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A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Serial
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One year ago, anything with a computer chip; the electric grid; communication; every modern convenience stopped working. Ridgecrest, perched on top of the Highland Plateau, went dark — cut off from the rest of the world. Anyone who leaves never returns, and no one comes into town — until today.
Grab your copy and start reading Book 1 of this electrifying new serial today!
Praise for The Dark:
It was bound to happen. You can’t shackle talent like Christopher Greyson’s. He finally stepped out of his comfort zone and wrote one of the best dystopian novels I have ever read. I really enjoyed the terror and the suspense. I am certain you will too! — Dan Santos — Author of the Insurrection Series
If you're captivated by a novel that launches surprises and eerie happenings with practically every turn of the page, this is it! Wild, so filled with never-ending twists and turns that it's impossible to put down! Once again, Christopher Greyson has written a thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat for the entire page-turning ride! — Robert Tolich — Amazon Review
“The Dark” is an intriguing look into the consequences of an all-too-real possibility. Mr. Greyson gifts readers with a frightening window into the ramifications of the enduring isolation of a global loss of power. With unexpected twists, our reluctant hero tackles unknown creatures, corrupt leaders, diabolical plots, and so much more in this edge-of-your seat, white-knuckle visit to the Highland Plateau town of Ridgecrest. — Micki Wiersma — Amazon Review
From multi-award-winning Wall Street Journal bestselling author Christopher Greyson comes this spellbinding tale with jaw-dropping secrets, a colorful ensemble of characters, and a protagonist you’ll root for from the first page to the last.
Christopher Greyson's novels have been read by millions of readers. Look for other standalone novels by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Christopher Greyson featuring leading man Detective Jack Stratton. These books can be read in any order.
The Detective Jack Stratton Mystery-Thriller Series:
And Then She Was Gone (Prequel)
Girl Jacked
Jack Knifed
Jacks Are Wild
Jack and the Giant Killer
Data Jack
Jack of Hearts
Jack Frost
Jack of Diamonds
Captain Jack
Jack of Spades
Also by Christopher Greyson:
The Girl Who Lived
• Best Mystery-Thriller eBook of the Year — Independent Publisher Book Awards
• Winner Best Thriller — National Indie Excellence Awards
• Winner Best Thriller — Silver Falchion Award
• Finalist eBook Fiction — Indie Book Awards
• Silver Medal Suspense — Reader’s Favorite Book Awards
One Little Lie
The Adventures of Finn & Annie
Pure of Heart
The Dark
KIKU – The Yakuza War Trilogy
A Beautiful Place to Die
Kindle the Fires of War
Dance of Death
Please visit ChristopherGreyson.com to find out more about your favorite characters, giveaways, and updates on new book releases, and get a FREE copy of the exclusive Detective Jack Stratton short story: FIRST PATROL.
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Decent story, shaky narration
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really enjoyed the story
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The issue I had with the book itself was that we didn’t get enough monsters. I was excited to read this based on the fact that there were some evil lurking in the woods. But it was more about the survivors of the aftermath, then the entities themselves. The book touched on these new species and how the town lost power, but it wasn’t enough (in my opinion). I’m moving on to book 2 in hopes of getting answers.
Good book, not so good narration
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Great book AI narration kinda stinks
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The narration was distracting and not very good
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Edge of your seat story
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Hate virtual voice
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Great book
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Stop using AI Voice
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Virtual voice is a bad idea 
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Good story
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