The Swarm

By Arthur Herzog

Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

The Swarm (1974) is a thriller by Arthur Herzog about an invasion of the United States by aggressive African killer bees, descendants of hybrids bred in South America. As swarms move north, attacking people and towns, scientists and government officials struggle to understand the bees' behaviour and find a way to stop them before they reach the cities. The novel was adapted as a 1978 film produced and directed by Irwin Allen.

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• Quentin Tarantino: “The book is very realistic, and plausibly terrifying. Plus Herzog is a very fun storyteller.”