CONTAGIOUS


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From Booklist (starred review):
"The characters are appropriately larger than life (but still recognizable as real people), and the author is clearly a talented storyteller who knows how to write scenes that are graphic, frightening, and memorable. Many veteran horror writers will be grinding their teeth in envy. A definite must-read, whether you’ve read Infected or not."

CONTAGIOUS SYNOPSIS:
Across America, a mysterious pathogen transforms ordinary people into raging killers, psychopaths driven by a terrifying, alien agenda. The human race fights back, yet after every battle the disease responds, adapts, using sophisticated strategies and brilliant ruses to fool its pursuers. The only possible explanation: the epidemic is driven not by evolution but by some malevolent intelligence.

Standing against this unimaginable threat is a small group, assembled under the strictest secrecy. Their best weapon is hulking former football star Perry Dawsey, left psychologically shattered by his own struggles with this terrible enemy, who possesses an unexplainable ability to locate the disease’s hosts. Violent and unpredictable, Perry is both the nation’s best hope and a terrifying liability. Hardened CIA veteran Dew Phillips must somehow forge a connection with him if they’re going to stand a chance against this maddeningly adaptable opponent. Alongside them is Margaret Montoya, a brilliant epidemiologist who fights for a cure even as she reels under the weight of endless horrors. 

 

These three and their team have kept humanity in the game, but that’s not good enough anymore, not when the disease turns contagious, triggering a fast countdown to Armageddon. Meanwhile, other enemies join the battle, and a new threat — one that comes from a most unexpected source — may ultimately prove the most dangerous of all. 

 

 

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I absolutely adored the book

On January 11th, 2010 (12:57 GMT) SinisterTwist (not verified) says:
I absolutely adored the book & gave it 5 stars as soon as I finished it. I can't help but try to think up ways for Perry to have survived, though. (My favorite Sigler character aside from Pookie Chang!) I kept wondering if perhaps that argument between the soldier responsible for launching the bomb & his superiors happened to be long enough for Perry's survival instincts to kick in & for him to get far enough away that he could find some sort of shelter. (Hey, the guy's got incredibly strong survival instincts- maybe he had a change of heart!) I've thought up a lot of different scenarios, all equally as unlikely as the first one! I can't wait for the third book!

your review spoiler

On January 20th, 2010 (10:29 GMT) Anonymous (not verified) says:

It's a damn good thing that I don't care about spoilers, because the Dew and Perry thing was right there in my face.  I thought reviews were supposed to be neutral.


I just finished Contagious

JoziGrrl's picture
On October 27th, 2009 (17:00 GMT) JoziGrrl says:

And I had to run into the restroom to prevent my toddler from learning brand new words. I can't believe Dew and Perry are GONE! I am way to heartbroken to go on. No seriously, I have to wait how long for Pandemic?

 

 

I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that I don't know the answer.
 
-- Douglas Adams


Please, save the son-of-a-bitch.

On August 27th, 2009 (20:51 GMT) John Pavlovic (not verified) says:
Maybe, since Perry was nuked (wiped off the planet), a time traveler could rescue him without changing the future. Maybe, since Perry was infected again with the new strain, he is the only human who can save mankind in the final battle. Maybe in the future, they can grow Perry new balls. Scott, Please, save the son-of-a-bitch. I loved infected and contagious. I can't wait for Pandemic. Although, I'm having trouble letting go of Perry.

I know

On October 15th, 2009 (10:01 GMT) Derrick (not verified) says:
Dude, I know how you feel, they axed off my two favorite characters. I cant believe they had Perry just shoot Dew in the head with a .45, i almost started to scream during study hall, lol Then they nuke Perry, after such a touching goodbye, he deserves so much better than that.

I never should have come here!

