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Xenophage
It’s silent. It’s invisible. It’s smaller than a bacterium. Yet it could be the end of all life.
And it’s not from around here…
When an asteroid crashes into the Alaskan wilderness, it brings with it a pathogen more deadly than anything ever seen before.
A group of scientists becomes the last line of defense between the organism and life on Earth.
Containment becomes a race against time, because if the Xenophage spreads, there won’t be anyone left to tell the tale.
And it’s not from around here…
When an asteroid crashes into the Alaskan wilderness, it brings with it a pathogen more deadly than anything ever seen before.
A group of scientists becomes the last line of defense between the organism and life on Earth.
Containment becomes a race against time, because if the Xenophage spreads, there won’t be anyone left to tell the tale.
375 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2025
About the author
T.S. Falk
30 books102 followersT.S. Falk is a lifelong adventure enthusiast and when a certain pandemic hit, he started writing the books he would like to read.
THE AUTHOR HAS NO SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES AND ALL PROFILES OUT THERE ARE FAKE AND NOT CONNECTED TO THE AUTHOR AT ALL! HE DOES NOT HAVE A WEBSITE!
If you want to reach him, you find an e-mail address to do so at the end of each book!
THE AUTHOR HAS NO SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES AND ALL PROFILES OUT THERE ARE FAKE AND NOT CONNECTED TO THE AUTHOR AT ALL! HE DOES NOT HAVE A WEBSITE!
If you want to reach him, you find an e-mail address to do so at the end of each book!
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July 5, 2026
i really enjoyed this one, has genuinely one of the most infuriating villains ever, and mixed with an alien super virus that kills everything and anything, just genuinely a great story. one mf pissed me off so bad. i was sorta emotional about the characters, i even cried once!! just a good read
April 17, 2026
There aren't enough stars for this adventure!
I got from terror to fear, and from fear to tears. Also, from love to the protagonist to hate for the treasonous second personage.
What I didn't like completely was the final scene.
I would like to make to smithereens the pseudo scientific private company which took the batton of the project to battle the xenophage using the know how of the previous scientists reduced to the protagonist and the only person who was resistant to the would-be extra terrestrial virus.
All in all, thank you Mr. Falk.
I got from terror to fear, and from fear to tears. Also, from love to the protagonist to hate for the treasonous second personage.
What I didn't like completely was the final scene.
I would like to make to smithereens the pseudo scientific private company which took the batton of the project to battle the xenophage using the know how of the previous scientists reduced to the protagonist and the only person who was resistant to the would-be extra terrestrial virus.
All in all, thank you Mr. Falk.
January 1, 2026
Absolutely phenomenal!
Xenophage is an excellent sci-fi thriller about a microorganism, not from earth, that causes an uncontrollable outbreak in rural Alaska. The book is simply exceptional. The writing is first class, with great narrative quality, great characters, a great plot, great dialogue and an outstanding plot. 5/5 stars, highly recommended for any fans of sci-fi thrillers and thrillers in general!
Xenophage is an excellent sci-fi thriller about a microorganism, not from earth, that causes an uncontrollable outbreak in rural Alaska. The book is simply exceptional. The writing is first class, with great narrative quality, great characters, a great plot, great dialogue and an outstanding plot. 5/5 stars, highly recommended for any fans of sci-fi thrillers and thrillers in general!
August 13, 2026
I’m rounding up in the official stars because there’s no reason to round down and I’m feeling like 4.5 is probably where I land. This is the 3rd book I’ve read in the last few months where something biologically unique—and very deadly—is taking place in the arctic. But that’s about the extent of their similarities. This was the least graphic in terms of bloodshed description, if that matters to you.
Nothing concrete to really criticize here, but it didn’t blow me away the way a typical 5 does. Absolutely would have no problem recommending this or reading other books by the same author.
I thought the design of the xenophage (its source, its biology, its weakness, etc) was well done. Outside of the science (which is present but in no way too technical), it’s a thriller split between the story of what’s going on in the lab and what’s going on in the field. Humanity at its best and worst.
Nothing concrete to really criticize here, but it didn’t blow me away the way a typical 5 does. Absolutely would have no problem recommending this or reading other books by the same author.
