Date of Publication

1979

Publisher

New English Library

Original cost of hardback first edition

£4.95

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

450 04111 5

Original first print run (where known)

Hardback - Unknown - Paperback - Unknown

Name of hero in the book

Lucas Pender

Opening line of the book

"The rat has been trapped in the basement for five days."

General description of the dust cover

Cover illustration is not credited. Story outline on front flap of the dust cover followed by review quotes about each of James Hebert's five preceding books. There is then a paragraph giving details about the author but no photograph of him.

Number of pages and chapter details

This book, which is a sequel to THE RATS, starts with a short prologue (which is a repeat of the epilogue from THE RATS) and ends with its own short epilogue. The book is divided into three distinct parts entitled "Signs", "Onslaught" and "Lair". There are 20 chapters numbered as "ONE" to "TWENTY"

Roger's Review

Another excellent read. Gory and gripping and building up to an exciting climax. Not all good as the original in my opinion, however - 7 out of 10