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The S.T.A.R.S Project
One hundred rats used to help heal sick people go missing from a laboratory during the night, leaving the police to think they have been stolen for money. But, after a farmer and his wife are mutilated in the early hours, and another farmer’s dog is found dead, the police think something is going on at the laboratory.
It soon comes to light that the tested rats are attacking everyone in sight, but why?
Now, the police need to decide whether to recapture the rats because of their uses or kill them, but the rats fear no one as they thirst for blood.
THE RATS ARE COMING!!!
Packed with action, horror & suspense, this story will leave you squirming at the thought of a rat being inside your house, or even by your feet.
Not for the faint-hearted.
If you loved James Herbert's RATS novels then this should be right up your street.
It soon comes to light that the tested rats are attacking everyone in sight, but why?
Now, the police need to decide whether to recapture the rats because of their uses or kill them, but the rats fear no one as they thirst for blood.
THE RATS ARE COMING!!!
Packed with action, horror & suspense, this story will leave you squirming at the thought of a rat being inside your house, or even by your feet.
Not for the faint-hearted.
If you loved James Herbert's RATS novels then this should be right up your street.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2017
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About the author
Lee Andrew Taylor
6 books25 followersLee Andrew Taylor was born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, in 1969, moving to Bedworth, Warwickshire at the age of 9. All his life he's had a passion for creating things, whether it was new games to play with family and friends, drawing, or creating a story.
Lee has written a killer rats story - The S.T.A.R.S. Project (scientific testing aimed at a rats survival) - He was inspired by James Herbert's killer rodent stories growing up, so decided to write his own version.
Lee has also written - BEDBUGS (Can you see them?) - A story based on his childhood fear of the old saying - Night, night, sleep tight & don't let the bedbugs bite - Where he thought the bedbugs were really going to bite him in the middle of the night - the only difference between Lee's Bedbugs and real ones, is his EAT PEOPLE!!
Lee has also written 4 novels set in a world where the living dead exist. CLIFTON FALLS has received some wonderful reviews recently, with readers saying every book is better than the last, so Lee is going to release all 4 books as 1 large book in the coming months.
When not on KU, Lee's novels can be found in eBook format, being sold from the likes of Apple Books, Smashwords, & Kobo -
Lee also writes movie scripts, with the likes of Elijah Wood's & Joe Dante's production companies' asking to read them. He's spoken to the director of the Sharknado movies on Skype about his Bedbugs idea and in 2019 wrote a sci-fi, horror TV pilot for a production company in the UK.
To date - Novels - CLIFTON FALLS - Parts 1, 2, 3, & 4 / BEDBUGS (Can you see them?) / The S.T.A.R.S Project
To date - scripts - Shark Cove (A killer shark horror) / The cat that fetches (family-based serial killer thriller) / Blood Twins (A vampire horror/dark comedy) / The Devil's Diary (Horror) / The land at the end of the trees (A children's adventure story) / Dead Gulch (A zombie western) / The S.T.A.R.S Project (A killer rats horror) / Bedbugs (Sci-fi, alien insect horror) / Recall (horror/thriller) / The Plan (revenge/thriller) / The Lollipop Lady (revenge/thriller) / Soul Guardian (Horror/thriller)
Lee is also writing 4 more movie screenplays, in the hope of turning some of them into novels.
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December 31, 2018
Like many people, when I think of rats, I think of fleas, filth, and the plague.
Imagine if you will, a world where rats do not carry disease, but cure it. Where instead of killing rats as pests they must be preserved because their blood has the power to heal. When these rats go missing from the lab, it first seems that they may have been stolen. But as the body count goes higher, it's clear these rats have had enough of being experimented on. After a while the rat attacks did get a bit repetitive for my taste but I did still enjoy the story.
I don't usually get into books about government experiments gone awry, but this had a good Sci-Fi/horror/creature feature vibe to it that held my interest.
I received a complimentary copy for review.
