The Hancock Boys [Mass Market Paperback]

Thomas William Simpson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 29, 2000

A uniquely terrifying thriller that breaks all of the commandments...with a vengeance.

Not since Cain and Abel have there been two brothers like...The Hancock Boys.

What if two identical twin brothers decided to share a career, a family, a wife, a life? That is exactly what the Hancock boys decided to do. They took turns playing the role of the perfect husband, father, and bestselling novelist while the other lived out his wildest fantasies. It seemed the perfect setup. But what if one of them pushed the game too far? What if there was someone out there who knew their secret?

And, worst of all, what if one of the brothers suspected the other of teetering on the edge of sanity? The Hancock boys both know their game is coming to an end. And they have the perfect plan to protect their marriage, their skyrocketing career, and their very lives. The two men must become one. But which brother is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice? And with so much at stake, can either truly trust the other?

"Simpson has a terrific story to tell and plenty of talent to pull it off."
--Chicago Tribune

Editorial Reviews

Review

Also by Thomas William Simpson--The Caretaker:

"A clever thriller with an original plot and twists that will keep fans of suspense ficition turning pages until the end."
--Phillip Margolin

"An elaborate and sinister con game...genuinely surprising."
--Chicago Tribune

"The ultimate revenge novel."
--Roanoke Times & World-News

"A page-turner that will grab even those not addicted to them."
--Booknews from The Poisoned Pen

And coming soon in paperback: The Editor

From the Inside Flap

A uniquely terrifying thriller that breaks all of the commandments...with a vengeance.

Not since Cain and Abel have there been two brothers like...The Hancock Boys.

What if two identical twin brothers decided to share a career, a family, a wife, a life? That is exactly what the Hancock boys decided to do. They took turns playing the role of the perfect husband, father, and bestselling novelist while the other lived out his wildest fantasies. It seemed the perfect setup. But what if one of them pushed the game too far? What if there was someone out there who knew their secret?

And, worst of all, what if one of the brothers suspected the other of teetering on the edge of sanity? The Hancock boys both know their game is coming to an end. And they have the perfect plan to protect their marriage, their skyrocketing career, and their very lives. The two men must become one. But which brother is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice? And with so much at stake, can either truly trust the other?

"Simpson has a terrific story to tell and plenty of talent to pull it off."
--Chicago Tribune

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (February 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553573977
• ISBN-13: 978-0553573978
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,850,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great thriller, July 3, 2000

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natural375 (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hancock Boys (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was one of the best thrillers in years. I am not sure why it has not been the most talked about book this year. The characters are stimulating and the suspense is riveting. It may not be literature but if you want to relax and be taken away from reality for a short time, curl up with this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC THRILLER TIMES TWO!, May 8, 2000

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"gsf918" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hancock Boys (Mass Market Paperback)

i completely agree with jason and i have no idea what book those other two reviewers read but it most definitely was not this reallllly good suspense thriller! i loved this book! parts of it made me laugh out loud while other parts just completely riveted me and had me turning the pages as fast as i could read them! the characters are fantastic and the plot is quite original! this will shorten any plane ride, keep you up at night and give you several hours of pleasure! i can't wait for the next one, 'the editor' for another thrilling ride on simpson's literary rollercoaster!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent novel of suspense!, February 29, 2000

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ljb661 (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hancock Boys (Mass Market Paperback)

What a great story-teller; Simpson combines dramatic action with almost literary prose. It doesn't matter that the story is free-wheeling and unlikely, his narrative style just carries you along. I have every one of his novels, why is this one a paperback? This is DEFINITELY a must-read for any serious reader of contemporary fiction.