Necessary Evil (Necessary Evil - Shaun Hutson)

Member Name: Trish70

Product:	Necessary Evil - Shaun Hutson
Date:	27/03/09 (63 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Fast action, brillant story line

Disadvantages: Addictive reading meant I read the book in one day !

' We were born of risen apes, not fallen angels, and the apes were armed killers besides.... (Robert Ardrey)' Hutson x:2004.

** About the author **


Shaun Hutson, born and raised in Herfordshire, has been a professional author since 1983. He has written over 28 best selling novels as well as magazine articles and writing for radio and television.

Further information on Shaun can be found at his website (link to this is below).


** Synopsis**


During a routine armed robbery, Matt Franklin and his companions attempt to rob a Securicor van. During a frightening turn of events two men are shot dead and a third fatally wounded.


During the following days Matt is taken on a rollercoaster ride to find out why he has turned into someone's prey for this failed robbery and how are terrorists, British Government and Army involved.

Following a terrifying series of events Franklin, confronts his predator in London's Underground to find the answers he has sought.


** The character**
There are a number of characters that are intertwined in this novel; however, the main character whose story is followed is Matt Franklin, an intelligent career criminal whose character grows in the story lines.


**Recommendation**

I found Hutson has given and forceful novel whose commanding delivery and fast action delivery leading me to wanting more. The writing is passionate and provides gore in abundance. I felt some of the descriptive writing of places did not take anything away from the storyline.


I found Franklin immediately identified as a career criminal, but the depth of his intelligence and commanding persona grows through the pages whilst his determination to get to find the answers he needs.

I thought this was refreshing as the usually a hero is 'straight laced and very polished' it was great change to have a flawed career criminal has a hero. I found myself routing for the bad guy to win in the end


I also found the interlinking story of terrorism and a governmental body cover up did make me question we really know what is going on in our country.

Considering this is the first Hutson novel I have read, I found it great combination of conspiracy theories, violence and action. Overall a great read and I will certain be reading more of Huston's work.

**Further information**


Authors Website: http://www.shaunhutson.com/
Genre: Thriller/Horror

Cost: Paperback £5.99
ISBN:0-7515-3522-2


This review can be seen at dooyoo .co.uk and Ciao at ciao.co.uk.

Summary: Monsters, thieves, terrorists and the government