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A CATACLYSMIC EVENT When a massive amount of gamma radiation is detected somewhere beneath the desert of Iran, the world is on edge. Is it a nuclear weapon—or worse? Alex Hunter and his highly trained incursion team is on a mission to find out. When they arrive at the ruins of Persepolis, they find an underground facility but no lab, no weapons, no scientists—not even radiation. A black hole has taken everything… AN ANCIENT PROPHECY Meanwhile, Iran is preparing for the return of the prophet. Israel is threatening nuclear war. And the details about Alex’s special U.S. military venture—code name: Arcadian—have been stolen. Then another gamma spike is detected…and someone, or something, is draining the fluids from the bodies of Iranian soldiers in the desert. A RACE AGAINST DARKNESS Now it’s up to Alex to follow the traces of radiation all the way to the ancient caves of Arak, where he’ll come face to face with a creature from his darkest nightmares. Is it game-over for Alex and his team? Or are greater forces at work as the world reaches its natural end—and mankind casts its final judgment?
Dark Rising: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This military thriller contains strong violence, body horror (creatures draining fluids from victims), and apocalyptic themes involving nuclear threats and ancient evil. Graphic action sequences and dark supernatural horror elements throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will find intense military action combined with ancient prophecy and supernatural horror.