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The Pack
THE PACK
Fueled by an insatiable hunger, driven by a consuming madness, the pack ravaged the countrtside, killing for sport - killing for food.
Possessed of an unnatural intelligence, skilled at stalking and attacking, they chased and devoured their human prey with the icy, snarling efficiency of the perfect killing machine.
Once they had been pets, now they were man's worst enemy - and their numbers were swelling.
BEWARE THEIR SLAVERING JAWS OF DEATH!
Fueled by an insatiable hunger, driven by a consuming madness, the pack ravaged the countrtside, killing for sport - killing for food.
Possessed of an unnatural intelligence, skilled at stalking and attacking, they chased and devoured their human prey with the icy, snarling efficiency of the perfect killing machine.
Once they had been pets, now they were man's worst enemy - and their numbers were swelling.
BEWARE THEIR SLAVERING JAWS OF DEATH!
- GenresHorror
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 1, 1987
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February 17, 2022
Killer dogs are rarely this fun.
No doubt that Essex (John Tigges) was fully aware what he was writing was trash, but oh what glorious trash it is.
The Pack is pure schlock, from beginning to end, and I loved every intestine munching, penis chomping, leg ripping, throat crushing minute of it. It's violent, brutal, and, in all actuality, pretty dumb, but my God was it entertaining as hell.
As a dog lover, I'm not usually one to be a fan of books that show violence against man's best friend, however, thankfully, there isn't much, and what is, is rightfully deserved.
This is one of those Leisure titles that's getting harder and harder to procure (thanks Grady Hendrix), so I'm super stoked I was able to grab and even more stoked that it lives up to its hype.
No doubt that Essex (John Tigges) was fully aware what he was writing was trash, but oh what glorious trash it is.
The Pack is pure schlock, from beginning to end, and I loved every intestine munching, penis chomping, leg ripping, throat crushing minute of it. It's violent, brutal, and, in all actuality, pretty dumb, but my God was it entertaining as hell.
As a dog lover, I'm not usually one to be a fan of books that show violence against man's best friend, however, thankfully, there isn't much, and what is, is rightfully deserved.
This is one of those Leisure titles that's getting harder and harder to procure (thanks Grady Hendrix), so I'm super stoked I was able to grab and even more stoked that it lives up to its hype.
February 8, 2013
I can honestly say from the Prologue alone and being a fan of TrueBlood, I am seriously going to enjoy this novel! Brutal, straight forward, violent, and powerfully emotional; everything a werewolf book should be! (More to come...!)
(Finished...HOW IS THEIR NOT A SEQUEL TO THIS INCREDIBLE NOVEL?!) If you are a werewolf fan and a dedicated reader, I can not stress this book to you enough!! The pages couldn't flip fast enough for my eyes! :) I'll be reading this one again, no doubt!
(Finished...HOW IS THEIR NOT A SEQUEL TO THIS INCREDIBLE NOVEL?!) If you are a werewolf fan and a dedicated reader, I can not stress this book to you enough!! The pages couldn't flip fast enough for my eyes! :) I'll be reading this one again, no doubt!
September 29, 2017
***Warning Adult Read Only***
My library has a sad way of not carrying some of the older works, which I can understand as it allows more room for newer books. Although I can understand the logic it makes it harder when I am trying to track down particular books that I have read before but at least I can do loans between libraries if they cooperate. Thus I ended up receiving this particular book when I was actually looking for another dog-themed horror so I was definitely not aware of what I was getting into.
Fortunately the book was more than I was hoping so I was lucky to come across it since unlike many other animal-based horror books I wasn't put in a position where I pitied the animal villain while having a hard heart towards their human victims. For that I am thankful since although I know that many times that man can and normally is the monster it is refreshing to have a twist in the plot instead of a repeat.
The story was rather long and rambling at times, especially when the author was trying to move the plot from Point A to Point B. At other times there was plenty of drama as well as a few twists that were somewhat predictable yet undpredictable at the same time. Unfortunately, though, there was too much male genitalia-ripping for my tastes for me to quite enjoy this book as well as a few doggy stereotypes.
Altogether I would recommend this book as at least a one-time read for old horror fans who don't mind a plot that is pretty much similar to many other animal-based horror stories, graphic gore and even some sexual content found within the pages. Otherwise it isn't too scary but rather gripping in its twists at least until you start reaching the end....
My library has a sad way of not carrying some of the older works, which I can understand as it allows more room for newer books. Although I can understand the logic it makes it harder when I am trying to track down particular books that I have read before but at least I can do loans between libraries if they cooperate. Thus I ended up receiving this particular book when I was actually looking for another dog-themed horror so I was definitely not aware of what I was getting into.
Fortunately the book was more than I was hoping so I was lucky to come across it since unlike many other animal-based horror books I wasn't put in a position where I pitied the animal villain while having a hard heart towards their human victims. For that I am thankful since although I know that many times that man can and normally is the monster it is refreshing to have a twist in the plot instead of a repeat.
The story was rather long and rambling at times, especially when the author was trying to move the plot from Point A to Point B. At other times there was plenty of drama as well as a few twists that were somewhat predictable yet undpredictable at the same time. Unfortunately, though, there was too much male genitalia-ripping for my tastes for me to quite enjoy this book as well as a few doggy stereotypes.
Altogether I would recommend this book as at least a one-time read for old horror fans who don't mind a plot that is pretty much similar to many other animal-based horror stories, graphic gore and even some sexual content found within the pages. Otherwise it isn't too scary but rather gripping in its twists at least until you start reaching the end....
March 31, 2024
I have enjoyed mostly everything I have read by John Tigges aka William Essex. The first half of this one is a tad slow, but I tore through the second half in a couple of days.
Tigges' prose is so affable, it is easy to enjoy. That said, he is quite good at nasty gore as well, and he can crank up the pace skillfully, as he does here.
The epilogue felt out of place and kind of corny. Besides that, this was a fun horror boom read. Probably 3.5 stars would be more accurate, but I am rounding up to 4 as I was entertained throughout.
Looking forward to reading more Tigges aka Essex.
Tigges' prose is so affable, it is easy to enjoy. That said, he is quite good at nasty gore as well, and he can crank up the pace skillfully, as he does here.
The epilogue felt out of place and kind of corny. Besides that, this was a fun horror boom read. Probably 3.5 stars would be more accurate, but I am rounding up to 4 as I was entertained throughout.
Looking forward to reading more Tigges aka Essex.
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