The Plague Forge delivers an unbeatable combination of knockout action and kick-ass characters as the secrets to the best alien mystery through the Darwin Elevator and The Exodus Towers are going to be unraveled.

The hunt is definitely on for the inexplicable keys left with the alien Builders. While Skyler’s group of immune system scavengers scatters around the disease-ravaged world in search of the artifacts, Skyler himself finds much more than he expected in the African desert, where he stumbles upon about The Plague Forge: The Dire Earth Cycle: Three surprising Builder relics-and a large number of bloodthirsty subhumans. From the slums and fortresses of Darwin to the jungles of Brazil and beyond, Skyler and company are set for a crazy trip, jam-packed with daunting challenges, run-and-gun experience, and unforeseen betrayals-all in a race against time to finally reply the great queries that have plagued mankind for decades: Who are the Builders, and what do they want with Earth?

Praise for The Darwin Elevator

“A hell of a great book.”-James S. A. Corey, NY Times bestselling writer of Abaddon’s Gate

“[Jason M.] Hough’s initial novel combines the rapid-fire action and memorable people connected with Joss Whedon’s short-lived Firefly TV series using the accessibility and scientific acumen of [James S. A.] Corey’s ‘Expanse’ series.”-Library Journal (starred review)

“The very best part about alien tales is their secret, and Jason Hough understands that like no various other. Full of compelling characters and thick with pressure, The Darwin Elevator delivers both despair and wish along with a gigantic dose of question. It’s an excellent debut, and Hough may take my cash whenever he writes anything to any extent further.”-Kevin Hearne, NY Times bestselling writer of The Iron Druid Chronicles

“Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and reasonable dialogue, as well as the brisk pacing and cliffhanger closing will keep visitors enthralled and eagerly awaiting another installment.”-Web publishers Weekly

“Jason M. Hough will a great work with this huge story. The world of Darwin and the Elevator is normally deliciously complex and satisfying. Skyler, Tania, and the rest of the characters are delightfully drawn and fun to spend time with . . The story unfolds with the ideal balance of high adventure, espionage, humor, and emotional truth. . . . As soon as you finish, you’ll need more.”-Analog

“A debut book unlike every other . . . That is something unique. Something iconic. The Darwin Elevator is definitely filled with majesty and question, mystery and mayhem, multi-colored individuals and insidious strategies.”-SF Signal

“Fun, action-packed and enjoyable . . . a sure contender for technology fiction debut of the year!”-Pat’s Dream Hotlist

“Claustrophobic, extreme, and satisfying . . . I couldn’t place this book down. The Darwin Elevator depicts a terrifying globe, suspends it from a delicate thread, and makes you to learn with held breath as you anticipate the inevitable fall.”-Hugh Howey, NY Times bestselling author of Wool