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The Manhattan Hunt Club

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In Manhattan Hunt Club John Saul plumbs the depths of the Manhattan underground--the network of subway tunnels and secret caverns and chambers where the homeless denizens of the city have created their own society. It's a world Jeff Converse, a young college student convicted of a crime he didn't commit, never knew existed until he is plunged into it after an "...more
Mass Market Paperback, 384 pages
Published March 28th 2006 by Ballantine Books
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Dustin Crazy little brown owl
In my opinion this in John Saul's masterpiece! I first got hooked on the horror of John Saul when I stumbled upon The Blackstone Chronicles, but have found some of Saul's novels disappointing (as word of advice: don't bother reading The Devil's Labyrinth published in 2007). Saul has a history of writing bad or simply off the wall endings to his stories. I loved The Manhattan Hunt Club - a story of homeless people living underground (literally) by accessing subway tunnels. Saul clearly put a lot ...more
Marie Wreath
This was a book I might never have selected on my own but was happy to read as a kick off to our little women's book club. The subject matter was interesting and good fodder for a few moral debates. I liked John Saul's writing; the action was fast moving enough to be exciting, and the character development was all really well done. At least for me, I enjoyed it. LOL We had lots to discuss at book club, and it left me thinking of big citites in a very different way!

And I have to ...more
Kim
Kim rated it 2 of 5 stars
Not really liking this book. I think I've been spoiled lately by reading too much Bentley Little, but this book I'm just trying to "get through." I usually like John Saul, he's one of my favorites, but this book just has a hard time holding my interest. The book starts off with a man convicted of a crime he did not commit. His father and girlfriend do not believe he is guilty. He is charged anyway and is sentenced to 1 yr. in prison for assaulting a woman in the subway station who is n...more
Maurean
This was an entertaining read. Although there were a few obvious plot points, there were also a few unexpected twists that kept it interesting. Overall, a suspenseful and gripping tale. I was particularly enthralled with the details revolving around the transient population and the subterranean citizens. Definately worth the reading time.
Helen
Helen rated it 2 of 5 stars
If this book had a sub-title it would be “vigilante on vigilante justice”.

When Jeff Converse stops to help a woman in the subway, she mistakes him for her attacker and he is convicted of rape and sentenced to time in prison. Without giving too much away, he finds himself in the tunnels under Manhattan being hunted by vigilantes who are unhappy with the current justice system.

While I found the story engaging, and was sufficiently creeped out the prospect of absolute dark...more
Rebekkila
Falsely convicted of a brutal crime, college student Jeff Converse sees his future vanishing before his eyes. But someone has other plans for Jeff, in a place far deadlier than any penitentiary. Jeff finds himself beneath the teeming streets of Manhattan, in a hidden landscape of twisting tunnels and forgotten subterranian chambers. Here, an invisible population of the homeless, the desperate, and the mad has carved out its own shadow society. But they are not alone. For someone has made this fo...more
Marla
Frustratingly and tantalizingly slow at unfolding the secrets of this book. Fun since we were just in New York and riding the subways.

Likes:
* Some characters notice and acknowledge the "houseless"
* New York underground was disgustingly brought to life
* Heather McDaniel always believed in Jeff's innocence
* Jeff's father, Keith, is a great man of action
* Jeff's body in morgue was great twist
* Powerful 100 Club was a cool concept

Dislikes:
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Tom
Jeff Converse, a young college student convicted of a crime he didn't commit, is plunged into a world he never knew existed after an "accident" that occurs while he is being transported to prison. He soon realizes that it's no accident, but the opening move in a deadly game being played by some of the city's most powerful men and women, a game in which he is the prey and they are the hunters. Jeff's only chance to make it to the surface and survive lies in allying himself with a homici...more
Melissa Namba
I always enjoy John Saul books and have not read one in a while. I was impressed with this one because of how realistic it was. There were no mental illnesses or paranormal activities in this one, unlike his earlier novels and I loved reading about the underground geography of New York. I am familiar with the stations and the areas described (the above ground and "Level 1" parts) and enjoyed reading about the buildings there. I imagine that the diner that Jeff liked to frequent nea...more
Renee
Renee rated it 3 of 5 stars
i find that some suspense thrillers are NOT successful, commonly for the reason that they are too convoluted to be "follow-able." this one was not like that. it was easy to follow and succesfully suspenseful. the thing is, i couldn't recommend it to anyone because it turned out to have too much violence and obsenity to be acceptable. i even felt a little bad that i actually finished it as i began running into the violence and obsenities; they made me cringe. but i loathe not finis...more
Lori
Lori rated it 5 of 5 stars
Shelves: author, suspense
I really enjoyed this novel because it employs a lot of real-life examples (through fiction) of the extraordinary lives that the homeless actually lead. Contrary to popular belief, many people choose this type of lifestyle and it works for them.

Ordinarily, I would not be interested in such a topic but John Saul wrote his novel in such a phenomenal way that it kept my interest every step of the way and at every turn of the page.

