The Plague Forge

About Jason M. Hough

Jason M. Hough was born in Illinois but grew up on the mean streets of suburban San Diego, California. In 1978, at age six, his parents took him to see Star Wars, and so began a lifelong love of sci-fi and all things geek. He later worked for a decade in the videogame industry as both a 3D artist and a game designer. Today he lives in San Diego with his wife and two young sons. When not writing, Hough enjoys building LEGO spaceships with his boys and other similarly grown-up pursuits.

Praise

Advance praise for The Darwin Elevator
 
"The best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason Hough understands that like no other. Full of compelling characters and thick with tension, The Darwin Elevatordelivers both despair and hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. It's a brilliant debut and Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything from now on."
--Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles
 
"Claustrophobic, intense, and satisfying. I couldn't put this book down. The Darwin Elevator depicts a terrifying world, suspends it from a delicate thread, and forces you to read with held breath as you anticipate the inevitable fall."
--Hugh Howey, New York Times bestselling author of Wool
 
"Hough writes with irresistible energy and gritty realism. His puts his characters through hell, blending a convincing plot with heart-stopping action and moments of raw terror as the world goes crazy in the shadow of unfathomable alien intentions."
--Sara Creasy, author of Phillip K. Dick nominated Song of Scarabaeus 
 
"A thrilling story right from the first page.  This book plugs straight into the fight-or-flight part of your brain."
--Ted Kosmatka, author of The Games
 
"If you enjoy high adventure with a kick-ass crew, I suggest you take Hough's Darwin Elevator for a ride."
--Warren Hammond, author of KOP Killer

Reviews for The Darwin Elevator

“Hough’s first novel combines the rapid-fire action and memorable characters associated with Joss Whedon’s short-lived Firefly TV series with the accessibility and scientific acumen of James S.A. Corey's 'Expanse' series.” 
–Library Journal, starred review
 
“Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic dialogue, and the brisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep readers enthralled and eagerly awaiting the next installment.” 
–Publishers Weekly
 
“Get this book as soon as you can… Jason is going places and THE DARWIN ELEVATOR is sweetened-condensed proof.”
 –Dustwrites.com