'The Scourge Between Stars' by Ness Brown is a novella that delves into the realm of space horror, drawing comparisons to the iconic movie 'Alien'. The story follows a generational spaceship on a perilous journey back to Earth, where passengers are plagued by mysterious deaths and a lurking malevolent force aboard the vessel. Despite its short length, the book manages to create a gripping narrative filled with tension and eerie moments, making it a quick but engaging read for fans of the sci-fi horror genre.
The writing style of 'The Scourge Between Stars' is described as fast-paced and immersive, with vivid imagery that sets the tone for a thrilling and suspenseful experience. Readers praise the novella for its ability to keep them on the edge of their seats, providing a cinematic feel that captures the essence of classic space horror while introducing fresh elements to the genre. Although some opinions note similarities to 'Alien', the book is commended for its effective portrayal of fear and survival in the vastness of space.
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Content warnings may include themes of body horror, death, mental health struggles, and generational trauma.
From The Publisher:
Ness Brown's The Scourge Between Stars is a tense, claustrophobic sci-fi/horror blend set aboard a doomed generation ship harboring something terrible within its walls.
"A perfect scare to swallow up in one sitting." -Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
A LibraryReads Pick!
Featured on the 2024 RUSA Reading List: Science Fiction
As acting captain of the starship Calypso, Jacklyn Albright is responsible for keeping the last of humanity alive as they limp back to Earth from their forebears' failed colony on a distant planet.
Faced with constant threats of starvation and destruction in the treacherous minefield of interstellar space, Jacklyn's crew has reached their breaking point. As unrest begins to spread throughout the ship's Wards, a new threat emerges, picking off crew members in grim, bloody fashion.
Jacklyn and her team must hunt down the ship's unknown intruder if they have any hope of making it back to their solar system alive.
"Highly recommended." -Library Journal, STARRED review
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At first I had hoped for a more terrifying space horror but I quickly became very engaged with the audiobook and ended up really liking it. One of the rare enemies to friends (no romance between these two) I've read. The mystery of what was going on, what happened to her father and a few different things definitely made this an intriguing read. So curious to read/listen to more from this author.
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