Imagine if you will, a world where rats do not carry disease, but cure it. Where instead of killing rats as pests they must be preserved because their blood has the power to heal. When these rats go missing from the lab, it first seems that they may have been stolen. But as the body count goes higher, it's clear these rats have had enough of being experimented on. After a while the rat attacks did get a bit repetitive for my taste but I did still enjoy the story.
I don't usually get into books about government experiments gone awry, but this had a good Sci-Fi/horror/creature feature vibe to it that held my interest.
I received a complimentary copy for review.
November 20, 2021
The S*T*A*R*S Project Review by Nat Whiston
Written By Lee Andrew Taylor
Cover Art By Dean Cook
Audio Version also available and narrated by Dave Neal
S.T.A.R.S (Scientific Testing aimed at a Rat's Survival) is a project set up by the government to increase the population of rats in the town of Aaronsville. In today's society, rats have become a lifeline for people, and their blood is used to heal the sick. But a worldwide virus killed off most of the population a few years ago. The local government set up a lab to help maintain the rats and to mate them for the future. But now, a few years later, a change has happened; a change within the rats has arrived. They have grown wise to people and want out. Scientists have been studying the rats for a long time, but now the rats have begun to study them. They sit and watch the humans from behind their glass cages. They sit and plan an escape. Tonight, they will flee from the lab, taking revenge on the human race who thought it best to cage them. Tonight, the town of AARONSVILLE will once again be awakened with the scurrying of rodents, but this time the outcome will be different. THE RATS ARE COMING!!!
So, where to start? I have to admit I find it hard to get into Sci-fi Horror books usually. However, this one piqued my interest. One the cover art, cose who doesn't love a cute little rat walking over a corpse and two the synopsis. I grew up on horrors of the slash variety but was introduced to sci-fi horror by my dad, and recently my mom has been getting me into newer releases. Being a massive fan of films such as Alien and the old sci-fi B movies came from Out of Space and the old Quatermass series. So having read years ago RATS by James Herbert, I was pretty excited to dig into this bad boy.
So bear in mind even after reading this book, my opinion on rats hasn't changed. I still want some. The first scene is set with the cute little old couple who live on the farm, Raymond and Norma Palmer. Just a typical happy morning on the farm, but then Ray finds something in his vegetable patch. If the prologue didn't give you a hint, here's one: they are fluffy, have tiny little legs and aren’t fooled by a bin with cheese in it. Raymond meets a very bloody end, as does his already terrified wife, who I think the rats enjoyed tormenting.
Have to admit I let out a sad aww when Sean, their son in law found Trigger eaten by the rats. I even felt sorry for Sean! Poor guy lost his wife, now his dog and to top, it off ends up eaten by killer rats.
The task of investigating the lab goes to Adam and his Nephew Brendan. There's a lot of things that don't add up for them. But for me, my bets are all on Uber rat, who was separated from the bunch as his cage was the only one smashed up. Following the investigation, the two officers drag you into more mystery, which grabs your brain and shakes it—making me even more eager to follow the story, mainly for Uber rat I kind of wanted to know his story. I enjoyed the different personalities in this book. Chris shouldn’t feel bad for waving at the cows though I do it all the time when I'm on a walk. I think that's the best and the worst part; in the minor interactions you have with the people in the book, you start to like them and relate to them as characters. So it's even more brutal when the rats make them their nom noms. It's a great paced story that focuses on keeping the reader engaged, and I think the only character I wasnt a fan of was John. But that is mainly because I’m not a fan of people who were bullies, so yeah, I was sitting there going, ‘Oh dude, I hope you become rat chow.’ There are points in this book where I sat there and went, ahhhh, this is how I'd die in that situation. Mainly the bit where Tess sees the rat at her doorstep, and her immediate reaction is to pet it as it's so darn cute.
