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Nocturnal

by Scott Sigler (Goodreads Author)

4.23 of 5 stars 4.23 · rating details · 1,670 ratings · 174 reviews

Note: This edition is for the 2007 original podcast rough draft version, which greatly differs from the re-written 2012 version. It is not the same book as the 2012 edition.

Scott Sigler reinvented the alien-invasion story in his bestselling novels Infected and Contagious… rebooted the biotech thriller in Ancestor…now, in his most ambitious, sweeping novel to date, he works...more Note: This edition is for the 2007 original podcast rough draft version, which greatly differs from the re-written 2012 version. It is not the same book as the 2012 edition.

Scott Sigler reinvented the alien-invasion story in his bestselling novels Infected and Contagious… rebooted the biotech thriller in Ancestor…now, in his most ambitious, sweeping novel to date, he works his magic on the paranormal thriller, taking us inside a terrifying underworld of subterranean predators that only his twisted mind could invent.

Homicide detective Bryan Clauser is losing his mind.

How else to explain the dreams he keeps having—dreams that mirror, with impossible accuracy, the gruesome serial murders taking place all over San Francisco? How else to explain the feelings these dreams provoke in him—not disgust, not horror, but excitement?

As Bryan and his longtime partner, Lawrence “Pookie” Chang, investigate the murders, they learn that things are even stranger than they at first seem. For the victims are all enemies of a seemingly ordinary young boy—a boy who is gripped by the same dreams that haunt Bryan. Meanwhile, a shadowy vigilante, seemingly armed with superhuman powers, is out there killing the killers. And Bryan and Pookie’s superiors—from the mayor on down—seem strangely eager to keep the detectives from discovering the truth.

Doubting his own sanity and stripped of his badge, Bryan begins to suspect that he’s stumbled into the crosshairs of a shadow war that has gripped his city for more than a century—a war waged by a race of killers living in San Francisco’s unknown, underground ruins, emerging at night to feed on those who will not be missed.

And as Bryan learns the truth about his own intimate connections to the killings, he discovers that those who matter most to him are in mortal danger…and that he may be the only man gifted—or cursed—with the power to do battle with the nocturnals.

Featuring a dazzlingly plotted mystery and a terrifying descent into a nightmarish underworld—along with some of the most incredible action scenes ever put to paper, and an explosive, gut-wrenching conclusion you won’t soon forget—Nocturnal is the most spectacular outing to date from one of the genre’s brightest stars.(less)

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Apr 18, 2012 Chibineko rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: awesomeness, podiobook

Since you can easily find a synopsis elsewhere for any of Sigler's books, I'm going to go straight to the fangirl gushing.

This has to be one of my favorite books of Sigler's, ranking up there with Infected & Contagious. I absolutely loved the idea of this book, with all of the various Marie's Children as well as what all of it might mean for the future books in this series. Bryan is an interesting hero & his best friend (and partner) Pookie has to be my favorite character in the book.

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Jan 07, 2013 M Tat rated it 2 of 5 stars

An interesting idea, to start, that leads to a 'suspend your disbelief at what Sigler didn't bother to address' which ultimately ruins this work.

Sigler clearly overlooks several 'natural 'character flows: Bryan's 'transformation' into Savior (and the aberrance of archetype the Sigler wields); Robin's discovery of the Zed chromosome; any character reflecting on the struggle for interspecies competition between hominids.

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Apr 18, 2012 Robin Edman rated it 4 of 5 stars

I am talking about the book, not the podcast.

This book is essentially a cop story (but with monsters), but it is not a police procedural. The main characters are partner homicide inspectors for San Francisco. There's just enough of procedure to reveal the story in properly-paced increments.

Now, as a general rule, I find investigative procedure far more interesting than I find the personalities of the people who carry out these tasks. I just plain don't dig on cops; I don't like authoritarian fi...more I am talking about the book, not the podcast.

This book is essentially a cop story (but with monsters), but it is not a police procedural. The main characters are partner homicide inspectors for San Francisco. There's just enough of procedure to reveal the story in properly-paced increments.

