![]() ![]() I will be reading the sequel Offspring, though I've heard that like many sequels it doesn't quite hold up. Overall I was very impressed with this novel. The characters are believable, the explanation and origins of the cannibal clan is well handled and the action is fast paced and exciting while maintaining enough plausibility so you aren't smacking your head saying 'come on!' The violence is extremely graphic and matter-of-fact for those put off by such things. This is a good example of a thriller where knowing what is coming serves to ratchet up the suspense. Ketchum builds the tension slowly and expertly, interchanging chapters between three disparate groups of characters, watching them come together into what you already know will be a very bad night. Show More like Off Season was based on the Sawney Bean legend). ![]()
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