Slugs by Shaun Hutson

The Novel That Slime Built

In this horror novel, a small town is terrorized by a gruesome infestation of carnivorous slugs that begin to attack and devour the unsuspecting residents. As the body count rises, a health inspector and a scientist race against time to uncover the source of the deadly outbreak and find a way to stop the relentless creatures. The story delves into themes of ecological imbalance and human negligence, creating a chilling atmosphere filled with suspense and graphic depictions of the slugs' horrifying rampage.