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Escaping Denver
An original novel set in the universe of the wildly popular podcast of the same name! Perfect for fans of The Infinite Noise and You Feel It Just Below the Ribs.
A group of arm chair detectives—determined to unearth the truth behind the secret facility hidden miles beneath the Denver International Airport—get much more than they bargained for …
For internet sleuths, nothing beats a first-hand account—especially when it’s your own. Desperate for tangible evidence about a shadow government, monstrous creatures, and a laboratory complex built deep beneath the Denver International Airport, Jessica wrangles a gaggle of like-minded armchair warriors to break into the facility seeking not only validation, but vindication too.
Using the Escaping Denver podcast as a loose guide, this ragtag team discovers it’s not breaking in that’s hard, it’s getting out.
A group of arm chair detectives—determined to unearth the truth behind the secret facility hidden miles beneath the Denver International Airport—get much more than they bargained for …
For internet sleuths, nothing beats a first-hand account—especially when it’s your own. Desperate for tangible evidence about a shadow government, monstrous creatures, and a laboratory complex built deep beneath the Denver International Airport, Jessica wrangles a gaggle of like-minded armchair warriors to break into the facility seeking not only validation, but vindication too.
Using the Escaping Denver podcast as a loose guide, this ragtag team discovers it’s not breaking in that’s hard, it’s getting out.
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First published August 5, 2025
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January 16, 2026
A somewhat entertaining story but got tiresome by the midpoint of its 272 pages. I knew nothing about the podcast that the book is based on and that might have helped to understand what was going on... Apparently, there's a conspiracy theory involving Denver International, which I had known nothing about. So I googled to discovered that the airport is considered ( by some) to be a hub for "the New World Order," involving underground bunkers and tunnels.
Anyway, the story is about a team of internet sleuths going into the underground complex beneath the Denver airport. As I said, the running around gets tiresome, as the group encounters cryptids and also has to keep running away from Ukrainian (?) soldiers. I like cryptids so that held my interest...
Is this supposed to be the beginning of a series? If so, I don't think I would continue to follow it...
I felt like giving this one 2 stars but, as I said, I found it somewhat entertaining, so I'll be generous and give it 3 stars.
Anyway, the story is about a team of internet sleuths going into the underground complex beneath the Denver airport. As I said, the running around gets tiresome, as the group encounters cryptids and also has to keep running away from Ukrainian (?) soldiers. I like cryptids so that held my interest...
Is this supposed to be the beginning of a series? If so, I don't think I would continue to follow it...
I felt like giving this one 2 stars but, as I said, I found it somewhat entertaining, so I'll be generous and give it 3 stars.
October 24, 2025
Absolutely preposterous while also being exceptionally fun and thrilling! If you just go with it, and don’t think too hard, you’ll enjoy reading this book.
FYI, I have not heard the podcast that this book is built around. I don’t know if that would make it better or worse. Regardless, I enjoyed myself.
FYI, I have not heard the podcast that this book is built around. I don’t know if that would make it better or worse. Regardless, I enjoyed myself.
February 16, 2026
Remember when conspiracy theories were fun? I grew up enjoying things like In Search Of and The X-Files, and got wrapped up in the temporary endorphin rush of wondering, “what if?” But the last ten years kind of killed the joy of that for me.
That doesn’t mean the genre is dead, however. Far from it. It took on a new life in new mediums.
As the internet grew, you had new urban legends appear. Things like the Backrooms grew from a single creepypasta post into a whole mythos tied to liminal space. The SCP Foundation is a wiki-like website about paranormal phenomena, which includes mock reports, documents, and containment procedures to add to the verisimilitude.
And as podcasts grew in popularity, you had a number of them tap into the fact that you couldn’t actually see anything. Your imagination made things real, and the fact you’re hearing it makes you part of it.
One of these shows, Escaping Denver, has now seen its world expand with the release of a novel by Teague Bohlen. But rather than continue the original story, it follows a group of people who were united by the podcast, and have decided to find answers for themselves.
