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

Great Book More, More and fast lol

Wow, book caught me off guard. I'm a big fan of R.C Bray narrating, so I did a search and found this was a new release. I was thinking it would be some kind of zombie book or something and thought I'd give it a try.

Wow, I was very pleasantly surprised. I don't want to ruin the story or give it away since its a new release. But monsters and mayhem and a great story. I highly suggest it.

There better be a book 2 lol

Story telling Only this pairbcan deliver.

Never could be disappointed with these two creating a world in your mind. A great flow and telling of another great book. Thanks.

My first book by Robinson

This is my first foray into this author’s work and I was entertained. I recommend this book to any and all science fiction lovers. Especially if the science fiction has a strong chance of becoming a reality. Enjoy and keep your figures crossed the moral compass doesn’t get smashed.

A Potentially Real and Terrifying Premise

The story took you to as many places as the imagination could go. Fast paced and controlled chaos under the creative minds of an imaginative AI. Not a story for bedtime.

Another standout Jeremy Robinson story

Artifact has all the heart, smarts, humor and excitement you expect from a Robinson story. And as always, Bray delivers as the best narrator around.