Book description
High-concept thriller with a supernatural edge from world-famous
director, whose films include Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy.
A plane lands at JFK and mysteriously 'goes dark', stopping in the
middle of the runway for no apparent reason, all lights off, all doors
sealed. The pilots cannot be raised.
When the hatch above the wing finally clicks open, it soon becomes
clear that everyone on board is dead - although there is no sign of any
trauma or struggle. Ephraim Goodweather and his team from the Center for
Disease Control must work quickly to establish the cause of this strange
occurrence before panic spreads.
The first thing they discover is that four of the victims are actually
still alive. But that's the only good news. And when all two hundred
corpses disappear from various morgues around the city on the same
night, things very rapidly get worse. Soon Eph and a small band of
helpers will find themselves battling to protect not only their own
loved ones, but the whole city, against an ancient threat to humanity.
'The first in a trilogy that soars with spellbinding intrigue. Truly, an
unforgettable tale you can't put down once you read the first page. I
can't wait until the next one.' Clive Cussler
'Blood and apocalypse mix in a terrifying story that feels like it was
ripped from today's headlines. Vividly wrought and relentlessly paced,
THE STRAIN haunts as much as it terrifies. I cannot wait to see where
Del Toro and Hogan take us next.' James Rollins
'A rattling piece of escapism' The Times
'An entertaining mix of action blockbuster and vampire myth … with Del
Toro's talent for creating fantastical, macabre characters shining
through … an exciting page-turner' Metro
'Del Toro and Hogan succeed in constructing a driving plot and
delivering a gripping conclusion. Great characters … and a flair for
striking scenes get this trilogy off to a first-rate start. Kirkus
Reviews Guillermo Del Toro has enjoyed huge critical and commercial
success as a film director in both his native Mexico and Hollywood. His
works include Pan's Labyrinth, The Devil's Backbone, Blade II and
Hellboy. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children.
Chuck Hogan was a video store clerk in Boston when his first thriller,
'The Standoff', was published to critical acclaim and went on to become
a US bestseller, translated into fourteen international editions. The
film rights to his third novel, 'Prince of Thieves' is in development
with Warner Brothers, with Ben Afflect signed up to direct and star.
