The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest. A contest in which Swain is to compete–whether he likes it or not.The rules are simple: … are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave.
With his daughter in his arms, Stephen Swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival. The stakes are high, the odds brutal. He can choose to run, to hide or to fight–but if he wants to live, he has to win. For in this contest, unless you leave as the victor, you do not leave at all.
Readers all over the world have been cheering about Matthew Reilly’s lightning fast adventure thrillers. Contest, the action-packed extravaganza that launched this international bestselling career, is vintage Reilly at his explosive best.
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An unlikely hero thrust into an intergalactic gladiatorial combat. Matthew Reilly’s Contest remains one of my favourite books of all time.
I love the charachters, the plot and the pace.
If you havent tried Reilly, pickup contest today.
The most dangerous game mixed with Jurassic Park, sprinkle in a little Die Hard and you have Contest. A great first novel from a fantastic author. The big scary animal elements were some of the best parts of the novel.
I Just Love Love Love Matthew Reilly, Fast Paced Action Packed, Characters of Worth & Out Of This World, World Building!
Dr Stephen Swaine & Daughter Holly, Selexin (Swain’s Guide), The Presiden, Balthazar & Guide, Reese, Bellos & his 4 Hoodaya, Codex, Konda, The Rachnid,
& The Karanadon. Police Officer Paul Hawkins, Office Christine Parker, …
This is a fantastic book! It was recommended to me by a coworker. This guy and I only worked together on Tuesdays and Fridays. He handed it to me on Friday and said he would get it back from me on Tuesday. I expressed doubt that I would finish reading it by then. His only reply was to assure me that he would get it from me on Tuesday. He was …