I thought the design of the xenophage (its source, its biology, its weakness, etc) was well done. Outside of the science (which is present but in no way too technical), it’s a thriller split between the story of what’s going on in the lab and what’s going on in the field. Humanity at its best and worst.
August 27, 2026
A SIMPLE MAN'S REVIEW:
I'm don't mind reading an awful book if there is a fun or interesting idea within it, but when it's basically a hodgepodge of tired tropes and cliches? Give me my time back!
The story was made up of exactly the characters you'd expect doing exactly the things you'd expect them to do. The women were basically flirting or falling for the men, while those men were heroically or tragically moving the story along. The female nurse protagonist managed to flirt and develop feeling for two different men, all while trying to survive and watch her whole town die around her.
I'm sure the author wrote this book, but it's also exactly what you'd expect AI to churn out after reading all the other books in this genre. Nothing new, nothing interesting. Just plug-and-play plot with ready-built characters.
Skip it!
I'm don't mind reading an awful book if there is a fun or interesting idea within it, but when it's basically a hodgepodge of tired tropes and cliches? Give me my time back!
The story was made up of exactly the characters you'd expect doing exactly the things you'd expect them to do. The women were basically flirting or falling for the men, while those men were heroically or tragically moving the story along. The female nurse protagonist managed to flirt and develop feeling for two different men, all while trying to survive and watch her whole town die around her.
I'm sure the author wrote this book, but it's also exactly what you'd expect AI to churn out after reading all the other books in this genre. Nothing new, nothing interesting. Just plug-and-play plot with ready-built characters.
Skip it!
June 7, 2026
Overall, thrilling read, emotionally compelling. I really liked how the reader was given not just the research team point of view, but also clinical from ground zero, so to speak. I do have a few minor nitpicks, though. First, timeline wasn’t very clear. The pathogen took out the town in days, but work on the pathogen at the military site took weeks. Since we jumped perspectives frequently, it was hard to gauge a timeline. Second, the ending was a bit of a downer. It’s disappointing that Helix hardly paid for their crimes at all, but I suppose that is fairly true to life, isn’t it?
The not so subtle nod to the Andromeda Strain’s base of operations at the end was a satisfying Easter egg.
The not so subtle nod to the Andromeda Strain’s base of operations at the end was a satisfying Easter egg.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 13, 2026
wasted opportunity for a goof novel
This could have been a great novel if it stayed true to it's original premise, an alien pathogen hitting earth. So many complex,interesting plot lines could have kept us on edge of our seats. Instead author switched to lame roll your eyes nonsense trying to bring in "action". The Roman character and subplots were just awful and roll your eyes to the max come on man - can everyone be so dumb. Waste of a good concept with silly plots. Second half one star.
This could have been a great novel if it stayed true to it's original premise, an alien pathogen hitting earth. So many complex,interesting plot lines could have kept us on edge of our seats. Instead author switched to lame roll your eyes nonsense trying to bring in "action". The Roman character and subplots were just awful and roll your eyes to the max come on man - can everyone be so dumb. Waste of a good concept with silly plots. Second half one star.
April 30, 2026
Not a bad book, the story is a bit similar to the Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton but for a less mature audience, this reads like a teenager book.
By the end, I was rooting for the bad guy as the rest were just a bunch of goodie two shoe.
The science in the book is laughable, but I do not see it as a deal breaker, the tension and group dynamics are what holds the story together.
By the end, I was rooting for the bad guy as the rest were just a bunch of goodie two shoe.
The science in the book is laughable, but I do not see it as a deal breaker, the tension and group dynamics are what holds the story together.
March 3, 2026
Shades of the Andromeda Strain
This is a very plausible story of a "virus" that is brought to earth by a meteor. The character development is solid and the story moves at a very good pace. The questions of an intelligence within and behind the virus was a very interesting. This was good read. I will be looking for more works by the author.
This did hit many of themes from the Andromeda Strain
This is a very plausible story of a "virus" that is brought to earth by a meteor. The character development is solid and the story moves at a very good pace. The questions of an intelligence within and behind the virus was a very interesting. This was good read. I will be looking for more works by the author.
This did hit many of themes from the Andromeda Strain
May 8, 2026
Best sci-fi book, or any genre of book, I've read in quite awhile. Nice flow and truly impressive scientific detail that must have required a lot of research to make it as believable as possible. A little too much science-speak around the midway point of the book but overall a great read that I had a hard time putting down. First time I've read anything by Falk but I plan to seek out more of his books.
