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The Extinct - A Novel of Prehistoric Terror
A MYSTERIOUS CREATURE IS ON THE HUNT...
On the verge of entering adulthood, restless college student Eric Holden is told the heartbreaking news: his father has been killed in India. A mysterious guide who was with his father in his last moments tells Eric that the murderer is an unknown animal, one that is responsible for dozens of deaths in the region. He asks Eric to join him in the hunt for the beast and to find out what really happened to his father. Eric agrees and joins the team of hunters sent to find the creature. In a remote, forgotten region of the continent, he encounters the full darkness and violence of nature; and the tables are turned quickly as the mysterious beast is not what it seems.
Soon, the hunters will become the hunted...
On the verge of entering adulthood, restless college student Eric Holden is told the heartbreaking news: his father has been killed in India. A mysterious guide who was with his father in his last moments tells Eric that the murderer is an unknown animal, one that is responsible for dozens of deaths in the region. He asks Eric to join him in the hunt for the beast and to find out what really happened to his father. Eric agrees and joins the team of hunters sent to find the creature. In a remote, forgotten region of the continent, he encounters the full darkness and violence of nature; and the tables are turned quickly as the mysterious beast is not what it seems.
Soon, the hunters will become the hunted...
- GenresHorrorScience Fiction
210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2019
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March 24, 2020
I really enjoyed this book. The author, Brody, holds back a bit, keeping the tension up. This is what Spielberg did with Jaws= you don't show the monster right away. You're taken on a trip to the plains of Africa through the eyes of "Eric." He has zero experience in hunting, but the people around him are well experienced, including the indigenous people groups. Brody lets you peek into the characters surrounding Eric but only enough to keep you wanting more. Literally, a "good read."
March 4, 2020
Enjoyable but forgettable
Yeah, I suspended my disbelief. Still, our hero runs and explores and jumps around with a broken ankle. His love interest has a “muscular back” and teases sharks for fun. But, spelling errors. Hate those. Lots of mistaking breath (the noun) with breathe (the verb). Knocked me right out of the story.
Yeah, I suspended my disbelief. Still, our hero runs and explores and jumps around with a broken ankle. His love interest has a “muscular back” and teases sharks for fun. But, spelling errors. Hate those. Lots of mistaking breath (the noun) with breathe (the verb). Knocked me right out of the story.
April 18, 2020
A badly written, stupid book.
I can suspend belief, especially for Sci-fi or Zombies.. or prehistoric creatures showing up..
But this was just BAD.
Eric, who can run and bound with a broken ankle
A silent killer who sneaks up noiselessly on everyone but Eric.
Out of hospital after 2 days and in a plane with 3rd degree burns
Avoid salt to stay hydrated...LOL
I enjoy and rate
I can suspend belief, especially for Sci-fi or Zombies.. or prehistoric creatures showing up..
But this was just BAD.
Eric, who can run and bound with a broken ankle
A silent killer who sneaks up noiselessly on everyone but Eric.
Out of hospital after 2 days and in a plane with 3rd degree burns
Avoid salt to stay hydrated...LOL
I enjoy and rate
October 29, 2022
Excellent!!
The Extinct-A Novel of Prehistoric Terror by Shigeru Brody is a great book. Very well written, it kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put the book down and read it in a day. Some twists in the plot kept it interesting. Not going to divulge anything else. This is a must read for all monster lovers!!!
The Extinct-A Novel of Prehistoric Terror by Shigeru Brody is a great book. Very well written, it kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put the book down and read it in a day. Some twists in the plot kept it interesting. Not going to divulge anything else. This is a must read for all monster lovers!!!
February 9, 2021
being a hunter myself i enjoyed this book and also believe we might still have critters living we don't know about. i have a problem with these great white hunters however not being able to follow tracks or spoor of animal they say was the size of this one. by in large very gory and scary premise
July 24, 2021
Action packed but something missing: While the book is full of action still something was amiss. At times it just felt mediocre. Maybe lacked a story-line so one may read if looking for plain animal attack action.
March 16, 2020
The Extinct
What I really liked about this book was the almost continuous action. There were so many tales within tales and everyone had an agenda.
What I really liked about this book was the almost continuous action. There were so many tales within tales and everyone had an agenda.
May 18, 2020
Great read.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. The characters were interesting and It was exciting to the end. Want to read more like this one.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. The characters were interesting and It was exciting to the end. Want to read more like this one.
June 12, 2020
Throughly enjoyed this book on a rainy afternoon. Suspense and drama keep you turning the pages. Enjoy!
June 24, 2020
Good story! Quite terrifying!
July 9, 2020
Great novel
The book was interesting from the start. It will keep you on your toes and entertained. I would suggest this book to anyone.
The book was interesting from the start. It will keep you on your toes and entertained. I would suggest this book to anyone.
September 19, 2020
Another scifi story to make you wonder.
A fast read that kept my interest all the way to the end. Man against prehistoric creatures. A new view of prehistoric life
A fast read that kept my interest all the way to the end. Man against prehistoric creatures. A new view of prehistoric life
February 16, 2020
Not too bad...
I gave this three stars because I had read a VERY similar story in the past. I still enjoyed it, despite some annoying grammatical and sentence structure errors.. I liked the characters, and the descriptions of a part of India I had heard little about before this.
