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The Hollow Ones

By: Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
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Publisher's summary

A horrific crime that defies explanation, a rookie FBI agent in uncharted territory, and an extraordinary hero for the ages: an investigation spirals out of control in this heart-pounding thriller.

Odessa Hardwicke's life is derailed when she's forced to turn her gun on her partner, Walt Leppo, a decorated FBI agent who turns suddenly, inexplicably violent while apprehending a rampaging murderer. The shooting, justified by self-defense, shakes the young FBI agent to her core. Devastated, Odessa is placed on desk leave pending a full investigation. But what most troubles Odessa isn't the tragedy itself - it's the shadowy presence she thought she saw fleeing the deceased agent's body after his death.

Questioning her future with the FBI and her sanity, Hardwicke accepts a low-level assignment to clear out the belongings of a retired agent in the New York office. What she finds there will put her on the trail of a mysterious figure named Hugo Blackwood, a man of enormous means who claims to have been alive for centuries, and who is either an unhinged lunatic, or humanity's best and only defense against unspeakable evil.

From the authors who brought you The Strain Trilogy comes a strange, terrifying, and darkly wondrous world of suspense, mystery, and literary horror. The Hollow Ones is a chilling, spell-binding tale, a hauntingly original new fable from Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro and best-selling author Chuck Hogan featuring their most fascinating character yet.

©2020 Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan (P)2020 Grand Central Publishing
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Critic reviews

"A transporting, pageturning thriller that rips open a brand new universe, filling it with suspense. Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan have a dark vision to share - and they've created quite a duo in Hugo Blackwood and Odessa Hardwicke, a Sherlockian partnership for the ages." (Brad Meltzer, number-one NYT best-selling author of The Escape Artist)

"If one could combine the world-conjuring magic of C. S. Lewis with the dark energy of Thomas Harris, one would be at least part of the way to understanding what makes The Hollow Ones so special. Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan have yet another twisted masterpiece on their hands. An enduring new series combining horror, suspense, and fable." (Stephen Chbosky, NYT best-selling author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Imaginary Friend)

"A welcome gift to disciples of Lovecraft-ian fiction. Odessa Hardewick is cast in the mold of Clarice Starling.... Inventive and macabre." (Kirkus)

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SO SO!

I like both of the authors so I thought I'd give it a shot!
Ultimately it was overwhelmingly disappointing!

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Loved it

Loved it.
I loved the Strain Trilogy and was not disappointed. Great story which kept me on the edge of my seat.

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A great time

I don't know why the chemistry between Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan works so well, but they always seem to pull off some of the most intriguing fast-paced books you'll ever find. I couldn't put this one down, and I'd recommend this one to everyone who loves a good supernatural thriller.

I didn't know this was a series, but I'm glad I bought book one. I will definitely be buying book two.

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I had high hopes

I really thought this was a safe choice, but it's just a generic mashup of common tropes. Also, it's not the author's fault, but I pictured the mysterious stranger as looking like Matt Berry and I couldn't take him seriously.

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It eventually becomes a good listen.

For me the narrator's voice took me a couple of chapters to really enjoy and follow the story without having to repeat sections.

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Couldn't put it down!

Excellent! Couldn't put it down!
Great characters. Waiting with much excitement for the next one...

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Not that great

maybe my expectations were to high but it didn't seem to capture my interest as much as the strain. kind of a weak story idea.

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Excellent

Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan once again do not disappoint. Hopefully there will be more ro the story. Until then...

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I loved this book

It was scary. I wish the British accent of the lead male character was bette.

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Excellent!

Absolutely no complaints or gripes! Would highly recommend to anyone.

***hate that a review has a minimum number of words required! Annoying!!

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