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Hitman From Hell
When it's hot, the Bronx can be Hell on Earth. When a down and out, Indiana Jones wannabe, smuggles an ancient artifact into the Bronx in hopes of bailing his pathetic, broke ass out of debt with the Mob, all Hell literally breaks loose when the priceless piece of antiquity is actually a portal to Hell.
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229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 6, 2017
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April 18, 2019
Totally unique, strange in a good way
Hitman from Hell by Trek Sidorruk is a book I won! It is about a loser professor that ends up taking a loan out with the mob to by an illegal cursed artifact. Things happen along the way which gets a few gangs after him, cops, and a super psycho Hitman that even the mob and gangs are afraid of! Things really go south when he gets the cursed artifact! Very interesting!
Hitman from Hell by Trek Sidorruk is a book I won! It is about a loser professor that ends up taking a loan out with the mob to by an illegal cursed artifact. Things happen along the way which gets a few gangs after him, cops, and a super psycho Hitman that even the mob and gangs are afraid of! Things really go south when he gets the cursed artifact! Very interesting!
October 9, 2017
I'm not sure if the author should be allowed to walk the streets!
I read his first book and thought it was a little violent for the YA genre and now that I've read Hitman from Hell, I'm not sure it was too violent for a book about the Mob battling Satan in the Bronx!!!
The book is a quick read that shouldn't be taken too seriously. I thought it well laid out and being it was 55K words (est) - it was easy to follow and digest. I read it commuting on the train in 3 days and my ride is less than an hour. I also read a little on a lunch break.
The characters are disgusting pieces of crap - Excluding Tommy Two Touch, who I'd marry if he weren't already - I was amazed at how far low lifes could fall. This book showed me that flaws in character are flaws that are foundational issues that are rarely addressed and even more rarely rectified.
I read his first book and thought it was a little violent for the YA genre and now that I've read Hitman from Hell, I'm not sure it was too violent for a book about the Mob battling Satan in the Bronx!!!
The book is a quick read that shouldn't be taken too seriously. I thought it well laid out and being it was 55K words (est) - it was easy to follow and digest. I read it commuting on the train in 3 days and my ride is less than an hour. I also read a little on a lunch break.
The characters are disgusting pieces of crap - Excluding Tommy Two Touch, who I'd marry if he weren't already - I was amazed at how far low lifes could fall. This book showed me that flaws in character are flaws that are foundational issues that are rarely addressed and even more rarely rectified.
May 4, 2018
If you like to see the interworkings of the "family" and their own style of "honor", this book will be of interest.
If you like blood and gorge, this book will be a great read for you.
Interested in Satan and his minions and a powerful specter that changes a unassuming professor into a raving killer, you will love this book.
Dark humor, graphic killings, power and money and a mob boss that like to eat a part of the men he has killed.
Offbeat read that was interesting for me. Beware not for the faint of heart.
If you like blood and gorge, this book will be a great read for you.
Interested in Satan and his minions and a powerful specter that changes a unassuming professor into a raving killer, you will love this book.
Dark humor, graphic killings, power and money and a mob boss that like to eat a part of the men he has killed.
Offbeat read that was interesting for me. Beware not for the faint of heart.
April 14, 2018
Great read. The storyline was a true page turner
November 21, 2017
Fun stuff - Truly original - reading up on this author and his style, the book does read like a movie. It's the first book (I can remember) I've read in current tense... Odd at first, but the story gains speed quickly and goes full throttle by chapter 8. It didn't let off the gas until the last sentence, which for a horror book (This is not a mobster/Mafia book btw, regardless of how it's billed...) is rare these days - I think going forward I'll be more inclined to read shorter novels like this one. At 55k words, it was on the light side.
Again, I'm certainly not saying that as a negative- Just the opposite. No fluff - I don't think present tense could support a bunch of description and tangents. Again, I'm no expert on this writing style, but it seems you must stay in the moment and if you are going to move back or forward, you'd be do it quickly.
