The Being Human novels are a series of three fantasy novels written by Simon Guerrier, Mark Michalowski, and James Goss. The novels are based on the British television series Being Human, created by Toby Whithouse. They were published by BBC Books on 4 February 2010.
Overview
The three novels follow the storyline of the second series of the television show, taking place between episode 2x02 ("Serve God, Love Me and Mend") and episode 2x03 ("Long Live the King"). The story continues across all three books, so they are intended to be read in order. The novels feature the main characters from the series: Mitchell (a vampire), George (a werewolf), and Annie (a ghost), who live together as flatmates and attempt to live normal human lives while managing their supernatural natures.
The Novels
| # | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Road | Simon Guerrier | ISBN 978-1-84607-898-9 |
| 2 | Chasers | Mark Michalowski | ISBN 978-1-84607-899-6 |
| 3 | Bad Blood | James Goss | ISBN 978-1-84607-900-9 |
The Road (Simon Guerrier)
Annie is threatened by demonic entities known as "the men with sticks and ropes," who seek to force her into the afterlife. A ghost named Gemma Romain appears through a door in the living room seeking shelter. Meanwhile, George and Mitchell face difficulties with a new hospital administrator, Dr. Declan McGough.
Chasers (Mark Michalowski)
A lesbian couple, Kaz and Gail, ask George to be the father of their child, prompting him to investigate whether the baby would inherit his werewolf curse. Mitchell befriends a cancer patient named Leo Willis at the hospital.
Bad Blood (James Goss)
Annie's old friend Denise O'Halloran reappears and encourages Annie to leave the house more. They plan a bingo night, but Mitchell and George suspect something may go wrong.
Audio Books
In 2012, audio book versions were released on MP3, read by actors from the television series:
- The Road — read by Lenora Crichlow (Annie Sawyer)
- Chasers — read by Russell Tovey (George Sands)
- Bad Blood — read by Lucy Gaskell (Sam Danson)
Critical Reception
Critics generally responded positively to the novels. Reviewers noted that all three authors successfully captured the "snarkiness" and character voices of the television series. Jayne Nelson (SFX Magazine) praised the authors' ability to replicate the show's tone. Paul Simpson noted the books are "quick and nice reads for fans of the series." Some reviewers pointed out minor inconsistencies but described the novels as entertaining, sharply plotted, and faithful to the spirit of the source material.
