The Tracker
This is the first book that I have read from John Hunt or from Black Rose Writing. I am an avid reader and can usually tell within the first page if I will enjoy the story or not. The Tracker starts off with a seemingly innocent main character, Taylor. Mr. Hunt masterfully crafts his story so that the reader quickly feels a wide range of emotions for Taylor. From the beginning, you feel sympathy for the life that Taylor is living while enabling you to admire him for his strength. Shortly into the book, Hunt introduces the horror and I for one, found myself captivated. The character development and the twists and turns of the plot made for a thrilling page turner. The scene with the rat, (I don’t want to spoil anything for future readers), was gruesome!
I read this book in a day’s time. Quite an enthralling read! Horror is my favorite genre so I hold the bar pretty high and I feel like Mr. Hunt definitely hurdled said bar. If you enjoy sinister details and scenes that give you goosebumps as you read, then this book is definitely one that you should add to your library!

Extremely overweight Taylor senses and then sees a presence at his mother's funeral and from that moment on his life changes. The Tracker haunts him and tells him if he can evade capture then he can live - the alternative doesn't bear thinking about. What a barnstormer of a story - creepy doesn't do it justice and I couldn't put it down. Definitely not for the squeamish or faint hearted with truly horrible descriptions of violence and torture - it might, no it will, give them nightmares! Can't wait for the next book by this author.

The Tracker
By John Hunt

Hunt has written a dark thriller that draws the reader in, with challenges to reader to question the impact of enacting revenge of bullies and our darker nature.

Taylor, a young over weight man, living alone, has a mysterious visitor, a shadow, the tracker. The Tracker gives him a head start to escape and survive for 24 hours. But there are rules. Taylor can not ask for help.
What follows is a string of murders following Taylor.

Detective Owen is on the chase of Taylor, and upon his capture the real story starts.

The twist keep the reader engaged as the story unfolds, revealing a solid plot. The characters though are weak in places, detracting from the story.

The smaller sides stories did add some light hearted colour to the story.

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OMG,this book is soooo good I read it in one day,once I started reading it I couldn't put it down.

In the early hours of a Monday morning Taylor walks into a Police station,he's covered in blood,dirty and stinks of sweat.After he has been cleaned up and taken to a interview room,he begins to tell Detective Owen his unbelievable story.He says he didn't commit the crimes they suspect him of committing.It was the fiend who did it,the fiend who has been tracking him,the sinister monster who forced Taylor into playing a game.If he was caught he would suffer a horrible death.If he broke any of the rules of the game there would be dire consequences for Taylor and the people around him.All he had to do was avoid being caught and stay alive for forty - eight hours.As Taylor's incredible story unfolds neither Owen or the reader are sure what to believe.He can't be telling the truth,there's no such thing as monsters....right? He's just setting up his plea of innocent due to diminished responsibility.....isn't he?

Taylor and Owen are the main protagonists in this fast paced,twist packed roller coaster ride.This is a gripping part horror,part thriller story that contained some intense chase scenes,some spine chilling gory scenes and a added dash of humour.I would have given this far more than five stars if I could and would love to watch a film adaptation of this book

4.5 stars

After the death of his Mother, Taylor begins hearing strange noises and realizes that the noises are coming from the basement. Could someone be in the house? When the basement door begins to open and strange looking hands and fingers appear, well it is obvious that he is not alone. As a matter of fact, he is invited to play a game. A game he has no choice but to play - grown up Hide and Seek with a horrible twist. Soon Taylor is being hunted by a man/demon/shadow/entity/devil (just what the heck is it) and he must obey the rules. If he does not obey the rules, then horrible things will happen to people close to him. He will be hunted for forty-eight hours, if he survives, then he lives. If he is caught, a terrible death awaits him.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I read it over the course of one day. This book grabbed me from the get-go. I was hooked and there was no looking back! Seriously, I was captivated. The Author blended horror, suspense and mystery beautifully in this book! I loved that Taylor knew that no one would believe him, but he desperately wanted to be believed, no, he needed to be believed. I loved that there were twists and turns that I did not see coming and for me, they enhanced my enjoyment of this book.

