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Flood Plains by Mark Wheaton

luana420's review

5.0

A well-constructed horror/disaster novella with compelling characters and some great social undertones. The heroes of Flood Plains are a bunch of poor Texas factory workers who are suddenly confronted with not only a hurricane, but also the Lovecraftian beastie it unleashes. The interpersonal squabbling provides a solid tension, without ever sacrificing the outside threat as so many horror stories do. Some characters may not like each other, but they're rational enough adults to know when it's time to stick together against the sludge worms. Without wanting to spoil a late-game revelation about the creature's nature, the book felt more optimistic in its world-outlook than other Wheaton stories. Just a tiny smidge, mind you, it still ain't a Dr. Who episode or anything.