Now, as a general rule, I find investigative procedure far more interesting than I find the personalities of the people who carry out these tasks. I just plain don't dig on cops; I don't like authoritarian figures.

These characters, though, are exceptional. I never had any jarring moments when I said to myself, "no, that is not how these guys talk," and yet I liked the characters, even the more ordinary of the pair. So, I think there is some real genius to Mr. Sigler's skill in writing dialogue. This is especially important, because the plot is largely conversation-driven.

That is not to say that this is not a high-action story. It is, but the pacing is tightly controlled, and the control comes of having the interested persons talk to each other at the right time and in the right order.

I'm not sure I can buy into the whole Zed chromosome thing to create this particular style of monster. These things are more varied in their
monstrous expression than gender could account for. But I am giving that a pass, because we've always had stories with mutants that take lots of forms, and here at least is an attempt to give genetic detail to explain them. The manner of the mutation is a actually quite interesting, and if you whip out your high school biology, you could work out the Punnett squares along with the characters. And the monsters that result from the discussion are also cool. But there is to much difference between creatures of the same gender for me to buy both ideas together.

But, you know, whatever, it's a story, and a good story, so this is just quibbling. I'm quite possibly Scott Sigler's oldest fan, and little old grannies will do that sometimes. What I am trying to say here is that even though I overthunk the story, it's still a great story. I had a wonderful time reading it, and anybody who likes monsters will like it too.
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Aug 22, 2011 John rated it 5 of 5 stars

I listened to an old copy of Nocturnal, previously downloaded from http://www.podiobooks.com, on my iPhone. At present, it is not available as it was being re-written for hardcover release in Spring, 2012, from Crown Publishing. They have removed it from podcast circulation until they can re-record.

If you like horror, if blood and guts and gore don't bother you, if you don't mind less than happy endings, if coarse language does not put you 'off' and if you want reading that you don't want to put...more

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May 30, 2010 Karen marked it as to-read

5/30/10 = So....I guess I'm not an audiobook-type person :o(

I listened to the 1st three episodes, and I don't think I'm going to continue. If this ever gets published into a good-ol-fashion paperback, I'll definitely read it. It's so cool that he has some of the locations marked out in google maps though.

I found that I wasn't paying attention for some bits as I was also working on this and that at home. I'm also the type of person who reads in bits and pieces around my girls' activities, so thi...more

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May 16, 2012 Chris Bauer rated it 4 of 5 stars

Simply put, I was pretty blown away by "Nocturnal" the latest work by Scott Sigler. I've read his previous works and thought they were good, but not great. Somebody sprinkled something in his Cheerios on a daily basis while he wrote this book.

The plot starts off fairly simple, but then winds up at a breakneck pace and spins off into the stratosphere. Seriously. If one graphs the action, pace and other dramatic devices embedded in the novel the final 200 pages spike off the chart. Very cool struc...more Simply put, I was pretty blown away by "Nocturnal" the latest work by Scott Sigler. I've read his previous works and thought they were good, but not great. Somebody sprinkled something in his Cheerios on a daily basis while he wrote this book.

The plot starts off fairly simple, but then winds up at a breakneck pace and spins off into the stratosphere. Seriously. If one graphs the action, pace and other dramatic devices embedded in the novel the final 200 pages spike off the chart. Very cool structure.

The characters, for the most part, are very well defined. There is a hint of 2D shallowness in a couple of the primaries, including the protag. But the ensemble is written very well. Minor details add to create an interesting mosaic of secondaries as well.

And one of the primaries actually starts to overshadow the protagonist in terms of characterization, action descriptors and above all else, dialogue. Frankly I can't ever recall reading a book in which I was 10x more interested in what the "sidekick" had to say/do than the protag. Just fricking hilarious dialogue.

Pseudo-science, rogue genetics, shadow races, cult mythology and vast conspiracies all converge in an exciting paroxysm of action and pace.

Another aspect I respected was the decision on Sigler's part to make "bad things happen to good people" across the board. Gutsy in many of the pivotal scenes.

