I have a casual fascination with Antarctica and its research stations. I love creepy fictional TV shows like ‘Fortitude’ and ‘Trapped’, and documentaries featuring people in any Arctic-like atmosphere. So of course Erebus was right up my alley.
Science researchers working in and around McMurdo Station discover an organism that has lain dormant deep within an Antarctic volcano. Samples of the microbe are brought to the surface for later study, but an accident leads to a leak, swiftly transforming into an outbreak among the inhabitants of McMurdo, its surrounding bases, and beyond. The scientists must take drastic action to survive and prevent further spread of the organism, which seems to become more intelligent by the hour. Will they succeed or fall victim to the seemingly alien microbe?
Author Steven Bird has crafted an intense apocalyptic sci-fi feast for the imagination. Kevin Pierce’s narration is fantastic as always with chill-inducing drama and suspense. Marvelous job all around! I recommend it for all who crave an exciting listen.
I was provided a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my unbiased review. Many thanks for this opportunity!