The Crypt: Shakedown

The Crypt, Book 1

De: Scott Sigler

Narrado por: Ray Porter

The only way out is to die...

Few know the warship’s actual name. Fewer still know what it really is. And almost no one knows of its unique ability, an ability that could tilt the balance of power if not outright win the war.

But everyone has heard the rumors. Rumors about the worst place the Planetary Union Fleet can send you. Rumors of a ship with an eighty percent crew mortality rate. In these hushed, fearful whispers, the ship does have a name.
People call it “the Crypt,” because those aboard are as good as dead.

The PUV James Keeling can do something no other vessel in existence can do—slip into another dimension, travel undetected, then re-emerge onto our plane and surprise enemy targets. But the thing that makes the Crypt unique also makes it a nightmare for those onboard; interdimensional travel causes hallucinations, violent behavior, and psychotic breakdowns.

Keeling could be the Union’s greatest weapon, a game-changing asset that can defeat the bloodthirsty zealots of the Purist Nation, the Union’s mortal enemy. If, that is, the brass can find the right crew.

But with those dark rumors traveling at lightspeed throughout Fleet, sailors with connections, with favors to call in, or those with careers on the rise pull any string they can to avoid being assigned to the Crypt. The brightest and best shield themselves from this top-secret craft, yet the brass must send it out on critical missions.

As the war drags on and casualties pile up, Fleet crews the ship by assigning the worst of the worst. If you are convicted of assault, fraud, cowardice, theft, rape, murder—or you cross the wrong Admiral—you may find yourself aboard the Crypt. Most are given a choice: serve a two-year stint on the Keeling and have your record expunged, or be executed for your crimes.

Welcome to the PUV James Keeling, where the only way out… is to die.

#1 New York Times Bestseller Scott Sigler returns with this highly anticipated Military Sci-Fi series, THE CRYPT. It's BATTLESTAR GALACTICA meets EVENT HORIZON in this tale of service and solitude. Pre-order your copy today!

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Reseñas de la Crítica

"Sigler grinds his dastardly cast of misfits into the teeth of unrelenting action and unspeakable horror to craft a gritty tale of cosmic dread that is mad, bad, and dangerous to know."—Pierce Brown, number one New York Times best-selling author of the Red Rising Saga

"Crazy, fun, and very cinematic! It's like Hunt for Red October meets Event Horizon."—Peter Clines, New York Times best-selling author of Paradox Bound

"Deeply researched, wildly entertaining, and highly recommended. Space opera with a very sharp edge!"—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times best-selling author of the Joe Ledger Series

classic sigler

Awesome

Scott is my favorite horror sci-fi author. He pulls you in and weaves an amazing story. Ray knocks it out of the park.

Another top-tier tier title from Scott Sigler

Scott has been producing intriguing stories for quite some time now. it has been fun to watch him grow into the world-class author he has become.

The Crypt: Shakedown is a story with multiple characters that are well fleshed out and how their lives converge while on-board the PUV James Keling.

The characters are interesting, their motivations are complex, and their dynamics are interesting, to say the least, and the main character is the ship itself, even though it has no dialog.

The reader is excellent as usual. His delivery is spot on for the characters, and he is a joy to listen to. I can't wait to see what book two has in store for us.

Scott, well done, sir! you continue to entertain and get us hooked on a storyline that commands our attention. I eagerly await your next installment!

Inter-stellar badass action great characters

Scott has never disappointed his readers, characters are real, the scenes are graphic and the action and suspense keep you wanting more. A future that we can all relate to; politics, power, war and living through hell. Hell of a lot of bloodshed and horror. Now hurry up and give us more!
Ray Porter narration is spot on as always!

Worth the wait

I waited years for this. It was worth it. Scott outdid himself. Ray Porter adds drama to the story.

great story

loved every minute of it! The narrator was also very good. I can't wait for the next book.

Sigler hit it outta the park! (…or this world??)

This book’s got it all. Well paced yet edge of your seat, terrifying yet punctuated with humor, hard science meeting out there concepts, complete story with a satisfying end but leaves you wanting more, this is a girthy novel but doesn’t feel long. Scott’s set the bar extremely high for himself with previous work but this tops the pile! I’d say more but I don’t want to spoil anything…just read it and you’ll be happy you did!!! Scott, A, Ray, and the whole Empty Set crew should be proud of themselves; I know I am. Maaaaagnificent.

another Masterpiece!

For those of you new to Scott Sigler, enjoy and welcome to one or the best writers providing stories today. For those Junkies (dedicated fans of Sigler) what a fix this was! Get writing Scott, we need more Crypt!

Another Great Tale

The FDO hits it out of the park again! I’ve been waiting for this book for years and I was not disappointed!

Wow, what a ride!

loved it! can't wait for the next book.
Scott Sigler is one of the best.

the only way out is to listen to it again and again and again

i love it. i can’t get enough of it, i want to have it’s baby! beautiful work of horror. i can’t wait to see what happens next