I thought there were a couple of weak points in the work, though. The romantic interest of the protag is well-written but the author never really conveyed effectively the sense of tragedy/loss/pain/hope/redemption in the relationship. Sort of ended up not really caring about the love story.

A few scenes were repetitive in nature and got a little boring. One or two scenes of "spontaneous exposition" but I couldn't think of any better ways to educate the reader about genetic science principles either.

There were also a handful of scenes which crashed through the ceiling of suspension of disbelief. Didn't go through the roof, but definitely the ceiling.

If you're looking for a frantically paced thriller with shades of Crichton, Robin Cook and does of Clive Barker's "Nightbreed" you won't be disappointed.

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Apr 19, 2012 Paul rated it 5 of 5 stars

For centuries, their race has lived beneath the earth, emerging only at night, to feed quietly on the dregs of society and slip back into the shadows. But now their time has come – their time to rise up from their hiding places and take back what is theirs.

San Francisco homicide detective Bryan Klauser is supposed to be hunting a serial killer. But a serial killer couldn’t be responsible for the seemingly impossible DNA evidence the crime-scene techs keep finding – or for the gory, strangely pro...more For centuries, their race has lived beneath the earth, emerging only at night, to feed quietly on the dregs of society and slip back into the shadows. But now their time has come – their time to rise up from their hiding places and take back what is theirs.

San Francisco homicide detective Bryan Klauser is supposed to be hunting a serial killer. But a serial killer couldn’t be responsible for the seemingly impossible DNA evidence the crime-scene techs keep finding – or for the gory, strangely prophetic dreams Bryan keeps having. And what about the connections he keeps finding to a century-old cult – and his superiors’ sudden reluctance to give him the answers he needs about cases that should be dead and buried?

Ultimately, Klauser’s investigations will reveal a race of killers who’ve long lurked beneath San Francisco’s streets – and are preparing to take back the city. Klauser is the only man who can stop them, because . . . he might not be a man at all.

It’s a constant surprise how much external forces influence the enjoyment of my reading. Nocturnal is a perfect example of this. I recently started watching The Wire (I know, I know, I’m late to the party as usual) and one of the things I love about it is the portrayal of the men and women who make up Baltimore’s police force. The initial chapters of Nocturnal feel exactly the same as watching an episode. Nocturnal’s two main characters, police detectives Bryan Klauser and Pookie Chang, share an easy camaraderie that makes every conversation they have an effortlessly realistic feel.

Differing location and ethnicities aside, Pookie Chang could be Bunk Moreland and Bryan Klauser could be Jimmy McNulty. These are two men that live for the job, they are experts at what they do. Like their televisual counterparts however, neither are particularly successfully as human beings, they’re both flawed. Pookie is overweight and doesn’t know when to keep his mouth shut while Bryan has problems with his emotions. I always appreciate when a writer takes the time and and effort to make his characters as human as possible. There is a realism that surrounds Bryan and Pookie, in fact all the characters in the novel, that really makes it easy for a reader to get caught in the narrative.

The novel is split into two books. The first, entitled People, seems initially to be a straightforward police procedural but as the plot unfolds subtle signs start appearing that things are a bit more complicated that a simple murder. In the alternate reality of Nocturnal, appearances can be deceptive and Sigler delights in throwing the reader the occasion red herring just to keep them on their toes. The second book, titled Monsters, is the point where Mr. Sigler really starts to ramp up the horrific elements of the story. I wouldn’t dream of delivering any spoilers all I’m going to say is that things get particularly icky. The backstory of the novel’s villains is revealed in all its glory and the lines are drawn for a spectacular climactic face off.

I’ve come to realize that a Scott Sigler novel just isn’t a Scott Sigler novel unless you have a handful of moments where you think to yourself ‘I can’t believe he just did that’ or ‘he’s never going to do that to that poor character is he?….yup, he has’.

I have to admit a pleased smile crossed my face when I read the final chapter of Nocturnal. Sigler has written an attention grabbing crime/horror/action thriller that doesn’t put a foot wrong and the ending hints that there are further stories to tell. Sign me up now, I am so there.

