Cuqui [Paperback]

David L. Kilpatrick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 14, 2002

Evil comes in many forms, some seen and some not. The Cuqui (koo-KOO-ee) monster of Mexican folklore had always been the thing of children's nightmares, that dark shadow creeping from under the bed in the wee hours of the night. But now it is real, it is alive, and it is killing everything in its path.Only Bumpy Sheffield has seen it and lived to tell. But the DEA deep cover agent has a history of leaving his reality checked at the door, so the authorities will not believe him. Determined to stop the killing, he begins hunting the thing that is already hunting him. But the Cuqui is far better at the game than he...From the acclaimed author of In The Way That Elephants Do and Undercover White Trash comes a high-energy assault to the senses, a story of international drug running and supernatural horror. Certainly not for the squeamish or faint-of-heart, this is a novel you will not want to read alone.From the book's Foreword: '--a modern-day version of a 1950's B-movie Creature Feature, just a fun, scary story full of action, laughs, and lots of gore. So grab some popcorn and your favorite snuggling sweetie, and enjoy!'

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About the Author

David was born in the metropolis of Beaumont, Texas, where he lived a somewhat normal existence until his eighteenth birthday (his parents might disagree, however). He moved to Fort Worth, Texas at that time and soon became part of the landscape there. He received a B.S. degree in Education from Texas Christian University in 1984. He currently lives in Fort Worth with his wife Antonia.His body of work includes five novels, many short stories, and some poetry as well. His first novel, In The Way That Elephants Do, was published by 1stBooks in 2000. His second, Undercover White Trash, was released in 2001. He is currently working on two new novels and a non-fiction piece. His next novel should be released by Christmas 2002. Visit his web site for more information about him and his work:http://davidkilpatrick.comYou can email him directly at:[e-mail]

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (August 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403329605
• ISBN-13: 978-1403329608
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,724,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Horror Novel that I've Read in Quite Some Time . ., August 26, 2004

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Jeffery A. Davis "Adventure Author" (MO, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuqui (Paperback)

I had waited to read this book for a long time. And I was certainly not disappointed. Bumpy Sheffeld is an undercover DEA agent who is currently acting as the pilot for the head of a drug cartel. When this kingpin is killed by an insect-like monster mid-flight into the U.S., Bumpy is forced to crash the plane. Suddenly, he is wanted for murder, as he knows that nobody will believe what happened on that flight. A fellow DEA agent and a beautiful archaeologist set out to help him bring the beast down in an effort to clear his name.

The book does an amazing job of developing the characters. I could really get into the heads of Savannah, Bumpy, Johnny and the creatures. Yes, we even get to see what makes the monsters tick (or click, as the case would be). They are not evil creatures that would have made this book so unrealistic. They are large animals, with the intelligence and biological functions of animals. They are hunting us for food. This is always a device that works well, considering man's preoccupation with assuming that we are at the top of the food chain. We are most certainly not, and this realization has a tendency to terrify us when we are reminded of it.

As far as religion goes, the book isn't billed as religious fiction. But the author does mention prayer and show a couple of Christian characters (priests). Their faith is never seen as an excuse for some deviancy or character flaw. On another point, the background of the book basically shows what happens when man tries to play God. Even though the background is from the distant past, it is still poignant today, with our fetal stem cell research, abortions and cloning.

David L. Kilpatrick has written a marvelous page-turner that will keep you riveted from the beginning. I highly recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SCARY AS @#$%!, May 11, 2004

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Olivia (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cuqui (Paperback)

It is a rare thing to find a book that will literally keep me awake at night. CUQUI is just such a book. The only real disappointment is that the author is not really a "horror" writer. In fact, this is his only "horror" novel.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite author until the end will always rock, October 22, 2002

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Milena Gomez "Milena Gomez Alvarez, Author of... (Miami, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuqui (Paperback)

Magnificent story, maginificent Bumpy, Jhony,Savana and Steve even magnificent Cuqui! I loved the story since the beginning. This writer rocks and I can't wait for other stories of him to come.
It is a fun tale, with lots of gore( in spanish) and American fun.
So to the author of
In the way that elepahts do, I say you rock!