A thrilling combination of horror, sci-fi, and suspense, Scott Sigler’s follow-up to his breakout release Infected will draw new fans to his rapidly growing following.

The FBI’s Clarence Otto and CIA agent Drew Phillips comb the country, ruthlessly eliminating people whose minds have been infected by a mysterious disease. The black-ops team is proving a formidable weapon, thanks to the third member of their cadre: one-time football hero Perry Dawsey, now a bloodthirsty psychotic possessed with a strange, valuable new ability. But the biological enemy they are up against is adapting, creating a new breed of infected. And this new generation is contagious. Packed with action and propelled with hard science, CONTAGIOUS breaks new boundaries, blurs the lines across genres, and delivers a massive dose of adrenaline-soaked terror.

A terrifying and mysterious new disease poses a threat to the human race in Scott Sigler’s thrilling follow-up to his breakout release Infected.


From the Compact Disc edition.

Scott Sigler's story is contagious--the more you listen, the more you want to hear. Though Sigler's narration isn't as spectacular as his writing, he has a pleasant, logical-sounding voice. In particular, he knows what's coming and can vary his voice accordingly. However, he's not skilled at differentiating characters, and his young-sounding voice stretches credibility when performing the older characters, such as the U.S. president. Like some of Robin Cook's plots, this story is about the attempt to identify and eradicate a disease that attacks humans, turning them into psychopathic killers. Not only are they violent, but the malefactors seem to have superintelligence, anticipating every move to stop them. Along with Sigler, listeners will whisk through this thriller, with anticipation of another of this genre from the author. A.L.H. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

 

"An inventive, amped-up yarn . . . full of pressure-cooker mind games."

 

"Fraught with tension . . . Invasion of the Body Snatchers meets The Hot Zone."

 

"Part Stephen King, part Chuck Palahniuk . . . a pulpy masterpiece of action, terror, and suspense."

 

"Powerfully written . . . [with] an unforgettable central character. You'll never listen to Cole Porter's 'I've Got You Under My Skin' the same way again."

 

"Once begun, not easily put down . . . leaves the reader's heart still racing when
the last page is turned."

 

"A marvel of gonzo, in-your-face, up-to-the-minute terror. Sigler is masterful
at grabbing the reader by the throat and refusing to let go."

 

"Riveting . . . leads the reader from one startling detail to the next . . . a terrifying page-turner."

 

Contagious by Scott Sigler
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