Compelling. Simon Schama, Financial Times Lockwood's approach is fresh. PD Smith, The Guardian The book is an excellent read. Michelle Harvey, Times Higher Education Supplement It's a delightfully gory book. James Delingpole, Irish Mail on Sunday He writes with vigour and clarity, making the book very accessible. Joanna Bourne, The Times Lockwood has produced an engaging work. Robin McKie, The Observer 'Six-Legged Soldiers' exposes convincingly the likely devastating impact. An infectious, haunting read. Emmanuelle Smith, Financial Times It's a delightfully gory book. James Delingpole, Mail on Sunday 'Six Legged Soldiers' is an excellent account of the effect that anthropod-borne diseases have had on warefare. Kenneth J. Lithicum, Nature.