Prey

by Robert Arthur Smith

Book Overview

A chilling novel of unimaginable terror ancient creatures from Hell who rise again to haunt mankind

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0449139239
• ISBN13: 9780449139233
• Release Date: December 1981
• Publisher: Fawcett Books
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A tale of gripping terror!

Morivania, a young man from Austria, after having observed his father succumb to the powers of a mysterious man named Luther is out to avenge his father's death. Luther and his agents take on the form of wolves and follow Morivania, dog him, if you will, across Europe while he searches for the secret to destroy Luther. The wolf-beasts attack and devour unsuspecting victims while on Morivania's trail. (During my reading of this, I had to periodically check that my own black dog was still a big galoot and hadn't morphed into one of these frightening creatures!)This book had the feel of a classic! The style and language literally transported me to the 1800's during the time of the French Revolution. Smith's first rate talent as a writer will keep you in bone-chilling suspense as Morivania enters ghastly catacombs and numerous dark wooded trails. There are plenty of moments which will make your hair stand on end and which develop into outright terrifying events!The Prey is a magnificent novel that is sure to please fans of classic horror. I can't recommend it highly enough!

THE PREY

ONE OF THE TOP 5 I HAVE EVER READ. I RATE THIS MAN'S WORK RIGHT ALONG WITH W.W.JOHNSTONE, BRIAN LUMLEY AND A CHOICE FEW OTHERS.COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN AND HAVE KEPT IT IN MY COLLECTION FOR OVER 25 YEARS NOW. THANK YOU "MR. SMITH"

Hawthorne, Poe, Stoker, et al

Possibly one of the best horror stories ever written. It is very difficult to locate, but well worth the effort. Exceptional writing, which conveys a terror that is unlike any since the classics. The characters are vividly yours and take you to mind realms you may not wish to visit.

One of the best horror books ever!

Remember the old movies which didn't use blood and guts to gross you out, but still seem so scary? This book is the same way. It is the book which started my recreational reading when I was 14. It is by far one of the best horror books I have ever read