On October 6th, 2009 (22:32 GMT) Rocky (not verified) says:
I've been waiting patiently for a copy of Contagious to show up at my local bookstore (paperback is out in a couple weeks). So I figured I'd check out the author's website, see what he's been up to. I show up here, and what do I get when I scroll down? Perry's dead? Thanks a lot for that news! How's about you use that time machine to spoil some more things for me? Vader is Luke's father? Bruce Willis is a ghost? Soylent Green is people? You don't say! I sure won't be coming back here again.

Yeah

Default's picture
On August 25th, 2009 (03:36 GMT) Default says:
As per usual, extremely powerful book in the sense that I actually HAD to read the whole thing through as quickly as my brain would have allowed. Loved it and hey, would love this as a movie. (It would be epic... have fun with the special effects costs...) Just wondering... after reading infected contagious and ancestor... where the f**k do you get your inspiration oh great Sigler? Because the only way i get such insane ideas is if I was O.D-ing on a liquified concoction of ecstacy and cocaine. O_O

Holy crap!

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On August 21st, 2009 (20:15 GMT) LeashedFreak says:
god damm, Just finished listening to the Podcast ( i know i am late to this party, but better late than never) and it is great. Kind of sucked that you had to kill Perry but I prefer it that way. Life would be shitty without any infected or triangles to kill. But why Phillips? Anyway I guess you know better. I would really would have loved that Perry ripped chelsea's head off instead of just shooting her! Great job once again FOD. Now let the Pandemic spread!

Commander

Foreign Mission Battalion

Belize

Central America


Just finished Contagious

On August 13th, 2009 (21:36 GMT) DVD (not verified) says:
LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!!! Thanks for keeping me entertained and keep up the great work!!

The ending...

On August 9th, 2009 (20:36 GMT) Anonymous (not verified) says:
What was the significance of the orbital piece being the size of a can

holy crap contaigious was

Nightfox21's picture
On July 26th, 2009 (11:22 GMT) Nightfox21 says:

holy crap contaigious was even better than infected!! but it took me a while to get it. my mom was going to make me wait till it got out on paperback, but finally she broke down and got me it lol

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 handcuffs? he'll probably just eat them

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the music for contagious is

On June 18th, 2009 (15:32 GMT) Anonymous (not verified) says:
the music for contagious is the shit every time it comes on I start to sing along so the F&#K can I find it big fan

Bet need answer

On June 13th, 2009 (07:01 GMT) Nolan rocks says:
me and my dad both made a bet that Perry Dawsey would live throw the nuclear bomb. If i win i get a kraken's T-shirt but if i lose i have to change the litter box for 3 month

Grab some rubber gloves

Wolf's picture
On June 18th, 2009 (12:46 GMT) Wolf (MC) says:

& a face mask, dewd.  

 

cooltext417150340


I'm addicted to the podio book

NaloMeli's picture
On June 12th, 2009 (08:48 GMT) NaloMeli says:
Okay, it's out in print and I can get my hands on it. But, no bout-a-doubt it, it's just so much more fun to listen to THE MAN read it. The impending print, then it's out and the NY Times List. It's great to hear his excitement and all the bits as well as one kick-@ss story. Still listening...won't crack the cover until it's over! NaloMeli

arharhar inside jokes

On April 10th, 2009 (11:20 GMT) SCARYperryDAWSEY (not verified) says:
so many inside jokes in infected and contagious... 1.No bout a doubt it! (poor bill DX) 2.triangles (duhhhrr) 3. COLUMBO!!!??? KILL COLUMBO!! only the COOL people would under stand.... i cried when i wrote the first one.... WHY BILL WHY???? (or was his name bob?....)

True that!

On May 9th, 2009 (00:49 GMT) Anonymous_Pickle (not verified) says:
DX You are sooo Right, poor bill :( I actually cried when perry did that to him X3 I'm a softy :p. I am bubbling with excitement for Contagious, almost finished with Infected! I had no idea there could be such a thing as awesomeness until my dad had me read...or...err listen to Ancestors! man was I hooked! keep up the awesome work Scott! ^^ Oh, yeah...I absolutely, with out a doubt LOVE the 'triangles' they sound so cute at first ^^....perry o.o........err.....he scares me, I wouldn't mind being infected....except for the dying part..... :/

Scarier than teaching kindergarten!

