Sick
New York Times bestselling author Brett Battles delivers pulse-pounding suspense in one of the year's most terrifying thrillers.
Daniel Ash wakes after midnight to the cry of his daughter. Just a bad dream he thinks. He expects to find her sitting up in bed frightened by a nightmare.
But this is no dream. This nightmare is real. And it's just beginning.
Something is burning Ash's daughter alive. Something horrible that's spreading beyond the walls of their home and taking no prisoners.
Ash soon discovers his daughter isn’t the only one in his family infected. As his world begins spinning out of control, a team of armed men in biohazard suits bursts into his house.
But these aren’t the good guys. They haven’t come to save Ash’s family. They’ve come to separate them, to finish what the fever started.
The problem is Ash refuses to disappear. He will do all he can to save his family and stop those responsible before they can unleash their terror on the rest of the world.
If you enjoy action-packed thrillers with high-stakes suspense, surprising plot-twists, and a cast full of unforgettable characters, then join the legions of avid fans who have fallen under Battles' spell and seize your opportunity now to devour SICK.
PRAISE FOR BATTLES' WRITING
“Battles' writing is addictive." —NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, James Rollins
“Battles is a master storyteller.” —NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, Sheldon Siegel
“Brilliant and heart pounding.” —NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, Jeffery Deaver
OVER 3,500 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ POSITIVE REVIEWS ON GOODREADS AND AMAZON
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Grabs you by the throat and drags you along for the ride!”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A fantastic thrill ride from start to finish!"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I have found another favorite author!”
Brett Battles
Brett Battles crafts thrillers that don’t just chase the next plot twist—they explore the shadows where espionage, identity, and morality intertwine. Growing up in Southern California, he found his storytelling voice early, convincing his sixth-grade teacher to let the whole class dive into his short stories. That early spark evolved into a writing career spanning over forty novels, with characters and plots that grip readers with their complexity and emotional depth.
His debut introduced Jonathan Quinn, a freelance operative navigating a perilous world of secrets, setting a tone that defines Battles’ work: sharp, layered, and relentless. Awards like the Barry for Best Thriller followed, but it’s his ability to weave intricate narratives with human vulnerability that resonates most. Beyond the Quinn series, his storytelling branches into the Project Eden thrillers, the Rewinder trilogy’s inventive sci-fi twist, and collaborations that expand his reach.
A Project Eden Thriller
A Project Eden Thriller consists of seven books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

