Contagious
The latest book from gore-fest master Scott Sigler is getting started. A sequel to Infected, you are invited to begin listening to Contagious:
From the acclaimed author of Infected comes an epic and exhilarating story of humanity’s secret battle against a horrific enemy.
Across America, a mysterious pathogen transforms ordinary people into raging killers, psychopaths driven by a terrifying, alien agenda. The human race fights back, yet after every battle the disease responds, adapts, using sophisticated strategies and brilliant ruses to fool its pursuers. The only possible explanation: the epidemic is driven not by evolution but by some malevolent intelligence.
Standing against this unimaginable threat is a small group, assembled under the strictest secrecy. Their best weapon is hulking former football star Perry Dawsey, left psychologically shattered by his own struggles with this terrible enemy, who possesses an unexplainable ability to locate the disease’s hosts. Violent and unpredictable, Perry is both the nation’s best hope and a terrifying liability. Hardened CIA veteran Dew Phillips must somehow forge a connection with him if they’re going to stand a chance against this maddeningly adaptable opponent. Alongside them is Margaret Montoya, a brilliant epidemiologist who fights for a cure even as she reels under the weight of endless horrors.
These three and their team have kept humanity in the game, but that’s not good enough anymore, not when the disease turns contagious, triggering a fast countdown to Armageddon. Meanwhile, other enemies join the battle, and a new threat — one that comes from a most unexpected source — may ultimately prove the most dangerous of all.
Catapulting the reader into a world where humanity’s life span is measured in hours and the president’s finger hovers over the nuclear button, rising star Scott Sigler takes us on a breathtaking, hyper-adrenalized ride filled with terror and jaw-dropping action. Contagious is a truly grand work of suspense, science, and horror from a new master.
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December 9th, 2008 at 7:52 am
I have been an avid listener for about a year now. And Infected (and now Contagious) are the final straw. I have had it! I simply can’t live without buying these books. Amazon is shipping them now. Thanks for such great stories!
December 21st, 2008 at 5:22 am
Fantastic as ever, and off to a flying start. Scott, I’d have your babies if I wasn’t already a bloke *grins*
December 30th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Despite what pop culture states, the shopping gene isn’t present in all females. Mandatory holiday shopping is an especially dark experience. My unhappy shopper presence would cause any suited security to talk into his/her earpiece. Nonetheless, no one followed me about as I did my Christmas shopping to “Infected.” Most likely it appeared as if I were attuned to a bigger picture, one their pay grade didn’t cover. Now I’ve gotten through 3 episodes of “Contagious”, & it’s like I’ve never left the world of “Infected.” I will wait until I hit the stores (stocking up for the latest round of NYC-bound storms), before playing episode #4. The book should be en route, as I pre-ordered it. I can’t wait until spring 2009 to find out what happens. But what will keep me sane for the inevitible Valentines day shopping (Kay jewelers incessantly on tv. wtf whats every kiss begins w/ Kay? Who tf is Kay, & why is he/she/it/ in the mix? Sounds like an uninvited menage-a-trois) is anyones’ guess…Maybe some nice tequila, but then again, I’m projecting. The point is that you should buy the book so that you’re not stuck @ episode 6, chewing your nails, and maybe the nails of the gum-cracking hairsprayed brittle shell of the person in line ahead of you. Hey, so far it’s Bloombergs’ NYC (not my fault/vote), the vice police are out and about. Don’t be left hanging for what happens on the podcast. You might be @ Costco, and the carnage won’t be pretty.
January 6th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
The King is dead. (the Stephen King, that is.) Long live the Sigler!!
January 21st, 2009 at 11:26 am
Scott, you are one sick and twisted freak and I love you man! I’m a junkie and I need my fix!
January 24th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I am thinking about giving away some Scott Sigler books as a gift. Personally, I would prefer them on my media player – his voices are excellent – but it would be a good idea to support the effort. I should mention that Scott Sigler was mentioned in the podcast Linux Outlaws as an example of someone working WITH the net rather than against it.
January 26th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
Great book! One of the best out there, keep of the great work man.
February 25th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
After being verbally abused via podcast by Greg Crites (of Dunkin the Vampire Slayer) into turning to Scott Sigler I started listening to Infected and then Contagious and am hooked! Scott can keep you on the edge of your seat so often you’ll smooth the edges out. I couldn’t take it anymore so I got the CD version of the podiobook and was elated to find out that it’s read by the Overlord himself. I now have another favorite author added to my list and a lot of catching up to do!
February 27th, 2009 at 3:50 am
I wish I could buy this as a completed Audiobook!! I would happily buy the completed audiobook read by Scott, no way this could be made an option??…….
February 27th, 2009 at 6:13 am
Martin – Did you mean some way OTHER than by clicking the link on the book’s page that says:
Buy The Audiobook from Amazon.com
February 27th, 2009 at 7:13 am
errrrr….. Nope thats pretty much what I meant
Excellent! will get that done tonight!
March 3rd, 2009 at 7:35 pm
It’s pure Sigler, what more do you need to know? Everything that Scott Sigler writes is masterfull. He pulls you in and then hangs you on a nail by your underwear! You can’t stop reading/listening to his
April 29th, 2009 at 2:47 am
Great story, love it. Best from Scott yet. But that really horribly narrated cheesy first line in every episode “contagious is……. insert disease related word…… this is episode…..” is absolutely awful, get rid of that guys intro, its naff!
May 14th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I am dying to finish the rest of the podcast…
I think Dew Phillips should have his own spinoff.. He is classic!
June 2nd, 2009 at 7:51 am
Awesome ending Scott! What an amazing series man, it’s sad though to see a few of my favorites die but i coulndn’t imagine any other ending. Keep up the great work man.
June 24th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Have read (or listened to) every Sigler book that is out. This is another great listen. The narration by Sigler is awesome, and keeps me interested during my very long commute. He was my introduction to podiobooks, and I can’t wait until he releases more.
September 6th, 2009 at 11:05 am
i am really confused. margaret and clarence were where when the bomb went off?
lara