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The Man Who Settled The Score
Official Release Date - March 2022
Signed copies now available for pre-order direct from the publisher’s website at Shawline Publishing Australia
This is book 2 in The Man Who Corrupted Heaven Trilogy
The Man Who Settled The Score
John Hannebery never wanted to be a hitman.
He had no system for it.
And, although a dark part of him took pleasure in hurting people, bad people, he had no passion for this purpose.
That was until Susan Mitchell, one he cared most about, gave him her list of nine names…
John knew he must vanquish the men that hurt so many innocent children at the orphanage he and Susan grew up in and make sure that they can’t hurt anyone else ever again.
It is time for John to confess to what he has done and what he is about to do. For a man so used to hurting people, and himself, it should have been easy, but it wasn’t.
“An uneasy but captivating ride into minds and emotions of darkness and conflict that is written with exceptional narrative by this talented author…” Alexander, Indiebook reviewer
Signed copies now available for pre-order direct from the publisher’s website at Shawline Publishing Australia
This is book 2 in The Man Who Corrupted Heaven Trilogy
The Man Who Settled The Score
John Hannebery never wanted to be a hitman.
He had no system for it.
And, although a dark part of him took pleasure in hurting people, bad people, he had no passion for this purpose.
That was until Susan Mitchell, one he cared most about, gave him her list of nine names…
John knew he must vanquish the men that hurt so many innocent children at the orphanage he and Susan grew up in and make sure that they can’t hurt anyone else ever again.
It is time for John to confess to what he has done and what he is about to do. For a man so used to hurting people, and himself, it should have been easy, but it wasn’t.
“An uneasy but captivating ride into minds and emotions of darkness and conflict that is written with exceptional narrative by this talented author…” Alexander, Indiebook reviewer
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January 4, 2022
I was fortunate to get an advanced reading copy of this much awaited follow on to The Man who Corrupted Heaven. I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to review this book prior to is publication date.
John Hannebery is a tough man, a loner, a killer. He has one person in his life that he considers family, Susan Mitchell. The history that binds them is unpleasant, confronting and down right heartbreaking. As this book evolves… the true depth of that heartbreak is exposed.
John has a job, to settle a score, to avenge the wrongs inflicted upon him Isaac and Susan. Nine lives will hang in the balance, and John holds the card that will decide their fate.
I won’t sugar coat it, the books undertones are confronting, and at times not an easy story to digest. But as you read it, consider the bigger picture, the context, it is very thoughtfully and respectfully written.
The thing I most enjoyed, was the evolution of Johns character. He is flawed, damaged, but he will openly admit this of himself. But as the book unfolds, you also see John question his life, his choices, his experiences and how he will let what he discovers of himself as he confesses, shape his tomorrow.
I literally had gasp worthy moments in this book, I took my glasses off and had to walk away from the book at times, to digest what I had just read… this book will trigger you, some to the point of possibly questioning if you can continue reading… I respect that, but if you can persevere, do so, you will not be disappointed…
John Hannebery is a tough man, a loner, a killer. He has one person in his life that he considers family, Susan Mitchell. The history that binds them is unpleasant, confronting and down right heartbreaking. As this book evolves… the true depth of that heartbreak is exposed.
John has a job, to settle a score, to avenge the wrongs inflicted upon him Isaac and Susan. Nine lives will hang in the balance, and John holds the card that will decide their fate.
I won’t sugar coat it, the books undertones are confronting, and at times not an easy story to digest. But as you read it, consider the bigger picture, the context, it is very thoughtfully and respectfully written.
The thing I most enjoyed, was the evolution of Johns character. He is flawed, damaged, but he will openly admit this of himself. But as the book unfolds, you also see John question his life, his choices, his experiences and how he will let what he discovers of himself as he confesses, shape his tomorrow.
I literally had gasp worthy moments in this book, I took my glasses off and had to walk away from the book at times, to digest what I had just read… this book will trigger you, some to the point of possibly questioning if you can continue reading… I respect that, but if you can persevere, do so, you will not be disappointed…
November 14, 2022
Intense
Wow! That is about all I can say. I couldn't put the book down.i don't read these types of books much but found it compelling and rivotting.
Wow! That is about all I can say. I couldn't put the book down.i don't read these types of books much but found it compelling and rivotting.
April 25, 2022
Very well written though I could only read it in short bursts. Not like me at all, normally I will keep going. There is so much violence in this book although having said that it is justified. The subject isn't for the fainthearted and I admire Andrew for tackling it as he has. I think everyone should read it as it can open all eyes to the horror these people do to children. Well done Andrew you have taken on a difficult subject and done it very well.
June 14, 2023
The Man Who Settled the Score by Australian author Andrew Hood is the second book in The Man Who Corrupted Heaven trilogy. It is a true thriller from start to finish but be warned, this book may not be for everyone, it contains child abuse themes and murder which could be unnerving for some.