June 7, 2026
Well worth a read
Enjoyed Neo Genesis so much that I had to read Xenophage. Really enjoyed both. The suspense kept me up until the early hours. I liked the characters and the premise of the book. Frightening really. The only thing that detracted from a 5 was the poor editing in parts. The book was well written but bad editing can be annoying. I will try some more of the authors books though.
Enjoyed Neo Genesis so much that I had to read Xenophage. Really enjoyed both. The suspense kept me up until the early hours. I liked the characters and the premise of the book. Frightening really. The only thing that detracted from a 5 was the poor editing in parts. The book was well written but bad editing can be annoying. I will try some more of the authors books though.
July 26, 2026
A thriller in a sci-fi disguise. Author took a good idea, borrowed from M. Crichton's Andromeda Strain, then buried it under a story of a single person's sociopathy. If you're here for sci, or for world building - an essence of sci-fi, or for engaging (means - not predictable) plot, or well written characters, you'll be a bit disappointed. Nice for sci-fi newbies, but hardcore, seasoned genre fans will found little to no novelty.
August 6, 2026
Different approach to end of the world. Mostly excellent science.
Only detail that is irritating is calling a shield a visor. Two different things. A shield can seal a suit and allow one to see while a visor extends forward for reflection or shade such as a sun visor in your automobile. A baseball cap has a visor. Huge difference and a little sloppy like the commentators at a car race.
Only detail that is irritating is calling a shield a visor. Two different things. A shield can seal a suit and allow one to see while a visor extends forward for reflection or shade such as a sun visor in your automobile. A baseball cap has a visor. Huge difference and a little sloppy like the commentators at a car race.
January 31, 2026
Enjoyed!!
I’ve only dabbled in T.S. Falk but this was enjoyable and kept me enthralled until I finished. The summary pretty much tells you about the book. This was a nice change from my usual fare. Sorry, but there a few typos (Diame instead of Diane) but not overly glaring enough to take you out of the scene (as many can). I’ll definitely be looking into more Falk fiction.
I’ve only dabbled in T.S. Falk but this was enjoyable and kept me enthralled until I finished. The summary pretty much tells you about the book. This was a nice change from my usual fare. Sorry, but there a few typos (Diame instead of Diane) but not overly glaring enough to take you out of the scene (as many can). I’ll definitely be looking into more Falk fiction.
March 23, 2026
Very Good Read
Great stand alone novel. Well written, with a well developed story. Only a few times did I feel it fell off, which frankly is a rarity. For a stand alone, the character development was outstanding. Additionally the story reads quickly and you feel a need to find out what happens next.
Great stand alone novel. Well written, with a well developed story. Only a few times did I feel it fell off, which frankly is a rarity. For a stand alone, the character development was outstanding. Additionally the story reads quickly and you feel a need to find out what happens next.
April 5, 2026
I enjoyed this so much i immediately checked for a sequel when I had finished it. too bad there isn't I would have immediately bought it and contine reading.
there were a couple sentences that were very awkward but nothing that ruined the book. Great characters that felt quite realistic. if you enjoyed the Andromeda Strain you will most definitely enjoy this one.
there were a couple sentences that were very awkward but nothing that ruined the book. Great characters that felt quite realistic. if you enjoyed the Andromeda Strain you will most definitely enjoy this one.
April 26, 2026
Horrifying Possibility
For the dilemma of this book posits Has horrifying ramifications. It is unlikely, but it could possibly happen, or at least something like this. We would hope that people would act in good faith in such a case, but we never know what a person's going to do under pressure. There Is a long history of people being traitors.
For the dilemma of this book posits Has horrifying ramifications. It is unlikely, but it could possibly happen, or at least something like this. We would hope that people would act in good faith in such a case, but we never know what a person's going to do under pressure. There Is a long history of people being traitors.
May 1, 2026
a decent, fast paced book, but with serious detail flaws
Let me get this out right away - how did the nerve gas/toxin only affect one person? I had a hard time getting past that point. Also, TS Falk, do your research about ranks in the military…an embarrassing gaff. Overall a decent book…but poorly executed.
