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Praise forThe Darwin Elevator “A hell of a fun book.”—James S. A. Corey,New York Timesbestselling author ofAbaddon’s Gate“[Jason M.] Hough’s first novelcombines the rapid-fire action and memorable charactersassociated withJoss Whedon’s short-livedFireflyTV series with theaccessibility and scientific acumen of [James S. A.] Corey’s ‘Expanse’series.”—Library Journal(starred review) “The best part about alien stories is their mystery, and Jason Hough understands that like no other.Full of compelling characters and thick with tension,The Darwin Elevatordelivers both despair and hope along with a gigantic dose of wonder. It’sa brilliant debut, and Hough can take my money whenever he writes anything from now on.”—Kevin Hearne,New York Timesbestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles “Newcomer Hough displays a talent for imaginative plotting and realistic dialogue, and thebrisk pacing and cliffhanger ending will keep readers enthralledand eagerly awaiting the next installment.”—Publishers Weekly “Jason M. Hough does a great job with this huge story. The world of Darwin and the Elevator is deliciously complex and satisfying. Skyler, Tania, and all the other characters are delightfully drawn and fun to spend time with. . . . The story unfolds with justthe right balance of high adventure, espionage, humor, and emotional truth. . . . As soon as you finish, you’ll want more.”—Analog “A debut novel unlike any other. . . This is something special. Something iconic.The Darwin Elevatoris full of majesty and wonder, mystery and mayhem, colorful characters and insidious schemes.”—SF Signal “Fun, action-packed and entertaining . . .a sure contender for science fiction debut of the year!”—Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist “Claustrophobic, intense, and satisfying . . . I couldn’t put this book down.The Darwin Elevatordepicts a terrifying world, suspends it from a delicate thread, andforces you to read with held breathas you anticipate the inevitable fall.”—Hugh Howey,New York Timesbestselling author ofWool “Hough writes with irresistible energy and gritty realism. His puts his characters through hell,blending a convincing plot with heart-stopping action and moments of raw terroras the world goes crazy in the shadow of unfathomable alien intentions.”—Sara Creasy, author of the Philip K. Dick Award–nominatedSong of Scarabaeus “A thrilling story right from the first page. . . This book plugs straight into the fight-or-flight part of your brain.”—Ted Kosmatka, author ofThe Games “If you enjoyhigh adventure with a kick-ass crew, I suggest you take Hough’sDarwin Elevatorfor a ride.”—Warren Hammond, author ofKOP Killer