Scott Sigler is the rarest of beasts in the world of books, a self-published author who has achieved a New York Times bestseller status under his own steam. In the UK however he is published by Hodder and Nocturnal is available now.

A final note, if any further were needed, any author who can sneak a ‘Romancing the Stone’ reference into a novel needs to be celebrated and is entirely deserving of your time.(less)

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Jun 15, 2012 Linda Branham Greenwell rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The story begins as a police procedural, developing the characters of Bryan and Pookie - homicide detective partners. The characters are very well developed with lots of quirks and personality that remain consistent throughout the story -- consistent even when things begin to "change" :)
Bryan and Pookie are best friends, as well as detectives that are investigating a string of serial murders. The murders are gruesome and surrounded by unusual circumstances including peculiar sym...more

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May 31, 2012 Justin Diehl rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: recent

Horror is a genre I love but don’t often take a stroll in. A few horror podcasts here, an occasional audio book, but rarely do I pick up a novel or short story. There’s one dark force that can draw me in every time his presence goes out in a new beacon of darkness and terror, and that’s Scott Sigler. His ability to bring a certain slant of hard sci-fi into the modern world creates a dread terror for the events, places, and creatures that lurk in those pages. His latest official release, Nocturna...more Horror is a genre I love but don’t often take a stroll in. A few horror podcasts here, an occasional audio book, but rarely do I pick up a novel or short story. There’s one dark force that can draw me in every time his presence goes out in a new beacon of darkness and terror, and that’s Scott Sigler. His ability to bring a certain slant of hard sci-fi into the modern world creates a dread terror for the events, places, and creatures that lurk in those pages. His latest official release, Nocturnal, is no exception to this rule.
Bryan Clauser is our point man in the still bloody face mask Nocturnal wears of a buddy cop story. His nightmare journey over the pages that follow peel back this façade and make us yearn for more of the positive outlook of his partner Pookie Chang. Brutal murders, strange occult symbols, terrible nightmares, and a conspiracy that stretches through the decades from the bowels under the city up to the mayor’s office lace this book with more excitement at each cut. The cop drama mask fades rips away and horror, monster hunting, and revelations of power and ancestry leaves us with a cold pit in our stomach. The ending leaves us with a sense of things to come and this chapter in the Nocturnal universe comes to a satisfying conclusion while leaving you wanting for another hit.
The book keeps one foot near science and social possible and isn’t afraid to take things to certain extremes. There are a number of bizarre examples of biology, yet things aren’t taken too far that they would stretch into disbelief. The monsters are terrifying, but they aren’t impossible killing machines. They kill for a reason, have a good motivation for what they do (regardless of how misguided), and have more emotions than rage, hate, and murderous intent. By the time you get to the climax, you can believe the culture of the creatures and can see their world is more complex than the butchered bodies they leave behind. How our protagonists and antagonists fit into the culture and history of the conspiracy fits snuggly and awkwardly comfortable.
Regardless of setting or plot characters are king, and Nocturnal provides ample people for us to fall in love with and hate. Bryan “The Terminator” Clauser is an emotional wall at times, a brutal killer at other points, and starts off seemed like a two dimensional wall until you crack the surface. Once his emotional walls are torn down brick by brick he reveals just how strong and deep his emotions go, without forgetting that he is still The Terminator. He doesn’t flip flop to a completely different beings even though his barriers are exposed. Partner Pookie and ex-girlfriend Robin serve as great supporting characters, with complex personalities and wants. Their lives, while related to Bryan, don’t completely orbit just him. The world doesn’t stop at the behest of the protagonist and I love it. The same can be said for one of our antagonist, Rex. He starts off as a weak and abused loner. The sudden gift of incredible power and authority twists him along a logical path he’s always had inside. He just needed the right path to walk down.
Nocturnal has quickly shot up to my favorite published Sigler book so far. I’ve loved his other works but the dark urban sci-fi of the book becomes mixed with the creepy culture of the children make me want so much more from this setting. There are still things left unanswered from the book, and a large number of deaths to avenge by the time the dust settles. There’s also a back story to the beasts, who has fought them, and what role certain people played in the conspiracy to deal with.
I recommend the book to anyone wanting the fun of a good horror/adventuresque combo breaker. The characters are great and the science isn’t heavy handed and comes off with a taste of possible realism. The mystery itself is revealed rather quickly but you’re left satisfied as the plot deals with the revelations. The final scenes are just as Scott indicates in his interviews of the book: a very Hollywood action packed spectacle of fire, explosions, gunfire, monsters, and questions of who will and will not die. It’s worth the great story to get to that point, and you’ll keep your eyes peeled to the page for the back quarter of the book, resistant to talk to family and friends, work, or another else that could risk diminishing the value of finishing this book.
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Apr 28, 2012 Terez rated it 2 of 5 stars

