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| Slow Decay (Torchwood) | 
| Author: Andy Lane
Publisher: Random House UK
Category: Book
List Price: $11.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 127161
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 0563486554
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780563486558
ASIN: 0563486554
Publication Date: January 25, 2007
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Product Description
Separate from the government; outside the police, beyond the United Nations; Torchwood sets its own rules. A team of investigators, using alien technology to solve crime - both alien and human. This new British sci-fi crime thriller, created by Russell T. Davies, sees them delve into the unknown. A group of people fighting the impossible. The series stars Captain Jack Harkness, last seen in Doctor Who. This novel is a brand-new Torchwood story.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
TW Novel August 2, 2008
So far two thumbs up-I have a feeling even after 3 or 4 chapters what may be going on-but still loving it.
A fun, quick read June 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The characterization is good, the plot is excellent, and it's well written. It reads quickly. There is horror and action and suspense. The ending was solid. I would definitely suggest this book for viewers of the show.
Let the blood flow.... March 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I don't wish to give away anything but I will say that there is a lot of blood. Lots of gore. The novel is about alien techonolgy, diets and something eating the Weevils. On top of that Gwen wants to spice up her relationship with Rhys while he wishes to lose some weight. Things get weird, twisted and blood soaked. Faces eaten, eyeballs sucked out and flesh pulled off the bones. I love vampire stories and movies and I felt uneasy when reading some of the scenes in this book. But I can't take away any points because in the end it is STILL a great story.
Just don't eat anything while reading.
 Delightful March 5, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We Torchwood fans are a picky lot, so when we say its good its good. Andy Lane has created something very closely resembling a full on Torchwood episode. Thats all we can ask for yeah?
It is one of the horror/suspence stories that is just riveting to read. I personally read over one hundred pages in one sitting. Gwen and Rhys are amazing, Jack is just as witty and devil may care as usual, and Ianto makes snide remarks which have almost the same amount of bite as his coffee. I positively loved the characters and while I figured out the plot on page sixty I was still fascinated to see what was happening next.
One reason this is not the best yet published is the writing. It isnt as tight as Another Life. it has a lot of redundant moments and some needlessly long and drawn out paragraphs that say mostly te same thing.
All in all I hope Andy Lane returns to the series as an author.
Weight loss Torchwood style January 31, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Gwen Cooper relishes investigating the bizarre and the unexplained with the Torchwood team. Unfortunately, the secret nature of her work and the unpredictable hours place a strain on her relationship with boyfriend Rhys. To spice up their sagging sex life, Gwen sneaks a piece of alien technology out of Torchwood. Rhys, also concerned about their relationship, decides to shed a few pounds to make himself more attractive to Gwen and, on the advice of a friend, visits Dr Scotus' weight loss clinic.
I really enjoyed this book. The story, with its several plot threads, is interesting and really moves along. Author Andy Lane does a good job capturing the essence of the characters and the general tone of the show.
While this book isn't for everyone--you need to be familiar with series--any Torchwood fan would probably find reading it a pleasant way to spend an evening.
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