On April 9th, 2009 (17:55 GMT) Blake (not verified) says:
In-freakin-credible! I was so pumped after the ending of Contagious! I honestly couldn't turn the pages fast enough. I've read both books now and I was afraid the second might be a let down as sequels sometimes are. I mean, how could you outdo infected?? It was a read beyond words. Damn, that's what I call great fiction! All I can say is I have a new favorite author. Keep 'em comin Sig. You rock!

Just closed the book on Contagious

icepick's picture
On March 29th, 2009 (11:11 GMT) icepick says:
Couldn't wait for the audio episodes, so I went ahead and finished it. Nice job, FDO! Nice job, indeed! I was most impressed with how the style morphed from Infected into a very different feel. Totally fitting and excellent, in its own way, just very different from Infected. Coolness. Icepick http://www.brucepress.net

Wish I could...

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On April 12th, 2009 (01:37 GMT) SilentlyWatchingYou says:

Buy the hard over here in Australia.

I'll be ordering mine through Amazon.com...but to walk into a shop and walk out with it? *sweet*

 

Can you feel that....that chill at the back for your neck? I'm watching you.


Not Bad

Darkseeker's picture
On March 17th, 2009 (10:27 GMT) Darkseeker says:
Just finished Infected....found it lookin' lonely on the bookshelf in my local Asda (That's Wall-Mart to you mixed up dudes in the US). So I think "Yeah, I'll give this a go", it was only 3 quid or something. Never heard of this Sigler bloke before, but now I'm on Amazon USA spendin' shitloads buying his goddamn books! What am I?....some kind of freakazoid? Oh yeah, I think so! So now I'm just waitin' by the door for Contagious to hit the mat....the big question is......what the hell am I gonna do after I've read it???? Sigler....write more, damn you!

Infiziert - Contagius

On March 9th, 2009 (10:05 GMT) Andy (not verified) says:
Ich habe das Buch binnen 2er Tage durchgelesen - und bin danach in ein tiefes Loch gefallen, da das in deutscher Sprache verfasste Taschenbuch nach Seite 541 keine Seiten mehr hat und mein Lesehunger aber noch nicht gestillt ist. Mir fehlt die Fortsetzung, mir fehlen Perry, Dew und der Rest. Bitte lieber, hochgeschätzter Scott: Beile dich mit dem Schreiben, sonst verliere ich wegen der tiefen Depression noch meinen Job, meine Familie und meine Hunde... ;-) Andy, Germany

Beginning

GoreFreak1356's picture
On March 8th, 2009 (08:02 GMT) GoreFreak1356 says:
I just started listening to this book today after finishing to Infected yesterday. I hope Contagious is as good as Infected, i can tell it is from the other junkies.

AWESOME!!

On March 2nd, 2009 (08:51 GMT) Xusha (not verified) says:
CONTAGIOUS is the most awesomest book ever, I loved reading it and it all started off as I needed some insperation in writing my own book. I'm hoping to read the rest of your books and I know that they are gonna be as awesomest as this one!! Thanks for writing it!!

Just finished this

On February 17th, 2009 (16:04 GMT) shea (not verified) says:
Just finished this masterpiece.. Sigler did a great job of leaving me wanting more after each chapter.. I loved the characters and appreciate all the time and effort it must have taken to get the research that was put into this book. Awesome !

Contagious=Bestselling Intensity

On February 14th, 2009 (16:38 GMT) Xenogeist says:
I finished the book last night, and I must say it's fucking INTENSE! I never suspected an ending like that, but it was the only way to go. The fate of humanity was on the line. I can't wait for Pandemic now. You got yourself a new junkie, Mr. Sigler! I love your writing style, and you drop more f-bombs than any author I know. With your extensive knowledge in science, biology and whatnot, I'd like to see you write a zombie novel. You'd kick a lot of ass with one.

