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D.E.A.D.

A riveting Science Fiction thriller where an alien experiment turns deadly
By R.D. Brady and RD Brady
Series: The A.L.I.V.E. Series
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In a world where aliens walk among us, trust is the rarest commodity. After an explosive incident at Area 51, reports of strange creature sightings in the western United States skyrocketed. In response, the U.S. government created the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense—D.E.A.D. for short.... Read More
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After an explosion at Area 51, reports of strange new creatures emerge... 

After escaping Area 51, Dr Maeve Leander is on the run with her unconventional family. But with the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense (D.E.A.D.) hot on their heels, the odds of survival are shrinking. 

With a name like D.E.A.D., what could possibly go wrong? 

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In a world where aliens walk among us, trust is the rarest commodity.

After an explosive incident at Area 51, reports of strange creature sightings in the western United States skyrocketed. In response, the U.S. government created the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense—D.E.A.D. for short. For Dr. Maeve Leander and her unusual family, this new agency spells danger. Having escaped Area 51 with her loved ones, Maeve suspects the safety net provided by the President will only be short-lived.

Forced to flee, Maeve gathers new allies in the fight for her family's survival. But with each new face comes a new threat, and Maeve finds herself questioning everyone's motives. Why are these strangers risking everything to help them? What do they really want? And most importantly, can Maeve trust them with the lives of Alvie and the triplets?

In all the uncertainty, Maeve is sure of only one thing: she will do everything in her power to keep her family safe. But with the full might of the government against her, the odds of survival seem impossibly slim.

R.D. Brady's D.E.A.D., the second instalment in The A.L.I.V.E. Series, plunges readers into a heart-pounding alternate history where genetic engineering and alien encounters collide, testing the limits of human resilience and maternal love.

Praise for The A.L.I.V.E. Series:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A must read.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Just fantastic, I had to read the entire book in one sitting.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I was totally engrossed and hated for it to end.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great series, it gets you hooked from the first page!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This series was absolutely fascinating.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book is a nonstop read.

Series: The A.L.I.V.E. Series

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  • D.E.A.D.
    D.E.A.D.
    In a world where aliens walk among us, trust is the rarest commodity. After an explosive incident at Area 51, reports of strange creature sightings in the western United States skyrocketed. In response, the U.S. government created the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense—D.E.A.D. for short. For Dr. Maeve Leander and her unusual family, this new agency spells danger. Having...
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  • S.A.V.E.
    S.A.V.E.
    Earth's fate hangs by a thread as aliens and humans clash in a cosmic ultimatum. Maeve Leander and her group have found a temporary sanctuary thanks to Adam Watson, but their respite is overshadowed by looming threats from both terrestrial and extraterrestrial forces. As Martin Drummond continues his relentless pursuit, Maeve anxiously grapples with the unknown fate of Pop and...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781036700294

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 448

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction R.D. Brady RD Brady Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: The A.L.I.V.E. Series

About the Author

R.D. Brady is the best seller behind over sixty pulse pounding supernatural and science fiction thrillers. A former criminologist and terrorism expert, she weaves cutting edge research and real‐world intrigue—born from her academic work on terrorist ideology and life course criminology—into epic adventures where fierce women and brave men face ancient mysteries, unexplained scientific phenomena, and unrelenting action. When she’s not plotting high stakes rescues, you’ll find her teaching martial arts, logging miles as a dedicated runner, puttering around her garden, or spoiling her loyal canine companions. Under the pen name Sadie Hobbes, she also spins urban fantasy tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

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