- Mass Market Paperback: 327 pages
- Publisher: HarperPaperbacks; Reprint edition (April 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0061056448
- ISBN-13: 978-0061056444
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,025,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Skin has an authentic X-Files feel to it--the right mixture of scientific plausibility and mystical overtones to keep both Scully and Mulder interested and on the trail. Skin taken from an unknown body found at the site of a road accident is grafted over the burns suffered by a mild-mannered professor who then goes berserk, killing a nurse. Mulder and Scully try to trace the source of the skin graft and uncover links with a biotech company called Fibrol International, whose deceased CEO, Emile Paladin, was in charge of a MASH unit in a village in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Travelling to the remote village, Mulder is intrigued to learn about a local cult worshipping a mythical monster, the Gin-Korng-Pew, or Skin Eater. Meanwhile, Scully follows more prosaic leads in search of Paladin's reclusive brother.
Mezrich's descriptions of medical procedures feel authentic and he keeps the story moving along at a good pace, with several dangerous moments for both Mulder and Scully and a significant body count amongst the witnesses. The mixture of FBI investigation, horror and the occult, with overtones of paranoia about the activities of the military, should appeal to X-Files fans, while others may enjoy it as an entertaining adventure. --Liz Sourbut --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Mezrich drives the story steadily forward... [and] satisfies all expectations of suspense, ghoulishness, and general creepiness any fan might have." Booklist"
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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At risk of giving away the entire plot, this is a step above the very high norm of THE X-FILES books, with lots of horrific murders and mythical creatures and some great Mulder-and-Scully one-upmanship.
But I believe that a little back story is in order.
The X-FILES novels have a good background and the adult novels (Such as this) are not based upon the episodes, just completely original stories written up by great writers.
Now I have seen dozens of the telivised episodes and I think that some of them would warrant a good novelisation, as opposed to the rubbish 'KIDS' novels which can be read in mere minutes and are less that good at capturing the unique atmosphere of the X-FILES. So imagine my surprise as I started this book and within minutes was absolutely hooked to what is a gripping page-turner up there with many Jack Higgins novels.
But a warning for all you faint-hearted out there- Don't read it at night with a torch. It'll scare you senseless...
Vive los X-Files!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I first read this book a few years ago, initially i borrowed it from the library, but as soon as i was finished i had to come on amzon and buy, excellently written from a fans perspective, gripping and un put downable
enjoy
Dana Scully
enjoy
Dana Scully
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The books have been good.
The films have been good.
Why should this be any different?
I love this book! It outweighed any previously written novels and surpassed all my expectations with a page-turning story by a great author which had me utterly mesmerised from start to finish.
Lecendary creatures, brutal murders and Mulder and Scully. How could it fail?
Complete with numerous wise cracks from Mulder, plenty of speech interspersed with bursts of great action, and some brilliant plot-twists, it is utterly superb.
How can you resist?
Even if you've read the other books, don't be put off by the fact that it seems similiar fare. It's tense, exciting and greater than a lot of televised rubbish (MIRACLE MAN!!!) and if you refuse it, people will die.
Fantastic, gripping and superlative-defying.
For Mystical creatures of all ages.
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Not for the faint hearted!
This novel scared the hell out of me! It was a great read and I couldn't put it down but I was almost reluctant to switch the light off when I went to bed after finishing it. Read more
Published on 29 April 2010 by Lauranna
A fascinating case for our two heroes
I've read many of the X-files novels (those with original storylines, not based on TV episodes) and although not the best, this one does not dissappoint. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2002 by M. Bryant
This is one of the few books to truly freak me out!
I have read quite a lot of X-Files books; some based on TV episodes, others written by the author themself. Read more
Published on 23 April 2000
The best X File book yet.
This, the sixth original X File novel, but first for author Ben Mezrich, is without doubt the best of those released so far. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2000
good, and worth the money
The book was very god, and it meant me making more space on my bookshelf. The story is enthralling, if somewhat a little unbelievable... Read more
Published on 7 July 1999
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