MADNESS: An Apocalyptic-Horror Thriller (Madness Chronicles Book 1)

MADNESS: An Apocalyptic-Horror Thriller (Madness Chronicles Book 1)

by M.L. Banner

4.2 (713)

4.2 stars from 713 reviews. Top 93% of Thriller books we track.

Published by Toes in the Water Publishing, LLCPublished 2018-04-24

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Fans of these authors will like this...

  • Michael Crichton
  • Dean Koontz
  • James Patterson

Fans of these books will like this...

  • Zoo
  • The Stand
  • Crawlers

Perfect for you if...

  • You want apocalyptic stakes that feel disturbingly plausible rather than fantastical
  • You love survival thrillers where everyday settings become death traps, like a cruise ship trapped with infected wildlife
  • You've read Zoo or enjoyed Crichton-style sci-fi horror and want something with genuine claustrophobic tension

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer gore and graphic violence over psychological dread and atmospheric tension
  • You're looking for character-driven literary fiction where relationships matter more than plot momentum
  • You want hope and redemption as core themes rather than relentless, escalating catastrophe

About this book

A parasite has been infecting mammals worldwide, rewiring their brains for madness. Over half of all mammals are already infected, though most show no symptoms because the parasite often remains dormant. Now, the parasite is activating its hosts. Ted and TJ nearly miss their transatlantic cruise after a volcanic eruption cancels their flight and a violent animal attack disrupts their port. They board the ship seeking an escape from their busy lives in the US. However, peace does not await them—animals begin attacking without apparent reason. As the crisis spreads across the globe, Ted and TJ must use their unique skills to survive the cruise and understand the apocalyptic wave of animal madness engulfing the world. With mammals outnumbering humans 10,000 to 1, the question becomes whether humanity can endure. This is the first book in the Madness Chronicles trilogy. The novel contains violence, moderate language, some sexual situations, and intense realistic content.

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