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by Scott Sigler (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (57 customer reviews)


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"Ancestor is a standout bloodbath adventure; a continuous assault on the senses that leaves you breathless from riding each wave of action as it swells into the next." --Summer Brooks - Producer for "Slice of SciFi"and FarPoint Media

"Ancestor starts with a literal bang and builds to a desperate climax that will keep you guessing." --David Wellington, author of Monster Island and 13 Bullets

If you are a reader who appreciates a near-perfect blend of hard science and hard-hitting action, expect both in Scott Sigler¹s masterful thriller, ANCESTOR --A.M. Stickel, 12.31.06, for BLACK PETALS

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Ancestor is the world's most-popular "podcast novel." A serialized audiobook delivered in 20 weekly episodes, Ancestor's first run played to an audience of more than 30,000 die-hard fans in 31 countries. All told, fans have downloaded more than 700,000 episodes of Ancestor. En route to a rousing final episode, Ancestor was the #1 literary podcast on iTunes and every other podcast index, including Morpheus, FeedBurner, Podiobooks.com and Podcast Alley. The book's popularity caught the attention of the broadcast world, and was the first audiobook broadcast on Sirius Satellite to the company's 4.3 million subscribers. ANCESTOR On a remote island in Lake Superior, scientists struggle to solve the problem of xenotransplantation -- using animal tissue to replace failing human organs. Funded by the biotech firm Genada, Dr. Claus Rhumkorrf seeks to recreate the ancestor of all mammals. By getting back to the root of our creation, Rhumkorrf hopes to create an animal with human internal organs. Rhumkorrf discovers the ancestor, but it is not the small, harmless creature he envisions. His genius gives birth to a fast-growing evil that nature eradicated 250 million years ago -- an evil now on the loose, and very, very hungry.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Dragon Moon Press (April 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1896944736
  • ISBN-13: 978-1896944739
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #444,576 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ancestor rules!, April 1, 2007
If you are a fan of science fiction monsters then you seriously owe it to yourself to check out Scott Sigler's Ancestor. Everything starts with real science, taken just a step or two further. Then come the crazy characters, and THEN come the Ancestors, one of the most original science fiction monsters I've read about in a long time. You'll never look at cows the same way again. I absolutely loved this book.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Jurassic Park on Steroids!!, March 25, 2007
This novel is extremely well written. Not only is the science explained in depth, the characters are each developed wonderfully, often with flashbacks and other really clever ways of informing the reader. There are twist and turns abound. WARNING! Once you pick this novel up, you will not be able to put it down!!!!
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49 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Action from Start to Finish, April 1, 2007
What I love about Scott Sigler's stories is that they grab your attention and don't let go until you close the book. Creative characters, blood thirsty monsters and plot twists that would make Stephen King proud! This is a book to add to your library! Get it now.
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I loved his previous 2 books (read reviews) and could not wait to read this one. It bounced. Killer cows?

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I found the book to be exciting and fun to read. It's a real page turner. I am looking forward to Scott's next book.
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