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A review by barnsey
Highway Twenty by Michael J. Moore
4.0
Wow, what a crazy, wonderful read this was! It was like a classic 1980s creature feature and such great fun.
In Highway Twenty we're introduced to a bunch of repulsive insectile creatures who try to take over the human race by hatching their eggs inside human hosts. Yuck, I hear you cry! Not only are they darn revolting critters but they have the ability to appear in physical form as the humans whose bodies they invaded.
Are you still following this? Ok good! Then comes along Sedrow Woolley inhabitant Conor Mitchell who gets bitten by his 'dog' (who is really a creature incognito) and discovers it's given him the amazing power to see the creatures as they really are. But here's the thing — can he convince the few remaining 'unchanged' humans in Sedrow Woolley of what's happening and how in the heck is he going to save the planet from annihilation?!!
I really enjoyed this book. Everything about it was right up my alley. It didn't set out to be a serious horror novel and that's what made it a quality read. The main characters felt real and the pacing was good. It contained the correct balance of humour, gore and twists, with a thrilling finale.
Book Source: Review copy from the publisher
Read my review on my blog: https://bit.ly/2t8t0hw
In Highway Twenty we're introduced to a bunch of repulsive insectile creatures who try to take over the human race by hatching their eggs inside human hosts. Yuck, I hear you cry! Not only are they darn revolting critters but they have the ability to appear in physical form as the humans whose bodies they invaded.
Are you still following this? Ok good! Then comes along Sedrow Woolley inhabitant Conor Mitchell who gets bitten by his 'dog' (who is really a creature incognito) and discovers it's given him the amazing power to see the creatures as they really are. But here's the thing — can he convince the few remaining 'unchanged' humans in Sedrow Woolley of what's happening and how in the heck is he going to save the planet from annihilation?!!
I really enjoyed this book. Everything about it was right up my alley. It didn't set out to be a serious horror novel and that's what made it a quality read. The main characters felt real and the pacing was good. It contained the correct balance of humour, gore and twists, with a thrilling finale.
Book Source: Review copy from the publisher
Read my review on my blog: https://bit.ly/2t8t0hw