Indiana Jones meets The Passage in this pre-apocalyptic novel about an ill-fated archaeological expedition to war-torn Iraq that unleashes an ancient disease on the world.
"Brandt plumbs the depths of suspense, pathology, and ancient history in this debut novel, at once a fierce academic thriller and a powerful meditation on humanity." (Kirkus Reviews)
An archaeological dig uncovers more than relics when a group of brilliant students unwittingly unleash an ancient scourge that threatens to destroy humanity.
From the sands of war-torn Iraq to a sleepy college town in Maryland, the members of the Schwarzvogel Expedition battle against terrorism, disease, and the collapse of society in this earth-shattering novel of everyday people facing exceptional circumstances.
Genre: Literary Fiction
Used availability for Michael Jason Brandt's Plagued, With Guilt