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Creatures
Stanley Figgis was a simple man and lived a simple life, he had a daily routine that he followed to a T. Little did Stanley know that his work at Viruson Technologies, creating a vaccine for a newly discovered virus would have such an impact on himself and the rest of the world.
Ten years on, Matt lives in Stanley’s home town of Highfield, UK. Life is hard. Mutated Creatures have begun to appear and terrorise the world and its inhabitants. It’s now up to Matt, his friend Sarah, and Ben, the baddest guy in town, to put an end to the Creatures and to find out what really happened to Stanley Figgis.
Ten years on, Matt lives in Stanley’s home town of Highfield, UK. Life is hard. Mutated Creatures have begun to appear and terrorise the world and its inhabitants. It’s now up to Matt, his friend Sarah, and Ben, the baddest guy in town, to put an end to the Creatures and to find out what really happened to Stanley Figgis.
- GenresHorror
280 pages, Paperback
Published June 27, 2018
61 people are currently reading
35 people want to read
About the author
Gareth Ellis
8 books76 followersGareth started writing a few years ago. Initially, it was a means to get a story that was in his head down on paper, but he quickly found that he enjoyed the process of writing and creating a world. It also helped him cope with some of the ups and downs involved in his bipolar.
His debut book 'Creatures', set in a post-apocalyptic Britain where a lab accident caused the creation of mutated rats that survivors must now battle against, was released in July 2018.
He is a multi-genre author, so far releasing books relating to horror and sci-fi.
When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, gaming and Lego.
He lives in Manchester, UK, with his wife Alex and German Shepherd Athena.
In his blog at garethellis.co.uk, he talks about his latest projects, games and mental health.
His debut book 'Creatures', set in a post-apocalyptic Britain where a lab accident caused the creation of mutated rats that survivors must now battle against, was released in July 2018.
He is a multi-genre author, so far releasing books relating to horror and sci-fi.
When he's not writing, he enjoys reading, gaming and Lego.
He lives in Manchester, UK, with his wife Alex and German Shepherd Athena.
In his blog at garethellis.co.uk, he talks about his latest projects, games and mental health.
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Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 reviews
December 3, 2018
Great Read!!!
I normally don't like Carrie dearie ripe books but this was good.
I wish there was more character development as the three main ones seemed interesting.
Hopefully there is/will be a sequel.
I normally don't like Carrie dearie ripe books but this was good.
I wish there was more character development as the three main ones seemed interesting.
Hopefully there is/will be a sequel.
October 3, 2018
These creatures will keep you reading
First of all, let me just say that this book needs lots of editing. However, despite the errors, I was drawn into this book from page 1. The creatures provided lots of horror and gore and the characters drew me in as they fought for their survival. There was never a dull moment and I hope there will be a sequel...a sequel with editing.
First of all, let me just say that this book needs lots of editing. However, despite the errors, I was drawn into this book from page 1. The creatures provided lots of horror and gore and the characters drew me in as they fought for their survival. There was never a dull moment and I hope there will be a sequel...a sequel with editing.
October 1, 2018
Great Story
The storyline is very entertaining. It is a book that is hard to put down. The book does need a good editor to fix all the bad grammar.
The storyline is very entertaining. It is a book that is hard to put down. The book does need a good editor to fix all the bad grammar.
September 16, 2018
The storyline was good and I would have rated it a 5 except it was so full of errors all through the book...get a better editor
July 4, 2018
Couldn’t put it down, already excited for the next! Well worth taking a chance on!
July 6, 2018
Good monster story.
July 18, 2018
Good read. Would highly recommend
December 7, 2020
I read this at the start of the year as it was a cheap pick up on Amazon when I was looking for something to read. The writing isn't brilliant, but it's not as bad as some reviews would make you think. It's a decent story with some good characters but I feel like it could have been better. I'd say if you're looking for an easy read, then this is a good book for you. I also don't think I've read a book with as high kill count in it. 4/5
December 22, 2018
Good story
But desperately needs proof reading for grammar and spelling.