Also, the drama within the lives of the members of the community was very grabbing. When specific details were revealed, I was left sitting there gobsmacked, making me realise mostly how truly hypocritical Rachel was. But you will understand once you dig in. The rats in this are so super sadistic. I mean, they go as far as taunting the survivors with the corpses of their dead friends! These rats messed up. But then again, they are being led by a rat who a mad scientist tortured, so they can't take the blame for everything. The book sucks you in big time, and I was so lucky to find such an entertaining book. I felt like I was falling into various people's lives in each chapter to find out what horrible thing has happened now. There are a lot of characters in here, but I found it easy to pick back up again, like oh the little boys have run off back to the shop, and Adam’s going off with Henry chief of police to reinvestigate the lab; so it wasn't hard for me to remember which character was where. It gets a lot more sinister as it goes on, especially for the mad scientist Walter. That guy is next level messed up, but what a great character design for a villain. You may argue with me about this, but a guy that drowns and experiments on rats is two sandwiches short of a picnic. Shout out to the Albino and Uber rat for being my favourite rats out of the hundreds that broke out of the lab, and regardless of the story, I’m still siding with the rats.
If you love this one, then please check out the other stories Lee has put together. I'm sure you will find something that pulls you in:
http://mybook.to/Bedbugs
http://mybook.to/cliftonfalls
http://mybook.to/thestarsproject
Written By Lee Andrew Taylor
Cover Art By Dean Cook
Audio Version also available and narrated by Dave Neal
S.T.A.R.S (Scientific Testing aimed at a Rat's Survival) is a project set up by the government to increase the population of rats in the town of Aaronsville. In today's society, rats have become a lifeline for people, and their blood is used to heal the sick. But a worldwide virus killed off most of the population a few years ago. The local government set up a lab to help maintain the rats and to mate them for the future. But now, a few years later, a change has happened; a change within the rats has arrived. They have grown wise to people and want out. Scientists have been studying the rats for a long time, but now the rats have begun to study them. They sit and watch the humans from behind their glass cages. They sit and plan an escape. Tonight, they will flee from the lab, taking revenge on the human race who thought it best to cage them. Tonight, the town of AARONSVILLE will once again be awakened with the scurrying of rodents, but this time the outcome will be different. THE RATS ARE COMING!!!
So, where to start? I have to admit I find it hard to get into Sci-fi Horror books usually. However, this one piqued my interest. One the cover art, cose who doesn't love a cute little rat walking over a corpse and two the synopsis. I grew up on horrors of the slash variety but was introduced to sci-fi horror by my dad, and recently my mom has been getting me into newer releases. Being a massive fan of films such as Alien and the old sci-fi B movies came from Out of Space and the old Quatermass series. So having read years ago RATS by James Herbert, I was pretty excited to dig into this bad boy.
So bear in mind even after reading this book, my opinion on rats hasn't changed. I still want some. The first scene is set with the cute little old couple who live on the farm, Raymond and Norma Palmer. Just a typical happy morning on the farm, but then Ray finds something in his vegetable patch. If the prologue didn't give you a hint, here's one: they are fluffy, have tiny little legs and aren’t fooled by a bin with cheese in it. Raymond meets a very bloody end, as does his already terrified wife, who I think the rats enjoyed tormenting.
Have to admit I let out a sad aww when Sean, their son in law found Trigger eaten by the rats. I even felt sorry for Sean! Poor guy lost his wife, now his dog and to top, it off ends up eaten by killer rats.
The task of investigating the lab goes to Adam and his Nephew Brendan. There's a lot of things that don't add up for them. But for me, my bets are all on Uber rat, who was separated from the bunch as his cage was the only one smashed up. Following the investigation, the two officers drag you into more mystery, which grabs your brain and shakes it—making me even more eager to follow the story, mainly for Uber rat I kind of wanted to know his story. I enjoyed the different personalities in this book. Chris shouldn’t feel bad for waving at the cows though I do it all the time when I'm on a walk. I think that's the best and the worst part; in the minor interactions you have with the people in the book, you start to like them and relate to them as characters. So it's even more brutal when the rats make them their nom noms. It's a great paced story that focuses on keeping the reader engaged, and I think the only character I wasnt a fan of was John. But that is mainly because I’m not a fan of people who were bullies, so yeah, I was sitting there going, ‘Oh dude, I hope you become rat chow.’ There are points in this book where I sat there and went, ahhhh, this is how I'd die in that situation. Mainly the bit where Tess sees the rat at her doorstep, and her immediate reaction is to pet it as it's so darn cute.
