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'Bursting with action, adventure and jeopardy.' --Sci-Fi Online
'A nice refresher to the show, or introduction for new viewers... If you're a fan of Primeval or Jurassic Park, then pick up this novel.' --Blogomatic 3000
'Primeval: Extinction Event is a time travelling tale of dinosaur disaster, action packed, gripping and irresistible, highly recommended for all.' --Sci Fi & Fantasy Books
'This book is fast-paced; action packed and really liberates the series from the shackles of a small-budget television show... fans of Primeval should definitely pick this up. If you've never watched the series before, the story is standalone... As a piece of writing, this is one of the best TV to book adaptations I've read' --Libri Populus
'Primeval: Extinction Event is a time travelling tale of dinosaur disaster, action packed, gripping and irresistible, highly recommended for all.' --Sci Fi & Fantasy Books
'A nice refresher to the show, or introduction for new viewers... If you're a fan of Primeval or Jurassic Park, then pick up this novel.' --Blogomatic 3000
'Primeval: Extinction Event is a time travelling tale of dinosaur disaster, action packed, gripping and irresistible, highly recommended for all.' --Sci Fi & Fantasy Books
'This book is fast-paced; action packed and really liberates the series from the shackles of a small-budget television show... fans of Primeval should definitely pick this up. If you've never watched the series before, the story is standalone... As a piece of writing, this is one of the best TV to book adaptations I've read' --Libri Populus
'Primeval: Extinction Event is a time travelling tale of dinosaur disaster, action packed, gripping and irresistible, highly recommended for all.' --Sci Fi & Fantasy Books
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An Entelodon goes on the rampage down Oxford Street in central London causing untold damage and loss of life, and Cutter decides a new approach to tackling the anomalies is needed. When a mysterious Russian scientist arrives at the ARC, the Primeval team think they might have found the answer...
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Before reading `Primeval: Extinction Event' I wondered if the TV series would constrain the narrative, but in fact my advance awareness of characters and the overall sci-fi time-warp theme of `Primeval' with dinosaurs, anomalies etc. helped make the book easily readable and enjoyable. The spirit of the book remains faithful to the TV series, and though prior knowledge may make parts of the plot predictable the story is new and nothing spoils what is essentially a `ripping yarn' with exciting fast-paced plot, well defined heroes, and graphic descriptions. Tension is built up immediately and it is action all way through, with short crisp chapters that swap effectively between different people and places. Dan Abnett writes well with skilful use of allusions to historical facts and parodies on today's society, but most importantly he injects enthusiasm and humour. His written form gives free rein to readers' imaginations, inventiveness and interpretations. This is particularly so for the climax when the end comes quickly, and explanations evaporate somewhat. Perhaps the sheer scale and energy of the chosen scenario in Siberia with a massive anomaly and so many diabolical dinosaurs will prevent Dan Abnett's book ever becoming a `Primeval' TV episode - but it makes a great read.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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When Cutter, Abby, and Conner are kidnapped, Jenny and Hemple go to search for them with the help of Helen, Cutter's estranged wife. Helen appears to know more than she is letting on, but they have no choice than to trust her if they are to get their crew back in one piece. Plus, they are running out of time, if normal operational activity is not resumed soon, the MOD will step in and cancel the entire research project.
It's a dangerous mission and they discover themselves in Siberia, face to face with what the Russians call the Baba Yaga, a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Not only that, but the anomalies appear to be more frequent and open for longer, which allows all sorts of visitors from sixty-five million years ago to enter our time period causing destruction and mayhem along the way. Someone must know the truth about what is happening, but who?
British TV has never had it so good with this science fiction series, with the exception of Dr. Who, of course. So, I was pleased to review this book to see how they compared. It didn't disappoint. The main characters keep true to their TV roles, although I could have done without Helen being in it. She just seemed to be a spare part. It's also a monster of a story, nearly three hundred pages long with very small print, which took some time getting through. Despite this, it's packed with time-travelling dinosaurs, and has a fast-paced, riveting plot that concerns an impact point similar to that of the Tunguska asteroid strike in 1908. I would definitely recommend this to all science fiction fans who should be stampeding towards the shelves for this and the rest in the Primeval series quicker than one can say "Ceratopsian".
It's a dangerous mission and they discover themselves in Siberia, face to face with what the Russians call the Baba Yaga, a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Not only that, but the anomalies appear to be more frequent and open for longer, which allows all sorts of visitors from sixty-five million years ago to enter our time period causing destruction and mayhem along the way. Someone must know the truth about what is happening, but who?
British TV has never had it so good with this science fiction series, with the exception of Dr. Who, of course. So, I was pleased to review this book to see how they compared. It didn't disappoint. The main characters keep true to their TV roles, although I could have done without Helen being in it. She just seemed to be a spare part. It's also a monster of a story, nearly three hundred pages long with very small print, which took some time getting through. Despite this, it's packed with time-travelling dinosaurs, and has a fast-paced, riveting plot that concerns an impact point similar to that of the Tunguska asteroid strike in 1908. I would definitely recommend this to all science fiction fans who should be stampeding towards the shelves for this and the rest in the Primeval series quicker than one can say "Ceratopsian".
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Knowing that this series of books was supposedly aimed at the teenage audience, I expected something fairly simplistic. However, I was nicely surprised that this seems to be a very well written book with good character detail (Cutter's feelings about Claudia/Jenny) and a well rendered sense of place (very good descriptions of Cuzco).
The political and mystery elements though push the time anomaly plot almost into the background, so readers expecting the 'chasing dinosaurs' style of the TV show might be a bit surprised.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
The political and mystery elements though push the time anomaly plot almost into the background, so readers expecting the 'chasing dinosaurs' style of the TV show might be a bit surprised.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
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Brilliant and well done
Could not put it down. The characters are just like in the series and well protrayed. The books add a extra level to the show as they describe scenes that could never be done on... Read more
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Dino Destruction
Strange anomalies are ripping holes in the fabric of time, allowing creatures from the distant past and far future to roam the modern world. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Pablo Cheesecake (The Eloquent Page)
A good fun piece of light entertainment
Primeval: Exinction Event is a book based on the popular ITV television series of the same name about anomalies in time that occur, allowing beasts from prehistoric (and apparently... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Katie Stevens
As good as the TV series
Being an avid fan of the TV series, I thought I would give this book ago. I was not at all disappointed, the story fits in well with the TV series and follows the same characters... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Andrew Price
Truly disappointing
I've read a lot of tie-in novels, mostly for Doctor Who, and so I can tell a good story when I find one. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Holly
Rollicking ride!
Very enjoyable, rollicking ride. Even without being a fan of the TV series, this was really fun - easy to get into, nicely structured, and a good read.
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by Skargasm
Great Transaction
Book was delivered quickly and was exactly as described. Make a great christmas gift - many many thanks!!
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Mr. A. Coulson
The Lost Lsland
Our children (9 and 7) love Primeval and its Dinosaurs so we were pleased to be able to get some books at Christmas for them. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by Ken S
Standard TV spin off fare
The sort of book you read if you like the TV series and aren't looking for anything much deeper.
A rattling enough yarn, but there are better and more interesting books,... Read more
A rattling enough yarn, but there are better and more interesting books,... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2009 by ArrGee
A good book - such a shame the tv series has been cancelled
Like many of Primeval's fans I was gutted to hear that ITV have cancelled the series. Series 3 was excellent and I was eagerly awaiting series 4 but alas ITV had other ideas. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009 by David
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