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Abby & Sei Thriller Starter
Meet Abby and Sei in this introductory box set.
Russian Hill
You never know if the people sitting next to you are killers or just people sitting next to you.
Meet the Carlsons. They look like your typical, fun-loving married couple on vacation. They’re charming, intelligent, and hospitable. That’s how they turn you into a victim.
San Francisco’s beloved tourist attractions have a problem—someone’s decorating them with body parts. With no witnesses or suspects, SFPD reaches out to the FBI for help. Agent Abby Kane quickly draws a connection between the body parts and a dead hiker found ten miles north. She thinks the killer is playing a sick game that requires him to show off his victims. As the bodies continue to mount, Abby must do the unthinkable: join the game.
Contract: Snatch
Two years ago, Sei buried her daughter. Two days ago, she found out she was alive.
After her daughter’s death, ex-assassin Sei fled to the Ardennes forests of Belgium to try to find peace. But a mysterious source contacts her, promising to return her daughter. Simply take on one last job: break a notorious assassin out of jail.
Diyarbakir Prison is the most dangerous place in Turkey. If torture doesn’t kill a prisoner, the guards will. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane. But if Sei ever wants to see her daughter again, she’ll have no choice but to agree to the plan.
Russian Hill
You never know if the people sitting next to you are killers or just people sitting next to you.
Meet the Carlsons. They look like your typical, fun-loving married couple on vacation. They’re charming, intelligent, and hospitable. That’s how they turn you into a victim.
San Francisco’s beloved tourist attractions have a problem—someone’s decorating them with body parts. With no witnesses or suspects, SFPD reaches out to the FBI for help. Agent Abby Kane quickly draws a connection between the body parts and a dead hiker found ten miles north. She thinks the killer is playing a sick game that requires him to show off his victims. As the bodies continue to mount, Abby must do the unthinkable: join the game.
Contract: Snatch
Two years ago, Sei buried her daughter. Two days ago, she found out she was alive.
After her daughter’s death, ex-assassin Sei fled to the Ardennes forests of Belgium to try to find peace. But a mysterious source contacts her, promising to return her daughter. Simply take on one last job: break a notorious assassin out of jail.
Diyarbakir Prison is the most dangerous place in Turkey. If torture doesn’t kill a prisoner, the guards will. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane. But if Sei ever wants to see her daughter again, she’ll have no choice but to agree to the plan.
547 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 9, 2018
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About the author
Ty Hutchinson
78 books663 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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January 15, 2019
Assassin with a heart?
Well, kind of. She is actually pretty cutthroat when dealing with humanity's dregs. But when she learns a family member she had thought dead was, in fact, alive and being kept from her while at the same she was set up to fail at successfully completing an assignment... Well, she was not happy. And when Sei isn't happy, unpredictable things happen. Recommended for folks who like their action down and dirty.
Well, kind of. She is actually pretty cutthroat when dealing with humanity's dregs. But when she learns a family member she had thought dead was, in fact, alive and being kept from her while at the same she was set up to fail at successfully completing an assignment... Well, she was not happy. And when Sei isn't happy, unpredictable things happen. Recommended for folks who like their action down and dirty.
June 2, 2018
FBI Agent Abby Kane has just been given a new case a young hiker has been killed on a local hiking trail but why kill her here? Little does Abby know but a couple is on a killing spree and they haven't reached the end of the game yet. Can Abby with the help of Detective Kyle Kang find the killer before it is too late? Abby believes that her case is connected to the other killings but he doesn't believe her so he will just need to find the proof. They have been lucky and have found some clues but they are too late to save another victim. Abby has figured it out and can she & Kyle stop the game or is this just the beginning? A good read.
Sei has made a new life for herself she can't go back to her old life but this time she has no choice. Someone has her daughter but Sei was told that she has died at birth so she will need to find out the truth and hopefully find her daughter. The job should be easy help the prisoner escape and she will get her daughter back but nothing is that simple. She almost loses her life makes a new ally and finds out the truth about the man behind the job. Everything Sei knew about herself is about to be questioned. I hope that she does find her daughter and that she gets there to take the Wolf down. This time it is personal. A good read full of action.
Sei has made a new life for herself she can't go back to her old life but this time she has no choice. Someone has her daughter but Sei was told that she has died at birth so she will need to find out the truth and hopefully find her daughter. The job should be easy help the prisoner escape and she will get her daughter back but nothing is that simple. She almost loses her life makes a new ally and finds out the truth about the man behind the job. Everything Sei knew about herself is about to be questioned. I hope that she does find her daughter and that she gets there to take the Wolf down. This time it is personal. A good read full of action.
