Review: #412
Title: In the Lair of the Mountain Beast
Series: The Doomsday Rats - 4th book
Author: James Moloney
Read Before: yes
My Comments: I found this book to be hard to put down. You feel compelled to keep reading and wanting to find out what is going to happen next. You keep reading from their journey out of the tunnels across the countryside to the mountain to the titular lair of the mountain beast. Unlike the previous books where all the events were confined to one setting, this story takes place outside the familiar tunnels and city. The things that you see and learn, especially concerning about other cities (but that raises more questions) makes it fascinating. The events flow on naturally from one to another and the decisions of the characters feel just right. There was more than one occasion where it might evoke some emotion from you. The mountain beast itself is a surprise. Thanks to being such a short length, the plot never feels like it’s plodding along and keeps you guessing on every turn.
Rating: 6.5/10