Cover of '48
Alternate HistoryHorror

'48

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  • 1996 first published
  • 333 pages
  • 9 editions
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James Herbert's '48 (1996) is an alternate history and horror novel. The story is set in London, England. Readers will find themes of biological warfare, Plague, Fascism and diseases.

17 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.

It runs to roughly 333 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Subjects

  • Biological warfare
  • Plague
  • Thriller
  • World War, 1939-1945
  • Fascism
  • Diseases
  • Blood
  • Technological
  • Thrillers
  • England
  • London, England
  • Technological thrillers
  • Horror
  • Alternative history

Quick answers

Who wrote '48?

'48 was written by James Herbert and first published in 1996.

What genre is '48?

It is usually shelved as Alternate History and Horror.

How long is '48?

The median edition has 333 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to '48?

Readers who like it often enjoy Boneshaker, Neverwhere and Ring Shout.

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