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The Crypt: Shakedown
- The Crypt, Book 1
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 16 hrs and 57 mins
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Summary
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!
Critic reviews
"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
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- Keith
- 04-04-24
Great
Scott Sigler at his best. Absolutely loved the story and can't wait for the next part.
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- gret
- 27-11-23
Horror driven by fear, a great mix
I am a Sigler fan but would recommend this to anyone that likes science fiction and horror. The claustrophobia depicted is great at making you feel like you're with the crew. I loved it. I'm now going to rewatch every submarine film ever made! A fantastic book.
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- Claire B
- 19-10-23
not even nearly enough.
I am a follower of Scotts work so I am a little biased, I found the book to be great, if I'm honest a little slow,we are clearly building up a character base here which is all good but I felt like I'd been cheated a little, it's like being given the first few episodes of a great program and then being told you have to wait, its frustrating, it's not enough, I need more, much more
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- James Walton
- 24-10-23
A must listen!!!
A decent story well written with blood ….lots of blood .. oh and a splattering of gore all set in space. What more could you want.
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- amyboots
- 13-10-23
rae needs to blow his nose
it's ok but once you hear the nasaly narration its hard to get it out of your head
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- Hannah D
- 14-11-23
excellent
fantastic listen , fantastic story , fantastic characters , fantastic narration and going straight into the next one
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- Michael Paris
- 23-10-23
well worth the wait
having listened to the original podcasts I was eager to see what made the cut to the book and I wasn't disappointed.
I can't wait to see what happens in book two
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- D. Davidson
- 04-11-23
Oh Yes!
No plot spoilers!
This was such an engrossing story and Ray Porter's performance was a perfect match.
What a roller-coaster, loved these characters.
Bravo!
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- mr peter a r pryde
- 05-10-23
The inmates running the asylum!!!
Ray porter brings a scott siglar story to life. As an OG junkie, I have been waiting for a decade for the crypt to arrive.
Well worth the wait.
If you are new to scott siglar (FDO) it may take a few chapters to get used to the pacing of his story telling but his characters are always well rounded and usually unhinged.
10/10 good job
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- Stefan
- 07-10-23
Enter the crypt...
If you dare.
It's been a long wait but we'll worth it. Thanks Mr Sigler.
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