This is probably one of the worst novellas that I have had the
displeasure to read in a very long time. A gun hoe group lead by Capt John
Banks is sent to investigate the plight of a Russian ship in Canadian Waters
(think Predator with Schwarzenegger and Carl Weathers) There they encounter
"isopods" (a type of large blue glowing giant cannibalistic turtle,
or as the author prefers carnivorous bottom feeders!) which have emerged from
the ocean after some heavy drilling by the said Russian ship. Throw into this
mix an alluring (and possibly Russian spy) the sultry Svetlanova and add in the
equivalent of Jim Taggart (Scottish detective) in the form of "Mac"
with a deep Glaswegian accent...."Listen to the lass, Cap, Mac said
weakly..She kens what she's on about."..... then you have a story that is
truly abysmal.
This novella pays homage and tries to emulate the work of such
well known horror writers as James Herbert (The Rats an outstanding fun story
of a community plagued by blood thirsty mutant vermin) or indeed anything by
Guy N Smith ( my own particular favourites being The Origin of the Crabs and
Spawn of the Slime Beast) Infestation is a formulaic, clichéd story, told
badly, that really does not deserve to be in print, and I had the misfortune to
purchase for £3. Best avoided...........
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