The style is fluid, cheeky, edgy and at times, truly offensive. Almost read like an old Dick Tracy, or private eye B movie, but with a vulgar, despicable edge. Lots of laughs - I definitely dove into the story quickly and got lost - read it in 2 days. The characters, though over-the-top, where relatively believable and the interaction/dialogue was excellent!
Negatives - - I don't think there's a demographic on the planet that could walk away from this book without something offending them, including me. I thought some of the kill scenes were... unnecessary?
This could be made into a movie and it would be amazing! I look forward to it - at a minimum the author should have it converted to an audio book and have the proper Bronx voice actors.
This maybe the funniest horror book I've ever read and definitely one of the funniest books I've read, regardless of the genre, in quite some time.
Clive Barker
Stephen King
Again, I'm certainly not saying that as a negative- Just the opposite. No fluff - I don't think present tense could support a bunch of description and tangents. Again, I'm no expert on this writing style, but it seems you must stay in the moment and if you are going to move back or forward, you'd be do it quickly.
The style is fluid, cheeky, edgy and at times, truly offensive. Almost read like an old Dick Tracy, or private eye B movie, but with a vulgar, despicable edge. Lots of laughs - I definitely dove into the story quickly and got lost - read it in 2 days. The characters, though over-the-top, where relatively believable and the interaction/dialogue was excellent!
Negatives - - I don't think there's a demographic on the planet that could walk away from this book without something offending them, including me. I thought some of the kill scenes were... unnecessary?
This could be made into a movie and it would be amazing! I look forward to it - at a minimum the author should have it converted to an audio book and have the proper Bronx voice actors.
This maybe the funniest horror book I've ever read and definitely one of the funniest books I've read, regardless of the genre, in quite some time.
Clive Barker
Stephen King
June 7, 2017
Hitman from Hell should be the dictionary definition of HARDCORE !
It was as if Quentin Tarantino wrote it when he was at rawest (Reservoir Dogs, not Jackie Brown - which is a compliment). The author, trel sidoruk, is either completely unaware that his dialogue is incredibly offensive, or he doesn't care??? Either way, I'm glad he writes raw and reckless.
The book is basically a "Falling Down" of the central character, Professor Dunlop. It changes focus to two other characters (I will not create a spoiler alert here) that try to save the day, but their own shortcomings make a difficult situation, herculean.
The character interplay is exceptional and the depth of each is rather impressive, considering the abruptness of the book. I think it was around 55K words. It doesn't need to be 56K. I'm more than fine when an author writes a story, not a word count.
The dialogue is not only witty, but if you can get by the foul language and disgusting, depraved, destitute (wink, wink, Mr. Alliteration) character traits of basically every single character within the book, you'll find yourself laughing out loud. My belly hurt after one chapter - and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that the actual Hitman from Hell, within the book will go down as one of the most frightening and charismatic characters to ever grace a page. I mean right there with Hannibal Lecter The Silence of the Lambs fantastic!!! A MUST READ !!!
It was as if Quentin Tarantino wrote it when he was at rawest (Reservoir Dogs, not Jackie Brown - which is a compliment). The author, trel sidoruk, is either completely unaware that his dialogue is incredibly offensive, or he doesn't care??? Either way, I'm glad he writes raw and reckless.
The book is basically a "Falling Down" of the central character, Professor Dunlop. It changes focus to two other characters (I will not create a spoiler alert here) that try to save the day, but their own shortcomings make a difficult situation, herculean.
The character interplay is exceptional and the depth of each is rather impressive, considering the abruptness of the book. I think it was around 55K words. It doesn't need to be 56K. I'm more than fine when an author writes a story, not a word count.
