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Artifact

A Sci-Fi Thriller

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Artifact

By: Jeremy Robinson
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
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In an isolated Alaskan town, the local sheriff uncovers a secret lab where generative AI and bioprinting have unleashed something monstrous....

Sheriff Colton Graves prefers the quiet life in Raven's Rest, Alaska, a remote town accessible only by tunnel and home to a hardy mix of locals and secrets buried in the ice. But when a camel wanders down Main Street—its head grotesquely sprouting a dozen eyes—Colton knows his quiet days are over. The bizarre incident leads him to NovaGen, a nearby research facility constructed inside a Cold War bunker, buried in the mountains above town. There, a trail of blood and eerie silence hints at something far more sinister than an escaped animal experiment.

With his deputies—the sharp-witted Tali and rookie Ethan—Colton recruits a few trusted locals, including the unshakable Marit, Tali's sister; the intimidating "Grizz" Norval; and Edgar "Old Red" Rydell, an aging man plagued by demons from when he worked at the bunker during its covert days.

Together, they investigate the abandoned lab. What begins as a search for missing scientists soon reveals chilling evidence: pools of blood without bodies, cryptic warnings left behind, a bloody six-fingered handprint, and the revelation of a generative AI capable of printing living organisms. As they descend deeper into the lab, it becomes clear the answers they seek may come at a terrifying cost—and what was made in the dark may not be content to stay there.

New York Times and #1 Audible bestselling author, Jeremy Robinson reclaims his title as one of the best Michael Crichton successors with this harrowing blend of suspense, science, and survival. Artifact takes listeners into a frozen abyss where innovation and nightmares collide.

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Critic reviews

"Jeremy Robinson has crafted a narrative that honours the traditions of authors like Michael Crichton while infusing it with his unique voice and style. The novel's exploration of AI ethics, combined with its chilling horror elements and emotional depth, make it a must-read for fans of the genre." —Ginger Nuts of Horror

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Not the best not the worst from Mr Robinson. Too much talking about main characters condition. The reason is explained at the end, but still it just didn't need to be mentioned that often. Concept in the book
is plausible, but indestructibleness shown is just not possible from the physics point of view.

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Picked for the Narrator rather than an author that I knew this didn't disappoint and I'll be looking for more of his stuff toisten to. An interesting take on what could happen if things go unchecked! well worth the time and excellently read by RC Bray

An excellent listen

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Great storyline, Great characters, performed impeccably as always! This pair are unbeatable! well worth a listen.

wild story!

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As always a fantastic story and narrative. Can’t fault this book RC Bray is awesome as always

Fantastic

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Absolutely loved this book. The characters are well written and found myself rooting for them from the start. Fantastic plot with lots of twists and turns keeping me gripped all the way through.

Another rollercoaster ride of excitement

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