Bottom Feeders Paperback – January 20, 2015

The idea was OK. But I missed a bit of structure. Some characters were linked to one another but that was not always clear. Still it was a nice read - I regard this kind of book entertainment for a rainy afternoon.And I am curious about a follow-up - but pls not with the descendants of this fish.I look forwaerd to the giant guppy.

A massive killer catfish story is always going to be super fun, and it is. This is a SciFy channel monster story, and you know what to expect. Being a novella makes it a quick read.

Ok let’s cut to the chase. This book has two writers, usually that means one is an idea guy and the other fleshes things out into the full story. This book has ideas, good ideas, but man is the stuff in between just trash. So much of it is taken up with characters talking about, thinking about or having sex, in a story where sex is not a relevant part of the plot at all. The story would have been served better in a much shorter format with the fat cut out of it.Anyways the story had quite a few characters, none of em very likable. And a lot of them were introduced just to be killed off shortly thereafter.

I'm not someone who usually posts reviews like this but this time I must make an exception. This kick-ass novella by Adam Cesare and Cameron Pierce had my attention as soon as I heard "monster catfish". I'm a sucker for a good creature feature and this didn't disappoint. If you're skeptical, if it seems like some SyFy original movie in novella form, I can assure you it's above and beyond that crap. There's actually a story here, and no I'm not going to spoil it for you. Why do you need spoilers anyway? There's a MONSTER CATFISH in it. If you like Jaws, Lovecraft, and/or horror on the bayou, you can't do better than this beast. If you don't like that stuff, you're not invited to my birthday party next year. But let's be honest: you totally like all that stuff, don't you? I know you do. So what are you waiting for? Read it. You won't regret it. In fact I wager you'll be browsing for more Cesare and Pierce as soon as you finish it.Seriously, I urge you to read it. Now. Literally now. Right now. Don't look at me like that. I'm being serious. Stop reading this review, buy it, and read it right this second. I mean it.

Glad I didn't spend a fortune on this book, the author must have been either high or drunk when he penned this pitiful story, only got one star because I was trying to be nice wtf

If your like me and enjoyed the "Animal Attack" novels of the1980' s then this one is for you.We've already seen killer rats and blood thirsty giant crabs( thank you James Herbert and Guy N. Smith) but we've never seen killer catfish. This one doesn't skimp on anything. Blood? Yup. Cults? You bet! $20 hookers? Oh yeah. Scumbags and rednecks? Buy the bucket full. This one is just fun. Screw art, sometimes you need pulp! Recommended.

A TOP SHELF review originally published in the January 30, 2015 edition of The Monitor.As a fan of monster movies and books, I would say that any good example of the genre needs three essential elements: an awesome monster, a series of great kills and a kick-butt expert. An unexpected hero is great, but not necessary. Think of Jaws as a template, with its great white, its shark hunter Quint and its police chief Brody.Bottom Feeders by Adam Cesare and Cameron Pierce hits all these sweet spots. The fast-paced book takes place on the Mississippi River, where a massive, semi-truck-sized catfish has arisen from the depths to eat humans and spawn.The fodder characters are compelling enough that the kills hurt (always refreshing in monster tales), and we have a great Quint-analogue in Chase (and his teen sidekick Lucinda). The identity of the hero is a bit of a twist, so I’ll hold that back, as I will the final moment of the book, a clever play on the typical jump-scare that ends so many horror flicks.Cesare and Pierce clearly had fun writing this, and you won’t regret picking it up if you’re a fan of great monsters.

I felt there should have been more to this? It was a fun read but dot expect to much from it.

I have read almost everything Cesare has written, so buying this was a no brainer for me. It's a quick read, 2hrs max, but the price reflects this. It is another entertaining creature feature, this time set on the Mississippi. There are giant Catfish, fish cults, an obnoxious gambling baron, and our down-on-their-luck heroes. Typically for Adam the writing is good without being flashy, with some great humour and a higher standard of characterisation than is the norm. I've dropped a star as the ending felt a little rushed. I would have gladly paid an extra fifty pence for another twenty pages. The ending suggests a possible sequel. Make it happen guys.

No words wasted in this great story about a giant catfish terrorising the locals. Heaps of fun. Make sure you don't miss out on this. It could be "the big one" you've been searching for. Great stuff.