Existential

Crucible, Book 1

By: Ryan W. Aslesen

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

The Alaskan wilderness holds a nightmarish secret that threatens all of humanity in this epic sci-fi horror thriller. An audiobook so scary that it requires a warning label and a global phenomenon that is on track to sell more than one million ebook copies.

It was supposed to be just another mission.

Buried deep in the rugged Alaskan wilderness lies a secret that could alter the future of mankind—a secret that billionaire Elizabeth Grey has invested millions in solving. But when the dig goes silent and all attempts at making contact fail, an elite team of battle-hardened military contractors is brought in led by former Marine Max Ahlgren, a warrior haunted by his past.

While the mission to make contact and rescue a team of scientists and engineers working on an “archeological” project seems like an easy payday, once on ground, the team discovers the grizzly truth that this is no ordinary rescue. Max and his men find themselves in the fight of their lives against a nightmarish enemy like nothing they have ever seen. In what quickly becomes a struggle for survival, the world’s greatest soldiers will encounter the universe’s ultimate terror in a battle that puts all of humanity at stake.

No backup. No escape. No hope.

Terrifying, visceral, and deeply moving, Existential is a novel that will haunt you forever.

Pick up your copy now and embark on an epic journey that will leave your heart pounding with every chapter. The perfect combination of science fiction, explosive action, and intense horror, Existential is a roller-coaster ride of terror!

Warning: This audiobook contains intense scenes of violence and horror. It isn't for the faint of heart. Listener discretion is advised.

©2018 Ryan W. Aslesen (P)2018 Podium Audio

Brutally gorey, modern action horror

Loved it from beginning to end. The gore, the violence and the intensity of every firefight was palpable. Realistic depiction of stress, duty and action. loved it.

Amazing!

Just when I thought this book couldn’t get any better…

The last chapter. Right in the feelings with a hot knife.

This book captures the strange bonds formed by those who serve in combat together so perfectly. The trash talking. The commitment. The brotherhood. Even without the horrible alien monsters this book is one to check out.

Well Done!

This book was exceptional in every way. It was action packed from beginning to end. It was either well researched, or the author was experienced. The narrator only added to the overall experience. Thanks.

Alien meets the Blob

Would have been tolerable with Russians, terrorists, or human villains as the adversary, but the unstoppable, extra-terrestrial slime makes the story one that just doesn’t end quick enough…

Wasted a credit for sure…it is rare that I quit a book but the endless cliches and slime would be more relevant for the French whisperer to do a bed time story!

Decent

it's worth the listen. Fell flat at the end but I guess that's what the next book is for.