- Paperback: 512 pages
- Publisher: Penguin (9 Dec 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141046570
- ISBN-13: 978-0141046570
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,795,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Hidden in a remote corner of the South American jungle is a clandestine research facility known simply as MEROS. Here, working in laboratories buried a thousand feet underground, military scientists have developed the most astonishing and deadly weapon known to man . . . Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe, a Chinook helicopter lands a highly trained squad of special forces soldiers deep in hostile territory – their mission: to clean up a black-ops killzone. As they enter the cave, they hear the faint buzz of the weapon – like the beating of a thousand pairs of insect wings . . .
About the Author
Ben Kay was born in London in 1973. He has worked in advertising as an award-winning copywriter and creative director. Since 2006 his blog, ifthisisablogthenwhatschristmas, has provided an 'acid tongued' commentary on the industry. Instinct is his first novel.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
..I would really enjoy this book. And I did. If you're looking for deep and meaningful insight into the human condition and answers to life's larger questions then you may be better off giving Instinct a miss. However, if you're looking for not a little gore, more than a little action and a book that's a fast-paced page-turner then this could well be for you. The scene in which a female character gets eaten, from the feet up, by a giant cockroach was a personal highlight! It's highly entertaining and worth spending some time with.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of those books where you have to take off your "Serious Literary Critic" hat and just enjoy it for what it is. If you take that approach, you cannot fail to be entertained by what is a damn fine read.
The basic premise is one that's been done many times - man interferes with nature, nature bites back. Yes, it's full of stereotypes, yes there are factual inconsistencies, but this is, after all, a work of fiction. The bottom line is that this is a book that will keep you awake at night - initially because you can't put it down, then again because it will give you nightmares. If you like your gore to be ladled on by the bucket-load, if you like to play the "guess who's going to die next" game, then get this book. I'll be first in line for the film when it - hopefully - gets made.
The basic premise is one that's been done many times - man interferes with nature, nature bites back. Yes, it's full of stereotypes, yes there are factual inconsistencies, but this is, after all, a work of fiction. The bottom line is that this is a book that will keep you awake at night - initially because you can't put it down, then again because it will give you nightmares. If you like your gore to be ladled on by the bucket-load, if you like to play the "guess who's going to die next" game, then get this book. I'll be first in line for the film when it - hopefully - gets made.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Signs of a good read:
1. I read the whole book in one sitting. Even skipped dinner.
2. Reminded me of Michael Crichton.
3. Would make a brilliant movie.
4. Lashings of gore.
5. After finishing the book, I went downstairs to get a glass of water, came upon a not-very-large cockroach in the kitchen, and completely freaked out.
Buy it.
1. I read the whole book in one sitting. Even skipped dinner.
2. Reminded me of Michael Crichton.
3. Would make a brilliant movie.
4. Lashings of gore.
5. After finishing the book, I went downstairs to get a glass of water, came upon a not-very-large cockroach in the kitchen, and completely freaked out.
Buy it.
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Trust your Instinct...
I purchased this when I bought my Kindle but for some reason I did not read it straight away.
I should have trusted my initial instincts because I thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more
I should have trusted my initial instincts because I thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Moofo
Good fun
An enjoyable read set along the classic B-movie horror story involving secret experiments, an underground bunker, trapped scientists and some really big, nasty bugs. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kiwipest
Couldn't put it down
Wow! I really enjoyed this book and sat up until silly o'clock last night to finish it. I have read all the other reviews and while someone with a better knowledge of entomology or... Read more
Published 12 months ago by dinky
Questionable idea - very bad execution
I have to agree with one of the previous reviewers that the idea could be interesting if explored properly. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ioannis Glinavos
Predictable Insectile Entertainment
Giant Killer Wasps? It's the sort of thing I'd generally go for and so I picked this title up, hoping for another entertaining tale wrapped in the speculation of genetic... Read more
Published 14 months ago by oli_101uk
instinct a rattling good read!
A jolly good read if you you want a page turning sci fi/ techno thriller.A good cover to attract the eye. The idea is clever but not that orginal. Read more
Published 15 months ago by iain mcbain
great concept, poor execution
I decided to buy the book largely because of the cover and the brief on the back. Sadly, I wish I hadnt bothered. Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. Gill
Instinct
An excellent and fast paced read. A little gory in places but that just adds to the horror. I would recommend this to anyone who likes Michael Chrichton. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Marc
Brilliant-can't put it down
I had no idea what to expect.I haven't finished it but felt motivated to write review before the end or even the middle
More please.
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Instinct
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