I love books based on screenplays, it's a known universe. This is written by James A. Moore and that name alone means you are in for a ride. This book is the official movie prequel.
The books as it should and heads straight into blood splatter-land. At first the Predator is in search of prey. Based on his father's stories, humans were easy and not quite advanced in technology. Earth is prime hunting ground.
At first things go as planned for the Predator, a bar filled with bikers--not a problem, especially in invisible mode. Then he battles an alligator (or Crocodile) and it gives a better battle than the humans. The predator gets wounded, but it's nothing major. A few times in this fight, he doubts himself, which gives depth to this character--that's a first for me.
There is a group of mercenaries called The Reapers, a group put together by Roger Elliott, the general (if I'm not mistaken) and he is engaged in a battle with congress over funding for the Stargazer project. No one wants to give him much money. No aliens. No cash.
Then The Reapers catch this predator. Not quite sure how. Missed that. They have him in a special room. It's claws saw through the ropes and when Roger Elliott enters to speak with the creature, it kills him as the door opens and it escapes.
What follows is a wild ride.
Of course, this book is quite one dimensional and better than the film. There is little depth given to the characters and when they died, I didn't really care. Most are just fodder.
This book doesn't try to be more than it is, and that's what makes it a great read (I listened to it).
8/10
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