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Into the Dark

A riveting Science Fiction thriller where an alien experiment turns deadly
Series: The A.L.I.V.E. Series
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A heart-shattering loss leads to a world-altering discovery... Every bureaucracy has a rhythm, even the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense (D.E.A.D.). Dr. Greg Schorn has gotten used to that rhythm: go on assignment, take down a government-created alien hybrid, write up a report, rinse and... Read More
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A heart-shattering loss leads to a reality-shattering discovery... 

Dr. Greg Schorn has a routine at The Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense but his world is about to be turned upside down and an explosive secret will jeopardise everything Greg holds to be true.  

Who can you trust in an agency that deals in alien secrets and coverups? 

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A heart-shattering loss leads to a world-altering discovery...

Every bureaucracy has a rhythm, even the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense (D.E.A.D.). Dr. Greg Schorn has gotten used to that rhythm: go on assignment, take down a government-created alien hybrid, write up a report, rinse and repeat.

Not that there's no danger. Rounding up the escapees comes with more than a little risk. But Greg trusts the people around him, especially Mitch Haldron. At the D.E.A.D., Mitch has pulled him out of the fire more times than he can count.

But everything is about to change: Mitch, solid, dependable, downright boring Mitch, has a secret.

A secret that is about to come into the light. A secret that will blow apart Greg Schorn's world...

Into the Dark, R.D. Brady's sixth installment in The A.L.I.V.E. Series, is a gripping tale of alien encounters and genetic engineering that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

Praise for The A.L.I.V.E. Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Love this series!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great characters, loveable aliens. What more do we need.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another thrilling ride.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fascinating characters that I wish I could meet in person.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great story as usual.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Very well written.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781036700331

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 432

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction R.D. Brady Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Amazon All-Star Author R.D. Brady is the best seller behind over sixty pulse pounding supernatural and science fiction thrillers.
A former criminologist and terrorism expert, she weaves cutting edge research and real‐world intrigue—born from her academic work on terrorist ideology and life course criminology—into epic adventures where fierce women and brave men face ancient mysteries, unexplained scientific phenomena, and unrelenting action.
When she’s not plotting high stakes rescues, you’ll find her teaching martial arts, logging miles as a dedicated runner, puttering around her garden, or spoiling her loyal canine companions. Under the pen name Sadie Hobbes, she also spins urban fantasy tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

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