The Troop” by Nick Cutter is a gripping horror novel that follows the harrowing experience of five teenage Boy Scouts and their Scoutmaster, Dr. Tim Riggs, on an annual camping trip to a remote, uninhabited island in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The story takes a terrifying turn when the troop encounters a bioengineered nightmare: genetically engineered intestinal hydatid worms unleashed on the island. As the boys and their Scoutmaster struggle to survive this horrific infestation, the novel delves into themes of survival, the loss of innocence, and the dark side of scientific experimentation. Described as a blend of “Lord of the Flies” and “28 Days Later,” the novel explores the depths of human resilience and the bonds tested when faced with unspeakable horror .
January Reading List
January Reading List
January Reading List
The Troop” by Nick Cutter is a gripping horror novel that follows the harrowing experience of five teenage Boy Scouts and their Scoutmaster, Dr. Tim Riggs, on an annual camping trip to a remote, uninhabited island in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The story takes a terrifying turn when the troop encounters a bioengineered nightmare: genetically engineered intestinal hydatid worms unleashed on the island. As the boys and their Scoutmaster struggle to survive this horrific infestation, the novel delves into themes of survival, the loss of innocence, and the dark side of scientific experimentation. Described as a blend of “Lord of the Flies” and “28 Days Later,” the novel explores the depths of human resilience and the bonds tested when faced with unspeakable horror .