The mystery at the heart of Escaping Denver is centred on an organization called The Collective, a shadow government pulling the strings on historical events and tied to everything from cryptids to the Bermuda Triangle to NFL Football. And it’s all lurking under the Denver International Airport.
Jessie Boyer is the one who has collected this team of armchair adventurers and got them to stop speculating idly online and actually see what they can for themselves, thanks to a guide willing to take them to one of the underground entrances in Colorado.
The people who agree to join her are not what you’d call a crack infiltration unit. There is Walt, a high school geography teacher who can’t work a Zoom call properly. Carla, a bodybuilder and part-time bodyguard. Otomi, who is all business, all the time. Jace, the youngest in the group and probably the most annoying. And Alton, an ER doctor.
Most are excited by the possibility of finding The Truth, or at least something they can bring back and show everyone online who followed the podcast. It all starts off seeming like it’ll be a grand adventure.
Until it stops. Until the bullets start to fly. Until people start dying. Until you discover that the people you teamed up with might not be who they seem to be. Until you don’t know who to trust.
Jessie is no exception to this. She isn’t just here to find proof of the Collective, she’s here for answers. She’s convinced her life is connected to this organization in ways she can’t explain, but might have something to do with her missing father.
But this is not a dark and sinister novel, even though it plays in that realm. It’s fun, the way a slasher film can be fun. To make a fantasy comparison, it’s not Game of Thrones, it’s Dungeons & Dragons.
And that is a surprisingly tricky tightrope to walk, keeping things fun and light, but keeping you invested enough in the characters and the conspiracy that you want to know more and see where things go.
For a long time I thought shows like The X-Files did a lot of damage to critical thinking. I remember back when it was first a sensation, watching people talk about how they felt it was touching upon the truth, even though it was fiction. They took it way too seriously.
But maybe there’s another way to look at conspiracy stories. If all science fiction stories are about the present, maybe all conspiracy stories are about reality. Not in the sense that the conspiracy in question is true, but in the sense that it reminds us not to assume authority is always the same as truth. To keep asking questions.
If that’s the case, then it’s important to remember to ask the right questions. Critical thinking isn’t about finding articles that agree with your biases. Ignore the propaganda. Focus on what you see.
That doesn’t mean the genre is dead, however. Far from it. It took on a new life in new mediums.
As the internet grew, you had new urban legends appear. Things like the Backrooms grew from a single creepypasta post into a whole mythos tied to liminal space. The SCP Foundation is a wiki-like website about paranormal phenomena, which includes mock reports, documents, and containment procedures to add to the verisimilitude.
And as podcasts grew in popularity, you had a number of them tap into the fact that you couldn’t actually see anything. Your imagination made things real, and the fact you’re hearing it makes you part of it.
One of these shows, Escaping Denver, has now seen its world expand with the release of a novel by Teague Bohlen. But rather than continue the original story, it follows a group of people who were united by the podcast, and have decided to find answers for themselves.
The mystery at the heart of Escaping Denver is centred on an organization called The Collective, a shadow government pulling the strings on historical events and tied to everything from cryptids to the Bermuda Triangle to NFL Football. And it’s all lurking under the Denver International Airport.
Jessie Boyer is the one who has collected this team of armchair adventurers and got them to stop speculating idly online and actually see what they can for themselves, thanks to a guide willing to take them to one of the underground entrances in Colorado.
The people who agree to join her are not what you’d call a crack infiltration unit. There is Walt, a high school geography teacher who can’t work a Zoom call properly. Carla, a bodybuilder and part-time bodyguard. Otomi, who is all business, all the time. Jace, the youngest in the group and probably the most annoying. And Alton, an ER doctor.
Most are excited by the possibility of finding The Truth, or at least something they can bring back and show everyone online who followed the podcast. It all starts off seeming like it’ll be a grand adventure.