This book was also an incredibly fast read. I felt as if I had just sat down to read it and then it was over. I was so captivated by the story that time flew and before I knew it, I had finished the book. I have been itching to read a good horror book for a while now and I can consider this itch scratched with this book! This is the first book I have read by this Author. I look forward to reading more of his work!

Thank you to Black Rose Writing and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Loved this book. Kept me guessing all the way through

There are some squeamish parts, though I didn't mind them, some may find it a bit disturbing. The Tracker was a good book, well written, not too much horror, a good thriller overall. The sheer thrill coursing through your veins as you follow the course of the plot, that was unmistakable in this book. You know that something is going to pop out of somewhere, and you are not disappointed! But the books ends with a bam. Not disappointing at all!

Oh geeze, where to start with this book??? First off, I was captivated by this read. It started off really strong. Ghostly, eerie, creepy....I mean seriously, being hunted by the boogie man for 48 hours while having to follow game-like rules...sounds like something out of a Wes Craven horror movie! And it was!! I was creeped right out for the first half of the book. It's been a long time since I've read a horror story that actually frightened me and The Tracker managed this feat!

As the story progresses, it shifts into more of a crime thriller. This part was also quite intriguing and suspenseful. There's an unexpected twist in the middle that was well executed. The ending was not as great as the first two thirds for me. It turns into action thriller - which is not a genre I particularly enjoy much. With that said, the writing was very good and the characters so well developed that I was glued to the pages the whole way through. I just wish the ending had been more horror than action.

Woukd I recommend this book to others? Absolutely! It is a fast paced and engaging read best experienced late at night. If you hear noises downstairs, be careful!. It might be the boogie man....

A gracious thank you to Black Rose Writing, John Hunt and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Copy furnished by Net Galley for the price of a review.

Do you want to play a game?  Come on, it's a simple variation on the theme of hide and seek, but with higher stakes.  It doesn't really matter if you want to play or not, the game has already begun.  Can you catch a glimpse of the shadow man?  You'll know him by his fedora and his long spidery fingers.  Still not sure?  Come closer, maybe that rictus-like grin he sports will convince you.  Keep an eye on the time.

The fine line that resides between sanity and madness comes into play with this fine tale of horror.

I first read Doll House, so I was looking forward to reading this story. John does a great job using his writing skills and uniqueness to deliver another great read which held my interest from start to finish.

I liked this book, there was plenty of action and horror. Started with a sympathetic person and moved to a nightmare with several victims. I liked the characters and cared what happened to them. This is the first book by this author that I have read. I will look for more books by him.
I would like to thank NetGalley, the Publisher and the author for the opportunity to read and early copy of this book for an honest review.

The Tracker by John Hunt is a horror novel.

First, let me thank NetGalley, the publisher Black Rose Writing, and of course the author, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

My Synopsis:
Taylor is a young man who is alone in the world. His mother has recently died. He has no real friends, and his life is spent working, eating and sleeping. When he starts to lose days, Taylor starts to question his sanity. When he hears noises coming from the basement, he adds locks. But the monster breaks out. A dark shadow of a man with no real face. He calls himself The Tracker, and he wants to play hide and seek. Taylor is given 48 hours to run, and some rules. If he can stay alive that long, the monster will let him live. The rules are simple. He can’t leave the city, he can’t tell anyone about this, and he can’t ask for help. Break the rules, and the result is death for those he approaches, and a worse death for Taylor. Taylor is intent on surviving.

My Views:
I think I may be a little prejudiced because John Hunt writes about a city just down the road from me. I recognize the street names, buildings, etc. It’s really cool, as it doesn’t happen often. On the other hand, I may be a little harder on this author because I want it to be good. And it was. I loved his first book, Doll House, which also included monsters – very depraved individuals. The monster in this book is different. It is pure horror. Hunt’s writing is really clear, really descriptive, and he makes you feel the emotions of the characters. You feel Taylor’s pain, his anger, his bewilderment. You feel the police officer’s puzzlement, anger and urgency. Great ending!

This one may not be for the squeamish….but I enjoyed it!

Taylor is an overweight guy who mostly keeps to himself. He has no real friends to speak of and his time is split between work and taking care of his morbidly obese mother. When she passes away he is totally alone... or maybe not. There's a strange man in a fedora stalking him. A shadowy figure who likes to play games, and the stakes are life or death.
This was a fast paced gruesome tale with a really fun twist that I didn't see coming.
4 out of 5 stars.

