Hunter's Moon [Hardcover]

Chuck Logan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1996

Joining his friend Bud and Bud's sensuous new wife, Jesse, on a hunting expedition, former Special Forces Commando Harry Griffin is forced to kill Bud's stepson when the latter attempts to kill his stepfather. A first novel. $30,000 ad/promo.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Harry Griffin is a Vietnam veteran, recovering alcoholic, and graphic artist for a St. Paul, Minnesota, newspaper. His old friend Bud Maston invites him to a rural lodge for a hunting trip, and Griffin reluctantly accepts. Within 24 hours, Griffin has a passionate coupling with Maston's beautiful but sinister new wife, Jesse, kills Jesse's grown son Chris to prevent Chris from killing Maston, and has a drink for the first time in a decade. Logan's first novel charts Griffin's investigation into Chris's life and the seamy, convoluted events leading up to his accidental death. Although a bit too long, this suspense novel moves at a brisk pace and has well-drawn characters and landscapes. For large fiction collections.
A.J. Wright, Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

A first novel by a former Vietnam vet predictably will feature a hero who is also a vet; however, this fast-paced, violent thriller set in small-town and rural Minnesota also features two other characters who spent time in Nam. The main character is Harry Griffin, a dried-out journalist helping fellow alcoholic pal Bud Maston through a tough time. Against his better judgment, Harry accompanies Bud on an ill-conceived deer-hunting trip; along the way, he meets Bud's new wife, the sensual Jesse (who immediately tempts Harry), and her two troubled teenage children. A tragic shooting occurs on the trip, and the intrigue in a town full of secrets shifts into full throttle, endangering Harry's life. Logan's characters all have skeletons in the closet; blend in a dose of Hemingway-style macho, Ojibwa Indian mystery, and the 12-step philosophy, and Logan sends the whole mixture careening toward a thrilling--if unlikely--ending. Nonetheless, a rousing, edgy first novel with a twist on the typical troubled Viet-vet story that is most satisfying. Joe Collins

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins; 1st edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060176431
• ISBN-13: 978-0060176433
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,233,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Written from the heart, May 20, 2006

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James P. Lea "James P. Lea 'bookaholic" (Vancouver, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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In his debut novel Chuck Logan writes anything but the atypical thriller. In creating his characters and location it is very obvious that he is writing about what he knows and drawing from personal experiences. This book is a touch harder and gritier than most thrillers on the market and therin lies its strength. Combining this with a great command of the language and some of the most original descriptions I have ever read make this a powerful and captivating read. The characters act real and the twists and turns of the plot keep the action moving. Recommended if you are looking for something harsher and more moving than your average thriller.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Twisted mayhem, August 18, 2011

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This book is just FULL of some very unlikeable characters but to me that makes it more believable.

Gritty, kinky, with parts of it over-the-top fantastical but Logan can write. He draws you in and wraps you up in word pictures and you don't escape until you finish reading the last line.

The alcoholism and alcohol moments - VERY true-to-life. Also the war experiences seemed to come from the writer's heart or own past. Great descriptive passages concerning Minnesota.

I will definitely be reading more of Logan's work.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Just found Chuck Logan!, March 21, 2011

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I found Chuck Logan by accident as I was searching for books by Chuck Hogan and accidentally ordered Hunter's Moon. I found out my error and decided to read it anyway and I was surprised that the book was so well written and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Since Mr. Logan impressed me so much, I have ordered all of his books and am looking forward to reading them.

But, Hunter's Moon is NOT your typical Viet Nam veteran novel. Lots of twists and turns and keeps you guessing what is going on without losing your interest. The ending throws you a curve and keeps you going to the very last page. I am looking forward to reading Mr. Logan's books!!