The Hunt

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Summary: Sensational!!
Review: Couldn't put the book down! It held me captive from beginning to end. The town of Middleburg, VA. came alive and I felt familiar with the characters and surroundings. The plot was full of twists and turns and had me up and down until the explosive ending when all was revealed.

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Summary: Fascinating!
Review: Couldn't put the book down! Stayed on the edge of my seat as I flew through the pages! This adventure through the horse country of Middleburg, Virginia captivated and dominated my life until I consumed the last page.

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Summary: Fantastic
Review: From Australia to USA, from Italy to Germany, from East to West, from cost to cost...it's the most exciting, best written novel I ever read. I bow to Jan Neuharth!!!

Rating:
Summary: Fantastic
Review: From Australia to USA, from Italy to Germany, from East to West, from cost to cost...it?s the most exciting, best written novel I ever read. I bow to Jan Neuharth!!!

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Summary: Excited about such a great new author!
Review: I do not know much about fox-hunting, but I found that that did not make a difference when reading this book because Neuharth explains the hunting 'terminology' in a wonderful way that totally clued me in. I was recommended this book by a friend, and I read it all in one night. I could not put it down, it was suspenseful, thrilling, and realistic. This book would make a good movie, (and I'm surprised one isn't already planned) because there is never a dull moment. You don't have to read very far to reach action, and this book not only had mystery book qualities, but it could be put under a romance genre for the sub-story romantic plot line. This is a great book, and I would highly recomend it to anyone who may not know everything about fox-hunting, but is looking for a wonderful edge-of-your-seat thriller.

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Summary: A great read!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It has a fast paced plot and short chapters (which I love)and I had a hard time putting it down. In fact,I started the book at bedtime and ended up staying awake reading until 3:00 am! I enjoyed the characters (especially Doug)and even though I don't know much about foxhunting or the area where the book took place, the characters seemed very real to me. The mystery is full of twists and turns and although I thought I had figured out who had "done it" I was pleased to find that I was wrong. My compliments to the author--I hope another novel is on the way!

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Summary: stereotyped and predictable
Review: I thought this would be an enjoyable read since I'm an active foxhunter, but I found the characters to be very stereotyped and the story too predictable. The story pits the noble, good, old moneyed rich against the working poor (and worse yet, West Virginia "white trash"). Not surprising, I guess given the authors background. The ending suggests a sequel; I'll know better next time.

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Summary: Very disappointed.
Review: I was very disappointed. This book came highly recommended, but I simply could not warm to the protagonist: a man so terminally stupid one wonders how he could possibly have passed the bar. The foxhunting action is meagre at best, the hunting lore is not *quite* correct (one "casts off" knitting - one "casts" hounds!!). Ms. Neuharth should leave it to the pros. Keep your money in your pocket and spend it on the next Rita Mae Brown.

Rating:
Summary: Very disappointed.
Review: I was very disappointed. This book came highly recommended, but I simply could not warm to the protagonist: a man so terminally stupid one wonders how he could possibly have passed the bar. The foxhunting action is meagre at best, the hunting lore is not *quite* correct (one "casts off" knitting - one "casts" hounds!!). Ms. Neuharth should leave it to the pros. Keep your money in your pocket and spend it on the next Rita Mae Brown.

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Summary: Involving to the very last page
Review: The Hunt by Jan Neuhart is an thoroughly enthralling, superbly crafted mystery novel of a successful lawyer and horseman who is framed for a vicious double murder. Doug Cummings is forced to race against time to find the culprit and protect his loved ones when even his own attorney doesn't believe his innocence! Very highly recommended reading for the mystery/suspense enthusiast, The Hunt presents life in the upper crust as far less idyllic than would first appear, with hidden jealousies and resentments steaming beneath the tranquil atmosphere. Involving to the very last page.