What if man's thirst for knowledge resulted in it's own destruction?
From the bestselling author of the Whisper trilogy comes a brand new novel
Richard Draven is a scientist interested in the healing properties of primates and transferring them to humans.
When he discovers a new species of monkey with amazing regenerative powers, he has no idea that his report will set off a chain of events with dire consequences.
Six years later, and Draven’s research has been put into practice.
The government has engineered a virus which has begun human trials. It’s job – to make the armed forces of the world better, stronger, faster in their numerous conflicts across the globe. Something however is not right. Disturbing reports about the behaviour of those modified by the virus are growing in number raising concerns amongst those in charge that something has gone wrong. As the Apex teams go dark and stop responding to orders, the government discover that there is a much more sinister force at work.
Joshua Cook is the alpha male, the first man to be administered the virus and bond with it successfully.
Joshua is tired of the human race, tired of their self-destructive nature. He has a plan, one which involves wiping the slate clean of the ‘lesser’ edition of the human machine and repopulating the earth with his own kind. As the full and devastating scale of Joshua’s plan begins to unfold before the eyes of the world, the government are forced to turn back to Richard Draven in an effort to find a way to stop Joshua and his growing army before he can eradicate humanity from the planet.
In the tradition of authors such as Michael Crichton, Joe Hart and James Patterson, Project Apex is a tense, global thriller taking place across multiple countries with interweaving timelines, from the government-centric streets of Washington to the slums of Mumbai and the burning heat of the Iraq desert, Project Apex features a rich and varied cast of characters each with their own motivations and sub plots through the main narrative as they tell the very human story of a disaster on an unprecedented global scale where people are forced to do things they never imagined possible, and in some cases revert back to the instinctive savagery long repressed by our species as society starts to crumble the world over.
Project Apex is the first in a new global scale thriller series which was published in December 2015. As with my other titles, initial sales were strong and the book ranked in the top 5 in the horror chart (uk and US) and the top 100 in general fiction. The title has since gone on to receive a string of rave reviews. The sequel, Eradication, was published in June 2016
Eleven days into his expedition, Richard Draven's skin was a blanket of mosquito bites. He swatted the droning insects away from his face, temporarily denying them another meal as he followed his guide deeper into the dense jungle. He was tired, but excited. He knew they were getting close to their destination.
“How far is it?” he asked, wiping a forearm against his brow.
"It's just ahead sir," said his guide, Buto, who seemed just as excited. He turned and grinned, white teeth seeming incredibly bright against his dark skin.
Draven nodded, pushing aside thick branches and stepping over roots, the almost impassable terrain seemingly unwilling to give up its secrets just yet. Somewhere up ahead, a monkey chattered. Draven paused. “Is that it?" he whispered, staring into the dense tangle of trees. He wiped his forehead again, the humidity making something as simple as breathing a never ending battle.
“Could be, Mr. Richard." the wiry guide said. He took a sip of water, then ducked, staring deep into the tangle of branches. "Follow me. Must keep quiet."
Draven nodded, sticking close to Buto as he moved off whatever track he'd been following and doubled back the way they had come, veering off into deeper foliage.
"Why are we heading back?" Draven whispered.
"We are down wind, Mr Richard, sir. Animal will smell us."
Draven glanced at his shirt, which was grubby and sticking to his skin. "I think I’m pretty easy to smell either way."
Buto flashed a wide smile then continued on, leading Draven deeper into the jungle.
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Afrikaans
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Already translated.
Translated by Elaine Lubbe
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Portuguese
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Translation in progress.
Translated by Rodrigo Leye
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Spanish
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Translation in progress.
Translated by David Sánchez Villada
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