Published 1974
The Rats Trilogy — Book 1
It was only when the bones of the first devoured victims were discovered that the true nature and power of these swarming black creatures with their razor sharp teeth and taste for human blood began to be realized by a panic-stricken city. For millions of years man and rats had been natural enemies. But now for the first time — suddenly, shockingly, horribly — the balance of power had shifted. — Synopsis taken from cover
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Fan Site Editorial Review
The debut that defined British horror. Herbert's vivid East End setting gives the terror an uncomfortable authenticity, and the pace never relents. A landmark novel that remains as gripping today as it was in 1974.