Reptilicus

by Dean Owen

SPAWN OF HELLReptilicus, the gargantuan prehistoric monster, crouched on the ocean bottom, ready to take off on another destructive rampage. A depth charge thundered. One of the beast's legs ripped from the body and was blown out of the sea. General Grayson looked at the girl beside him, wondering if he would live to enjoy Connie's warm, vibrant flesh again. Svend Alstrup, his aide, was remembering Karen's wanton seduction of him and hoping for a repeat performance.Suddenly, Grayson panicked, realizing that if they blew the animal to pieces, each section would grow into a new monster. That was the ultimate danger - a whole new generation of giant, reptilian monstrosities roaming the earth and annihilating civilization.He gave the order to cease firing...

Genres: Science Fiction, Horror

143 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

Dudley Dean McGaughey was a prolific freelance writer who published novels under a variety of pseudonyms, including "Dean Owen", Dean McCoy, Dudley Dean, and Owen Dudley.

Reviews

[Ralph · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sexed up adaptation of the classic AIP giant reptile attacks Denmark film. Every woman starts out a slut; but by the end of the book is an angel. Great.

[Wes K. · Rating 2 out of 5]

A weird, sexist relic of a different time.

[Dominique Lamssies · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book.

Duuuuuude, this book.

I came to read about Reptilicus eating people. I did not come to read about the sex life of 1/3 of the population of Denmark in 1961. Mind you, the smutty stuff actually isn't badly written. Doesn't mean that's what I wanted to read. Also, all the stuff meant to flesh out the characters was kinda stupid and made them all unlikable. Even Grayson who wasn't likable to begin with.

Pass on this. Just pass.