The dialogue is not only witty, but if you can get by the foul language and disgusting, depraved, destitute (wink, wink, Mr. Alliteration) character traits of basically every single character within the book, you'll find yourself laughing out loud. My belly hurt after one chapter - and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that the actual Hitman from Hell, within the book will go down as one of the most frightening and charismatic characters to ever grace a page. I mean right there with Hannibal Lecter The Silence of the Lambs fantastic!!! A MUST READ !!!
May 20, 2017
This book is a cross between a quentin tarantino movie and Nash vs the Evil Dead, with the a huge influence of authentic Bronx Mafia. The book was gory, gruesome and graphic. It was also disturbing in some parts - Not to make a spoiler alert - but the author didn't need to go there with a couple of the scenes with the innocent bystanders. I'm always OK when a bad guy gets it, regardless of how in a book and to a lessor extent a good guy fighting the good fight, for he/she knows they'll possibly meet the creator, but when an innocent person is killed, I get bothered. Well, he doesn't just do them, he does them right (Quoting one of the characters in the book - not word for word, but you get the point) - and one of the scenes left me literally sick. I almost didn't pick the book back up. I didn't think it needed to be there. Then he revisits the scene two more times??? Really?
All that said, this book was also the funniest book I've read in years. Despite myself, I laughed out loud on more pages than I can remember. Line after line were extremely witty and original. Authentic, gritty, original, fearless. Really, just the same style as the last book I read of his, The Alien Club, which BTW - I felt was also a little too graphically violent and hauntingly disturbing.... I guess that's his style? I'll live with it - I'll recommend it - I'll read it again eventually.
All that said, this book was also the funniest book I've read in years. Despite myself, I laughed out loud on more pages than I can remember. Line after line were extremely witty and original. Authentic, gritty, original, fearless. Really, just the same style as the last book I read of his, The Alien Club, which BTW - I felt was also a little too graphically violent and hauntingly disturbing.... I guess that's his style? I'll live with it - I'll recommend it - I'll read it again eventually.
May 11, 2017
I thought his last book was a wild ride! OMG -
I think after reading this, I can state unequivocally - the author needs a psych evaluation and massive doses of medication at a minimum. That's a compliment.
I thought his last book, The Alien Club was a little too violent (Graphically speaking) to be considered a true YA and should have a warning for anyone under 15, but this was marketed as a book for laughing out loud and not worrying why you did.
It's written in present tense, which was weird to get used to. I've heard it's extremely difficult to do so and I can see where a revision would be in order. I got what I wanted from it, which was a quick read that didn't tax my mind. Something for my commute. I read it less than 3 days. Could have read it in 1 if I missed work. 55K words.
If you're looking for a fun, quick read that gets funnier and faster by the page, this is it!
I think after reading this, I can state unequivocally - the author needs a psych evaluation and massive doses of medication at a minimum. That's a compliment.
I thought his last book, The Alien Club was a little too violent (Graphically speaking) to be considered a true YA and should have a warning for anyone under 15, but this was marketed as a book for laughing out loud and not worrying why you did.
It's written in present tense, which was weird to get used to. I've heard it's extremely difficult to do so and I can see where a revision would be in order. I got what I wanted from it, which was a quick read that didn't tax my mind. Something for my commute. I read it less than 3 days. Could have read it in 1 if I missed work. 55K words.
If you're looking for a fun, quick read that gets funnier and faster by the page, this is it!
May 9, 2018
Superfluous and abrupt
I got this book through goodreads knowing it would probably be absurd. The beginning is hard to follow because there are too many characters exposed in detail, the supernatural isn’t mentioned until the end, and everything in between in loaded with gratuitous simile and metaphor. It must be an early draft or self published because there were also several misused words. I really wanted to enjoy this in a B-movie kind of way....
I got this book through goodreads knowing it would probably be absurd. The beginning is hard to follow because there are too many characters exposed in detail, the supernatural isn’t mentioned until the end, and everything in between in loaded with gratuitous simile and metaphor. It must be an early draft or self published because there were also several misused words. I really wanted to enjoy this in a B-movie kind of way....
