Stag Hunt [Paperback]

Anthony McGowan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2007

The smiling one, the one who hurt, the shy one, the one who cried, the one who kissed. That's how he remembers the boys who tormented him when he was a child. Now 20 years have passed. It's time to make them pay. But into the finely wrought net stumbles one man who had nothing to do with the evil in that school. Matthew Moriarty has demons of his own, but when Dominic Chance invites him along to a stag weekend in a remote county house, lost in a fold of Cornwall beyond the reach of mobile phones, he could never imagine the beauty that awaits. Or the horror.

 

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This explosively impressive first novel carries echoes of Agatha Christie, William Golding, PG Wodehouse and MR James - among others. All of it is wrapped up in a thoroughly modern, irresistibly readable narrative, propelled by a central character who is considerably more likeable than he himself believes. I loved it and can't wait fo McGowan's next.' Morning Star 'McGowan is a talent well worth following and STAG HUNT is a perfect place to begin.' -- Hampstead & Highgate Express 'A cleverly constructed tingler that will make readers want to keep the light on when they go to bed.' Scotsman 'McGowan's book is simultaneously original and traditional, with stylistic borrowings from writers as diverse as Simon Raven and Martin Amis, and enough energy and enthusiasm to keep a busy, often quite nasty plot on the boil. Once you've stepped on board you're there till the end of the ride.' - Literary Review 'McGowan's debut packs a vicious punch, turning his characters inside out en route to a finely crafted finale.' - Good Book Guide on STAG HUNT 'Articulate on the friction of class, the bonds of friendship and the power of hatred. The suspense is tantalising...an accomplished and thoughtful debut.' - Manchester Evening News

About the Author

Anthony McGowan was born in Manchester in 1965. He has worked as a nightclub bouncer, Open University philosophy tutor, journalist and civil servant. He is married to the fashion designer and novelist Rebecca Campbell, and has two children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340836830
• ISBN-13: 978-0340836835
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,750,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anthony McGowan is one of the most widely acclaimed young-adult authors in the UK. His books have won several major awards, and been shortlisted for many more. He has also written highly regarded adult fiction, as well as books for younger readers. He has a PhD on the history of beauty, and has taught philosophy and creative writing. He lives in London with his wife and two children.