Before I start my review, let me say that Mr. Sigler is a charismatic author who takes precious time to engage his fans via podcasting and social media. I've never heard any of his podiobooks before, including the one for this novel.

However, his appearance on the new Sword and Laser show on the Geek and Sundry YouTube channel really piqued my interest.

I actually read the recently published Kindle edition of Nocturnal. I was very excited to read my first novel from this dynamic author. Sadly thi...more

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Apr 17, 2012 Gregory rated it 4 of 5 stars

(This is actually for the hardcover 2012 edition, which does not appear to be in Goodreads yet...)

"Nocturnal" is a thriller / horror novel involving gore, violence, black humor, and characters you will love and hate. The faint of heart need not apply. It was good, but not great - there were just some missed opportunities that left me feeling a little flat in the end.

What I loved:

- Pacing: Scott is a master of "relentless". The pace did not really let up for the entire novel. I lost track of time...more

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Apr 03, 2012 Stephanie Ward rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: owned, for-review

This is the first book by Scott Sigler that I have read. I am a big fan of horror novels and thrillers, so this sounded right up my alley when I found it. Needless to say, I wasn't disappointed. This was quite a long book - well over 550 pages long. The chapters were short, which keeps the reader actively engaged in the story. The narrative is very well-written and the characters are deep; it was easy to get sucked into the freakish world that Sigler had created. The novel is fast-paced; so even...more

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Apr 11, 2012 Brendan rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: unfinished

Such mixed feelings about this one.

The good: the creatures (and their society) in this novel are totally unlike anything I've encountered in weird fiction before. That's no mean feat. I really appreciated the originality and wish more writers could come up with something this weird, disturbing, and creative.

The exposition is accomplished relatively painlessly, with only brief reference to Punnett squares. (really).

And I liked Pookie Chang a lot. Insouciant smartasses with hearts of gold are pre...more

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Jun 03, 2012 Christine Jandreau rated it 5 of 5 stars

I love Scott Sigler. I've never read something from him I didn't like, and Nocturnal is no exception. A concise description of the book would be a buddy cop mystery with an infusion of the supernatural. You'll find cop drama, buddy cop comedy, monsters, cults, hidden societies, corruption, science, and even a little romance.

The book is fast-paced, and a surprisingly fast read for the length. Dialogue is, as it usually is with Sigler's books, the highlight. The characters speak as you'd expect t...more

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Mar 06, 2013 Geralt rated it 2 of 5 stars

After reading some of the praising reviews I'm beginning to wonder if I've read the same book. The story as such is quite Ok and the suspense is built steadily until the final showdown - so far, so good. But... the characters are shallow and overdrawn, their reactions more befitting a 10 page comic book. I can't say I've cared about Pookie, Bri-bri (come on, really?), Robin and their "relationships". Considering their stereotypical behaviour, why should anyone?

The entire time I've had the feeli...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Regie rated it 5 of 5 stars

What a ride!

Imagine San Francisco. Now imagine it with an underclass that hates humanity, and is posessed of superhuman powers. Imagine a conspiracy that has kept this underclass secret for generations, and which fights them from the shadows.

That is the San Francisco of the Nocturnal. But change is coming, both for the creatures below the street and for the people of the regular city. At the heart of this change are Cops Bryan Clauser and Pookie Chang. This is their story.