Wow! Twists you just won't see coming and a storyline of sheer terror! Very well written with well-developed characters this book will shock you, and keep you turning page after page! This can easily be made into a sequel. I'm off to see it this author has more to offer. I enjoyed his writing!

We begin this tale somewhere in the middle. Taylor has just survived 48 hours of hell. He approaches the police department, knowing they are looking for him as they suspect he is a mass murderer. After cleaning up the blood and putting on a prison jumpsuit, Taylor sits down to tell his improbable story to Detective Owen Graham.

After Taylor's mother's funeral, a "man" starts stalking him. One night he wakes up tied to his bed. He is told that he must run and when (not if) he is caught, the creature will eat him. We aren't sure what it is. The creature says: "I have been called the Tracker from time to time. And a devil. A vampire. A demon. The boogeyman. I prefer the Tracker." And so begins a fast-paced chase around the city with Taylor, a tall obese man, hoping to outsmart the Tracker.

It's hard to describe this book without giving anything away. It moves at a frenetic pace, as we follow Taylor and hope that the hapless loser wins out. The little twist at the end was a great touch. A thoroughly entertaining novel.

This was a Netgalley book.
I'm not sure what the tracker is other than a sadistic game player. He decides to play a "game" of hide and seek with a young over weight man accused of murder. If he can out last or out smart the demonic Tracker for 48 hours without breaking any of the rules, he gets to live. Taylor did NOT do any of the murders he was accused of, but no one will believe him.
The is a real page turner. It will keep you on the edge of your seat for hours. It has a great plot and an exciting twist at the end. Thank you to black rose writing for publishing this one!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to preview The Tracker by John Hunt.
This book will have you turning the pages immediately.
A young over-weight man is wanted for a series of gruesome murders - he didn't do it, but no one will believe him will they? He turns himself over to the police and tells his story - horror story that is.
Scary, frightening, and will have you reading well into the night.
RECOMMEND - not for the weak of heart!

“I picked this book after reading the intro to the book and am so glad that I chose to read it. I read this in under 2 days as it was too good to put down and left you feeeling that you wantd to see what happened next.
The main character Taylor is one of societys missfts who was picked on for his size and was targeted by a man/creature called the Tracker as he wouldn't be missed by anyone. He was given a set of rules that he had to obey or else face the consquences and told to run for his life. If he disobeyed any of the rules anyone that he asked for help or involved them faced the most gruesome of deaths.
From start to finish you will be immersed in this book and will feel sorry for Taylor even though he does cause a few people to die the most horrendous death. I will look forward to read more of this authors books

The Tracker by John Hunt was received direct from the publisher. The Tracker starts out moving quickly, kind of letting the reader know what is in store for them. While there have been several movies along the lines of this book in recent times, the similarities are vague and all may not be as it seems. Hunts writing style keeps the reader interested and most importantly, not bored as many “horror” tales seem to do nowadays. I recommend this book wholeheartedly and thus far, in 2018, it is my favorite fiction novel.

5 Stars

<i>"We are going to play an elaborate game of hide and seek. You, of course, are going to hide. I..." he stopped and pointed one of those long fingers into his own chest, "will seek. I have been called the Tracker from time to time. And a devil. A vampire. A demon. The boogeyman. I prefer The Tracker."</i>

Taylor is playing a deadly game of hide and seek. He has 48 hours to outwit and outlast the demon that is hunting him. If caught, a cruel death awaits him. If he breaks any of the rules, there will be consequences. But if he can survive the 48 hours, The Tracker will let him live.

This book did not disappoint. An original plot with great story-telling. It will terrify and entertain you at the same time. This was a fast-paced, suspenseful thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The story flowed well and kept me intrigued from start to finish. It’s one of those books that comes along occasionally that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. The rat scene will make you cringe and give you nightmares for days.

This is my 2nd read from this author. John Hunt is quickly becoming one of my favorite horror authors. If you’re a fan of this genre, I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Black Rose Writing for supply me a copy of John Hunt's "The Tracker" in exchange for an honest review.