Dr. Greg Schorn is now working with the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense (D.E.AD.). And no one is more surprised than him.
After the events in Norway, Greg was sure he would never go back into government work. Yet just a few short months later, he is back in the United States working at the new D.E.A.D. headquarters in upstate New York.
But it’s not the same D.EA.D. that existed under Martin Drummond’s tyrannical rule. The biggest change starts at the Norah Tidwell is the director. But more importantly, missions are not always kill on sight.
That doesn’t mean things aren’t dire. The numbers aren’t adding up. And a slew of cases demonstrate that the creatures from Area 51 have made it into the suburbs, the very rich suburbs.
Greg though, knows they had a little help getting there.
One case leads to many and before Greg knows it, the guy voted most likely trip over his own feet is fighting for his life.
Greg will need every ounce of courage he can summon to survive. But his survival is not his top priority. Because this foe has targeted someone close to Greg. And saving them will be Greg’s greatest act.
R.D. Brady is the bestselling author of over 60 science-based thrillers, cryptid adventure novels, and mythological conspiracy series that blend real-world science with nonstop action.
With a Ph.D. in Criminology and a professional background in counterterrorism and behavioral science, R.D. brings expert insight to her fast-paced fiction. Her stories are known for featuring fierce female leads, ancient secrets, and cutting-edge research that challenges what we think we know about science, history, and the unknown.
She is best known for the long-running Belial Series, a fan-favorite that explores archaeological mysteries and supernatural revelations—and continues with the high-stakes Belial Rebirth Arc.
R.D. is also the author of The Ancestral Code Series, starting with Hominid, a cryptid-meets-science thriller that reimagines the Bigfoot legend. Her other popular works include the A.L.I.V.E. Series, The Unwelcome Trilogy, and the latest addition, the Shadow Directive series, including Predator Dominion.
Whether it's a global genetic conspiracy, an ancient civilization buried beneath modern myths, or a killer storm trapping a wrongly accused man, R.D.'s books deliver the adrenaline, mystery, and emotional depth that fans of Michael Crichton, Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, and James Rollins crave.
When not writing, R.D. teaches martial arts, runs with her dogs, and tends to her garden. Under the pen name Sadie Hobbes, she also writes sharp, fast-paced urban fantasy thrillers.
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If you enjoyed reading D.E.A.D, this new series is starting out on a very high note. My favorite author is Stephen King, but I have to admit that after reading my first book by R.D.Brady I love everything she written, her book are entertaining, exciting, well thought out, when you start you can't put it down, the story just draws you in can't put it down. On pins and needles.
H.A.L.T. Book 1 - Into the Cage, will halt you in your tracks and keep you glued to the page. R.D. Brady’s brilliant spin-off of the ALIVE series brings our favorite monsters and heroes back to life. Brady weaves an amazing story of unlikely heroes and pits them against the worst of humanity and alien creatures. Into the Cage will leave you holding your breath for the next book in what promises to be an incredible series!
As usual RD Brady has given us a book that is non stop brilliance. I love the way she puts so much personality in with the action, so you can easily imagine yourself being in their shoes. Also taps into exactly what humans are like , extremely wealthy people caring only about themselves and their money , and everyday people who would lay down their lives out of kindness. Every book this author produces is one to grab as soon as it hits the shelves.
This was really excellent! I did really enjoy it! A developed main character, with slightly high anxiety, working for a government agency investigating man made aliens! A brilliant idea, a really fun, well written story with added interest that his nephew is involved in this exciting alien thriller! I do recommend!
R.D. Brady has sucked me into another series by spring boarding off another series that I loved. Excellent story line, well developed characters, especially if you have read the A.L.I.V.E. series. Fast paced, difficult to put down.
I like Ms. Brady's writing. This one is another. She writes with knowledge blending current science into science fantasy. Read this book so she'll have to write a sequel.
How does she weave such a tale, where the impossible becomes the normal, the aliens are part of the good guy's family, and the humans are the monsters? You'll just have to read it to see. Enjoy!
What a wonderful story and I hope to see a follow-up book soon. All the characters were easily imagined and I would love to see more about the other aliens from the story. Thanks to RD Brady for her great imagination.