The Hyde Effect [Paperback]

Steve Vance (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1986

In the hills of Southern California, a series of violent and gruesome deaths occurs within the space of a few hours. The murders are attributed to some unknown, savage animal.Precisely one month later, college student Meg Talley is attacked in the same manner. Astonishingly, she survives, but when she insists that her assailant was a hideous monster-like creature, she is called hysterical.Journalist Douglas Morgan, private eye Nick Grundel, and horror novelist Blake Corbett, however, have each theorized that the mangling, incredible though it seems, might be the work of a werewolf. Now they team up with Meg to puruse an intensive investigation. When a suspect is apprehended and confined, the four are on hand. But neither skeptics nor believers are prepared for the bone-chilling terror and cataclysmic violence that will be unleashed in the night of the January full moon...

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Steve Vance has found his niche as a popular author of horror. Among his titles are: The Hyde Effect, The Abyss, Shapes, and the very popular, Spook. Other titles from this talented author are forthcoming. Mr. Vance is an aficionado of boxing, and finds fascination in the possibility of UFO's and the existence of Bigfoot. He lives in Dalton, Georgia. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 399 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Books (Mm) (June 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843923601
• ISBN-13: 978-0843923605
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,765,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE best werewolf epic ever written, July 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Hyde Effect (Paperback)

I'm not surprised by the overwhelming acclaim for this little known author. I first read "HYDE" over 12 years ago, and it remains the most horrifying and enthrawling tale I've ever read. From the opening pages of the prologue, the suspense builds thru the cycles of the moon, climaxing first on an unforgettable Halloween that haunts me even today at any roadstop. Yet that is only the beginning. What follows defines terror, as Vance captures the essence of fear -- helplessness -- the thing nightmares are made of, when the indiscriminate violence unleashes its fury in Part Two. This book is stand alone, although it's sequel "Shapes" provides more insight into the characters. Film prospects have been discussed, but no movie could possibly do these 400 pages justice. Vance sets himself apart, proving himself amongst the best of Koontz and King.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Werewolves The Way They Ought To Be., March 30, 2000

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Howard (Indiana,United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hyde Effect (Paperback)

I'v had the pleasure of owning this book twice and the horror of losing it twice to friends that also lost themselves in the story.After nearly 5 years,it still stands out as the best example of why werewolves are such a facinating antagonist and why the myth of the werewolf has stood the test of time. This book is what I think of when I think of a werewolf story that I would love to tell.Too often the werewolf of most modern stories are weak examples of the raw power that can be found in the subject.But,thankfully this splendid tale puts them back where they belong...As a rending,slavering,howling nightmare that has us all with our heads under the sheets and silently begging for more.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE best werewolf epic ever written, July 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Hyde Effect (Paperback)

I'm not surprised by the overwhelming acclaim for this little known author. I first read "HYDE" over 12 years ago, and it remains the most horrifying and enthrawling tale I've ever read. From the opening pages of the prologue, the suspense builds thru the cycles of the moon, climaxing first on an unforgettable Halloween that haunts me even today at any roadstop. Yet that is only the beginning. What follows defines terror, as Vance captures the essence of fear -- helplessness -- the thing nightmares are made of, when the indiscriminate violence unleashes its fury in Part Two. This book is stand alone, although it's sequel "Shapes" provides more insight into the characters. Film prospects have been discussed, but no movie could possibly do these 400 pages justice. Vance sets himself apart, proving himself amongst the best of Koontz and King.