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"Guaranteed to give you nightmares." --"Daily Mail "
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The nightmare begins before you sleep . . . He had fled from the terrors of his past, finding refuge in the quietness of the island. And for a time he lived in peace. Until the 'sightings' began, visions of horror seeping into his mind like poisonous tendrils, violent acts that were hideously macabre, the thoughts becoming intense. He witnessed the grotesque acts of another thing, a thing that glorified in murder and mutilation, a monster that soon became aware of the observer within its own mind. And relished contact. A creature that would eventually come to the island to seek him out . . . 'Guaranteed to give you nightmares' Daily Mail
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By marky77
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Format:Paperback
Having previously read books such as "The Fog", "The Rats" and "The Dark" by Herbert, I found this book to be very different from the type of storie he has written in the past. The other books focuses on gore, violence and mass-destruction, whereas Moon tended to be more syspence-and-mystery type horror.
Jonathan Childes is a physic who helps the police investigate matters such as child murder. When he is called to an island to investigate strange goings on he witnesses a series of brutal murders, and shares a frightening psychic connection to the killer.
Good story when kept me gripped and had a good ending.
Jonathan Childes is a physic who helps the police investigate matters such as child murder. When he is called to an island to investigate strange goings on he witnesses a series of brutal murders, and shares a frightening psychic connection to the killer.
Good story when kept me gripped and had a good ending.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By ElaineG
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I was quite surprised to find I had not read this book, I had avoided reading it for a number of years assuming I had already done so, so had a nice surprise. The book itself is classic James Herbert - in this case, the hero Jon Childe is living and working on an un-named, assumed Channel Island to escape from the rat race after events a few years previously, when he was involved, due to his psychic powers, in helping police catch a particularly gruesome serial killer. Life since then has trundled along nicely until the visions start again ...
Not a particularly unique storyline but James Herbert is a skilled storyteller and doesn't fail the reader here, the plot is engaging and the story moves along at a nice, suspense filled pace to the climax - you keep reading because you just have to know what happens next. The characters were realistic and well rounded, with the exception of Amy's father who did tend to come across as the stereotypical over protective father. The love angle between Jon and Amy was pleasant reading and provided a nice contrast to the more sinister happenings, given them more impact when they did appear (I don't like a shock a page, I like a bit of normal real life in between gruesome gory goings on)
Only a couple of things didn't sit right with me, there were two major parts of the story - including the surprise twist at the end which, although well written, lost their impact slightly purely because James Herbert, in later novels, used the same basic ideas again which just doesn't quite sit right when you are reading it in this day and age, especially for the twist at the end which I believe should be unimagineable and unique every time.... Read more ›
Not a particularly unique storyline but James Herbert is a skilled storyteller and doesn't fail the reader here, the plot is engaging and the story moves along at a nice, suspense filled pace to the climax - you keep reading because you just have to know what happens next. The characters were realistic and well rounded, with the exception of Amy's father who did tend to come across as the stereotypical over protective father. The love angle between Jon and Amy was pleasant reading and provided a nice contrast to the more sinister happenings, given them more impact when they did appear (I don't like a shock a page, I like a bit of normal real life in between gruesome gory goings on)
Only a couple of things didn't sit right with me, there were two major parts of the story - including the surprise twist at the end which, although well written, lost their impact slightly purely because James Herbert, in later novels, used the same basic ideas again which just doesn't quite sit right when you are reading it in this day and age, especially for the twist at the end which I believe should be unimagineable and unique every time.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By T. L. Robson
Format:Paperback
I have read several of James Herbert's books in the past and have always been entertained, but I'm sorry to say that Moon really falls short on everything. The dialogue is cringeworthingly unnatural, the characters really quite flat and uninteresting, and the plot predictable, simplistic, and frankly a little bit boring. There are one or two sections that DID grip me (though I'll keep them to myself to avoid spoiling anyone) but as a whole I was very unimpressed. I wanted to give Moon 3 stars, but couldn't bring myself to give a slightly below average book a slightly above average score.
By Pen Name
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I loved this book I could not put it down what a storey line and what a climax at the end fantastic
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I recommend this book for keeping you intrigued and not wanting to put the book down. On to the next book I just love all James Herbert's books I've never read a bad one yet. Shena johnson
By A. Walker
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Great book, fourth time I've read it over the years. Would recommend it. Currently working my way through all of his books. Next Creed!
By Mysteron
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This book kept me on the edge of my seat. A well written tale, (well it is James Herbert after all!) Good versus evil and well worth reading.
Format:Kindle Edition
Very well written and satisfying end. Keeps your attention thoroughly the entire story including the parts where nothing happens because of the in depth description.
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moon
again another for the edge of your seat james herbert I salute you keep them coming they are more entertainment then tv
Published 2 months ago by val
5.0 out of 5 stars
Evil at its best
Another book that I read years ago & thought I'd give it another go. The plot is great, with a nice little twist!
Published 3 months ago by cyclingsjm
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is amazing!!!
This book is a ma z i n g !!! Herbert weaves his magic such brilliant story telling you fall into the story wanting to shout warnings to the characters wanting to hug the children... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. D. J. Rugg
4.0 out of 5 stars
moon
james herbert is one of my favourite authors this book is as good as most of his books but not his best
Published 3 months ago by sparky
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Moon James herbert
Excellent story ,well conveyed by James Herbert ,well up to his brilliant standard of story telling with creditable and engrossing characters.
Published 3 months ago by Phil
4.0 out of 5 stars
The moon looks down
A cracking read, fine balanced between the creeping terror and ecstatic release of tension a real pot boiler with a real twist in the tail when the killer is revealed
Published 4 months ago by Kevin Crossland
4.0 out of 5 stars
Creepy.
I do enjoy reading JHs novels and find him very comaparable to the excellent Stephen King, though not as long-winded - thank goodness! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Joy
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Moon
Less predictable than some of Herbert's novels. took a little while to get going but a good read over all.
Published 4 months ago by Ali the dreamer
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