From the New York Times Bestselling Author of INFECTED, NOCTURNAL A Novel by Scott Sigler. Since the publication of his debut novel Infected in 2008, New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler has established himself as a master of the thriller genre with a knack for taking readers on journeys they’ve never been on before. From exhilarating adventures against internal enemies to bioengineering quests for an organ-donor animal to hyperadrenalized paranoia over the worldwide spread of a mysterious, body-altering pathogen, Sigler’s thrillers have cemented his stature as a fresh voice pushing the boundaries of old human fears.
In his new novel, NOCTURNAL (Crown Publishers; April 3, 2012), those boundaries are left behind altogether. It starts off looking like a police procedural, as San Francisco homicide detectives Bryan Clauser and Pookie Chang hunt a gruesome serial killer. The case quickly shifts into something much more original, as we learn that Bryan is haunted by strangely prophetic dreams about the killings-and that DNA evidence from the crime scenes seems to point at an inhuman murderer.
As Bryan and Pookie dig into the case, they find evidence of an ancient cult-and discover that their superiors, going all the way up to the mayor, might be hiding a dark secret. Doubting his own sanity and stripped of his badge, Bryan is dragged into a shadow war that has gripped the City by the Bay for more than a century-his unknown connection to the killings could make him the only man equipped to bring that war to an end.
Ultimately, Nocturnal introduces us to a race of killers who’ve lurked beneath San Francisco’s streets since the gold-rush days, and are preparing to take back the city that’s been stolen from them. Filled with breathtaking action scenes, propelled by a complex plot, and featuring a cast of bizarre creatures that only Scott Sigler could envision, Nocturnal is like Jim Butcher crossed with Stephen King-a wisecracking, hard-boiled thriller that takes readers on a terrifying journey into a world that lies just below our feet.
About the Author
Scott Sigler is a popular podcaster and the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Infected, Contagious, and Ancestor. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and their dog.
NOCTURNAL
By Scott Sigler
Crown Publishers
April 3, 2012 * Pages: 576
Price: $26.00 * ISBN 978-0-307-40634-7
www.scottsigler.com
www.crownpublishing.com
Also available as an eBook
Advance Praise for NOCTURNAL:
“A genre-bending urban fantasy . . . red meat for readers who wish Harry Potter had swapped his YA credentials for a badge and gun.” -Kirkus Reviews
“From the author of several excellent horror novels, including Contagious (2009) and Ancestor (2010), comes another page-turner. . . . For Sigler’s devoted following, and for fans of realistically presented horror fiction, this is a must-read.” -Booklist
Praise for Scott Sigler:
“One heck of a thriller writer.” -Steve Berry
“The Richard Matheson of the twenty-first century.” -Jonathan Maberry
“Masterful at grabbing the reader by the throat and refusing to let go.” -Lincoln Child
“Part Stephen King, part Chuck Palahniuk.” -James Rollins
