ARTIFACT by Jeremy Robinson – Available Now!

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I have, on occasion, previously stated that other books were the best I’d written. That doesn’t mean I’m lying about all but one of them. I think authors should be allowed to have multiple favorites. And I do. And this is one of them. From the setting, to the characters, to the science, this one is solid from beginning to end. Not only that, but I have a special connection to the main character–which you can learn about when you read the dang thing. No spoilers here! ARTIFACT was a blast to write and is one of those books that has advance readers saying it should be a movie. I agree! Now, let’s make this thing a bestseller.

*Scratching record noise* Okay, before we get to that, you’ll notice that the banner above has all three editions of the book listed as for sale TODAY. But…that’s not the case. Due to factors beyond my control, the ARTIFACT audiobook has been delayed until September 9. You’ll get a second newsletter from me then, reminding you that it’s out (lucky you). Okay, now…

ONTO THE BOOK!

Fans of THE THING will feel right at home in this sci-fi thriller set in a small town in the middle of an Alaskan winter. More than that, fans of the late great Michael Crichton will feel like they’ve traveled back in time and–okay, okay, I can’t go that far. BUT, I was aiming for Crichton territory with this one, and for the most part think I nailed it, but with my humor, first person storytelling, and a complete lack of three-page info dumps. 🙂 The cover is a clear homage to Crichton in his prime, and the book is dedicated to him.

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THE STORY:

In an isolated Alaskan town, the local sheriff uncovers a secret lab where generative AI and bioprinting have unleashed something monstrous . . .

Sheriff Colton Graves prefers the quiet life in Raven’s Rest, Alaska, a remote town accessible only by tunnel and home to a hardy mix of locals and secrets buried in the ice. But when a camel wanders down Main Street―its head grotesquely sprouting a dozen eyes―Colton knows his quiet days are over. The bizarre incident leads him to NovaGen, a nearby research facility constructed inside a Cold War bunker, buried in the mountains above town. There, a trail of blood and eerie silence hints at something far more sinister than an escaped animal experiment.

With his deputies―the sharp-witted Tali and rookie Ethan―Colton recruits a few trusted locals, including the unshakable Marit, Tali’s sister; the intimidating “Grizz” Norval; and Edgar “Old Red” Rydell, an aging man plagued by demons from when he worked at the bunker during its covert days.

Together, they investigate the abandoned lab. What begins as a search for missing scientists soon reveals chilling evidence: pools of blood without bodies, cryptic warnings left behind, a bloody six-fingered handprint, and the revelation of a generative AI capable of printing living organisms. As they descend deeper into the lab, it becomes clear the answers they seek may come at a terrifying cost―and what was made in the dark may not be content to stay there.

New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson reclaims his title as one of the best Michael Crichton successors with this harrowing blend of suspense, science, and survival. Artifact takes readers into a frozen abyss where innovation and nightmares collide.