July 29, 2018
'Abby' etc is a detective series; although impossible to tell which comes first in that series.
'Sei' is an assassin; which seems to be regarded as a fine upstanding kind of profession.
The 'Abby' part isn't too bad, though unremarkable. Relatively reliable detective stuff; if you need another detective series (as if there aren't already enough) then here's another to getcha teeth into.
The 'Sei' part is quite innovative, I enjoyed it. I'll read the next two and see how it turns out. As mentioned above, it seems to be great profession for this very small asian woman, mainly because she is very quick and deadly apparently. Asians seem to like this kind of thing.
'Sei' is an assassin; which seems to be regarded as a fine upstanding kind of profession.
The 'Abby' part isn't too bad, though unremarkable. Relatively reliable detective stuff; if you need another detective series (as if there aren't already enough) then here's another to getcha teeth into.
The 'Sei' part is quite innovative, I enjoyed it. I'll read the next two and see how it turns out. As mentioned above, it seems to be great profession for this very small asian woman, mainly because she is very quick and deadly apparently. Asians seem to like this kind of thing.
July 11, 2018
Sampler - two novels from different series.
Kobo version has no SBN but does list copyright dates.
Russian Hill (2013) is the first of three novels in the Chasing Chinatown sequence (though not the first Abby Kane books). The protagonist is an FBI agent working in San Francisco, having relocated from Hong Kong. She is tasked with finding the murderer of a hiker in Muir Woods - and quickly concludes that there is a serial killer in action. Partnered with SFPD Detective Kang she finds the clues that lead to the killer - but the macabre game continues. A very readable introduction to the character - I read the thing in around 24 hours and want to know more about Abby Kane, as well as reading the other two books in this series.
Contract: Snatch (2015) is also the first of a sequence, though in this case seems to be the first book featuring Sei, a retired assassin who is enveigled back to work with a threat to her previously unknown daughter. That's explained early on - and what follows is a fascinating account of her contracted job which, inevitably, goes awry. Once again the main plot elements are tied up but there are loose ends which lead into the next book. A fast read - with an incredibly high body count!
These two are marketed as a 'starter' which is an accurate description - for some reason I'm less irritated by the cliffhangery endings than usual - probably a sign of a decent author... Certainly a readable one!
Kobo version has no SBN but does list copyright dates.
Russian Hill (2013) is the first of three novels in the Chasing Chinatown sequence (though not the first Abby Kane books). The protagonist is an FBI agent working in San Francisco, having relocated from Hong Kong. She is tasked with finding the murderer of a hiker in Muir Woods - and quickly concludes that there is a serial killer in action. Partnered with SFPD Detective Kang she finds the clues that lead to the killer - but the macabre game continues. A very readable introduction to the character - I read the thing in around 24 hours and want to know more about Abby Kane, as well as reading the other two books in this series.
Contract: Snatch (2015) is also the first of a sequence, though in this case seems to be the first book featuring Sei, a retired assassin who is enveigled back to work with a threat to her previously unknown daughter. That's explained early on - and what follows is a fascinating account of her contracted job which, inevitably, goes awry. Once again the main plot elements are tied up but there are loose ends which lead into the next book. A fast read - with an incredibly high body count!
These two are marketed as a 'starter' which is an accurate description - for some reason I'm less irritated by the cliffhangery endings than usual - probably a sign of a decent author... Certainly a readable one!
October 21, 2019
Great Reads Highly Recommend
I thoroughly enjoyed both Russian Hill and the Sei starter thriller that followed. Russian Hill ended with me asking questions. And wanting more. The story line of Russian Hill was intriguing with many twists and turns. When i finally thought they had the bad guy the story left you questioning.
The Sei Thriller totally different. You thought you knew who the bad guy was till the very end when things changes. The plot was great and interesting. I wanted to sit and read to the end. The characters were well developed. This story left you wanting more. I would highly recommend this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed both Russian Hill and the Sei starter thriller that followed. Russian Hill ended with me asking questions. And wanting more. The story line of Russian Hill was intriguing with many twists and turns. When i finally thought they had the bad guy the story left you questioning.
The Sei Thriller totally different. You thought you knew who the bad guy was till the very end when things changes. The plot was great and interesting. I wanted to sit and read to the end. The characters were well developed. This story left you wanting more. I would highly recommend this book.
