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The Anomaly

(2018)
(The first book in the Anomaly Files series)
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A rogue archaeologist is trapped in a Grand Canyon cave as a conspiracy theory comes to life in this "take no prisoners" survival thriller that puts our hero up against impossible odds (Preston & Child).

Not all secrets are meant to be found.
Nolan Moore is a rogue archaeologist hosting a documentary series derisively dismissed by the "real" experts, but beloved of conspiracy theorists.

Nolan sets out to retrace the steps of an explorer from 1909 who claimed to have discovered a mysterious cavern high up in the ancient rock of the Grand Canyon. And, for once, he may have actually found what he seeks. Then the trip takes a nasty turn, and the cave begins turning against them in mysterious ways.

Nolan's story becomes one of survival against seemingly impossible odds. The only way out is to answer a series of intriguing questions: What is this strange cave? How has it remained hidden for so long? And what secret does it conceal that made its last visitors attempt to seal it forever?



Genre: Thriller

Praise for this book

"THE ANOMALY is my type of story -- terrific writing from a confident storyteller who lets the suspense build; a tense tale based on a true story of old mystery; a wilderness adventure, and a beautifully chilling twist. What more could you want? Sure to be in the mix with the best thrillers of the year, it's a thrilling and haunting read from first page to last." - Michael Koryta

"With witty writing, sharp characterizations and a killer premise, THE ANOMALY is escapist fun perfectly tuned to our age of conspiracy theories and alternative facts." - Thomas Mullen

"THE ANOMALY crackles with claustrophobic tension that had me holding my breath. Sharp dialogue, a dizzying central plot, and a real sense of dread throughout. I couldn't sleep until I'd finished reading, and then I couldn't sleep just thinking about it. I loved it. Michael Rutger is here to stay." - Sarah Pinborough

"A taut, take-no-prisoners thriller, lean and fast as an express train. Make no mistake: THE ANOMALY is the real deal." - Douglas Preston

"This is my kind of book. The suspense mounts slowly... slowly... Then the horror lingers for a long, long time." - R L Stine


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