In a secret society where human medical experimentation is conducted at any cost... There are bound to be mistakes. Behind the protective walls of the Colony... Layla is growing restless. The Colony is filled with secrets, and James has been keeping her in the dark. So when a woman from her youth opens a crack into her past, Layla discovers everything she believed about the Colony has been a lie—even the baby she carries. Burdened with an unnerving pregnancy and tormented by terrifying hallucinations and blackouts, she sets out to uncover the unspeakable truths inside the Colony's walls. Outside, in the poisoned world... The virus has killed millions and devastated the economy, but investigative reporter Nick Slater is determined to find and expose the illegal biohacking ring that's snatching young people from the impoverished streets. When he's framed for arson and forced into hiding, his only chance of getting the story is to join the unsuspecting victims herded onto buses and swept off into the night. As Nick risks his life barreling toward the truth and Layla struggles to constrain the invasive life growing inside her… A new, evolved breed of humans is about to be unveiled. "A gripping — at times, terrifying — story that moves at the speed of light with clever and crafty characters whose motives and allegiances make it exciting to decipher the good guys from the bad. Hunt knows how to keep a story moving, finishing so many chapters with the type of jaw-dropper that compels you to keep going without a break." —BookTrib "An involving, twisty, and well-written thriller that's both thought-provoking and entertaining ... The tale closes with some very unexpected surprises for readers, giving a huge boost to the story's overall intrigue." —Kirkus Reviews "Hunt has written a chilling dystopia ... The plot never lags, moving quickly from one shocking discovery to the next ... This well-written medical mystery, combining the best elements of thriller and sci-fi, is perfect for fans of twist endings and moral quandaries." —BookLife
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3 primary booksThe Colony is a 3-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2016 with contributions by Shanon Hunt and F.G. Cottam.
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Dark Resurrection by F.G. Cottam
This is a sequel to F.G. Cottam's prior horror novel “The Colony.” In that book, we followed an expedition to New Hope Island. The expedition sought to unravel the mystery of why a settlement had disappeared on the island two hundred years before. Instead of answers, the expedition found ghosts and a supernatural curse. The Colony was a fast-paced story with characters that caught the reader's attention.
In this story, we learn that a writer's group has gone to New Hope Island looking for inspiration. When they disappear, a police investigation knocks on the door of Ruthie Gillespie, the one person who had declined to go on the retreat at the last minute. This police investigation starts the ball rolling as Ruthie's investigation links her to the survivors of the ill-fated investigation some ten years before. We are reintroduced to the characters of the first book and witness the changes that have occurred in their lives since the prior book.
We also get hints of occult matters that may have been at the heart of the writers' retreat. The survivors regroup for another expedition to New Hope Island to investigate the most recent disappearance.
Has the ancient evil remained? Have new occult evils intruded onto New Hope Island? Will Ruthie find love?
I found this to be a very enjoyable book. I listened to it as an audible book and was quite entertained. In many ways I enjoyed it better than The Colony, perhaps because it was liking getting acquainted with old friends.
I recommend this for anyone looking for spooky, horror, occult, mystery and the like.