Also, the drama within the lives of the members of the community was very grabbing. When specific details were revealed, I was left sitting there gobsmacked, making me realise mostly how truly hypocritical Rachel was. But you will understand once you dig in. The rats in this are so super sadistic. I mean, they go as far as taunting the survivors with the corpses of their dead friends! These rats messed up. But then again, they are being led by a rat who a mad scientist tortured, so they can't take the blame for everything. The book sucks you in big time, and I was so lucky to find such an entertaining book. I felt like I was falling into various people's lives in each chapter to find out what horrible thing has happened now. There are a lot of characters in here, but I found it easy to pick back up again, like oh the little boys have run off back to the shop, and Adam’s going off with Henry chief of police to reinvestigate the lab; so it wasn't hard for me to remember which character was where. It gets a lot more sinister as it goes on, especially for the mad scientist Walter. That guy is next level messed up, but what a great character design for a villain. You may argue with me about this, but a guy that drowns and experiments on rats is two sandwiches short of a picnic. Shout out to the Albino and Uber rat for being my favourite rats out of the hundreds that broke out of the lab, and regardless of the story, I’m still siding with the rats.
If you love this one, then please check out the other stories Lee has put together. I'm sure you will find something that pulls you in:
http://mybook.to/Bedbugs
http://mybook.to/cliftonfalls
http://mybook.to/thestarsproject
November 6, 2018
What a great book!!!! I hate rats!! They scare me to death! But I still read it and loved it!
August 16, 2025
Rats are creepy, gross and dirty we all know this, but could you possibly Imagine world where rats don’t carry disease they cure it.
S.T.A.R.S (Scientific Testing aimed at a Rat's Survival) is a project set up by the government to increase the population of rats.
These aren't normal wild rats they have changed they are smart and they are about to escaped from the lab they are caged in.
Revenge is coming… The Rat will attack going on rampage killing all in their path, it will be bloody and terrifying
S.T.A.R.S (Scientific Testing aimed at a Rat's Survival) is a project set up by the government to increase the population of rats.
These aren't normal wild rats they have changed they are smart and they are about to escaped from the lab they are caged in.
Revenge is coming… The Rat will attack going on rampage killing all in their path, it will be bloody and terrifying
May 11, 2019
I don't like rats, the nice pet ones I'm okay with but not wild ones. This book definitely set me on edge, who wouldn't be. These aren't normal wild rats, these one's are smart and have escaped from the lab they lived in.
The description in this book are spot on and terrifying, when the rat's attack you feel like you're sitting there watching it happen.
I really enjoyed this book and the storyline. I have never read anything like it and look forward to reading more from Lee Taylor.
The description in this book are spot on and terrifying, when the rat's attack you feel like you're sitting there watching it happen.
I really enjoyed this book and the storyline. I have never read anything like it and look forward to reading more from Lee Taylor.
December 31, 2019
I bought the paperback from the author. Quite a fan and this shows why. If ya like horror and killer rodents this is a fast paced, no holds barred survival trek.
Recently rats have been found to be able to cure certain sickness but when some escape from the project the once docile lab rats seemed to be on a rampage killing all in their path!
Recently rats have been found to be able to cure certain sickness but when some escape from the project the once docile lab rats seemed to be on a rampage killing all in their path!
December 18, 2024
This well written tale is full of gripping action and plenty of interesting characters that lead you on a thrilling journey, with shocks and gory horror throughout.
It has a very realistic down to earth feeling to it. An old story reimagined in a very original way.
Whether you love them or hate them, you will never look at rats the same way again!
An excellent read.
It has a very realistic down to earth feeling to it. An old story reimagined in a very original way.
Whether you love them or hate them, you will never look at rats the same way again!
An excellent read.
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