The Dark - James Herbert

This is another classic from Herbert, its similar in some ways to The Fog, i.e, the majority of people go mad with only a few people not succumbing who are left to save the world from evil. The story, as always, sees a main male character by the name of Chris Bishop who is a cynical ghost hunter (much in the mode of David Ash of the Haunted/Ghosts of Sleath) sent to investigate the strange goings on in a quiet suburban house. As usual with Herbert there is plenty of suspense thrown in with lots of twists and turns to the plot. There are several excellent scenes which really grip you and have ... more

I am a huge James Herbert fan, personally I consider him to be the best British horror writer around. So finding myself with some spare time I decided to pick up this novel again. The intro on the back of the novel gives you a slight taste of whats to come without giving anything away. The introduction and 1st chapter appear to be more like several intros, not quite setting the story but again just dropping hints. The main character is Chris Bishop, a sceptical 'ghosr hunter' who aim is to find rational reasons behind suspected hauntings. He is approached by Jessica and Jacob Kulek of the ... more

This was the second ever James Herbert book I read and I am so glad that I did! I was able to read this book in a relatively short period of time as I was so addicted to it and really just couldn't put it down for too long. The story line was really gripping and I actually found myself really getting into the characters lives too! Its a book that you must pay attention to, I don't feel its a book you can just pick up and put down when you feel like it. I feel you would lose out on alot of the story if you did this. This was such a pleasure to read and I would definately read it again! I feel ... more

You'll never turn the lights off again!!! If you are a true horror lover, then this is the best one to read, you will never look at shadows the same way again. In true Herbert style this one really does keep you on the edge of your seat. Children that set fire to their parents, in mates killing attendents. the whole human race going nuts over the dark. If the dark was an entity would it really be this bad, I hope not. Scary stuff, probably one of the best. Highly recommended to those of you who like a good scare, But you might want to read it during the daytime only. Brilliant good old ... more