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The
Rats
by
James Herbert
This
fast-paced story is Herbert's first novel and what a debut it has turned
out to be!
I
bought this book when paperbacks were only £2.50! I still have it and I
still read it!
This
is a simple but chilling horror story. For millions of years man and
rats had been natural enemies. But now for the first time - suddenly,
shockingly, horribly - the balance of power has shifted.
Giant
mutant rats attack London. Siege after siege keeps the excitement
rolling as the power of these swarming black creatures begins to be
realised.
Their
razor sharp teeth and taste for human blood as they prey on the
population is hair raising. What could be more deadly?
'The
Rats' made James Herbert the founder of the splatter punk horror genre.
There are no twists or surprises just a concoction of blood soaking gore
and suspense of an imminent slaughter.
As
a person concerned about wildlife and the environment, I just wonder -
could Nature eventually turn the tables on Mankind?
As
a landmark in horror fiction, I recommend this non-stop story right down
to the very last word in the brilliant finale.
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