Review of Hounds of Love (2016) by Cary Darling for Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com — 10 May 2017

[A] terrific exercise in close-quarters, psychological tension.

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This review of Hounds of Love (2016) was written by Cary Darling and published by Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com on 10 May 2017.

Hounds of Love has generally received positive reviews.

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