Clea must find a way to save the Androgyne, an alluring, androgynous superrace who can pass as humans of incredible beauty, from the clutches of a primal evil.
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Veteran paperback author Neiderman's 22nd novel: a dispiritingly inept horror tale and little advance on Sisters (1971). Clea Cave, a movie star of beautiful perfection, awakens to find the battered head of her last night's lover on the pillow beside her, goes to an L.A. police station to confess to handsome detective Stephen Mayer that she is an Androgyne and knows who is responsible for this and another recent murder: her fellow Androgyne, Richard, who lives in her body. She then tells the seemingly disbelieving detective her history and that of the alien race of Androgynes, who live among mankind and feed off the sexual energies of women. Androgynes are all perfectly beautiful. Though outwardly female until menstruation, they are actually both sexes, and each Androgyne's male being makes its first appearance at the onset of adolescence. It is the male Androgyne who does the ``hunting'' for the pair, is capable of seducing any woman and then bringing on ever-more-powerful orgasms that kill her as her life- essence enters him (through his erection?--it's not clear). After baring her chest, Clea senses Mayer's disdain and flounces out. She gathers up all of Richard's belongings to throw them out, but first is visited by Alison, another Androgyne, who is accompanied by a beautiful girl Androgyne, Adrian, on the verge of her first change. Is Clea acting against the race? When Mayer arrives, the reader can't understand why he swallows her story until it is revealed that Mayer himself is...well, not an Androgyne but a real snake. Dumbsville. -- Copyright ©1992, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not His Best,
This review is from: The Need (Hardcover)
This was my 14th Andrew N. Book because I think they are so fascinating, but this is my least favorite. Sorry, Andy. The Androgyne concept was a bit too far fetched, even for me, who adores weird, supernatural stories. I can't say anymore about the characters or the plot without giving away too much to those who may want to read it. Believe me, read some of his other good stuff before this.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful work in fiction and horror,
By Marvin LeMaster (Grand Prairie, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Need (Hardcover)
The Need is one of the best works of fiction that I have read in years. Neiderman draws you in from the prologue and never lets you go. With wonderment and excitement awaiting you within each chapter and on each and every page. Clea Cove steals your heart away and you want to help her any way that you can. You never know what will happen next, or if Richard is waiting there to stop you. The Need is a real page turner. Neiderman, keep up the excelent work. Bravo!
5.0 out of 5 stars
an awsome book that keeps the readers attention,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Need (Hardcover)
this book is really cool. i couldn't put in down. if you like vampire stuff this book is for you. its not about vampires but its really similar and i know you'll like it. two thumbs way, way up.
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