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1 of 6 original "X-Files" novels re-issued to tie-in with the brand new "X-Files" movie, "X-Files: Ruins" by international bestselling author Kevin J Anderson is a thrilling never-seen-on-TV "X-Files" story, now with a sleek new cover and bonus behind the scenes material on the TV series and film.Medical students accidentally take skin from the wrong donor resulting in a bloodbath in a NYC hospital ward, and an elderly professor becomes the city's most wanted man...FBI agents Mulder and Scully suspect something more ominous than a medical procedure gone awry. Together they uncover an unholy alliance between a plastic surgeon, international politicians, and a legendary Thai monster known as the "Skin-Eater".
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Skin has an authentic X-Files feel to it--the right mixture of scientific plausibility and mystical overtones to keep both Scully and Mulder interested and on the trail. Skin taken from an unknown body found at the site of a road accident is grafted over the burns suffered by a mild-mannered professor who then goes berserk, killing a nurse. Mulder and Scully try to trace the source of the skin graft and uncover links with a biotech company called Fibrol International, whose deceased CEO, Emile Paladin, was in charge of a MASH unit in a village in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Travelling to the remote village, Mulder is intrigued to learn about a local cult worshipping a mythical monster, the Gin-Korng-Pew, or Skin Eater. Meanwhile, Scully follows more prosaic leads in search of Paladin's reclusive brother.
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Mezrich's descriptions of medical procedures feel authentic and he keeps the story moving along at a good pace, with several dangerous moments for both Mulder and Scully and a significant body count amongst the witnesses. The mixture of FBI investigation, horror and the occult, with overtones of paranoia about the activities of the military, should appeal to X-Files fans, while others may enjoy it as an entertaining adventure. --Liz Sourbut
"Mezrich drives the story steadily forward... [and] satisfies all expectations of suspense, ghoulishness, and general creepiness any fan might have." Booklist"
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- PublisherTitan Books Ltd
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1848560796
- ISBN 13 9781848560796
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages336
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1 of 6 original X-Files novels re-issued to tie-in with the brand new X-Files movie, X-Files: Ruins by international bestselling author Kevin J Anderson is a thrilling never-seen-on-TV X-Files story, now with a sleek new cover and bonus behind the scenes material on the TV series and film.Medical students accidentally take skin from the wrong donor resulting in a bloodbath in a NYC hospital ward, and an elderly professor becomes the city's most wanted man.FBI agents Mulder and Scully suspect something more ominous than a medical procedure gone awry. Together they uncover an unholy alliance between a plastic surgeon, international politicians, and a legendary Thai monster known as the Skin-Eater. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002105658
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