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  • The Crypt: Shakedown

  • The Crypt, Book 1
  • By: Scott Sigler
  • Narrated by: Ray Porter
  • Length: 16 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)

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The Crypt: Shakedown

By: Scott Sigler
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The only way out is to die...

Few know the warship’s actual name. Fewer still know what it really is. And almost no one knows of its unique ability, an ability that could tilt the balance of power if not outright win the war.

But everyone has heard the rumors. Rumors about the worst place the Planetary Union Fleet can send you. Rumors of a ship with an eighty percent crew mortality rate. In these hushed, fearful whispers, the ship does have a name.
People call it “the Crypt,” because those aboard are as good as dead.

The PUV James Keeling can do something no other vessel in existence can do—slip into another dimension, travel undetected, then re-emerge onto our plane and surprise enemy targets. But the thing that makes the Crypt unique also makes it a nightmare for those onboard; interdimensional travel causes hallucinations, violent behavior, and psychotic breakdowns.

Keeling could be the Union’s greatest weapon, a game-changing asset that can defeat the bloodthirsty zealots of the Purist Nation, the Union’s mortal enemy. If, that is, the brass can find the right crew.

But with those dark rumors traveling at lightspeed throughout Fleet, sailors with connections, with favors to call in, or those with careers on the rise pull any string they can to avoid being assigned to the Crypt. The brightest and best shield themselves from this top-secret craft, yet the brass must send it out on critical missions.

As the war drags on and casualties pile up, Fleet crews the ship by assigning the worst of the worst. If you are convicted of assault, fraud, cowardice, theft, rape, murder—or you cross the wrong Admiral—you may find yourself aboard the Crypt. Most are given a choice: serve a two-year stint on the Keeling and have your record expunged, or be executed for your crimes.

Welcome to the PUV James Keeling, where the only way out… is to die.

#1 New York Times Bestseller Scott Sigler returns with this highly anticipated Military Sci-Fi series, THE CRYPT. It's BATTLESTAR GALACTICA meets EVENT HORIZON in this tale of service and solitude. Pre-order your copy today!

©2023 Scott Sigler (P)2023 Recorded Books

Critic Reviews

"Sigler grinds his dastardly cast of misfits into the teeth of unrelenting action and unspeakable horror to craft a gritty tale of cosmic dread that is mad, bad, and dangerous to know."—Pierce Brown, number one New York Times best-selling author of the Red Rising Saga

"Crazy, fun, and very cinematic! It's like Hunt for Red October meets Event Horizon."—Peter Clines, New York Times best-selling author of Paradox Bound

"Deeply researched, wildly entertaining, and highly recommended. Space opera with a very sharp edge!"—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times best-selling author of the Joe Ledger Series

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High One Damn

Holy sludge, I read (audiobook by Scott) the Crypt serise maybe 8 years back.. twittered him and said 'more please'..
Scott in true Siglar fashion responded and said.. it is in the works, but not yet..
Worth the damn wait..
and now knowing it flows in to GFL..
I am super hooked,
you can call me a Junkie.

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What happened to B.W Crites?

It was awesome as always. Scott knows his stuff. The narrator is ace too. Word.

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Not for the faint-hearted!

Amazing story with lots of action. The main ship is a fascinating sci-fi invention, and the characters are well written with a bunch of messed up crew that are as frightening as the situations that they get into. Can't wait for the next book.

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A great beginning

Ray Porter is just the best as always. Another perfect delivery.

The Crypt is a really exciting start to a promising series. Well fleshed out characters and a great plot that leaves just enough mystery to leave you wanting more.
Definitely recommend.

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From the Nightmares of the Siglerverse

Great story, having listened to the originals on the podcast, there was just enough of the little nostalgic references to make me feel like an insider. My only criticism is that the narrator (Porter) should have listened to some of those himself because the pronunciations of some key words were way off and dragged me out of the story. Still a great performance though.

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Making space a bit more claustrophobic

Great story by Scott.
Good narration, kept characters distinguishable.
Hopefully we get more tales from the Crypt.

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Been waiting a long time, this did not disappoint!

loved it! gripping the whole way through. The way the characters tie back into other Sigler stories for long term junkies gives me the shivers. Already can't wait to find out more.

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Fantastic Story and Amazing Narrator

Yet another original, gripping, and entertaining story from Scott Sigler. It drags you into the story, and you won't want to stop listening.

Ray Porter is an amazing narrator and has the ability to give characters distinct differences so you know who it is by the sound of their voice before being told.

Highly recommended, but I could say that about all of Scotts' original books.

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BSG meets Event Horizon

Damn Scott Sigler can write. Once you get past the central conceit of ww2 tech in space this is a simply excellent space submarine book. Good characters, compelling and intriguing story and just the right sprinkling of horror. I will.be eagerly waiting for the sequel.

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Engrossing

Well presented and kept you riveted Hoping now that it will not be so long until the next Book comes out. Enjoyed both written and listening to the audiobook thank you

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