--- product_id: 5635912 title: "The Hunt" price: "₱13008" currency: PHP in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/5635912-the-hunt store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # The Hunt **Price:** ₱13008 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Hunt - **How much does it cost?** ₱13008 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/5635912-the-hunt) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Hunt: Fukuda, Andrew: Books Review: Don't be deterred - this is a great and fun read! But you got to commit to read it to the end. - OK, I put off buying this book because some of the reviews were not exactly stellar. I'm glad I finally took the risk and purchased this series. It is simply wonderful. The catch here, however, is that you have to read it to the end - all the way to the last page of the third book. And I do mean the very last page, which holds the final, amazing, unexpected twist in this story. First, some reviewers seemed put off by the depictions of the vampires themselves. I LIKED the fact that they weren't some romantic, seductive, mysterious creature of the night. At its core, this book was about evolution, extinction of species, and disease/infection - things that just aren't pretty. And these vampires aren't pretty either. They are flesh and blood creatures with strengths and weakness. Some of their characteristics were grotesque. The author is, of course, making a point for the reader - the humans in the book are as grotesque to the vampires as they are to us. This makes them all the more fascinating to read about. Second, the plot twists and turns. Just when I thought certain story lines were predictable, the author surprised me with an unexpected twist. This happened even during the last few pages of the final (3rd) book. On the last 5 pages I thought one thing was happening, but then three pages later, another twist occurs and something completely different than what I expected happens. The final two pages are a complete shocker (wonderful!). When is the last time you have been truly surprised by a book? As for the series itself, the second book is the weakest of the three, but still important to the plot. It is frustrating when the characters can't figure out the obvious, such as what is really going on at the Mission. Still, the third book more than makes up for some of the drag in the second book. This series is a blast. Don't miss it. Review: Sexy, gruesome, suspenseful: A great read! - In a futuristic dystopia, where vampires (the murderous, non-sparkly kind!) have completely taken over and replaced the human race, 17 year old Gene is trying to blend in. Simply staying alive is a constant struggle, as if the vamps were to find out that he is human, he would be devoured in seconds. But every decade, a hunt is to take place. A random selection of vampires are to be taken to the heper (their word for human) institute, where they will learn to hunt down the last remaining hepers. When Gene is chosen to compete, he is at a loss of what to do. But there is one thing he does know: Do not fall in love withe one of them. ********************************** I found this book very entertaining, if not a little strange. But who doesn't love a nice, original idea? The protagonist, Gene, was like-able enough. It would have been nice if he wasn't so detached from other characters. I never really liked the main love-interest, Ashley-June. She appeared quite arrogant and conceited. Darn, I really wish I could tell you who I do like, but it is a big spoiler! What really made the book funny and interesting for me was the unique and comical mannerisms that the Vampires possess. What I find annoying in the masses of other YA Vampire novels is that they portray vampires as the same species as humans, except their lust for blood and their amplified skills. Andrew Fukuda went the extra step ahead and made the Vampires an actual different species than humans! For example, instead of laughing, they just scratch their wrists! Its fun to imagine it; Picture your friend telling a joke, and instead of giggling, your friends just scratch their wrists with straight faces! Wow, it just cracks me up every time. They even drool (like, non-stop, leaky faucet type drool) like crazy when they get excited! Do you even want to know the down-right freaky things that they do to substitute for kissing? I know that I gave this book a pretty low ranking, but that is primarily because of Gene's detachment from other characters, and my general dislike for the female protagonist, Ashley-June. But I can tell you this, its not a boring, simple read. No, you actually have to give this book your full attention, and it will have you at the end of your seats! This book is extremely suspenseful, and since he could be exposed as a human at any moment, it means that you can never quite relax. You will be turning pages like a storm! I actually do encourage you to read this book, and despite my criticisms, I guarantee that you wont be disappointed. Visit my new book review blog!: Midnight Reads YA Fiction Reviews : [...] ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00BCUP0ES | | Best Sellers Rank | #620 in Teen & Young Adult Dystopian #1,787 in Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure #25,548 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy | | Book 1 of 3 | Hunt | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (514) | | Dimensions | 5.95 x 1.1 x 8.44 inches | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | May 8, 2012 | | Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin | | Reading age | 12 - 17 years | ## Images ![The Hunt - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51PwvWThzOL.jpg) ![The Hunt - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NxJXhVNvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't be deterred - this is a great and fun read! But you got to commit to read it to the end. *by E***N on January 16, 2014* OK, I put off buying this book because some of the reviews were not exactly stellar. I'm glad I finally took the risk and purchased this series. It is simply wonderful. The catch here, however, is that you have to read it to the end - all the way to the last page of the third book. And I do mean the very last page, which holds the final, amazing, unexpected twist in this story. First, some reviewers seemed put off by the depictions of the vampires themselves. I LIKED the fact that they weren't some romantic, seductive, mysterious creature of the night. At its core, this book was about evolution, extinction of species, and disease/infection - things that just aren't pretty. And these vampires aren't pretty either. They are flesh and blood creatures with strengths and weakness. Some of their characteristics were grotesque. The author is, of course, making a point for the reader - the humans in the book are as grotesque to the vampires as they are to us. This makes them all the more fascinating to read about. Second, the plot twists and turns. Just when I thought certain story lines were predictable, the author surprised me with an unexpected twist. This happened even during the last few pages of the final (3rd) book. On the last 5 pages I thought one thing was happening, but then three pages later, another twist occurs and something completely different than what I expected happens. The final two pages are a complete shocker (wonderful!). When is the last time you have been truly surprised by a book? As for the series itself, the second book is the weakest of the three, but still important to the plot. It is frustrating when the characters can't figure out the obvious, such as what is really going on at the Mission. Still, the third book more than makes up for some of the drag in the second book. This series is a blast. Don't miss it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sexy, gruesome, suspenseful: A great read! *by R***T on January 25, 2013* In a futuristic dystopia, where vampires (the murderous, non-sparkly kind!) have completely taken over and replaced the human race, 17 year old Gene is trying to blend in. Simply staying alive is a constant struggle, as if the vamps were to find out that he is human, he would be devoured in seconds. But every decade, a hunt is to take place. A random selection of vampires are to be taken to the heper (their word for human) institute, where they will learn to hunt down the last remaining hepers. When Gene is chosen to compete, he is at a loss of what to do. But there is one thing he does know: Do not fall in love withe one of them. ********************************** I found this book very entertaining, if not a little strange. But who doesn't love a nice, original idea? The protagonist, Gene, was like-able enough. It would have been nice if he wasn't so detached from other characters. I never really liked the main love-interest, Ashley-June. She appeared quite arrogant and conceited. Darn, I really wish I could tell you who I do like, but it is a big spoiler! What really made the book funny and interesting for me was the unique and comical mannerisms that the Vampires possess. What I find annoying in the masses of other YA Vampire novels is that they portray vampires as the same species as humans, except their lust for blood and their amplified skills. Andrew Fukuda went the extra step ahead and made the Vampires an actual different species than humans! For example, instead of laughing, they just scratch their wrists! Its fun to imagine it; Picture your friend telling a joke, and instead of giggling, your friends just scratch their wrists with straight faces! Wow, it just cracks me up every time. They even drool (like, non-stop, leaky faucet type drool) like crazy when they get excited! Do you even want to know the down-right freaky things that they do to substitute for kissing? I know that I gave this book a pretty low ranking, but that is primarily because of Gene's detachment from other characters, and my general dislike for the female protagonist, Ashley-June. But I can tell you this, its not a boring, simple read. No, you actually have to give this book your full attention, and it will have you at the end of your seats! This book is extremely suspenseful, and since he could be exposed as a human at any moment, it means that you can never quite relax. You will be turning pages like a storm! I actually do encourage you to read this book, and despite my criticisms, I guarantee that you wont be disappointed. Visit my new book review blog!: Midnight Reads YA Fiction Reviews : [...] ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***Y on July 26, 2025* I love this book. I used to own a paperback but couldn’t find it again so I ordered one on kindle. It’s not a sexy vampire story😂 but it’s entertaining. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/5635912-the-hunt](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/5635912-the-hunt) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*