Artifact

A Sci-Fi Thriller

By: Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by: R.C. Bray

In an isolated Alaskan town, the local sheriff uncovers a secret lab where generative AI and bioprinting have unleashed something monstrous....

Sheriff Colton Graves prefers the quiet life in Raven's Rest, Alaska, a remote town accessible only by tunnel and home to a hardy mix of locals and secrets buried in the ice. But when a camel wanders down Main Street—its head grotesquely sprouting a dozen eyes—Colton knows his quiet days are over. The bizarre incident leads him to NovaGen, a nearby research facility constructed inside a Cold War bunker, buried in the mountains above town. There, a trail of blood and eerie silence hints at something far more sinister than an escaped animal experiment.

With his deputies—the sharp-witted Tali and rookie Ethan—Colton recruits a few trusted locals, including the unshakable Marit, Tali's sister; the intimidating "Grizz" Norval; and Edgar "Old Red" Rydell, an aging man plagued by demons from when he worked at the bunker during its covert days.

Together, they investigate the abandoned lab. What begins as a search for missing scientists soon reveals chilling evidence: pools of blood without bodies, cryptic warnings left behind, a bloody six-fingered handprint, and the revelation of a generative AI capable of printing living organisms. As they descend deeper into the lab, it becomes clear the answers they seek may come at a terrifying cost—and what was made in the dark may not be content to stay there.

New York Times and #1 Audible bestselling author, Jeremy Robinson reclaims his title as one of the best Michael Crichton successors with this harrowing blend of suspense, science, and survival. Artifact takes listeners into a frozen abyss where innovation and nightmares collide.

©2025 Jeremy Robinson (P)2025 Podium Audio

Critic reviews

"Jeremy Robinson has crafted a narrative that honours the traditions of authors like Michael Crichton while infusing it with his unique voice and style. The novel's exploration of AI ethics, combined with its chilling horror elements and emotional depth, make it a must-read for fans of the genre." —Ginger Nuts of Horror

A Glimpse at the Future

I will never look at my 3D printer the same way again! Given the progress in GenAI and genetic manipulation, the technology driving the story can't be far off!

I love a beginning and an end type story, lots of fun!

Fun story with lots of action ! I like single book stories. This one has it all. Action, good story, not too much romance (yuck) and a nice finish.

Terrifyingly Awesome!!

I wasn't able to put this one down... amazing yet terrifying and then hilarious at the same time - my favorite JR combo!
RC Bray - always a favorite of mine and portrays the characters perfectly.

Boring and missed opportunity

Snoozapalooza and not sure why all the autism dialogue - seemed self-serving rather than enriching character or story.

Snarky fun!

Loved the plot! Realistic possibilities abound. The premise is a little scary, but knowing the dangers of a technological advancement is the first step in not allowing it to happen. Lots of good lines of snark and humor, and I took notes to save and enjoy again later. I would urge anyone I know, and many I don't, to just kick back and enjoy the romp.