They Hunger
by Scott Nicholson
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Author: Scott NicholsonEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-01
ISBN: 0786017139
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
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Book Review: 4 1/2 Stars...Hungry for More
Summary: 5 Stars
Scott Nicholson continues to use the Appalachians as a backdrop for modern day tales of horror. In "They Hunger," he leads us on an eerie and sometimes horrific expedition through forests and mountains, into caves and down rapids. Yes, he gives a nod to stories such as "Deliverance" and "The Descent," yet he never gives the impression that he is borrowing from them. This is a tale as old as time, but as new as a baldheaded pop queen.
"They Hunger" introduces us to Ace Goodall, a raving religious nut; Bowie, a past-his-prime outdoorsman; Raintree, a Cherokee with Olympic abilities and modern medicine man ways; and Jim Castle, an FBI agent intent on tracking down Goodall. The cast includes others whom you love to hate, and in the end, you may be a bit surprised by those who are left alive--and those who join the undead. Yes, their are ancient vampires in this story, with little resemblance to Anne Rice's European suckers or the creatures of many newer goth tales. No, these are earthy, single-minded beasts, who just happen to find humans in their neck of the woods.
Nicholson proves once again that he is a master of creating memorable characters, with nice pacing, true suspense and touches of horror, while never pandering to his audience. He creates evocative settings and uses them to the fullest. If you're a politically correct reader, you may not like most of his characters. If you're easily offended by religious wackos, you may be annoyed. And Nicholson makes no effort to avoid this. He throws all types into his mix, showing the dark underside of mankind, while exploring the ways in which these people respond to the unknown.
The results, particularly in "They Hunger," leave me hungry for more.
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