Until it stops. Until the bullets start to fly. Until people start dying. Until you discover that the people you teamed up with might not be who they seem to be. Until you don’t know who to trust.
Jessie is no exception to this. She isn’t just here to find proof of the Collective, she’s here for answers. She’s convinced her life is connected to this organization in ways she can’t explain, but might have something to do with her missing father.
But this is not a dark and sinister novel, even though it plays in that realm. It’s fun, the way a slasher film can be fun. To make a fantasy comparison, it’s not Game of Thrones, it’s Dungeons & Dragons.
And that is a surprisingly tricky tightrope to walk, keeping things fun and light, but keeping you invested enough in the characters and the conspiracy that you want to know more and see where things go.
For a long time I thought shows like The X-Files did a lot of damage to critical thinking. I remember back when it was first a sensation, watching people talk about how they felt it was touching upon the truth, even though it was fiction. They took it way too seriously.
But maybe there’s another way to look at conspiracy stories. If all science fiction stories are about the present, maybe all conspiracy stories are about reality. Not in the sense that the conspiracy in question is true, but in the sense that it reminds us not to assume authority is always the same as truth. To keep asking questions.
If that’s the case, then it’s important to remember to ask the right questions. Critical thinking isn’t about finding articles that agree with your biases. Ignore the propaganda. Focus on what you see.
February 6, 2026
There are some very bizarre murals in the Denver DIA airport terminal. They have been there since the airport was first built. This book is a fantasy/adventure story about a small group of people who investigate a series of underground tunnels related to the murals and an army of mythical beasts who guard them. I was unable to resist this, as I lived in Denver for many years and these murals really will make a person's skin crawl. Recommended with 3 🌟 stars.
P.S. The book reports that Denver didn’t "need" this airport, as Stapleton was fully functional, but as a resident, I can promise that Denver would never have grown and prospered like it has without it.
P.S. The book reports that Denver didn’t "need" this airport, as Stapleton was fully functional, but as a resident, I can promise that Denver would never have grown and prospered like it has without it.
October 16, 2025
5-star imagination! 4-star character development. 3-star plot. If you're into underground secrets, monsters, and maybe aliens, this book could be for you!
March 26, 2025
Wow!!! Escaping Denver had me on the edge of my seat.
I am familiar with the podcast that this novel is based on, and I was NOT disappointed. Action packed from start to finish.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy in exchange for my review.
Escaping Denver will be published on August 5, 2025
I am familiar with the podcast that this novel is based on, and I was NOT disappointed. Action packed from start to finish.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy in exchange for my review.
Escaping Denver will be published on August 5, 2025
June 24, 2025
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley for a review. As soon as I saw the name of this book, I knew it was referencing Denver International Airport. I used to live in Denver and the conspiracy theories about the airport were a favorite topic of discussion among residents. If you’re unaware, there are a lot of weird things about DIA. Firstly, there is a giant blue horse with red laser eyes greeting you along the highway on your drive in. Not only is this statue creepy as hell, it also killed it’s creator. There is weird art all over the airport, including a painting of a soldier brandishing a scimitar and a machine gun at a group of crying babies and women, all while wearing a gas mask. The airport even started embracing the conspiracy in their construction signs (pics in carousel). As you can imagine, I was very excited to read a fiction book about all this. Unfortunately, the book didn’t deliver on my expectations.
A group of online conspiracy theorists meet in Colorado to investigate strange reports about DIA. They cautiously make their way into the underground bunker far below the surface, and things start going wrong immediately. As they traverse the vast maze of tunnels and biodomes, the group is chased by monsters, plagued by traps, confused by terrain, and shot at by soldiers. As discombobulating as all of this is, things twist even further when the group finds out everyone in their party isn’t what they seem. Instead of receiving the answers they came for, new questions are unearthed at every turn.
