The Upright Man
Ward Hopkins is afraid. He's seen something dreadful in the high plains of the Columbia River. It's sent him fleeing cross country, forever running. And in his wake, one by one, people are dying. Something's following Ward Hopkins.
Ward Hopkins is afraid. He's seen something dreadful in the high plains of the Columbia River. It's sent him fleeing cross country, forever running. And in his wake, one by one, people are dying. Something's following Ward Hopkins.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780515136388 (0515136387)
ASIN: 515136387
Publish date: March 30th 2004
Publisher: Jove
Pages no: 368
Edition language: English
Series: Straw Men (#2)
Some weeks ago I read The Straw Men by Michael Marshall the first part of a trilogy by an author who has never received the acclaim and recognition that he so richly deserves. I thought The Straw Men was an excellent read and was doubtful if the style, character development, and story could be bette...
The Straw Men slip back into the shadows, but their presence is still felt as the hunt for The Upright Man takes center stage in this engaging thriller. Marshall keeps his readers on their mental toes, as they ponder who is a player, who is a pawn and who is being led down the rabbit hole.
A sequel to The Straw Men this is an interesting continuation of the paranoia and conspiracy. The serial killer is interesting as well. Some of it is a bit farfetched but I found it a compelling read.
So my re-read continued and of course I had to go next for Book Two of “The Straw Men” Trilogy – The Lonely Dead and very shortly I will be immersed back into Book Three – Blood of Angels.After the events of “The Straw Men” we find Ward in hiding, drifting from place to place and occasionally attemp...
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