They dominated the others, the darkfurred ones, who foraged for food and brou. The first edition of the novel was published in 1974, and was written by james herbert. Lair is a sequel to herbert s 1974 debut novel, the rats and although it is more of the same it is very much a far more assured book than the excellent first novel. Herbert returns to the world of rats, big fecking rats with an axe to grind. Hes been called the british stephen king and, for better and worse, i think he is. Lair by james herbert signed 1st edition thus uk trade. Lair by james herbert paperback, 1979 for sale online ebay. Lair has 11 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
As the storms and tempests rage, a series of ominous events signal the emergence of. Signed books by james herbert, autographed books, a book list, biography, and awards. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 208 pages and is available in hardcover format. The dark rats were restless, tormented by a craving they could not satisfybut the white sluglike. Jan 24, 2020 lair by james herbert pan books, 1979, 2012, 272 pgs. He quickly scanned the many anxious faces, estimating there were over thirty people present. Feb 02, 2012 lair is a sequel to herbert s 1974 debut novel, the rats and although it is more of the same it is very much a far more assured book than the excellent first novel. He originally worked as the art diirector of an advertising agency. His early books were shorter and chillier check out the survivor and the fog. Part of the rats trilogy, the restless rats return in james herberts lair. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Lair has 10 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. James john herbert, obe 8 april 1943 20 march 20 was an english horror writer. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Synopsis the restless rats return in james herberts lair, the second horror novel in the rats trilogy the mutant white rat had grown and mated, creating offspring in its own image. Lair brings subtle differences to the rats saga, this time being set in the countryside rather than a city environment and rather than this being. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are. Several of his works were adapted to film and his novel the secret of crickley hall was recently made into a bbc one serial on television.
Lair is a 1979 science fiction horror novel by james herbert, the first sequel to his debut the rats and sixth book overall. The restless rats return in james herbert s lair, the second horror novel in the rats trilogy. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. They dominated the others, the darkfurred ones, who foraged for food and. Lair by james herbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sep 01, 2012 lair is a sequel to herbert s 1974 debut novel, the rats and although it is more of the same it is very much a far more assured book than the excellent first novel. Know days due to bad eye sight i enjoy listening to books.
Book is in good condition with no missing pages, no damage or soiling and tight spine. The restless rats return in james herberts lair, the second horror novel in the rats trilogy the mutant white rat had grown and mated, creating offspring in its own image. Once again the rats have returned and they are as vicious and deadly as ever, but this time around the characters have other things to worry about apart from the rampaging rodents. He is the son of a stall holder at londons brick lane market. James herbert became a published novelist in 1974 with the novel the rats. See more ideas about james herbert, horror books and my books. Lair by james herbert pan books, 1979, 2012, 272 pgs. It was released by the pan macmillan publication in the year 1979.
Lair is a sequel to herberts 1974 debut novel, the rats and although it is more of the same it is very much a far more assured book than the excellent first novel. The next book in the rats series written by author james herbert was published under the title lair. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The mutant white rat had grown and mated, creating offspring in its own image. There may be some dogeared pages showing previous use but overall a great book. James herbert books list of books by author james herbert. At the beginning of this book, it is shown that the mutant white survived and grew up. James herbert is not just britains number one bestselling writer of chiller fiction, a position he has held ever since publication of his first novel, but is also one of our greatest popular novelists. James herbert, who has died aged 69, will be remembered as one of the. The first of the sequels to the rats is a vast improvement to the original in terms of suspense and action. He is the author of the rats series and the david ash series. The restless rats return in james herberts lair, the second horror novel in the rats trilogy. It mated with another rat and created offsprings as a. Lair i first read this book in the early 1980s and for me james herbert was a brilliant writer.
Author james herbert bio and signed books vj books. Free download or read online lair pdf epub rats series book. In addition to writing his novels, herbert also designed his own book covers and publicity. Lair by james herbert and a great selection of related books.
They dominated the others, the darkfurred ones, who foraged for food and brought it back to the. About james herbert fiction books ash the secret of crickley hall nobody true once others 48 the ghosts of sleath portent creed haunted sepulchre the magic cottage moon domain shrine the jonah lair the dark the spear fluke the survivor the fog the rats. Another classic james herbert chiller, reissued by pan. They dominated the others, the darkfurred ones, who foraged for food and brought it. It is the near future and signs of an impending global disaster are multiplying. Browse james herberts bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. James herbert obe was born on 8th april 1943 in london. Lair james herbert author 2011 the ghosts of sleath james herbert author 2010.
In a cellar, out of view, a rat gives birth to a huge litter. James herbert 194320 was an english author of horror and dark fantasy novels. That being said, personally i thought this was an even better book than the rats. Lair by james herbert signed 1st edition thus uk trade paper book the mutant white rat had grown and mated, creating offspring in its own image. Lair is the sixth novel by the greatest and most prolific english horror writer of all time, the man needs no introduction so we will jump straight. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
James herbert download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Lair, revelling in herberts gory setpieces and plentiful graphic sex. He now writes full time and also designs his own book covers and publicity. A few years after the earlier outbreak, a new plague of rats begins to run amok, this time in the epping forest. Lair by herbert james hardback book the fast for sale online. The latter was a graphic novel each book charts the spread of a mutant breed of carnivorous rat which attacks humans in groups, rips them apart, and devours them. Lair by herbert, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions sweep the earth. They dominated the others, the darkfurred ones, who foraged for food and brought it back to the lair. Herbert returns to the world of rats, big fecking rats. See all books authored by james herbert, including the fog, and the dark, and more on thriftbooks. They dominated the others, the darkfurred ones, who foraged for food. His books have sold 54 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 34 languages, including chinese and russian.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in paperback format. Pdf the rats book by james herbert free download 208 pages. It mated with another rat and created offsprings as a replica of its own. Click download or read online button to get james herbert book now. Lair by james herbert rats book 2 steve calvert james herbert, the rats you dont necessarily have to have read the rats before you can read lair, but having read both books i would recommend it, unless you are only intending on reading the one book. Oct 15, 2017 lair is the sixth novel by the greatest and most prolific english horror writer of all time, the man needs no introduction so we will jump straight in and look at james herberts sequel to the rats 1974. James herbert audio books, best sellers, author bio. A fulltime writer, he also designed his own book covers and publicity. Herbert writes to please, and lair is a diverting beach book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lair. Lair is the sixth novel by the greatest and most prolific english horror writer of all time, the man needs no introduction so we will jump straight in and look at james herberts sequel to the rats 1974. The first edition of the novel was published in 1979, and was written by james herbert. I highly recommend you read all of his books, but start with the rats, then lair and lastly domain.
Lair by herbert, james and a great selection of related books. Its first printing of 100,000 copies sold out in just three weeks. The mutant white rat had grown and mated, creating. Lair by herbert james hardback book the fast for sale. Between writing the rats and lair, herbert published four other novels and his development as a writer is evident in the way lair is structured. Lair follows on from james herberts early bestseller the rats, and in some ways it is just more of the same. He wrote two more sequels in the series after this. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
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