If you're anything like me, when you hear the title, Predators, your mind goes immediately to the science fiction action horror film franchise. Just so you know, Michaelbrent Collings' new book has nothing to do with aliens, but everything to do with terror.
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a predator as an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms.
"Running was what the food did."
The story takes place at and about the Happy Africa Safari Tours, a struggling enterprise on what could well be their final expedition.
Predators is very much a character-driven story. Just a handful of guests take off on an evening excursion in an attempt to see some wildlife on what was so far has been a less than successful safari.
There are the little blind girl, Gale, her father, Craig, and Grams. Much of the story revolves around these three, however, they are not alone. There are Evie Childs and her domineering husband, Bill. Bernard Eberhardt, one of the most powerful producers in Hollywood, and his ingenue, Selena. And Gunner Helix, a self-proclaimed survival specialist with in excess of six-million YouTube subscribers.
All of the players in this tale are carefully drawn, some pure, some dark, and others in shades to grey.
"If we have found a spotted hyena, then we have found the most successful predator in Africa."
Amidst all of the violence in Collings' story, there is an incredibly touching moment. It comes at just the right time to alleviate some of the tension, as hope seems all but lost.
In the end, Predators is a demanding read that is worth the effort and when the book was over, I didn't want to leave. Definitely recommended
Predators is available now in both paperback and e-book formats.
From the author's bio - Michaelbrent Collings is an internationally bestselling author, multiple Bram Stoker Award Finalist, and one of the top indie horror writers in the US. He hopes someday to develop superpowers and maybe get a cool robot arm.
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