Highly suggested to get a new view of what mos...more
Adam Wilson
The Manhattan Hunt Club was yet another unstoppable and incredible novel by John Saul. It reminded me a lot of novels like the Long Walk or In the Dark. I have always greatly enjoyed novels where the characters have to go through some kind of game that they are playing in order to win their lives. In this novel, Jeff, tone of the protagonists, is falsely accused of brutally raping a woman in New York. Later, as he is being transfered to another prison, the van he is in is attacked and he is take...more
Leah
Leah rated it 2 of 5 stars
The story line is just like a movie "Surviving The Game". I was very familiar with how the story would continue. One of my pet-peeves in reading is when the author keeps introducing so many different characters. By chapter 5 I was introduced to 9 different people and throughout the book I had to go back and remember who was who. Then out of nowhere, a new character was added for a brief moment and then not mentioned again for many chapters later. I wouldn't read this book again and ...more
Anthony Fitzgerald
Anthony Fitzgerald rated it 4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for: All my friends, especially those that live along the 1 train upper west side!!
Recommended to Anthony by: A customer at Borders
First off, I have to disagree with this book being labeled as "horror". Psychological thriller yes. Horror no. Anyway apart from that it was an awesome read! It definitely makes me think twice about what lies beyond the safety of the subway station lights. The book has a nice fast pace, although my one critique on the speed would be that character development early on in the story was lacking. For example, I envisioned Eve Harris, one of the main characters, to be a late 20's/early 30'...more
Maicie
One of Saul's best books.

Jeff Converse is falsley convicted of attempted murder. While being transferred to prison, the van is involved in an accident. He is declared dead but in reality he has been led into the underground tunnels beneath Manhattan. And he is being hunted by the elite members of the Manhattan Hunt Club.

There is quite a lot of set up in the book but hang around for the last ten chapters. Good stuff.

Andre Higgins
Not bad, not great. It was easily predictable from early on and would probably translate well as a mediocre Hollywood movie. I never really got the impression that the main characters were in real jeopardy. With the ordeal they go through, they come out of it all with barely a scratch, so there's no real suspense.
This was my first John Saul book..... I will not be looking for more.
Cherie
Cherie rated it 5 of 5 stars
The setting alone for this book is enough to rate 5 stars. All those underground levels under New York create quite a terrifying setting. The story is just icing on the cake. And of course John Saul's excellent writing skills make it an easy fast read. You won't be able to put it down. One of my favorite books of all time by any author.
Allovit
As John Saul said in the end...the book was intended to be fiction and he hopes it is. The book brought me to wonder if there are people really living under the subways...and if there are people in authority who decide to take the administration of justice into their own hands....really, really twisted!
Fannie
Fannie rated it 5 of 5 stars
I have been a fan of John Saul since I was 11 years old. I love all of his books. I am glad to say I have all his books but two. I read the Manhattan Hunt Club and enjoyed every word. I recommend the book to anyone who likes horror/mystery. I also think this book would make an excellent movie.
Carol Brannigan
This is one of my favorite reads from Saul. He takes the horror of the real (ie other people) and turns it into the almost absolute dark. I cringed most of the way through and while the ending is a little on the "happy" side- I can forgive that for the ride it provided.
Zoie Carnegie
At first I didn't know what the hell was going on with this story, Its so unlike anything I had ever read, But a few pages in and you are hooked on the characters and how its all going to play out. I loved it, couldn't put it down and could read it 100 times more.
Tammy
Tammy rated it 4 of 5 stars
Shelves: crime-mystery
John Saul surprised me with this story.When I read his books I'm always waiting forthe boogy man to jump out at me but this one was more like a crime mystery instead of a horror thriller. I still enjoyed the story very much. It was about a guy that is wrongly accused of a crime. He is found guilty but his father and girlfriend know that he is innocent. He is being taken to a different prison when there is supposedly a tragic accident. He is forced down into the tunnels to try to survive. Then he...more
Laura King
Awesome read! My fiance doesn't read much outside of Dragon Lance. He picked up this book and read it about 6 years ago and still talks about it to this day. Thanks John Saul for finally giving him something else to read and for us to talk about!
The Listmaker
A decent enough suspense novel. There was a nice twist about 3/4 of the way through the book that I wasn't expecting. But that twist wasn't enough to make up for an ending that came off as contrived and rushed. And the second twist near the end wasn't needed. Leave the morality lessons to other books.
Ratforce
If you'd like to try something in the spirit of Dean Koontz, try this thrilling suspense novel about survival in the face of a monstrous serial killer. This page turner is tough to put down!
John
John rated it 4 of 5 stars
Shelves: audiobook
Very interesting to read about the underground in NY. Not sure how much is true, but it remains interesting. Good action thriller - try to figure out what will happen next.
Ruth
Ruth rated it 5 of 5 stars
Great book. I read this book years ago. Good enough to read again. What I learned from this book. Stay away from the Manahttan Hunt Club and under ground tunnels.
Nicole
Nicole rated it 4 of 5 stars
This was kind of a "Running Man" meets "Hunger Games" kind of book. Very intense. It included some plot twists that I definitely wasn't expecting!
Mike
Mike rated it 4 of 5 stars
It's been a while since I read this book, but I do recall going back and reading again (something I never do.) Fun, escapist time waster.
Michelle
LOVED this book. Real page turner. John Saul is an excellent writer. Reminds me of the movie "Hostel;" of course the book was first. :)
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John Saul was born in Pasadena, California on February 25, 1942, and grew up in Whittier where he graduated from Whittier High School in 1959. He attended several colleges—Antioch, in Ohio, Cerritos, in Norwalk, California, Montana State University and San Francisco State College, variously majoring in anthropology, liberal arts, and theater, but never obtaining a degree.
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