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Scorpion

Michael R. Linaker (1980)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesScorpion #1
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.08

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Scientist

Heroine archetypes

Scientist

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

The colony of deadly scorpions at Long Point Nuclear Plant was eradicated. Or so people thought... Over a year later, Miles Ranleigh receives a worrying call. A man has been fatally poisoned by toxic venom. Miles and his companion Jill Ansty must race to destroy the fresh infestation. But this is a new strain of scorpion. They're larger, more savage - and infected with a deadly virus fatal to humans. And they're breeding...

Scorpion: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This creature horror novel features deadly mutated scorpions that kill humans with toxic venom and a deadly virus. Expect strong violence, deaths from poisoning, and body horror related to scorpion attacks.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include gore, death, and animal harm (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy creature horror and survival thrillers will appreciate the race against time to stop deadly mutated scorpions.

Tags

HorrorCreature FeatureScience FictionThriller