John, a trauma doctor, wanders the streets of a glamorous Mediterranean resort as he mourns the death of his wife. He drifts from bar to bar until he meets Jasna, a captivating hostess.
Then tragedy strikes. In this all-new edition, Escape: The Hunter Cut takes the classic tale of L.A Davenport’s debut novel Escape and retells it through John’s eyes, as he battles with himself and the events that threaten to overwhelm him.
Assessment:
Plot/Idea: Escape is the dynamic retelling of L.A. Davenport's debut novel, this time from the perspective of grief-stricken trauma doctor John Hunter. A powerful psychological thriller with well realized characters and a gripping plot, Escape is an absorbing and enthralling read.
Prose: Davenport's text is tense, involving, and well orchestrated with short, sharp chapters that pack a hefty punch. The author's keen eye for detail and acute observations really allow the reader to get deep inside Hunter's thought processes and state of mind.
Originality: Escape is a well observed psychological thriller with short, well-written chapters that are accessible and effective. Interspersed with captivating dream sequences, Davenport masterfully transports the reader into the tortured psyche of her self-destructive protagonist.
Character/Execution: John Hunter is a well rounded and convincing protagonist, with Davenport providing an intense, psychological character study. Hunter's descent into madness is coupled with believable, naturalistic dialogue to create a compelling and commendable read.
Blurb: A neatly observed psychological thriller.
Date Submitted: May 09, 2024
It "started slow and really got dramatic towards the end…There is a dark side to this escape to the Mediterranean."
“Another captivating read from L.A. Davenport, the storyline held my attention and the character and setting detail, poor John really goes through tough time after tough time…A highly recommended read.”
“There is plenty of action for the thriller lover" in Escape, The Hunter Cut, alongside "the brutal violence that comes with the subject matter."
Escape, The Hunter Cut is a “gritty and twisty story” and a “poignant thriller…The moment the action starts it’s an adrenaline fuelled story that keeps you on the edge and turning pages.”
An “entertaining story that will keep you gripped to the end…I could not put it down...The descriptions in the book were brilliant. It made me feel I was in the Mediterranean with John…If you like crime mystery this book is for you.
