The Plague Forge delivers an unbeatable combination of knockout
action and kick-ass characters as the secrets to the ultimate alien
mystery from The Darwin Elevator and The Exodus Towers are about to
be unraveled.
The hunt is on for the mysterious keys left by the alien Builders. While
Skyler's team of immune scavengers scatters around the disease-ravaged
globe in search of the artifacts, Skyler himself finds much more than he
expected in the African desert, where he stumbles upon surprising
Builder relics--and thousands of bloodthirsty subhumans. From the slums
and fortresses of Darwin to the jungles of Brazil and beyond, Skyler and
company are in for a wild ride, jam-packed with daunting challenges,
run-and-gun adventure, and unexpected betrayals--all in a race against
time to finally answer the great questions that have plagued humanity
for decades: Who are the Builders, and what do they want with Earth?
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
