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The Skull

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Okay, let's look at the basics. First, this was Hutson's first attempt at horror, so its not gonna be very good. Second, this book was written in '81, when the big horror boom was around and anything that had to do with horror went. Anyway, on to the book. It's short, only 324 pages. And it isn't until page 160 that the action actually picks up. But now we'll discuss the plot. The plot concerns construction worker Nick Reagan who one day while excavating a large crevasse at a construction site he comes across a large, inhuman skull. Well, naturally he decides to take it home like in all horror novels and lives to regret it. When it is later put on display at a museum a security guard cuts his hand on it, and the fun begins. Each day, the skull grows a body part, starting with flesh, then muscles, then bones, and eventually everything. You see, the skull was that of a homunculus, the legendary creatures who were said by alchemists to possess the ability to turn regular metal into gold. But there was a downside; they were ferocious, carnivurous creatures and if uncontrolled, could cause massive havoc. Well, it does, and the usual carnage ensues. While not as gory as his other works, its still a fairly decent read. The reason it has 3 stars is because the action doesn't occur until 2/3 of the way through. But like I said, still a decent read.

Having been a shaun Hutson fan for many years I have looked everywhere for a copy of this book and found it impossible to get a copy. Having finally read it i thought it was a bit slow and a tad boring but as it was his first atempt at horror i was not dissapointed, if you are a hutson fan i highly reccomend it.