The Exodus Towers features all the high-octane action and richly
imagined characters of The Darwin Elevator--but the stakes have never
been higher.
The sudden appearance of a second space elevator in Brazil only deepens
the mystery about the aliens who provided it: the Builders. Scavenger
crew captain Skyler Luiken and brilliant scientist Dr. Tania Sharma have
formed a colony around the new Elevator's base, utilizing mobile towers
to protect humans from the Builders' plague. But they are soon under
attack from a roving band of plague-immune soldiers. Cut off from the
colony, Skyler must wage a one-man war against the new threat as well as
murderous subhumans and thugs from Darwin--all while trying to solve the
puzzle of the Builders' master plan . . . before it's too late for the
last vestiges of humanity.
Praise for The Darwin Elevator
"A hell of a fun book."--James S. A. Corey, New York Times
bestselling author of Abaddon's Gate
"[Jason M.] Hough's first novel combines the rapid-fire action and
memorable characters associated with Joss Whedon's short-lived
Firefly TV series with the accessibility and scientific acumen of
[James S. A.] Corey's 'Expanse' series."--Library Journal
(starred review)
"The best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason Hough
understands that like no other. Full of compelling characters and
thick with tension, The Darwin Elevator delivers both despair and
hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. It's a brilliant debut,
and Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything from now
on."--Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron
Druid Chronicles
"Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic
dialogue, and the brisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep
readers enthralled and eagerly awaiting the next
installment."--Publishers Weekly
"Jason M. Hough does a great job with this huge story. The world of
Darwin and the Elevator is deliciously complex and satisfying. Skyler,
Tania, and all the other characters are delightfully drawn and fun to
spend time with. . . . The story unfolds with just the right balance
of high adventure, espionage, humor, and emotional truth. . . . As
soon as you finish, you'll want more."--Analog
"A debut novel unlike any other . . . This is something special.
Something iconic. The Darwin Elevator is full of majesty and wonder,
mystery and mayhem, colorful characters and insidious schemes."--SF
Signal
"Fun, action-packed and entertaining . . . a sure contender for
science fiction debut of the year!"--Pat's Fantasy Hotlist
"Claustrophobic, intense, and satisfying . . . I couldn't put this book
down. The Darwin Elevator depicts a terrifying world, suspends it from
a delicate thread, and forces you to read with held breath as you
anticipate the inevitable fall."--Hugh Howey, New York Times
bestselling author of Wool
"Hough writes with irresistible energy and gritty realism. His puts his
characters through hell, blending a convincing plot with
heart-stopping action and moments of raw terror as the world goes
crazy in the shadow of unfathomable alien intentions."--Sara Creasy,
author of the Philip K. Dick Award-nominated Song of Scarabaeus