However if you can get past that it's a pretty good story.
Personally I felt a little let down with the ending, I felt it could have been expanded a bit more but don't want to give anything away and in any case don't let this put off anyone reading what is an otherwise enjoyable romp.
Recommended👍
But desperately needs proof reading for grammar and spelling.
However if you can get past that it's a pretty good story.
Personally I felt a little let down with the ending, I felt it could have been expanded a bit more but don't want to give anything away and in any case don't let this put off anyone reading what is an otherwise enjoyable romp.
Recommended👍
December 13, 2018
Could not get past the first page due to the poor grammar, conversationally rambling tone, dreadful use of punctuation, and halting syntax. If there is a good story here I'd love to read it, but not in this first draft form.
January 8, 2019
A TALE OF BIG NASTIES IT IS....
Hello, first of all, this is a really good story. It keeps you interested and entertained. However, man, this tale needs a proofread or three. Thanks.
Hello, first of all, this is a really good story. It keeps you interested and entertained. However, man, this tale needs a proofread or three. Thanks.
February 10, 2019
Awful
Juvenile characters, poorly written story. No characters were developed or were likeable. I am embarrassed to say that I hung in there and finished the book hoping it would improve. It didn't.
Juvenile characters, poorly written story. No characters were developed or were likeable. I am embarrassed to say that I hung in there and finished the book hoping it would improve. It didn't.
November 24, 2020
Compared to the author’s second novel, The Next Stage, Creatures is definitely more “rough around the edges” but still a very enjoyable read nonetheless. I am a fan and would recommend wholeheartedly!
December 27, 2020
I agree with reviews saying that the characters could have been fleshed out a bit more but overall it was an enjoyable read. Having read the author’s latest work “The Next Stage” and the progress they’ve made as a writer I believe that a sequel would do that and then some!
June 11, 2019
Predictable
This book had a good storyline I just feel it could be fleshed out a good bit more. I liked the characters too, they played out well together.
This book had a good storyline I just feel it could be fleshed out a good bit more. I liked the characters too, they played out well together.
December 10, 2019
3 stars for me means it was a mediocre read, 2 means it was a bit of a waste of time. This was a 2.5. . It needs more editing, and the ending sucks.
Drags in parts,
Drags in parts,
November 21, 2020
Needs work but the story is there and if definitely give a second book a go.
November 23, 2020
A good read
December 5, 2020
A very enjoyable read!
December 10, 2020
I honestly don’t understand the reviews that have issues with the grammar, but maybe that’s just me. A very enjoyable read.
December 17, 2020
Not a patch on the author's later book "The Next Stage." But still, a fun read.
December 20, 2020
Mutant creatures destroy the UK. If you enjoy apocalypse or zombie stories, this is one for you. A fun read that doesn't take itself too seriously.
December 27, 2020
I enjoyed this book, do not be put off by other reviews, especially from those who didn’t even read it!
June 27, 2022
A book with it's issues, but a good read nonetheless.
June 28, 2022
Loved it!
I think that this book is one that has a very niche readership. It's not every bodies cup of tea, and that's okay.
I, for one, loved this book. It's a post-apocalyptic story, but it's not your usual zombies, this instead is mutant creatures.
As for other reviews saying the language was poor, I don't understand it. Perhaps when it was first released it was sub-standard, but the version I got was fine, so whatever issues there were must have been fixed and released by the author.
I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys apocalyptic stories.
I think that this book is one that has a very niche readership. It's not every bodies cup of tea, and that's okay.
I, for one, loved this book. It's a post-apocalyptic story, but it's not your usual zombies, this instead is mutant creatures.
As for other reviews saying the language was poor, I don't understand it. Perhaps when it was first released it was sub-standard, but the version I got was fine, so whatever issues there were must have been fixed and released by the author.
I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys apocalyptic stories.
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