John Hannebery was given a task by Susan Mitchell; they became friends when he met his brother Isaac and later Susan who became Isaacs partner. Their meeting place was not of a happy beginning but the bond they forged to survive was unbreakable. Growing up in an Orphanage you became part of the system but the system they were in was unforgiving.
Now Susan wants revenge and gives John a list of nine names, he never thought he would engage in assassination-related activities but with just the two of them left he owes this much to her and all the innocent children that were hurt and victimised. One by one the paedophiles will be hunted and killed.
The book is packed with intense action, and you will undoubtedly be drawn in from the very first page. The crime scenes will send chills down readers’ spine, they are described in vivid detail, but this added to the story, allowing the reader to see the hate and anger burning inside of John to fulfill Susan’s wish.
The Man Who Settled the Score is a ride that left me hungering for more. John Hannebery is one of those protagonists that make you fall in love with the story. The author has done an incredible job of creating an environment where you cannot help but be absorbed in the story. I was transported into the plot and experiencing everything with John. He is such a real, complicated yet relatable character; with conflict inside him and genuinely broken.
This is the first book I am reading from Andrew Hood, and while it is the second entry in a series, it reads well as a standalone story. It is emotionally intense, fast-paced, and will make your heart race. It is incredibly entertaining, and I loved every moment of it.
I highly recommend for fans of suspenseful thriller novels but if anything, this book will raise the reader’s awareness of people who have suffered from child abuse.
Thank you, Beauty and Lace and Shawline Publishing Australia for the opportunity to read and review.
John Hannebery was given a task by Susan Mitchell; they became friends when he met his brother Isaac and later Susan who became Isaacs partner. Their meeting place was not of a happy beginning but the bond they forged to survive was unbreakable. Growing up in an Orphanage you became part of the system but the system they were in was unforgiving.
Now Susan wants revenge and gives John a list of nine names, he never thought he would engage in assassination-related activities but with just the two of them left he owes this much to her and all the innocent children that were hurt and victimised. One by one the paedophiles will be hunted and killed.
The book is packed with intense action, and you will undoubtedly be drawn in from the very first page. The crime scenes will send chills down readers’ spine, they are described in vivid detail, but this added to the story, allowing the reader to see the hate and anger burning inside of John to fulfill Susan’s wish.
The Man Who Settled the Score is a ride that left me hungering for more. John Hannebery is one of those protagonists that make you fall in love with the story. The author has done an incredible job of creating an environment where you cannot help but be absorbed in the story. I was transported into the plot and experiencing everything with John. He is such a real, complicated yet relatable character; with conflict inside him and genuinely broken.
This is the first book I am reading from Andrew Hood, and while it is the second entry in a series, it reads well as a standalone story. It is emotionally intense, fast-paced, and will make your heart race. It is incredibly entertaining, and I loved every moment of it.
I highly recommend for fans of suspenseful thriller novels but if anything, this book will raise the reader’s awareness of people who have suffered from child abuse.
Thank you, Beauty and Lace and Shawline Publishing Australia for the opportunity to read and review.
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May 5, 2023Andrew has this way of writing that, as readers you actually struggle to continue reading his texts and this is definitely the case in Book 1 and 2 of this series. But to be clear, it’s not because Hood’s books are confusing or hard to follow but because the content is really truly horrid.
You really need to be prepared for some very serious, awful scenes, themes and issues that Hood interweaves throughout his books and The Man Who Settled the Score, book 2 in the series is definitely another difficult read.
This time, John Hannebery is back and hunting down paedophiles one by one in accordance with his best friends Susan’s hit list. The story follows John as he hunts, finds and kills each paedophile one at a time. Please be aware this is a detailed, gruesome, sad and unsettling read all at once and make sure you know what you’re getting into before you read.
Thank-you Shawline Publishing for sending me this to read and review.
You really need to be prepared for some very serious, awful scenes, themes and issues that Hood interweaves throughout his books and The Man Who Settled the Score, book 2 in the series is definitely another difficult read.
This time, John Hannebery is back and hunting down paedophiles one by one in accordance with his best friends Susan’s hit list. The story follows John as he hunts, finds and kills each paedophile one at a time. Please be aware this is a detailed, gruesome, sad and unsettling read all at once and make sure you know what you’re getting into before you read.
Thank-you Shawline Publishing for sending me this to read and review.
February 4, 2024
Excellent read
This book has made me hungry for any story Mr. Hood wants to tell. The dialogue is snappy and true to my experiences in life (not violence...I'm not a hit woman lol).
A quick note to author: PLEASE walk through an edit very slowly; the grammatical and syntax errors were not of your caliber!
This book has made me hungry for any story Mr. Hood wants to tell. The dialogue is snappy and true to my experiences in life (not violence...I'm not a hit woman lol).
A quick note to author: PLEASE walk through an edit very slowly; the grammatical and syntax errors were not of your caliber!
June 4, 2023
Another incredible read by Andrew, easy 5/5 stars. Can not wait for the 3rd book!
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