Sigler is on top form h...more

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May 02, 2013 Peverson rated it 4 of 5 stars

Really enjoyed this one; didn't know anything about it prior to reading. Like the other two books of his, I bought this book after hearing him on an interview. This book was also a page-turner and recommended for people who like monster books (which Im not well read on, so maybe it sucked and I don't know the difference...?) Anyway, I liked the world he created and Sigler is good at doing solid research to keep the internal logic sound and "believable". I think this book is also being optioned f...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Gretchen Hicks rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Aug 15, 2012 Felicia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-read, 4-wine-glasses

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Overall Rating 4.00
Story Rating 4.25
Character Rating 3.75

First thought when finished: What a unique thrill ride and I am still processing parts of it!

What I Thought of the Case: Nocturnal was a wicked thrill ride that still has me shaking my head! I was never sure where Scott Sigler was headed and that kept me on my toes. One of the best things about thrillers is when you feel like your in the middle of the action and Scott manages to do that in a brilliant fashion. There were mom...more

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Jul 12, 2012 Timothy Dalton rated it 4 of 5 stars

First off, the hero of this book is a "Ginger", so if that isn't your thing then now would be time to move on. Now, if you can look past the point that the protagonist of this novel has hair the color of Carrot Top, then open up and enjoy.

I really liked the writing style that Scott Sigler brings to the table in this book. The premise was pretty much monsters killing people throughout the city and leaving strange symbols along with tons of blood spatter that would make Dexter green with envy.

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Jun 08, 2012 Mike rated it 5 of 5 stars

Nocturnal by Scott Sigler

Bryan and Pookie are best friends, and also happen to be cops that are investigating a string of serial murders. The murders are gruesome and surrounded by unusual circumstances including peculiar symbols that have been strangely drawn. As more murders happen the duo begin to uncover the seemingly unimaginable. They soon find themselves kicked off the case and isolated from the police force. Determined to find answers the two enter a world of horror and the unthinkable....more

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Jul 30, 2012 Cameron rated it 5 of 5 stars

I remember when Scott first podcast this book, I thought it was a great idea. I've always loved stories about underground societies living on the edge of the modern world and what they do to survive, what their customs are, and especially the characters you find within such societies. The protagonist of this story is a part of this whole underground world, only he doesn't realize it. A series of steps were put into motion years ago that led to his being where he is now: a San Francisco homicide...more I remember when Scott first podcast this book, I thought it was a great idea. I've always loved stories about underground societies living on the edge of the modern world and what they do to survive, what their customs are, and especially the characters you find within such societies. The protagonist of this story is a part of this whole underground world, only he doesn't realize it. A series of steps were put into motion years ago that led to his being where he is now: a San Francisco homicide detective with an almost supernatural ability to root out the bad guys.

Brian finds himself wrapped up in this underground world while his partner, Pookie Chang (I will forever love Scott's reading of this character!), tries to suss out what's happening and keep Brian on the straight and narrow while watching his friend spiral downward. The plot was tightened from the original podcast novel, and some significant set pieces and plot points were modified as well, all to the story's benefit.

But of course the main attraction of this novel are the richly-developed characters. Scott seems to take a similar approach to the development of his characters: they may start of as somewhat of a caricature or stereotype, and then he brings out some trait or characteristic that is a twist on that, almost negating the stereotype, while managing to stay true to the character he first developed. He plays this back-and-forth, with different twists along that way that draw out more and more angles to the character. Before long you see them as a fully-developed person with traits that are characteristic to the part they're playing (the dark, moody homicide cop with a mysterious past, the smart-assed partner and best friend, the tough-as-nails police chief), but with a whole rounded life of their own that makes them very real, very accessible. Few writers in any genre are able to do this, and Scott is a master of this technique.

