*** #1 The Sunday Times bestseller
*** Publishers Weekly bestseller
“This book is no joke. Get ready to not sleep tonight. Awakened does exactly what it advertises. Scary amazing fun.” — Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of The Escape Artist.
“Awakened hits the high notes of Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child’s Relic and Scott Snyder’s The Wake […] but its scope actually extends much … Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child’s Relic and Scott Snyder’s The Wake […] but its scope actually extends much further.” — Kirkus
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The star of truTV’s hit show Impractical Jokers—alongside veteran sci-fi and horror writer Darren Wearmouth—delivers a chilling and wickedly fun supernatural novel in the vein of The Strain, in which a beautiful new subway line in New York City unearths an ancient dark horror that threatens the city’s utter destruction and the balance of civilization itself.
After years of waiting, New York’s newest subway line is finally ready, an express train that connects the city with the burgeoning communities across the Hudson River. The shining jewel of this state-of-the-art line is a breathtaking visitors’ pavilion beneath the river. Major dignitaries, including New York City’s Mayor and the President of the United States, are in attendance for the inaugural run, as the first train slowly pulls in.
Under the station’s bright ceiling lights, the shiny silver cars gleam. But as the train comes closer into view, a far different scene becomes visible.
All the train’s cars are empty.
All the cars’ interiors are drenched in blood.
As chaos descends, all those in the pavilion scramble to get out. But the horror is only beginning. High levels of deadly methane fill the tunnels. The structure begins to flood. For those who don’t drown, choke or spark an explosion, another terrifying danger awaits—the thing that killed all those people on the train. It’s out there…and it’s coming.
There’s something living beneath New York City, and it’s not happy we’ve woken it up.
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I don’t usually give books 5 stars unless they blow me away. This book…omg, was amazing. Every chapter was full of suspense and excitement. EVERY CHAPTER. Which made it extremely difficult when I needed to put the book down so I could sleep. Word of advice – start in the morning so you have all day to read. I was so engrossed in this book that when someone called my name, I screamed and jumped out of my seat.
The story was phenomenal. And terrifying! The writing was clear and concise and I envisioned myself in the Pavilion or on the train. I became so involved in this book, I felt like a character myself.
First thing I asked after I finished? Will there be more? YES!!!!!!!! 2 more coming. These books will be purchased and added to my library for multiple rereading.
Murr – you did good. Doesn’t surprise me one bit this story has been in your head.