- Audio CD
- Publisher: Dark Realms Audio (Jan 1 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1613310897
- ISBN-13: 978-1613310892
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Ray Garton is, and always has been, one of horror fiction’s great innovators.” —F. Paul Wilson
"Garton has a flair for taking veteran horror themes and twisting them to evocative or entertaining effect." —Publishers Weekly
“Ray Garton has consistently created some of the best horror ever set to print.” —Cemetery Dance
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Something very strange is happening in the coastal California town of Big Rock. Several residents have died in unexplained, particularly brutal ways, many torn apart in animal attacks. You might think there’s a werewolf in town. But you’d be wrong. It’s not just one werewolf, but the whole town that’s gradually transforming.Bit by bit, as the infection spreads, the werewolves are becoming more and more powerful. In fact, humans may soon be the minority, mere prey for their hungry neighbors. Is it too late for the humans to fight back? Did they ever have a chance from the start?
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best and original idea werewolf novel,
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This review is from: Bestial (Mass Market Paperback)
Yes the werewolves here are what they should be MONSTERS and the transmission of the virus is sexual!!!!! original....The author must be watching Howling too many times. LOL.
4.0 out of 5 stars
They Bite,
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This review is from: Bestial (Mass Market Paperback)
Not only is this an excellent werewolf novel -- in my experience, a rarity -- but it also provides a wealth of information about the Seventh Day Adventist Church. It's like some sort of crazy horror two-for-one in a field in which vampires and Roman Catholicism dominate the monster and church categories, respectively.In this sequel to Garton's Ravenous, werewolves appear to be causing major problems in a small California town. A couple of occasional paranormal investigators are sent to find out what's going on by a horror novelist who also funds supernatural research and defense. Carnage ensues. There's a lot of violence here, but it's justified by the story and, more importantly, Garton knows when to show and when not to show -- a pretty important skill when one's working with the occasional scene of sexual violence. This is closer to the territory of Richard Matheson than Stephen King, though Garton's voice -- colloquial and sympathetic -- is definitely his own. For a novel that's the middle volume in what looks to be at least a trilogy about this particular werewolf problem, Bestial nonetheless satisfies on its own.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Werewolf-ville,
By mrliteral - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bestial (Mass Market Paperback)
Although Bestial is a direct sequel to Ray Garton's Ravenous, it is also an indirect sequel to other books of his, including Night Life and Live Girls (I believe; I haven't actually read those books). As a Ravenous sequel, it focuses on werewolves, one of those popular monsters that are forced to live in the shadow of vampires (figuratively, of course, since many vampires don't actually cast shadows) and since it is a follow-up book, you should not really read Bestial unless you've read Ravenous first.Bestial takes the reader back to the isolated California town of Big Rock, where the werewolves have taken over. Yes, there are still plenty of unaffected humans, but they are often prey for the lycanthropes, who spread their "disease" through sex. Leading the pack is Sheriff Taggart, who intends to create his own little kingdom. And while the werewolves are nasty enough, Taggart is also interested in the next stage of werewolf evolution, namely the babies being born from werewolf fathers. These babies are monsters from the start (which will remind some readers of the `70s movie, It's Alive). There is opposition, however, including a couple of "good" werewolves. Principally, however, the good guys are Gavin Keoph and Karen Moffett, a couple of returning Garton characters. These two private eyes are employed by horror writer Martin Burgess to do some research into Big Rock. Previously, when Burgess hired them, they had nasty encounters with vampires, so they are a little reluctant (but not very skeptical) when it comes to looking into werewolves. Even armed to the teeth with silver weapons, they face the real threat of getting in over their heads with Taggart and company. As a side note, if you're a Seventh Day Adventist, you will not like this book. Garton, a former member of this group, has very little in the way of good things to say about this religion, which plays a prominent part in the story. I wasn't offended, but others might be. Bestial is a good book, with interesting characters brightening a standard sort of plot. There are no real flaws with it, but it also doesn't have the stand-out quality that makes it a great book. It may not be on your all-time top ten list, but if you like horror, you should enjoy this book. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bestial, what a werewolf experience!,
By K. Bloom "ilovebooks" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Bestial (Mass Market Paperback)
Finished reading Ravenous a month ago and had to read the second in the series. I simply could not put this one down. It is even better than Ravenous and that is saying a lot! Highly recommend these two books if you like monsters and gore. Ray Garton is becoming one of my favorite authors!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Garton Thrills Again,
By Shroud Magazine's Book Reviews - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bestial (Mass Market Paperback)
"Bestial" moves at a blistering pace. Where "Ravenous" succeeded by instilling a creeping sense of horror, "Bestial" triumphs in its intrigue as the werewolves spread their influence throughout Big Rock. The humans aren't toothless in this installment, however, as surprise guests from another Garton novel make an appearance. Private investigators Gavin Keoph and Karen Moffet have been hired to investigate the strange events in Big Rock, and they're packing loads of silver.Since the werewolves' first strike, they've moderated their virulent spread. Slowly, they've worked their way through town, planting their roots. Next up is a large Seventh Day Adventist Church. Through it, the werewolves hope to strengthen their position. Numerous unexplained "animal attacks" haven't escaped outside notice, however. Successful horror novelist Martin Burgess - always interested in the occult - is convinced something is amiss in Big Rock. He hires Gavin and Karen to investigate. They've been through territory like this before, however, (with an entirely different nocturnal, sub-human species), and they both bear scars from Burgess' miscalculations. Both wonder if Burgess has miscalculated again, and if this time their lives will be the payment. They're right to wonder. A horrifying change has come to the werewolves. They're evolving, becoming something new. Better. Perfect. All the silver in the world may be useless, and it's very likely that Gavin and Karen's scars may be mere scratches compared to what they'll endure this round. "Bestial" is a gripping follow-up to "Ravenous", primarily because it invokes an entirely different set of emotions. That's what makes for a truly successful series: installments that build, rather than rehash themes. "Ravenous" throbs with tragedy as jaded, disconnected, abused and naive townspeople spread the werewolf virus all by themselves. In "Bestial", there's not only the sense of impending comeuppance, but also the revelation the werewolf virus isn't necessarily the curse it seems. Even though there's more closure here, Garton still leaves trailing threads, hinting at an explosive confrontation in the next installment. |
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