Devolution

Okay, this book doesn't really do subtle. It's a fast paced story of (wo)man vs mythical beast which barrels along and doesn't stint on the excitement and gory violence. I have to say I struggled with the opening chapters, which are basically just awful people being awful, but it's needed to set the scene, and to lay the ground for some of the character development that comes through in the second half. Once I was in that second half I was kept rapt, and the (electronic) pages were turning faster and faster. No, it's not cordon bleu cooking, but it's a damn good cheeseburger. If you like a good monster movie, you're going to have fun with this one.