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Outpost
A Ray Drexler novella set deep beneath the Antarctic ice…
In the frozen Antarctic wilderness, a team of Australian scientists vanishes without trace. Their last known a remote Chinese research station.
Trouble is, the outpost was abandoned years ago…
When Major Ray Drexler and his highly trained DARC team is sent to investigate, it becomes clear this won’t be the straightforward search-and-rescue they were promised.
In fact, they’ve just been dropped into hell.
The outpost has been hiding a terrifying secret. Something that defies belief. Something that shouldn’t exist.
Something that has escaped its icy prison and is now hellbent on hunting them down, one by one.
Drexler and his men came here on a rescue mission. Now they’ll have to save themselves, and prevent an ancient enemy from escaping to the outside world…
This is a novella set in the ‘Eight’ universe and follows on from the events in The Alpha
In the frozen Antarctic wilderness, a team of Australian scientists vanishes without trace. Their last known a remote Chinese research station.
Trouble is, the outpost was abandoned years ago…
When Major Ray Drexler and his highly trained DARC team is sent to investigate, it becomes clear this won’t be the straightforward search-and-rescue they were promised.
In fact, they’ve just been dropped into hell.
The outpost has been hiding a terrifying secret. Something that defies belief. Something that shouldn’t exist.
Something that has escaped its icy prison and is now hellbent on hunting them down, one by one.
Drexler and his men came here on a rescue mission. Now they’ll have to save themselves, and prevent an ancient enemy from escaping to the outside world…
This is a novella set in the ‘Eight’ universe and follows on from the events in The Alpha
151 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 13, 2023
About the author
W.W. Mortensen
4 books33 followersWW Mortensen is the international #1 bestselling author of EIGHT and other thrillers.
He draws his inspiration from a number of genres, and his stories are a high-octane blend of action, adventure, and sci-fi horror.
For more information about the writer and his books visit wwmortensen.com
He can be emailed at wwmortensen@gmail.com
He draws his inspiration from a number of genres, and his stories are a high-octane blend of action, adventure, and sci-fi horror.
For more information about the writer and his books visit wwmortensen.com
He can be emailed at wwmortensen@gmail.com
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September 18, 2026
A novella that was action packed with a good pace. I enjoyed the mystery of the spheres, the outpost in the middle of nowhere, and the claustrophobic atmosphere.
I read Eight by the same author, which ties into this novella. It was nice to see that tie-in.
A good read. Recommended.
I read Eight by the same author, which ties into this novella. It was nice to see that tie-in.
A good read. Recommended.
October 22, 2023
A good read.
Ties in with EIGHT ,& ALPHA SPECIES, the other titles from same author although Amazon didn't have it as part of the 'series' when I read those.
Very much ( like the others) a story unto itself but left hanging for a sequel (or several).
Competently written, has been proofread well and an interesting premise.
Characters backstories are hinted at presumably to be fleshed out in sequels ?
Found out at the end that the author isnfrom my hometown that was a small surprise.
Ties in with EIGHT ,& ALPHA SPECIES, the other titles from same author although Amazon didn't have it as part of the 'series' when I read those.
Very much ( like the others) a story unto itself but left hanging for a sequel (or several).
Competently written, has been proofread well and an interesting premise.
Characters backstories are hinted at presumably to be fleshed out in sequels ?
Found out at the end that the author isnfrom my hometown that was a small surprise.
August 2, 2026
Fast paced military sci-fi/horror story, which i really enjoyed. The writing was good, if a bit over descriptive in some parts (especially action sequences), the characters were decent enough, and the horror element was well done. Quite tense and atmospheric, especially given the environment - an abandoned outpost in the Antarctic.
I havent read the writer's novel, Eight, which judging by revelations in this story, is the precursor to the characters and overall story arc. I enjoyed this tale enough to look for it.
I havent read the writer's novel, Eight, which judging by revelations in this story, is the precursor to the characters and overall story arc. I enjoyed this tale enough to look for it.
May 2, 2023
WTF???
The story started ok but as advanced a total loss. The author tried to provide info of the team but is better not know. They're times were cut & paste was overused.
The characters, specifically the Major are so drab, Stony and lost in space. The rest of the characters were lost.
It's one of those books that u started and at the end u decided that no more books from this author was needed.
Sad...
The story started ok but as advanced a total loss. The author tried to provide info of the team but is better not know. They're times were cut & paste was overused.
The characters, specifically the Major are so drab, Stony and lost in space. The rest of the characters were lost.
It's one of those books that u started and at the end u decided that no more books from this author was needed.
Sad...
December 11, 2023
Great
A fast paced sci fi action horror. I do so love the adventures into Antarctica. The sheer terror as a whiteout blizzard occurs, being underground and facing....something. Its a hreat read and I continue to enjoy this author's work.
A fast paced sci fi action horror. I do so love the adventures into Antarctica. The sheer terror as a whiteout blizzard occurs, being underground and facing....something. Its a hreat read and I continue to enjoy this author's work.
April 28, 2023
Outstanding & unusual
A very good book, well written and intense! The characters were described well, as was the unusual bad reason, the story was surrounded. I enjoyed the book.
A very good book, well written and intense! The characters were described well, as was the unusual bad reason, the story was surrounded. I enjoyed the book.
December 8, 2024
A good story. I would say it is a bit of a cliffhanger. There is no sequel. Still, a very well-done story. Strong characters. Recommended.
February 27, 2026
Great Read
I just loved this book. I'm wondering if there was a first book. I think I need to find it and read it then do the third book.
I just loved this book. I'm wondering if there was a first book. I think I need to find it and read it then do the third book.
March 25, 2026
An Easy Read
Interesting premise, the antagonist was not at all what I was expecting. Not 5 star material but kept my attention.
Interesting premise, the antagonist was not at all what I was expecting. Not 5 star material but kept my attention.
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