The Rats
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The Rats

James Herbert1974
It was only when the bones of the first devoured victims were discovered that the true nature and power of these swarming black creatures with their razor-sharp teeth and the taste for human blood began to be realised by a panic-stricken city. For millions of years man and rats had been natural enemies. But now for the first time - suddenly, shockingly, horribly - the balance of power had shifted... `The effectivenes of the gruesome set pieces and brilliant finale are all on its own' Sunday Times
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Charlie Harris @favencharlie
5 stars
Jun 8, 2025
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Intense
Gruesome
Timeless
Easy read
Fast paced
Refreshing
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Ryan Mateyk@the_rybrary
5 stars
Jul 4, 2024
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Jemima Scott@readwithmims
4 stars
Mar 12, 2026
Gross
Thrilling
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3.5 stars
Mar 23, 2023
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Aug 17, 2022
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Jul 23, 2024
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Apr 4, 2024
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Dec 18, 2023
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Dec 10, 2022
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Nov 1, 2022
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Dec 14, 2021
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Nov 18, 2021
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