Published: Feb. 19, 2011
Words: 92,230 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780987049674

Short description

Ever felt regret? David Thomas knows all about it. One bad choice and he unleashed the apocalypse. Now claws have invaded the shadows. Billions are dead. The world is in ruin. And trapped in a Melbourne skyscraper, watching the City burn, Dave Thomas has ample time to lament his decision. He really should have killed the kid.

Extended description

At the time it seemed so cut and dry. When the old man held out the knife and asked him to kill the kid, Dave didn’t think twice. The man was clearly nuts. Raving about an apocalypse that only the boy’s death could stop. Dave had done what any rational person would have – knocked the lunatic out. A lucky punch and all had been over… or so he thought.

Locked in a skyscraper in Melbourne, Dave Thomas has ample time to rue and lament his decision. As he watches the city burn, it’s a little difficult to escape the enormity of his mistake.

Claws have invaded the shadows. (Read more) At the time it seemed so cut and dry. When the old man held out the knife and asked him to kill the kid, Dave didn’t think twice. The man was clearly nuts. Raving about an apocalypse that only the boy’s death could stop. Dave had done what any rational person would have – knocked the lunatic out. A lucky punch and all had been over… or so he thought.

Locked in a skyscraper in Melbourne, Dave Thomas has ample time to rue and lament his decision. As he watches the city burn, it’s a little difficult to escape the enormity of his mistake.

Claws have invaded the shadows.

Billions are dead.

Continents in ruin.

And to rub salt in the wounds, the only hope for salvation is to face that decision all over again.

He really should have killed the kid.
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Tags

cult, dark fiction, australian, apocalyptic horror, legumeman

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Review by: Jinny on Sep. 26, 2011 :
I agree with everything already said in the previous review. I bought this hesitantly as it sounded interesting but not my usual reading fare. It was unputdownable, though sadly I did have to put it down on occasion. A really interesting story, great characters. Will have to try Spare Key now and hope a 'new' one comes out shortly.
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Review by: Suzanne Delaney on March 16, 2011 :
Wow! What can I say? After reading spare key I was utterly excited to know that this author had another book coming out. The story is fast paced throughout. It is impeccably written and has a story line like no other. No holds are barred and the author develops the characters in a way that allows the reader to truly empathise with them. The descriptive techniques allow the reader to visualise everything perfectly. I am now hooked on this author who seriously needs to start writing far more to keep his readers happy. I now need a constant Hamilton fix.
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