I wanted to like this book so much, but it became tedious. I can only take so many pages of running and being confused. Something needs to happen to bring it all together and make it original—unfortunately, we never got there. I didn’t feel as if there was anything new happening in this book that hasn’t happened in other conspiracy novels. Nothing was surprising or original. It reminded me of Staircase in the Woods in that, we get it, they’re trapped in a scary situation. There needs to be more.
A group of online conspiracy theorists meet in Colorado to investigate strange reports about DIA. They cautiously make their way into the underground bunker far below the surface, and things start going wrong immediately. As they traverse the vast maze of tunnels and biodomes, the group is chased by monsters, plagued by traps, confused by terrain, and shot at by soldiers. As discombobulating as all of this is, things twist even further when the group finds out everyone in their party isn’t what they seem. Instead of receiving the answers they came for, new questions are unearthed at every turn.
I wanted to like this book so much, but it became tedious. I can only take so many pages of running and being confused. Something needs to happen to bring it all together and make it original—unfortunately, we never got there. I didn’t feel as if there was anything new happening in this book that hasn’t happened in other conspiracy novels. Nothing was surprising or original. It reminded me of Staircase in the Woods in that, we get it, they’re trapped in a scary situation. There needs to be more.
July 30, 2025
Escaping Denver by Teague Bohlen is a fast-paced sci-fi thriller based on the Escaping Denver podcast. While I haven’t listened to the podcast myself, I was curious about the book, especially as a Denver local eager to see how the story would explore the conspiracies tied to the area.
I enjoyed the beginning of the book, as a group of conspiracy theorists ventures to Colorado with plans to investigate a mysterious underground compound supposedly hidden beneath Denver International Airport, along with other conspiracy-laden sites. Once the team arrives, the story takes a shocking turn, and what they uncover below ground is far more intense than I expected. The book is packed with action, and I appreciated the unexpected twists toward the end.
I rated the book 3 stars. While the plot was engaging and moved quickly, I found myself wanting more background on the “why”- a deeper dive into the history and reasoning behind the events and the compound itself. Still, the non-stop discoveries and strange phenomena kept the momentum going.
I’d recommend Escaping Denver to fans of the podcast, as familiarity with it might enhance the reading experience. I’d also suggest it to readers who enjoy imaginative sci-fi/fantasy stories involving cryptids and hidden worlds.
Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for providing this advance reader copy.
I enjoyed the beginning of the book, as a group of conspiracy theorists ventures to Colorado with plans to investigate a mysterious underground compound supposedly hidden beneath Denver International Airport, along with other conspiracy-laden sites. Once the team arrives, the story takes a shocking turn, and what they uncover below ground is far more intense than I expected. The book is packed with action, and I appreciated the unexpected twists toward the end.
I rated the book 3 stars. While the plot was engaging and moved quickly, I found myself wanting more background on the “why”- a deeper dive into the history and reasoning behind the events and the compound itself. Still, the non-stop discoveries and strange phenomena kept the momentum going.
I’d recommend Escaping Denver to fans of the podcast, as familiarity with it might enhance the reading experience. I’d also suggest it to readers who enjoy imaginative sci-fi/fantasy stories involving cryptids and hidden worlds.
Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for providing this advance reader copy.
July 8, 2025
This was so entertaining! I’ve been on an escape room story kick lately and this one definitely fit the bill! Picture your favorite creature-based conspiracy theories, add in a shadowy government entity, throw in an escape room setting, and you have Escaping Denver. I’ll be honest, I knew what who was involved in the conspiracy and why pretty early on, but man it was a fun ride watching it all play out! I really liked all the characters, even though a couple of them were absolute tools. Was there weirdness in this? 100%. The only thing I had a problem with was the… killer kangaroos. Don’t judge me. I have a major phobia of them. Have you ever seen the videos of kangaroos trying to break through a sliding glass door? Those things are terrifying! But there’s other equally cool critters that show up that had me jumping with glee, especially the herd of jackalopes. In any case, I can totally see this getting made into a movie. Would it be low budget? Probably. But I would love every second of it!