Kick-Ass Book... No-Bout-a-Doubt-It.

On February 6th, 2009 (18:55 GMT) Jeremy J. (not verified) says:
I finished Infected a few days ago, and I must say, I was greatly impressed with the work. I thought it was going to be this book that's a hybrid of Dreamcatcher—since Sigler is influenced by Stephen King—and Resident Evil. Hell, the hatchlings remind me of Las Plagas from Resident Evil 4. I was pleasantly surprised at the fact that it wasn't a zombie book; it was my first assumption. But I purchased the book anyway, read it, and I now have a new author to read, and a new author to call as an influence.

I purchased Contagious Tuesday, and the freakiest thing happened. I was at Borders because that's where it's at—Barnes and Noble is okay, but Borders is easier to navigate. I found Contagious in the horror section, saw it was from Scott Sigler, and I had to read the jacket. It's a sequel to Infected. Now the freakiest thing happened: Frank Sinatra was singing "I Got you Under my Skin" on the speaker.

Talk about your irony, or something.

I haven't caught any of Sigler's podcasts, but I'm definitely going to from now on.

Keep up the good work, Mr. Sigler!

Don't panic!

Wolf's picture
On February 12th, 2009 (16:59 GMT) Wolf (MC) says:

You're Infected, now. Here's what you must do.

  1. Take a two week vacation from work.
  2. Download everything available from Scott Sigler.
  3. Keep plenty of coffee on hand. You will not be sleeping.
  4. Plug in and listen!

Under NO circumstance are you to remove your ear-buds/headphones. There is absolutely no need to converse with any other living creature until all of your Sigler Smack is consumed. Life can wait, the Siglerverse will not. Once you have been assimilated, you will then be Contagious. It is now your sole mission in life to convert those unfortunate souls who have not yet succumbed. Welcome to the fold, my brother. Now register and embrace your new life.


Bought it the 31st!

On February 3rd, 2009 (15:34 GMT) Faero911 says:
Best book by far. Has the best ending of any novel I've ever read.

Party On Garth

 

"No bout a doubt it...."


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kaatjekaat's picture
On February 3rd, 2009 (12:32 GMT) kaatjekaat says:

I posted my comment on the wrong place.

Can't remove it..


Just picked it up

On January 22nd, 2009 (22:25 GMT) Araya213 (not verified) says:
Just picked up Contagious at Barnes and Noble in Waco TX. Haven't cracked it yet but I've been listening and I fucking love it!! Best novel so far in my opinion! The book itself is of very high quality! Another great book from our FDO!

gonna have to wait

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On January 17th, 2009 (14:51 GMT) zaphodbblx (MC) says:
i got laid off december 12 so im on short rations to make ends meet..After i see what my amazon balance is I'm gonna buy this puppy!

Amazing book!

On January 19th, 2009 (16:41 GMT) Dwaine Perdomo (not verified) says:
I'm 17 and I live in Manhattan, NY. But I have to say, I loved this book!!! It was so suspenseful an I definitely couldn't keep my hands off of it. I finished it all in about a week and I don't think I've ready anything as good as this, pure gold!

WHOOOO!

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On January 17th, 2009 (10:53 GMT) chichiusa says:
I fuckin-A loved this book! But now that I've finished, I have post-Contagious-Infected depression. *SIGH* Scott, you NEED to come to Canada for a book tour! That would be so awesome! Loved it, will love it again, and I will keep putting you out there here in BC!

Received my Copy of Contagious Today.

BadCop's picture
On January 15th, 2009 (05:57 GMT) BadCop says:
Hooray! - received the book that I ordered from Borderlands, signed by the FDO himself who apparently thinks that I rock! Could it be one of the first to make to Antipodean Shores?

awesome, love em!

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On January 10th, 2009 (21:25 GMT) LolitaKitten says:
i love infected and contagious, great books, im so glad to have a new favorite author this sick and demented and cant wait til you put out something new in print!!!

