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The Extinction Trials

By A.G. Riddle
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In The Extinction Trials by A.G. Riddle, humanity faces a dire crisis with the threat of extinction looming large. As intriguing scientific experiments unfold, a group of determined scientists race against time to uncover secrets that could either save or doom the human race. The narrative weaves elements of adventure, mystery, and profound revelations about survival and sacrifice in a richly imagined setting.
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You might enjoy this gripping sci-fi adventure if you're intrigued by a tense blend of ancient world puzzles and futuristic technology. The author weaves a thrilling narrative filled with unexpected twists, exploring themes of survival and humanity’s resilience against extinction. Ideal for fans of thought-provoking science fiction that challenges the mind and enlivens the imagination.

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After a mysterious global event known only as 'The Change', six strangers wake up in an underground research facility where they learn that they're part of the Extinction Trials – a scientific experiment to restart the human race. But the Extinction Trials harbours a very big secret.

From A.G. Riddle, the Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestselling author with nearly five million copies sold worldwide in twenty languages, comes an epic standalone adventure with a surprise ending unlike anything you've ever read before.

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The end... is only the beginning.

After a mysterious global event known only as 'The Change', six strangers wake up in an underground research facility where they learn that they're part of the Extinction Trials – a scientific experiment to restart the human race.

But the Extinction Trials harbours a very big secret.

And so does the world outside.

From A.G. Riddle, the Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestselling author with nearly five million copies sold worldwide in twenty languages, comes an epic standalone adventure with a surprise ending unlike anything you've ever read before.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803281650

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

A.G. Riddle spent ten years starting and running internet companies before retiring to focus on his true passion: writing fiction. He lives in North Carolina. Visit www.agriddle.com.

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