January 22, 2018
DNF 54%
First off, I got this book from a Goodreads Giveaway. Unfortunately, I just could not get through it. Though there were moments where it seemed like it would get good, it was just a slog. The writing style just did not work for me.
First off, I got this book from a Goodreads Giveaway. Unfortunately, I just could not get through it. Though there were moments where it seemed like it would get good, it was just a slog. The writing style just did not work for me.
June 16, 2018
Even not taking this book seriously (cause you really can't), it was kind of awful.
February 19, 2019
This is a book filled with action. Sometimes a little gory. End with a surprise!
January 25, 2018
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I saw one guy said he could only make it halfway through the book?!?!?!?! That's insane! The book takes about 6 hours to read. 9 hours if you're on a triple dose of Zanax.
How can you not love this book??? It's a series of one liners and I think he nailed almost everyone of them. I'm from the Bronx. He nailed it. BTW - Don't read this book for anything other than laughs.
Back to our critical reviewer - The guy sent you a free book and your roasting his book on GoodReads? You felt compelled to destroy the guy? Poor bastard was hoping someone was going to drop him a positive review from his giveaways. Unreal. Hey Trel, I paid full price and I still feel like I got a great deal. How you like that? Write the sequal. I'm all in!
For everyone else - the book is like Evil Dead, meets Scarface, with the cast of the Sopranos doing all the heavy lifting and heavy eating. It's also written in present tense, which if you don't like that style, don't read the book. If you think it would be fun to try and you'd like a short, funny story to test the waters, get wet with Hitman from Hell. Enough Said!
I saw one guy said he could only make it halfway through the book?!?!?!?! That's insane! The book takes about 6 hours to read. 9 hours if you're on a triple dose of Zanax.
How can you not love this book??? It's a series of one liners and I think he nailed almost everyone of them. I'm from the Bronx. He nailed it. BTW - Don't read this book for anything other than laughs.
Back to our critical reviewer - The guy sent you a free book and your roasting his book on GoodReads? You felt compelled to destroy the guy? Poor bastard was hoping someone was going to drop him a positive review from his giveaways. Unreal. Hey Trel, I paid full price and I still feel like I got a great deal. How you like that? Write the sequal. I'm all in!
For everyone else - the book is like Evil Dead, meets Scarface, with the cast of the Sopranos doing all the heavy lifting and heavy eating. It's also written in present tense, which if you don't like that style, don't read the book. If you think it would be fun to try and you'd like a short, funny story to test the waters, get wet with Hitman from Hell. Enough Said!
March 26, 2018
Funny! Sick! Funny! Disturbing! Funny! vulgar! Very Funny!
Graphic Violence on ever other page. The other pages were reserved for insulting everyone on the planet and ruthlessly promoting outdated stereotypes. I was thoroughly hurt by the Italian American stereotype, more specifically the Bronx version, which is my place of birth. But after the initial heat left my cheeks, the hate was replaced with laugh out loud moments.
A lightning fast read. If you take things too seriously, DO NOT pick this book up. If you've got a good sense of humor and a high tolerance for gore, this book is for you!
PLEASE - PLEASE - PLEASE do the audio version.
From Dusk Till Dawn: A Screenplay
Zombies! Episode 1: Shawn of the Dead
Graphic Violence on ever other page. The other pages were reserved for insulting everyone on the planet and ruthlessly promoting outdated stereotypes. I was thoroughly hurt by the Italian American stereotype, more specifically the Bronx version, which is my place of birth. But after the initial heat left my cheeks, the hate was replaced with laugh out loud moments.
A lightning fast read. If you take things too seriously, DO NOT pick this book up. If you've got a good sense of humor and a high tolerance for gore, this book is for you!
PLEASE - PLEASE - PLEASE do the audio version.
From Dusk Till Dawn: A Screenplay
Zombies! Episode 1: Shawn of the Dead
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