Huge thanks to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!
Huge thanks to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!
August 15, 2025
Kinda of a cross between the films Resident Evil & The Cabin in the Woods. Fast paced. Sufficient character development. Just the right amount of adjectives, such that you could build your own images, without being overwhelmed like you're reading a thesaurus. No plot holes or inconsistencies jumped out at me. A bit of mysteries to be solved. A couple of twists. Overall, an entertaining read. And clearly set up for a sequel, which I'm actually looking forward to.
I picked this book up, though,because of the Denver tie-in. If you're expecting something specific to DIA you'll be disappointed. I have to think the fun rumors about DIA were just the catalyst. In fact, the only thing that bothered me about the book is when they drive by Brainard Lake, there's suddenly a mobile home park there? As a Denver resident, that took me right out of the story and it was totally unnecessary. Why mention Brainard Lake at all? Or driving into Indian Peaks Wilderness? The author lives in Denver, not sure why he didn't pick a route that was accurate. Although he did a great job of describing Ward! Beyond that portion early in the book, the location could be anywhere in the world.
I picked this book up, though,because of the Denver tie-in. If you're expecting something specific to DIA you'll be disappointed. I have to think the fun rumors about DIA were just the catalyst. In fact, the only thing that bothered me about the book is when they drive by Brainard Lake, there's suddenly a mobile home park there? As a Denver resident, that took me right out of the story and it was totally unnecessary. Why mention Brainard Lake at all? Or driving into Indian Peaks Wilderness? The author lives in Denver, not sure why he didn't pick a route that was accurate. Although he did a great job of describing Ward! Beyond that portion early in the book, the location could be anywhere in the world.
December 9, 2025
A hot random mess
I'm sorry but this was a mess. I almost stopped reading it, which doesn't happen often, several times.
Take every conspiracy theory out there, every cryptid you've heard of - smash it into a great big ball and then shove it into some Bizzare gigantic underground complex in the Colorado Rockies. This complex contains every possible "unexplained" thing ever put out there - to include the Navy bomber flight that was lost in the Bermuda triangle (somehow it was all transferred thousands of miles to a giant underground hangar "museum")! This complex has been around for decades at least and is headed by the villain that is a straight copy of Sigourney Weaver's character in "The Cabin in the Woods" movie - but unlike that great homage to horror and conspiracy films, this was a poorly written highschool creative writing effort.
I'm sorry but this was a mess. I almost stopped reading it, which doesn't happen often, several times.
Take every conspiracy theory out there, every cryptid you've heard of - smash it into a great big ball and then shove it into some Bizzare gigantic underground complex in the Colorado Rockies. This complex contains every possible "unexplained" thing ever put out there - to include the Navy bomber flight that was lost in the Bermuda triangle (somehow it was all transferred thousands of miles to a giant underground hangar "museum")! This complex has been around for decades at least and is headed by the villain that is a straight copy of Sigourney Weaver's character in "The Cabin in the Woods" movie - but unlike that great homage to horror and conspiracy films, this was a poorly written highschool creative writing effort.
October 17, 2025
I won this book in a goodreads giveaway. Thank you!
I had not heard about the Escaping Denver podcast, but I’m always interested in cryptids so of course I had to check this out!
It’s a wacky, kind of cartoonish adventure but it’s a good time. Scooby doo if they were chased by guns and monsters ate people. I would have liked it more if things had consequence, and there weren’t so many convenient wrap ups. Also more about the world building, if this big facility exists under the airport, why & how???? Why would the prison bedstand unscrew? It’s not really about the airport; it’s more like a secret deadly underground zoo with the occasional office from the 80’s.
But it was entertaining, and I’m still interested in checking out the show.
I had not heard about the Escaping Denver podcast, but I’m always interested in cryptids so of course I had to check this out!
