Existential

Crucible, Book 1

By: Ryan W. Aslesen

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

The Alaskan wilderness holds a nightmarish secret that threatens all of humanity in this epic sci-fi horror thriller. An audiobook so scary that it requires a warning label and a global phenomenon that is on track to sell more than one million ebook copies.

It was supposed to be just another mission.

Buried deep in the rugged Alaskan wilderness lies a secret that could alter the future of mankind - a secret that billionaire Elizabeth Grey has invested millions in solving. But when the dig goes silent and all attempts at making contact fail, an elite team of battle-hardened military contractors is brought in led by former Marine Max Ahlgren, a warrior haunted by his past.

While the mission to make contact and rescue a team of scientists and engineers working on an “archeological” project seems like an easy payday, once on ground, the team discovers the grizzly truth that this is no ordinary rescue. Max and his men find themselves in the fight of their lives against a nightmarish enemy like nothing they have ever seen. In what quickly becomes a struggle for survival, the world’s greatest soldiers will encounter the universe’s ultimate terror in a battle that puts all of humanity at stake.

No backup. No escape. No hope.

Terrifying, visceral, and deeply moving, Existential is a novel that will haunt you forever.

Pick up your copy now and embark on an epic journey that will leave your heart pounding with every chapter. The perfect combination of science fiction, explosive action, and intense horror, Existential is a roller-coaster ride of terror!

Warning: This audiobook contains intense scenes of violence and horror. It isn't for the faint of heart. Listener discretion is advised.

©2018 Ryan W. Aslesen (P)2018 Podium Publishing

A good book

This book is a mix of aliens predators and the thing all role up in to one. I enjoyed the book but wondering where book two will be taken us because alot of new story line s popped up at the very end of the book.

Solid Military SciFi

The story premise, while not completely unique, was novel enough to still make it interesting. The characters were portrayed in a no-nonsense manner, from the mercenary team to their soulless benefactors. The alien creatures were ruthless and brutal and then they started learning. Lots of close calls, tragic ends and plots twists along the way.

Ryan W. Aslesen writing was very good and Jeffrey Kafer narration performance was perfect for this type of novel.

Although I enjoyed the story, I felt that more information should have been provided as to why the alien species was onboard the ship in the first place.

If you like fast-paced, adrenaline-laden action, you should enjoy this book.

High speed action

This book keeps it real, nonstop action, adrenaline inducing excitement!!! Reviews need fifteen at least lol

good

decent book. good character development, good flow. good action. fun listen. would highly recommend to anyone.

frickin fantastic!!!

great book!!!!
a must listen too!!
from beginning to end a great story!
loved it!!!

The story was okay

I liked the idea of the story but 2 things kept pulling me out of the story. First the accents of the narrator switching between Latin and Middle Eastern ending up mashing into one indistinguishable accent, and really the accents were completely unnecessary to tell the story. Secondly, the writers ridiculous descriptions of some of the women who are a complete 10, and Max's inability to concentrate on the mission because she's so sexy. If it didn't have these 2 things the book would be 5 stars for me.

LOVE THIS BOOK!!!

I couldn't stop listening... I had to make myself get out of the truck when I arrive so I wouldn't be late to a meeting! Great story with a great Team of Operators!! From beginning to end action along with a great Story. The Narrator Jeffrey K is also great which is always a plus when listening to a great book. The writer Ryan is so awesome with the details and getting you a vision of what the TEAM is feeling and going through keeps you immersed in the book! Having a Veteran writing this type of book really helps so that the Gear and Weapons are written about correctly is such a plus. I have downloaded Book 2 but before I start is I will read Crucible the Prequel to the series. Great work Ryan you have a new fan. Keep the books coming! From one Marine to another THANKS.
Semper Fi,
Jay

Excellent story, very unique

loved it, lots of depth and suspense. I will look up this author's other work.

Thrilled

Great action. Want more after reading. End of world storyline you know it's coming great

not my kind of usual book I read

this is not my usual kind of book I read but I got caught into the storie an ended up finishing it the next day