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For the Dogs
For the Dogs
Author: Kevin Wignall
Ella is young, bereaved, and in danger. — Lucas is ruthless, brutal, and cold. — Think again. — Ella is bitter, determined, and dangerous. — Lucas is vulnerable and lovelorn. — Ella Hatto is on vacation in Italy with her boyfriend. — It's a beautiful summer evening in a small Tuscan town, and her life is all about the things she doesn't know. ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780743247566
ISBN-10: 0743247566
Publication Date: 6/29/2004
Pages: 224
Rating:
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
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4.8 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Simon Schuster
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Audio CD
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The movie "The Hunter's Prayer" was based upon this novel - an enjoyable flick, but not mesmerizing. When watching the credits, I saw "Based upon the novel "For the Dogs" by Kevin Wignall. About 15 years ago, I had read a couple of earlier books by Wignall and enjoyed them but at that time he had put nothing new out and I forgot about him until the movie mentioned him. Anyway, knowing that books are normally better than films, I searched out his more recent works. The premise is simple - a former contract killer takes the job of guarding a young girl on holiday as a favor for a friend. The friend and family are killed and the girl escapes because of the bodyguard. Revenge on the assassins is forthcoming....

The book was a quick read - I read it in less than a day - and was considerably darker than the film. A decent noir mystery/thriller. It was rather predictable but I've spent longer on less enjoyable books. Because it held my interest I give it 5 stars for the pleasure it afforded me and 3 stars for the triteness of the plot


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