It’s a wacky, kind of cartoonish adventure but it’s a good time. Scooby doo if they were chased by guns and monsters ate people. I would have liked it more if things had consequence, and there weren’t so many convenient wrap ups. Also more about the world building, if this big facility exists under the airport, why & how???? Why would the prison bedstand unscrew? It’s not really about the airport; it’s more like a secret deadly underground zoo with the occasional office from the 80’s.
But it was entertaining, and I’m still interested in checking out the show.
August 21, 2025
So, apparently there’s a conspiracy theory that there’s a secret government facility and/or laboratory beneath the Denver International Airport. There’s even a real podcast about it called Escaping Denver. In this novel, a group of five people meet online to discuss the podcast. They’re so into it that they decide to actually go there and check it out for themselves. They were in no way prepared for what they encountered.
Deep in the bowels of the airport live all the deadly cryptids you only read about in folklore. And let’s just say, not all of our main characters make it out alive. What a thrill ride! This was one of the most entertaining, creepy, surprising, and informative reads of the year for me. I loved learning about all the crazy conspiracy theories and mythical creatures out there. It was fast-paced, exciting, and full of interesting characters. Five stars for me.
Thank you @BlackstonePublishing for my advanced copy.
Deep in the bowels of the airport live all the deadly cryptids you only read about in folklore. And let’s just say, not all of our main characters make it out alive. What a thrill ride! This was one of the most entertaining, creepy, surprising, and informative reads of the year for me. I loved learning about all the crazy conspiracy theories and mythical creatures out there. It was fast-paced, exciting, and full of interesting characters. Five stars for me.
Thank you @BlackstonePublishing for my advanced copy.
September 4, 2025
Thank you to Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Escaping Denver is a novel by Teague Bohlen, based on the popular narrative podcast of the same name created by Mike Howorun and Brady Roberts. The book takes the widely known conspiracy theories about the Denver International Airport—tales of secret bunkers, monstrous creatures, and a shadow government—and turns them into a fast-paced sci-fi horror thriller.
And now for the bad news. I found the concept of reading what originally was part of a podcast to be an extreme challenge. Mainly because the story was a jumbled mess that made reading it a challenge. Getting to the end was the best part.
Escaping Denver is a novel by Teague Bohlen, based on the popular narrative podcast of the same name created by Mike Howorun and Brady Roberts. The book takes the widely known conspiracy theories about the Denver International Airport—tales of secret bunkers, monstrous creatures, and a shadow government—and turns them into a fast-paced sci-fi horror thriller.
And now for the bad news. I found the concept of reading what originally was part of a podcast to be an extreme challenge. Mainly because the story was a jumbled mess that made reading it a challenge. Getting to the end was the best part.
October 23, 2025
I have heard about the conspiracy theories about Denver International Airport, so I thought this would be an informative and hopefully fun read about them.
I think it would have helped to listen to the Escaping Denver Podcast before reading this book. Why do they go in near Ward, Colorado? That place is over 58 miles from the airport. All that empty space below ground? I guess secret cabals have endless cash to pay for all the empty underground office space. If you want to learn about the conspiracy theories about Denver International Airport, don't read this book, but watch out for those internet sinkholes.
I think it would have helped to listen to the Escaping Denver Podcast before reading this book. Why do they go in near Ward, Colorado? That place is over 58 miles from the airport. All that empty space below ground? I guess secret cabals have endless cash to pay for all the empty underground office space. If you want to learn about the conspiracy theories about Denver International Airport, don't read this book, but watch out for those internet sinkholes.
January 8, 2026
I moved out to Denver in 2017 and the conspiracy theories about the crappy airport poured in from day one. A book that put some imagination behind the whacked-out theories excited me when I spotted this. A place I dread being given some life would be great but instead I got a literal web of deceit. The airport is barely a thought in this story. I got more landmarks that I've been to and no action close to what's happening in this book. This made me go "Oh yeah imagination" unfortunately the constant cliff hanger attempts on the chapters killed this book for me DOA.
