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The Hitman and the Rose Kindle Edition

by Craig Thomas Boyle (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 85 ratings
A Hitman with a troubled past finds himself stunned when he receives a letter from a nine year old girl. He usually charges a quarter of a million dollars per hit, but finds just $23.42 inside the envelope along with a plea to free her from her abusive father. But there are more abusers than meets the eye. There will be blood. And lots of it.

A tale that began as a writing prompt response on Reddit.com, The Hitman and the Rose is a Novella that deals in revenge. It is the story of a man rediscovering his humanity while he saves an innocent little girl from her tormentors, one body at a time.
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  1. Print length
    44 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    October 7, 2014
  5. File size
    1.3 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OA0379C
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 7, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 85 ratings

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Craig Thomas Boyle

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An avid reader from a young age, Craig Thomas Boyle spent his younger years in the lands of Tolkien, Rowling, Stroud and many more. He graduated to grimmer fiction in his teens and has since developed an obsession for reading and writing about the darker side of life.

Craig is an avid Mixed Martial Arts competitor as well as a writer, and his success in the cage gives him the determination an author needs.

His debut Novella, The Hitman and the Rose was released to positive reviews and quickly hit #1 in Amazon US's Noir section.

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Customers find the novella to be an amazing read with a fantastic story. They consider it well worth a dollar. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some praising Boyle's fantastic writing while others find it very rough.

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13 customers mention "Readability"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be an amazing and completely engrossing read, with one customer noting it's a great quick read.

"Reading this has been one of the best reading experiences I've had, and this coming from a Librarian Sciences major...." Read more

"...I read the first chapter and was completely enamored by this novella. I downloaded and read everything on my lunch break and was not disappointed...." Read more

"...a web forum, but the writing was evocative and it was an all around solid read...." Read more

"...Sweet, like the Hitman and his symbol for innocence. A great read." Read more

6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one noting its straightforward plot.

"...The plot is fairly straightforward, a rich hit man that encounters something so sick that makes his cold blood boil...." Read more

"...I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a good story...." Read more

"This story is fantastic...." Read more

"...I'm glad to see Craig expanded the original Reddit post into an engaging story. Well worth a dollar." Read more

3 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well worth a dollar.

"...Definitely worth the money and I really hope and expect this to become a movie someday!" Read more

"...it comes to some of the military references, this was more than worth the $1 I paid for it." Read more

"...Well worth a dollar." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"2 positive1 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some praising Boyle's fantastic writing while others find it very rough.

"I still can't believe this started on a web forum, but the writing was evocative and it was an all around solid read...." Read more

"...The writing is very rough, and the text is littered with typos. It is not too long though and the story kept me interested despite its flaws." Read more

"The writing of Boyle is fantastic. He's a natural. You won't be able to put this down, I promise you." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Ruth Wanonah
    5.0 out of 5 stars You want an excellent story? Here it is.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2014
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    Reading this has been one of the best reading experiences I've had, and this coming from a Librarian Sciences major.

    The plot is fairly straightforward, a rich hit man that encounters something so sick that makes his cold blood boil. I sat through and read this obsessively. I hope it's turned into a larger novel, because I'm dying to have more background, more description, more everything.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Boyle to continue creating great reads. Using just over 50 pages Boyle creates ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014
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    When I saw that this story is avaliable on Amazon I had to buy it to hopefully help encourage C.T. Boyle to continue creating great reads.
    Using just over 50 pages Boyle creates charcters that we feel for and identify with. Daniel; the lead character, doesn't just shake his head at and scoff at injustice he seeks out and eradicates it.
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  • CompuChip
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable book full of tension and drama
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014
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    An enjoyable book full of tension and drama. The writing is first rate and the author definitely knows how to spin a good tale! Looking forward to more from him.
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  • Kat H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Novella with Well-Rounded Characters
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014
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    I was cruising through reddit.com and found the link to this book on the front page. I read the first chapter and was completely enamored by this novella. I downloaded and read everything on my lunch break and was not disappointed. This novella was a truly wild and emotional ride. Craig Thomas Boyle brings his characters to life in the most simple of ways. By time I was done with the second chapter I was already emotionally attached to the Hitman and his struggles.

    I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a good story. The Hitman and The Rose has quickly become one of my favorite short stories and I can't wait to see what Craig Thomas Boyle has in store for us in the future. Mr. Boyle, I'll be on the lookout for any new reddit posts or novellas/books you have in the works. Keep writing and we'll keep reading.
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  • lm
    5.0 out of 5 stars I still can't believe this started on a web forum ...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2014
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    I still can't believe this started on a web forum, but the writing was evocative and it was an all around solid read. Definitely worth the money and I really hope and expect this to become a movie someday!
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  • Humza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short, Simple, Sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
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    Short, like Melissa's height.
    Simple, unlike Melissa's situation, predicament, childhood.
    Sweet, like the Hitman and his symbol for innocence.

    A great read.
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  • ColeyGhost
    5.0 out of 5 stars Came from reddit
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2014
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    I saw the first part on writing prompts and saw the post later on saying how it became a novella. It was much more than I expected and a great read.
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  • Aych
    2.0 out of 5 stars good story, mediocre writing
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2014
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    This started out strong after a wonderful writing prompt on reddit. Unfortunately, the story plays out like a juvenile revenge fantasy. The writing is very rough, and the text is littered with typos. It is not too long though and the story kept me interested despite its flaws.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • kevin boyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars an exciting and thrilling read and a sure fire new ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2014
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    an exciting and thrilling read and a sure fire new movie in the wating for a certain mr,tarantino ! remember the rules ! buy read enjoy
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  • Steven
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great short story, would recommend to others for sure!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2014
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    A great short story with a interesting premise that hooks you in and gets you invested in the story. One of the best short stories I've read in a while.
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  • Mollie Bryant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
    Reviewed in Australia on February 27, 2015
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    Found this via Reddit writing prompts. Awesome!
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  • Anon E'mouse
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2014
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    This is a really easy to read, fast paced, and enjoyable novella.
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  • Mrs Lorraine Boyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2014
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    A very good short story. could'nt put it down i needed to keep reading till the end . Looking forward to the next one.
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