Slime

by William Essex (Pseudonym), John Tigges

(Something started to seep from the poisoned ground, a green viscous ooze that spewed from the earth like pus from a festering sore. It was ravenous for human flesh, thirsty for rich, red blood and savoured the pain of its victims as it killed them. Each time it fed, it grew; each time it tasted terror it became hungry for more. Implacable and always deadly, it threatened to engulf the earth. Only one man could stop the menancing wall of oozing SLIME)

Genres: Horror

365 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Pen name for John Tigges

Reviews

[Grady Hendrix · Rating 2 out of 5]

All the pollutants in America are defeated by wino pee.

[J.R. Park · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stumbling across this on Good Reads is a real blast from the past.
This was the first horror book I ever read whilst at school. This book was bought by a friend and passed around my peer group to read.
Whilst the idea of carnivorous slime attacking people isn't an original one I remember this being a fun read.
It had all the elements needed to entertain me in the horror genre: gory deaths scenes, ever present threats and a slice of sex.
It sticks to the bluepint well and I think this book made a more lasting impression than even I realised until I saw the cover again.
For good horrific fun this is well worth checking out.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to come.