The Quake

Rating:
Summary: Quake with fear
Review: Another fine offering from Richard Laymon. This time we see a family struggle after a devastating earthquake disrupts the entire city.

As with any disaster, looters and worse rear their ugly heads. But central to the fear is lonely Stanley, a former peeper who now has an opening to actually pursue his desires. After all, in the madness following the quake, who will notice some premeditated violence. His goal is the family's daughter and his drive is relentless. He knows that once the city has recovered, he will have lost his chance to pursue his perverse fantasies.

Laymon once again shows us the dark heart of people when civilizations restraints have been removed. A fine read.

Rating:
Summary: Quake with fear
Review: Another fine offering from Richard Laymon. This time we see a family struggle after a devastating earthquake disrupts the entire city.

As with any disaster, looters and worse rear their ugly heads. But central to the fear is lonely Stanley, a former peeper who now has an opening to actually pursue his desires. After all, in the madness following the quake, who will notice some premeditated violence. His goal is the family's daughter and his drive is relentless. He knows that once the city has recovered, he will have lost his chance to pursue his perverse fantasies.

Laymon once again shows us the dark heart of people when civilizations restraints have been removed. A fine read.

Rating:
Summary: Simply a must read!
Review: Having read Laymon previously, I knew what to expect. Horror, gore, and phycotisism! Quake contained all of this, but the characters were so strong, you almost felt part of the terror. The story focusses around the Tanners, and invites you to see the devastation of the quake through their eyes, as they desperately try to to save themselves from the danger which has been unleashed by this natural disaster. Heroisism, innocence and sheer passion is dealt with superbly,(as in all Laymon books), and the plight of Stanley will keep you hooked right through, as you wait with baited breath to see if his dreams and fantasies finally do come true!Read this above all others. You won't be able to put it down.

Rating:
Summary: Simply a must read!
Review: Having read Laymon previously, I knew what to expect. Horror, gore, and phycotisism! Quake contained all of this, but the characters were so strong, you almost felt part of the terror. The story focusses around the Tanners, and invites you to see the devastation of the quake through their eyes, as they desperately try to to save themselves from the danger which has been unleashed by this natural disaster. Heroisism, innocence and sheer passion is dealt with superbly,(as in all Laymon books), and the plight of Stanley will keep you hooked right through, as you wait with baited breath to see if his dreams and fantasies finally do come true!Read this above all others. You won't be able to put it down.

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Summary: Sick but fun!
Review: This is not a book you want to read if you are easilly disturbed by anything. Laymon writes like a man with no conscience. I found myself shocked several times by the taboos he was willing to violate. A ton of shock value. Definately fun.

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Summary: Loved it!
Review: This was one of his best. I loved the characters and I couldn't wait to find out what would happen to the woman in the bath! Some of Laymon's characters are so perverted, you just can't believe the things he comes up with. I find his books are fast paced and well-written. He isn't overly descriptive as Dean Koontz (another favourite) has become. He sticks to the point of his story throughout. I would definitely recommend this book to any Richard Laymon or horror reader fan.