
'Mandibles' by Jeff Strand is a fast-paced horror novel featuring giant mutated fire ants terrorizing a city. The story follows different characters trapped in various situations, such as a dentist office and a convenience store robbery, as they try to survive the deadly ant attacks. The book is described as a creature feature filled with zany characters, descriptive scenes of carnage, and a touch of humor. Readers praise the high body count, surprise twists, and the author's ability to make unlikable characters somewhat likable.
The plot of 'Mandibles' revolves around a mass invasion of fire ants that have been bio-engineered to giant size, causing chaos and panic in a small town. The narrative is mainly presented from the perspectives of three different parties, all desperately trying to escape the relentless attacks of the hostile insects. Despite the absurdity of the giant ants premise, the book provides entertainment through its 80s B-movie feel, humorous elements, and suspenseful scenes of characters trying to outsmart the deadly creatures.
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The book contains medium content warnings due to its depiction of violence and creatures attacking characters.
From The Publisher:
Horror, thrills, and chills abound when plus-size ants take over a small town in this 2002 Dream Realm Award Finalist for Best Horror novel.
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