num_pages: 605
description: A New York Times Bestselling Author The New York Public Library. A silent sanctuary of knowledge for Dr. 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. The terms are Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave. 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.
language: English
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
publisher: Thorndike Press