The Colony: Descent
Read The Colony: Descent Online
Authors: Michaelbrent Collings
Tags: #Literature & Fiction, #Genre Fiction, #Horror, #Occult, #Science Fiction & Fantasy, #Science Fiction, #Alien Invasion, #Post-Apocalyptic
Copyright ©
2013 by Michaelbrent Collings
All rights
reserved.
No part of this
book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage
and retrieval system, without written permission from the author. For
information send request to [email protected].
website:
http://www.michaelbrentcollings.com
email:
[email protected]
cover
and interior art © 2013
used
under license from Shutterstock.com
NOTE:
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are
the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously, and any
resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events,
or locales is entirely coincidental.
The
scanning, uploading, and distribution of this book via the internet or via any
other means without the permission of the author is illegal and punishable by
law. Please purchase only authorized electronic editions, and do not
participate in or encourage electronic piracy of copyrighted materials. Your
support of the author's rights is appreciated.
For
more information on Michaelbrent's books, including specials and sales; and for
info about
signings,
appearances, and media,
or
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF
MICHAELBRENT COLLINGS
THE COLONY: RENEGADES (The Colony, Vol. 2)
"Fast
pace in your face, the action doesn’t stop…. This bestselling author has done
it again…. I didn’t want the book to end…." –
Horror Novel Reviews
THE COLONY: GENESIS (The Colony, Vol. 1)
"Once
again Michaelbrent delivers a smashing novel with
The Colony: Genesis
,
the first book in a proposed new series. From start to finish, this novel
is a fresh look into the world of apocalyptic proportions, brought on by
anyone's guess.... the action and intrigue throughout is almost
non-stop. I read it in less than two days, and I'm glad I did." –
Horror
Drive-In
"5 out of 5 stars.... I couldn't put it down."
–
Media Mikes
"One hell of a roller coaster ride!”
– Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award
®-winning author of
Flesh Eaters
and
The Savage Dead
.
"
I barely had time to buckle my mental seatbelt before
the pedal hit the metal...." –
The Horror Fiction Review
"
What a refreshing read. This is the
first of a series and if this is any indication of what's to come, count me in!
.... If I could, I would gladly give this novel a 10 star rating
." –
Horror Novel Reviews
"
Highly recommended.
"
–
Hellnotes
"
Collings
is so proficient at what he does, he crooks his finger to get you inside his
world and before you know it, you are along for the ride. You don't even see it
coming; he is that good.
"
–
Only Five
Star Book Reviews
"
Move
over Stephen King... Clive Barker.... Michaelbrent Collings is taking over as
the new king of the horror book genre.
"
–
Media Mikes
"
STRANGERS
is another white-knuckled journey that demands to be
read in one sitting.
"
–
The
Horror Fiction Review
"
Michaelbrent spins a
tale that keeps you enthralled from page to page…. Overall I give this novel
an A.
"
–
The Horror Drive-In
"
Really good, highly recommended, make sure
you have time to read a lot at one sitting since you may have a hard time
putting it down.
"
–
The
Horror Fiction Review
"
In
Darkbound
you will find the intensity of
Misery
and a journey reminiscent of the
train ride in
The Talisman
…. A proficient and pedagogical author,
Collings’ works should be studied to see what makes his writing resonate with
such vividness of detail…. You will not be disappointed in this dark tale.
"
–
Hellnotes
"
Darkbound
travels along at a screaming pace with action the whole way
through, and twists to keep you guessing throughout.... With an ending
that I didn't see coming from a mile away, and easily one of the best I've had
the enjoyment of reading in a long time....
"
–
Horror Drive-In
"
The Haunted
is a terrific read with some great
scares and a shock of an ending!
"
– Rick Hautala, international bestselling author; Bram
Stoker Award
®
for Lifetime Achievement winner
"
[G]ritty, compelling
and will leave you on the edge of your seat....
The Haunted
is a
tremendous read for fans of ghoulishly good terror.
"
– horrornews.net
"
The Haunted
is just about perfect.... This is a haunted house
story that will scare even the most jaded horror hounds. I loved it!
"
– Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award
®
-winning author of
Flesh Eaters
and
The
Savage Dead
"
Apparition
is not just a 'recommended' novel, it is easily one
of the most entertaining and satisfying horror novels this reviewer has read
within the past few years. I cannot imagine that any prospective reader looking
for a new read in the horror genre won't be similarly blown away by the novel.
"
–
Hellnotes
"
[
Apparition
is] a gripping, pulse hammering
journey that refuses to relent until the very final act. The conclusion that
unfolds may cause you to sleep with the lights on for a spell.... Yet be
forewarned perhaps it is best reserved for day time reading.
"
– horrornews.net
"
Apparition
is a hard core supernatural horror novel that is
going to scare the hell out of you.... This book has everything that you
would want in a horror novel.... it is a roller coaster ride right up to
a shocking ending.
"
–
horroraddicts.net
"
[
Apparition
is] Riveting.
Captivating. Mesmerizing.... [A]n effective, emotional, nerve-twisting read,
another amazingly well-written one from a top-notch writer.
"
–
The Horror Fiction Review
"
It's always so nice to find one where
hardcore asylum-crazy is done RIGHT....
THE LOON
is, hands
down, an excellent book.
"
–
The Horror Fiction Review
"
Highly
recommended for horror and thriller lovers. It's fast-moving, as it has to be,
and bloody and violent, but not disgustingly gory.... Collings knows how to
write thrillers, and I'm looking forward to reading more from him.
"
–
Hellnotes
"
...
an outstanding read.... This story is layered with mystery, questions from
every corner and no answers fully coming forth until the final conclusion....
What a ride.... This is one you will not be able to put down and one you will
remember for a long time to come. Very highly recommended.
"
–
Midwest Book Review
"[A] tense and
intense scary sci-fi chiller/thriller.... RUN is a winner, as fast-paced as it
should be, cinematic and gripping, lots of fun but with moments of poignancy
and disturbing paranoia."
–
The Horror Fiction Review
"
Hooked
is
a story with depth.... Emotional, sad, horrific, and thought provoking, this
one was difficult to put down and now, one of my favourite tales.
"
–
Only
Five Star Book Reviews
"
[A]n interesting and
compelling read.... Collings has a way with words that pulls you into every
moment of the story, absorbing every scene with all of your senses.
"
–
Clean Romance Reviews
"
Collings has found a
way to craft an entirely new modern vampire mythology – and one strikingly
different from everything I've seen before.... Recommended for adult and
teen fans of horror and paranormal romance....
"
–
Hellnotes
"
The writing is superb.
The characters are believable and sympathetic... the theme of a parent who's
lost a child figures strongly; it's powerful stuff, and written from the
perspective of experience that no one should ever have to suffer.
"
–
The Horror Fiction Review
Dedication
To...
Dave Butler, Carter Reid, Paul
Genesse, Larry Correia,
Jess Smiley, Frank Cole, Howard
Tayler,
and all the other authors and
artists who make the fan conventions feel not just fun, but comfortable…
and to Laura, FTAAE.
Chapter