Contagious in London

wolfPup's picture
On January 8th, 2009 (16:40 GMT) wolfPup says:
Woo hoo - it's here!

 


Got my hands on it finally!

flashman's picture
On January 10th, 2009 (02:38 GMT) flashman (KISS) says:

Picked it up from Royal Mail depot this morning. It had travelled from the US via Germany. Ah well I've got the whole weekend to devour it...<manic cackle>. Still chasing up the UK paperback version for my Bro's birthday this month - excellent.

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Option Number Four


Damm you wolfPup!

flashman's picture
On January 9th, 2009 (02:03 GMT) flashman (KISS) says:

I wanted to be the first UK junkie to get my feverish hands on a copy. My copy must be stuck on a very slow boat somewhere, as my Amazon US delivery date was 13th Feb. Going to keep pestering the staff at my local Waterstones for the paperback till it arrives.

 

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Option Number Four


Contagious - UK

flashman's picture
On January 7th, 2009 (13:34 GMT) flashman (KISS) says:

I have ordered a pre-ordered a copy of Contagious from my local Waterstones due for release tomorrow the 8th Jan. I rang them this afternoon and they don't have any copies in yet! Any UK junkies getting it tomorrow?

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Option Number Four


what is the thing at the end

On July 24th, 2009 (13:18 GMT) 13 years old (not verified) says:
what is the thing at the end of the book contagious

Kept Me Reading into the wee hours

On January 6th, 2009 (09:00 GMT) ZSandmann (not verified) says:
I first heard of Infected when I saw an ad on Max Brooks' World War Z site. That was early last year, then right before Christmas I saw it in the bookstore and decided to check it out. I read through it twice in four days and wanted more. I then heard the sequel was to be released December 30th, great timing I thought. So I waited and grabbed the sole copy my bookstore got in. I've now read it twice as well and I have to say I want Pandemic!!! The story is so engaging, I'm just so sad at some of the great characters lost though... Keep it up!

great book and great ideas!

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On January 5th, 2009 (17:21 GMT) Aaron91tt says:
Contagious is awesome so far. I think im going to steal my roomates book so I can finish it quick, because as much as I love Scotts great voices, I cant wait months for the end!! And after that I think ill buy my own copies of infected and Contagious because I love Scotts ideas about selling books AND giving them out for free at the same time. Must spread siglerism... infected......

Contagious in the UK

wolfPup's picture
On January 4th, 2009 (14:59 GMT) wolfPup says:
Woo - amazon have dispatched my copy to float it across the pond - should be here by the end of January!

I Loved It!

On January 2nd, 2009 (11:41 GMT) Bluegoddess (not verified) says:
Awesome! I put Infected on my Itouch and read it every chance I got, just finished it last night and I'm on Episode #3 of Contagious now.... BTW, Thanks for making these freebies!

Best Mystery/Horror/Thriller list for Borders 2008

melharvey's picture
On January 1st, 2009 (18:34 GMT) melharvey says:
http://www.borders.com/online/store/ListView_bestof2008mysterythrillerho...
Check that out... Looks like The EDO made it!

EDO?

Wolf's picture
On January 1st, 2009 (19:42 GMT) Wolf (MC) says:

WOOF, WOOF


EDO...

Yak's picture
On January 14th, 2009 (22:20 GMT) Yak says:

I believe she is saying Evil Dark Overlord. An easy mistake to make, if a fatal one. I must correct this and possibly save her life - he is the FDO, the Future Dark Overlord. Although I suppose you could go so far as to call him the EFDO, but that's pushing it.

 

-You thought triangles were bad under your skin. Well, try a yak.-


I just bought another copy today

Wolf's picture
On December 30th, 2008 (14:04 GMT) Wolf (MC) says:
Dropped it off at the local library.

  

 

WOOF, WOOF


All that's missin' is a good

On December 30th, 2008 (12:12 GMT) edraZu (not verified) says:
All that's missin' is a good ol' bucket o' KFC! Oh my!
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