description: The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge; a 100-year-old labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and long marble hallways. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare. Because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest. A contest in which Swain is to compete - whether he likes it or not.The rules are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave.With his daughter in his arms, Stephen Swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival. The stakes are high, the odds brutal. He can choose to run, to hide or to fight - but if he wants to live, he has to win. For in this contest, unless you leave as the victor, you do not leave at all.Readers all over the world have been cheering about Matthew Reilly’s lightning fast adventure thrillers. Contest, the action-packed extravaganza that launched this international bestselling career, is vintage Reilly at his explosive best.
title: Contest
titlecomplete: Contest
characters: James Marshall, Dr. Stephen Swain, Harold Quaid, the Konda, Mike Fraser, Reese, Balthazar, Bob Charlton, Rudy Baker, Rachnid, the Karanadon, Bellos, Henry Dickson, Selexin, Codex, Holly Swain
genres: Fiction, Action, Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Horror, Fantasy, Suspense
ratings_count: 15611
places: New York City, New York