’m sure I say that after each Joe Hunter book.
I’ve now got the long wait for next year’s installment, which certainly won’t come soon enough! (I’ll secretly be wishing that it’s set in England, Rink in England… be still my racing heart!)
July 18, 2018
Excellent
February 8, 2026
This was a readable volume with a few too many superhuman accomplishments to be truly believable. Joe Hunter is like the guy in the action movies who always hits his opponent with a pistol shot while the many bad guys always miss when shooting at him. Also, Matt Hilton, the author, displays what I call the Agatha Christie syndrome - he tries to surprise everyone with a twist at the end but he isn't able to adequately disguise his intent. It was an easy, quick read.
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