Like all of Scott's novels, I recommend this to anyone who loves horror/sci-fi with great characters, insane situations and lots of humor mixed with lots of gore and violence. This one also features a fascinating underground society and a mysterious history that wraps itself around the characters. I had rated this story four stars earlier based on my recollection of the podcast novel a couple of years back. But now that the hardcover is released, I'm moving that up to five stars, easy.
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Nov 20, 2011 Matt rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: no one, maybe my nemesis. lol

Recommended to Matt by: My Brother

Shelves: science-fiction

I have been listening to the podcast of this book. It's not as good as i thought it was going to be. My brother puts a lot of hype into these books. The female story lines are believable to a point and then they go off the handle. The things they say aren't too realistic and throughout my time I have only heard 1 person talk like they do in this book. It's really hard too believe that a whole city would talk like that. And if you read the book, you know what I'm talking about. I hope the book is...more

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Feb 23, 2009 Doug rated it 5 of 5 stars

Another great - and gory - tale from the NYT's Best Selling Future Dark Overlord. As with any Sigler story the characters draw you in and the action holds you there. Brian Klouser, Pookie Chang, and the lurking Nocturnals play a deadly game of Cat and Mouse in the shadow of the Golden Gate. As with all of Sigler's other Podiobooks, this one's a roller coaster ride from start to finish that lets you catch your breath only slightly before launching you over the next drop.

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Dec 23, 2008 Ron rated it 5 of 5 stars

I finally finished listening to this podcast today. In my opinion, I consider it a classic. The character, Pookie Chang, is one funny guy. The dialogue between him and Bryan, or everyone for that matter, is hilarious. The wise ass Mr. Bizznass, I properly screwed up the spelling of his name, is also funny. The entire story is engaging.

As the story unravels and we learn about Marie's children, things get even more interesting. Let's not forget about the action, it's full of it.

If Scott releases...more

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Aug 25, 2012 Alena rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! It's "Nightbreed" meets "Seven"...with a little Tarrantino-esque revenge drama thrown in. I loved the mix of horror with police procedural. And the dialogue is fantastic...I literally laughed out loud at some of the one-liners ..Pookie Chang has become one of my favorite characters! The entire time I was reading this I was thinking "this would make an awesome movie!" Seriously, I want to go to Guillermo Del Torro and hand him a copy of this book! Its violent, terrifying, and t...more

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May 06, 2012 Christopher Mitchell rated it 3 of 5 stars

Good book. Incredibly creative. The characters are well developed and the dialogue wonderfully delivered.

So why a 3? While I enjoyed the story, the ending didn't grab me and leave me with that sense of 'end of story' mourning as the last pages were turned. With the complexity and scope of the 'under world' society that Sigler creates, the ending felt rushed, simplified, predictable and as it closed it fizzled instead of banged. Don't get me me wrong though, up to that point it was a story wort...more

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Feb 02, 2013 Rj Marte rated it 5 of 5 stars

I've got to say that is is my favorite Scott Sigler piece, which says a lot considered how much I enjoyed Infected/Contagious. Though the less important parts of the plot are a bit predictable, the more important parts to this story (rumored to be 3-4 books) keep you guessing and excited. The one things I've started to notice is that Scott Sigler may have some fascination/phobia of insects, as his antagonist(s) seem to incorporate a lot of insect qualities.

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May 13, 2012 Camlogry rated it 4 of 5 stars

Sigler never disappoints! This is a long book that keeps you going. Over 550 pages that go by in a blink. Bryan is a torn character that is helped along throughout the novel by his ever engaging wise cracking partner Pookie. Enough wacky characters to fill the Star Wars bar with an evil twist. Another good one. Has sequel written all over it. We may have found us a new Sheriff prowling the Streets of San Francisco.....

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Jul 26, 2012 Donna Cartagena rated it 3 of 5 stars

I was really excited to find that Scott Sigler had wrote another book after reading Infected and Contagion. I was not really thrilled with this one though .. the storyline sounded really great but I think it could have been a little more condensed. This book was fairly long and it lost my interest in many parts .. I think the creepy factor could have definitely been upped a few notches.

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Scott wrote his first monster story in the third grade and hasn't stopped since. A creator of novels, short stories and screenplays, Scott's work revolves around modern science's dichotomy of simultaneously producing good and evil.

New York Times best-selling novelist Scott Sigler is the author of ANCESTOR, INFECTED and CONTAGIOUS, hardcover thrillers from Crown Publishing.

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