{"product_id":"the-plague-forge-paperback","title":"The Plague Forge - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJason M. Hough\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Plague Forge\u003c\/i\u003e delivers an unbeatable combination of knockout action and kick-ass characters as the secrets to the ultimate alien mystery from \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Exodus Towers\u003c\/i\u003e are about to be unraveled.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A hell of a fun book.\"\u003cb\u003e--James S. A. Corey, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAbaddon's Gate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" Jason M.] Hough's first novel \u003cb\u003ecombines the rapid-fire action and memorable characters\u003c\/b\u003e associated with \u003cb\u003eJoss Whedon's short-lived \u003ci\u003eFirefly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e TV series with the \u003cb\u003eaccessibility and scientific acumen of  James S. A.] Corey's 'Expanse' \u003c\/b\u003eseries.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason Hough understands that like no other. \u003cb\u003eFull of compelling characters and thick with tension\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e delivers both despair and hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. It's \u003cb\u003ea brilliant debut\u003c\/b\u003e, and Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything from now on.\"\u003cb\u003e--Kevin Hearne, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic dialogue, and the \u003cb\u003ebrisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep readers enthralled\u003c\/b\u003e and eagerly awaiting the next installment.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"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 \u003cb\u003ethe right balance of high adventure, espionage, humor, and emotional truth\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . As soon as you finish, you'll want more.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eAnalog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eA debut novel unlike any other\u003c\/b\u003e . . . This is something special. Something iconic. \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e is full of majesty and wonder, mystery and mayhem, colorful characters and insidious schemes.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSF Signal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Fun, action-packed and entertaining . . . \u003cb\u003ea sure contender for science fiction debut of the year\u003c\/b\u003e \"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePat's Fantasy Hotlist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Claustrophobic, intense, and satisfying . . . I couldn't put this book down. \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Elevator\u003c\/i\u003e depicts a terrifying world, suspends it from a delicate thread, and \u003cb\u003eforces you to read with held breath\u003c\/b\u003e as you anticipate the inevitable fall.\"\u003cb\u003e--Hugh Howey, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWool\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason M. Hough\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Illinois but grew up on the mean streets of suburban San Diego, California. In 1978, at age six, his parents took him to see \u003ci\u003eStar Wars, \u003c\/i\u003e and so began a lifelong love of sci-fi and all things geek. He later worked for a decade in the videogame industry as both a 3D artist and a game designer. Today he lives in Seattle with his wife and two young sons. When not writing, Hough enjoys building LEGO spaceships with his boys and other similarly grown-up pursuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.08 x 7.49 x 4.39 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41927367786631,"sku":"9780345537164","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/873d94e0807e156ac8b3a8c81ef2f3f4.webp?v=1734076913","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-plague-forge-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}