Contagious

By: Scott Sigler

Narrated by: Scott Sigler

Length: 14 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

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 listener 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.

©2008 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"An inventive, amped-up yarn . . . full of pressure-cooker mind games." ( Entertainment Weekly)
"Riveting . . . leads the reader from one startling detail to the next . . . a terrifying page-turner." ( Publishers Weekly)

Awesome series

Any additional comments?

I have REALLY enjoyed the first two books of this series. So exciting. My heart begins to pound and I squirm in anticipation in many parts, especially towards the end. This books starts exactly where the first book, Infected, left off. I highly suggest you listen to Infected before you listen to Contagious.

The characters are great. My favorite two are Dew and Perry, but there are many others that are also outstanding. There are some that are deplorable and it is fun to hate them, even if one was a little girl only seven years old.

There is not too much I can say without spoilers. I can tell you that the infection continues and mutates into a disease type that is contagious from one infected person to a well person, and it can also be airborne. The infection must be eradicated and the "gate" must not be opened. The best person to help accomplish this is Perry. Poor scary Perry has had a tough time over the past couple of weeks and things just get worse.

The author narrates this book and I have really enjoyed his performance. He creates unique voices for the characters and he presents the story with enthusiasm. Most enjoyable to listen to narration.

That ending though

Book 2 of the trilogy. The story continues and keeps you hooked just like the first. The last couple hours are intense and it really sucks you in. And then…….

non stop listing

The story grabs you and dosen't let go. The narrator is one of the best I have listened to. I can't wait to dive into the 3rd book.

Book 2 Infected Trilogy

Book 2 Infected Trilogy and the creepy factor just keeps going up - I love it! #Monsters #Violent #Scary #Suspenseful #Michigan#tagsgiving#sweepstakes

made my summer

i listen whenever I could it always kept me guessing and wanting more can't wait till pandemic

Love Scott's style.

Great writing style and phenomenal story telling!!!! I had listened to "Infected" and immediately downloaded this one. I will be immediately downloading "Pandemic".

More than the first

This book takes everything that worked in the first book and bumped it up to the next level. Looking forward to the third!

So much better than the first book "Infected"!

This is truly a book where the sequel is so much better than the original. I liked “Infected” but it didn’t have a true story to me. This book is a great story and I really enjoyed it!

I love this series!

It's hard to get through some of the gore, but so far I have made it. Scott Sigler has the talent for painting pictures in your mind. I am emotionally invested in the main players and the plot. Excellent series!

Loved it

Very enjoyable, great voice acting. Great descriptive story.

I might add the weapon at the end (no spoiler) and affects of the weapon had me thanking God, we do not use such weapons. A very good description.

Listening to third book now....