I gave this three stars because I had read a VERY similar story in the past. I still enjoyed it, despite some annoying grammatical and sentence structure errors.. I liked the characters, and the descriptions of a part of India I had heard little about before this.
February 9, 2020
A Prehistoric Threat Thriller
Fast paced action book. Even more interesting in the plot that makes you stop and think. It will make you look over your shoulder when walking at night.
Fast paced action book. Even more interesting in the plot that makes you stop and think. It will make you look over your shoulder when walking at night.
January 26, 2020
Genuine hair-raising moments
Some good action and suspense. Interesting look into foreign cultures and beliefs. Tragedy but also some good, satisfying karmic retribution.
Some good action and suspense. Interesting look into foreign cultures and beliefs. Tragedy but also some good, satisfying karmic retribution.
August 19, 2021
So, this is not the type of book that I normally like to read. I like women authors, I like female protagonists, and there has to be sex and some kind of fantastical element in the book (werewolves,vampires etc.). This book had none of those elements. And yet, for some reason, I was pulled in right from the opening pages.
The opening chapter is told from the POV of prehistoric animals. It shouldn’t be this interesting, but it is. The author does a really good job of describing intense situations and violence. There is not a lot of gore in the book, but it is pretty violent.
Brody, also does a really good job of putting the reader in the scene. I could almost feel the oppressive heat when he describes India.
There is not much more to say about the book. It’s violent, it’s fast-paced, and I liked it.
The opening chapter is told from the POV of prehistoric animals. It shouldn’t be this interesting, but it is. The author does a really good job of describing intense situations and violence. There is not a lot of gore in the book, but it is pretty violent.
Brody, also does a really good job of putting the reader in the scene. I could almost feel the oppressive heat when he describes India.
There is not much more to say about the book. It’s violent, it’s fast-paced, and I liked it.
October 19, 2019
Loved it
This one carries you all the way to the end! What a great movie it would be! I would be the first in line to purchase a ticket. This adventure keeps you engaged from start to finish. Make sure all the doors are locked and lights are burning brightly. Read this one today!
This one carries you all the way to the end! What a great movie it would be! I would be the first in line to purchase a ticket. This adventure keeps you engaged from start to finish. Make sure all the doors are locked and lights are burning brightly. Read this one today!
November 4, 2019
Interesting
Fast moving and attention holding story. Not over the edge but wild enough to keep me reading early into the morning. I’d recommend it to anyone wanting a light, scary, fast moving novel
Fast moving and attention holding story. Not over the edge but wild enough to keep me reading early into the morning. I’d recommend it to anyone wanting a light, scary, fast moving novel
November 20, 2019
A thrilling and edge of your seat
Good book read the whole thing in one afternoon,Giant hyenas turning the tables on big time hunters.Give the hunter a taste of his own medicine.Man kills for pleasure,why not beasts.
Good book read the whole thing in one afternoon,Giant hyenas turning the tables on big time hunters.Give the hunter a taste of his own medicine.Man kills for pleasure,why not beasts.
December 16, 2019
Great suspense!
This was a very good read! The tension begins at the start and never lets up! With plots and subplots, twists galore, you won't want to put this story down. Make sure you read in a well lit room!
This was a very good read! The tension begins at the start and never lets up! With plots and subplots, twists galore, you won't want to put this story down. Make sure you read in a well lit room!
September 26, 2019
Great
Scary as all get out. Hope there will be more books like this one in the future! I will have to keep an eye out for it.
Scary as all get out. Hope there will be more books like this one in the future! I will have to keep an eye out for it.
November 8, 2019
Living a nightmare.
Interesting story, well written and kept me reading on. Hopefully this author will write a book two. I enjoyed this book and will look forward to another.
Interesting story, well written and kept me reading on. Hopefully this author will write a book two. I enjoyed this book and will look forward to another.
November 16, 2019
Great book!
I love creature features and this just scratched the itch in all the right places! Glad to see a quality work amongst all the not so good!
I love creature features and this just scratched the itch in all the right places! Glad to see a quality work amongst all the not so good!
November 21, 2019
Great read well worth the time
Good writer and interesting idea. Well done premise. A truly new location for a monster story. A very recommended read.
Good writer and interesting idea. Well done premise. A truly new location for a monster story. A very recommended read.
November 25, 2019
Pretty Good
Using hyenas as man eating rogues was unusual & very interesting . This book could have been better with more in depth on the hyenas .
Using hyenas as man eating rogues was unusual & very interesting . This book could have been better with more in depth on the hyenas .
November 29, 2019
Very good
It held my interest all the was thru. I’ve had trouble lately finding a book that could hold my interest to the end.
It held my interest all the was thru. I’ve had trouble lately finding a book that could hold my interest to the end.
December 15, 2019
Suspenseful story
Overall a very good story, to much time up front on random kills, but picked up nicely as the main character hunters became the prey.
Overall a very good story, to much time up front on random kills, but picked up nicely as the main character hunters became the prey.
December 19, 2019
The Extinct
Good horror story. Enjoyed myself. Gore and blood aplenty. The author has a good thing going. Once refined should be very good
Good horror story. Enjoyed myself. Gore and blood aplenty. The author has a good thing going. Once refined should be very good
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