Let me get this out right away - how did the nerve gas/toxin only affect one person? I had a hard time getting past that point. Also, TS Falk, do your research about ranks in the military…an embarrassing gaff. Overall a decent book…but poorly executed.
January 12, 2026
A sci fi, medical, thriller with some terrific characters, a lot of anxiety, science, virus- bug-organism thing and some hateful bad guys. Everything you need in a story to draw you in and keep you plastered to your seat until the end.
Very satisfying read.
Very satisfying read.
January 24, 2026
Andromeda Strain 2025
Well worth reading. A fun ride. And yes people are that good and that evil.
Two tiny niggles. Americans don’t have flats. They have apartments.
Army Ranks easy to look up. Don’t have Lt Commanders. That’s
a Navy tank. Easy to fix these mistakes.
Well worth reading. A fun ride. And yes people are that good and that evil.
Two tiny niggles. Americans don’t have flats. They have apartments.
Army Ranks easy to look up. Don’t have Lt Commanders. That’s
a Navy tank. Easy to fix these mistakes.
March 4, 2026
Great write and a better read.
If you're a sci-fi enthusiastic this books for you. Captured me from page one. Hard to put down. Great scientific reference, storyline and outcome. A must read you won't regret.
If you're a sci-fi enthusiastic this books for you. Captured me from page one. Hard to put down. Great scientific reference, storyline and outcome. A must read you won't regret.
March 11, 2026
He got.the science right
As a scientist myself, I tend to either be amused or frustrated when the science is wrong. The science is spot on! And the story line is stay up late to finish. A great read!
As a scientist myself, I tend to either be amused or frustrated when the science is wrong. The science is spot on! And the story line is stay up late to finish. A great read!
March 29, 2026
One of the best sci-fi novels I have read in a long time
I loved this kindle book. It was very interesting and very easy to follow the characters. I highly recommend it to sci-fi lovers.
I loved this kindle book. It was very interesting and very easy to follow the characters. I highly recommend it to sci-fi lovers.
April 30, 2026
Excellent start and character interactions but as it progressed I couldn't help but think of scenes from various Crichton movies as well as a plot device from Pandorum.
Still, worth a quick read with an ever narrowing squint as you go.
May 2, 2026
xenophage
This is a very interesting story that has some rather intriguing ideas. Imagine what a deadly organism from beyond the solar system would be like and what havoc it could cause.
This is a very interesting story that has some rather intriguing ideas. Imagine what a deadly organism from beyond the solar system would be like and what havoc it could cause.
June 14, 2026
Wow
Great read from TSFalk. Similar to andromeda strain but with much higher stakes and more modern portrayals. Thrilling and tense as a down on his luck xenobiologist is co opted by the military to investigate a meteorite born pathogen that is deadly to all life.
Great read from TSFalk. Similar to andromeda strain but with much higher stakes and more modern portrayals. Thrilling and tense as a down on his luck xenobiologist is co opted by the military to investigate a meteorite born pathogen that is deadly to all life.
June 19, 2026
Excellent read
After the first couple of pages I was absolutely hooked. It kept me guessing, going in directions that I didn't expect. The only thing that would make it better would be "book 2" !
After the first couple of pages I was absolutely hooked. It kept me guessing, going in directions that I didn't expect. The only thing that would make it better would be "book 2" !
September 2, 2026
I did not know what to expect
I definitely enjoyed this sci fi read and the way they got to why it possibly existed. It's dark and quick with some sad moments but overall I'm glad I read it. I recommend it if you like sci fi thriller and horror
I definitely enjoyed this sci fi read and the way they got to why it possibly existed. It's dark and quick with some sad moments but overall I'm glad I read it. I recommend it if you like sci fi thriller and horror
September 16, 2026
Great book for what it is
A little heavy handed in the lab terminology, and I found myself skipping quite a bit of that. Regardless-it’s a good book worthy of late night reading if you like the premise.
Great characters and well done.
A little heavy handed in the lab terminology, and I found myself skipping quite a bit of that. Regardless-it’s a good book worthy of late night reading if you like the premise.
Great characters and well done.
January 12, 2026
xenophage
I gave it five stars for how well it was written. If it’s not the type of book I generally like.
I gave it five stars for how well it was written. If it’s not the type of book I generally like.
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