Domain - James Herbert

Domain is the third in the series from Herbert, based on the mutant, giant killer rats. In my opinion it is the best of the three and can be enjoyed as a standalone book or if read in order as a trilogy it is even better. OVERVIEW London and the surrounding areas are hit with five nuclear bombs. The warning sirens are very late to wail and very few have time to escape to shelters. Hundreds flee into underground railway stations to avoid the blasts and the horrific radioactive fall out that will follow. Millions are simply blown to bits or crushed and mutilated from collapsing buildings. Culver was on his way to the bank when the sirens ...  Read the complete review

This may have been written 5 years after the previous instalment of the trilogy but it loses none of its ability to shock. I did initially read it with some trepidation as I thought there was no way Herbert could take the story any further but as normal I was wrong, he manages to twist yet another excellent novel out of the rats saga. This time though its in the aftermath of a nuclear conflict when mankind is at his weakest and the Rats take full advantage. The story itself is practically non stop action with Herbert throwing in scene after scene of gory mutilations ….. and you thought youd seen it all in The Rats and The Lair !!! There ...  Read the complete review

Not only has there been a nuclear war as if that wouldnt be bad enough. But there are also bloody big rats eating everybody who is left alive. A few survivors escape into some nuclear bunkers but are somewhat dissapointed to find their shelter shared with some very hungry, very carniverous rats. But dont worry there are enough public spirited individuals left who are willing to help a few key characters survive by laying themselves down for feeding time at rat city central. This is James Herbert writing another excellent installment in this chilling tale. ...  Read the complete review

Domain this is the last book in the Rats trilogy, and it the most exciting. Imagine this the nuclear conflict has happened, most people are dead the few survivors make their way to the London underground to escape the radiation, you would think they were safe think again. The Rats are waiting but this time round they have the advantage. The people are weak, they have become prey. This is a must for any horror fan. Not sure if you can get these books brand new, but i get most of mine from boot sales and market sales. ...  Read the complete review

This is probably one of the best books i've ever read. Its starts out with the events of various members of the public, of all types , dealing with impending nuclear attack. From prostitutes silently waiting, to coppers battling to control the crowds youll find yourself completely wrapped up in their individual struggles untill, for some of the unlucky ones, thats where their story ends. This unpredictability is a part of the storytelling that continues right the way through the book, always leaving you guessing as to whether the main characters, will infact fail in trying or manage to reach safety. I imagine it encapsulates the fear and panic that ...  Read the complete review