This could use a heavy rewrite just my opinion though
This could use a heavy rewrite just my opinion though
October 19, 2025
This book was so bad. I mean the writing was fine, but the actual book???? God.
Don’t bother if you haven’t listened to the podcast; there’s zero world-building, zero background; they I guess just assume you have listened to the podcast and know exactly what’s going on because of that.
I picked this up because I thought it would have some cool fun weird stuff about the airport an the conspiracy theories and instead it was just ridiculous and also felt like I watched the last half of a season of a tv show and missed the entire first half.
Don’t bother if you haven’t listened to the podcast; there’s zero world-building, zero background; they I guess just assume you have listened to the podcast and know exactly what’s going on because of that.
I picked this up because I thought it would have some cool fun weird stuff about the airport an the conspiracy theories and instead it was just ridiculous and also felt like I watched the last half of a season of a tv show and missed the entire first half.
December 6, 2025
Okay, if you're looking for a serious look at the conspiracies surrounding Denver airport, look elsewhere. If you're looking for super fun, action packed horror novel filled with cryptids and a few decent jokes ding ding ding! This is for you. Near the end it was Lost (the tv show) levels of wth (which, to me, is a good thing). I really had fun with this book. Truthfully I'd give this book a 4 star rating, but it gets 5 from me here because A) eff the haters and B) I'm from Colorado and live in Denver so I'm choosing to be biased as hell 💖
January 10, 2026
This took me way too long to read (Christmas time, what can ya do!).
I had no idea this was based on an actual podcast. Thought the podcast was made up for the book. Oops. That being said, I think had I familiarized myself with the backstory beforehand, the “why” would’ve made much more sense.
It was an ok read. A face-past thriller filled with monsters. Unrealistic and entertaining. Not my favorite, not the worst. Felt as though there were several plot holes.
I had no idea this was based on an actual podcast. Thought the podcast was made up for the book. Oops. That being said, I think had I familiarized myself with the backstory beforehand, the “why” would’ve made much more sense.
It was an ok read. A face-past thriller filled with monsters. Unrealistic and entertaining. Not my favorite, not the worst. Felt as though there were several plot holes.
March 24, 2026
A wild ride of a story from start to finish. Bohlen does a good job of making the characters, storyline, and plot points feel manic enough to fit the hectic story speed. I appreciated the connections to Illinois and the wider world that seems to exist within this specific story. I would love to explore more around the characters and adventures, and enjoyed the full jump into conspiracy theories and mythical creatures.
August 13, 2025
I saw this book at the Denver airport and bought it on a whim because I love the airport conspiracy theories. I was so pleasantly surprised with how entertaining and fast paced it was. It had so much lore all looped together in a nice and cohesive way. Only took one star off because the writing could’ve been a bit better. I definitely want more though!
August 31, 2025
Maybe I would have liked this better if I had listened to the podcast first, but I didn't know about the podcast and went in blind. Overall I didn't care for any of the characters and it felt like really lazy writing.
October 16, 2025
Team of strangers meet in Ward, CO and go underground. They realize the fate of their lives is deeper than the superficial painting we know of it. Hell under denver.
Female lead doesnt drive and has male best friend who always seems to know more than she does.
Female lead doesnt drive and has male best friend who always seems to know more than she does.
April 12, 2025
Slow and dull.
August 20, 2025
I liked the integrated conspiracies of the Denver Airport but the actual story just went downhill halfway through the book…
October 24, 2025
A little rough reading sci-fi but still entertaining read, with some surprises.
October 30, 2025
This book was not for me. The story felt forced the characters were not intriguing or likable.
December 9, 2025
Felt very rushed - needed more character development and relied heavily on the reader having listened to the podcast.
December 11, 2025
Based on the podcast of the same name, although a different story, this was a great read to supplement the podcast!
December 29, 2025
Much like the podcast, it wasn't great, but I still enjoyed it. Mostly fun (if some annoying characters) and good twists at the end.
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