September 3, 2018
Two different 1st of a series book's provided together with each having distinctive and different storylines. Personally I enjoyed the Abby Kane book somewhat more that the Sei volume likely due to the 1st having a more comfortable and familiar setting/character type in comparison to the world of a hired assassin. The stories provide readers action, twists and endings that will tie easily to the next story of the series. 3.5 stars
June 25, 2018
Both are great reads the book about Abby the FBI agent was a fast paced page turner
It was set in San Francisco. The book ends but it doesn't. It sets up for the next book.
Sri is about a hot woman also a fast paced page turner. This book ends but doesn't . It sets up for the next book
It was set in San Francisco. The book ends but it doesn't. It sets up for the next book.
Sri is about a hot woman also a fast paced page turner. This book ends but doesn't . It sets up for the next book
December 17, 2018
Sei again and again!
Sei is such a badass that you can't help but root for her. This book has so many twists and turns that you want to shake your head at absolute wicked ways she gets in and out of trouble. I have read about 4 of Mr Hutchinson's books and they just seem to get better and better. Thank you for giving all of us the chance to get to know you through your books.
Sei is such a badass that you can't help but root for her. This book has so many twists and turns that you want to shake your head at absolute wicked ways she gets in and out of trouble. I have read about 4 of Mr Hutchinson's books and they just seem to get better and better. Thank you for giving all of us the chance to get to know you through your books.
January 9, 2019
Abby Kane is some kind of sleuth. Her profiling is superb. And what an athlete! Okay, I was glued to the book to the end.
Sei (one name only) has perseverance. She is so tough. Even though she is an assassin, she has morals and a conscience. I don't know who I like better, Abby or Sei. Both were good reads
Sei (one name only) has perseverance. She is so tough. Even though she is an assassin, she has morals and a conscience. I don't know who I like better, Abby or Sei. Both were good reads
November 23, 2018
DOS POR UNO....
Two works for the price of one; a bargain in a world of sun-faded paperbacks in a cardboard box in the corner of a bookstore. Sallie (USA) provides a good voice; Text to Speech.
Two works for the price of one; a bargain in a world of sun-faded paperbacks in a cardboard box in the corner of a bookstore. Sallie (USA) provides a good voice; Text to Speech.
December 30, 2018
Great stories and I could hardly put the book down. Mr. Hutchinson 's writing was enjoyable as he developed the characters and moved the story line along very quickly. I look forward to reading more of his books.
August 1, 2019
Outstanding and action packed thrillers
The author has written a very interesting stories about crimes and those who fight to combat it and bring the guilty to justice. Fast pace and entertaining reading.
The author has written a very interesting stories about crimes and those who fight to combat it and bring the guilty to justice. Fast pace and entertaining reading.
June 29, 2018
Very well worth reading
Two tales, both mysterious and suspenseful, both action packed. Two heroines, both intelligent and resourceful. I thoroughly enjoyed reading them.
Two tales, both mysterious and suspenseful, both action packed. Two heroines, both intelligent and resourceful. I thoroughly enjoyed reading them.
July 3, 2018
A real thrill-grabber
Fast moving, plot has many twists and turns. Something unexpected pop,s up around every corner. This is a very real page-turner!
Fast moving, plot has many twists and turns. Something unexpected pop,s up around every corner. This is a very real page-turner!
August 10, 2018
A good thriller!
A good thriller with an assassin for a heroine. She thinks she's retired until she's offered a job with her daughter as payment.
A good thriller with an assassin for a heroine. She thinks she's retired until she's offered a job with her daughter as payment.
August 15, 2018
Page Turner
Loved these from the first page. If you love action and female leads, this is for you. Can't wait to begin the next books in these series.
Loved these from the first page. If you love action and female leads, this is for you. Can't wait to begin the next books in these series.
August 23, 2018
Book books are well written, however the second Contract: Snatch was way to bloody for my tastes.
September 27, 2018
Adventure
Good read very interesting. Lots of twists and turns you never know what is going to happen next. I need to read the next novel
Good read very interesting. Lots of twists and turns you never know what is going to happen next. I need to read the next novel
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November 5, 2019Hard to put down.
March 10, 2020
Fire and swabs
I absolutely loved it that little details the Chinese and Asian culture the martial arts the switch is absolutely amazing
I absolutely loved it that little details the Chinese and Asian culture the martial arts the switch is absolutely amazing
September 29, 2020
Was a good crime read
I enjoyed reading this book it kept you wanting to read more I was really surprised they caught the killers so fast
I enjoyed reading this book it kept you wanting to read more I was really surprised they caught the killers so fast
January 5, 2021
Interesting
It simply didn't keep my attention very well. Had a good plot though and I'm sure others would enjoy reading.
It simply didn't keep my attention very well. Had a good plot though and I'm sure others would enjoy reading.
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