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Bishop is trapped deep inside Montana's Apex Valley along with his injured wife, a shotgun-wielding stranger named Colbrick, and a sneaking suspicion he's never making it back to Chicago. Things no man has seen before haunt the woods. Strange animal species creep behind pine trees, some of them with flashing red tags that blink faster and faster. Giant birds mimic the sound of humans and lord over the sky. Leaf-shaped creatures attack anything that moves and flash vivid colors across their glistening backs. As Bishop and his companions scramble across the Montana wilderness, they find human remains and animal carcasses littering the woods. The small town of Elmore is empty, the windows broken and streaked with blood. Trout Bridge--their only way out--is blocked by abandoned cars, none that were inbound. With the strange animal species closing in, Bishop realizes his group must take a stand. He's got a plan, and maybe they've got one last shot before the invasive species spread to the rest of the U.S.
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Published February 28, 2017
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About the author
Michael Hodges
48 books147 followersMichael Hodges is an American speculative fiction writer. His debut novel, The Puller, was released on April 24, 2015. Film rights for The Puller were purchased by Sonny Mallhi, producer of the film classic "The Strangers". The Puller was acquired by award winning publisher PYR in 2021. Tentative release date is November 2021. Michael's latest release is a short story collection called "The Gloaming". Michael's short stories have been published in over twenty magazines and anthologies, and he's a member of the Horror Writers Association and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
He's also taught writing with Game of Thrones editor Anne Groell. His novel, "Black Friday" was called a "Glorious work of literature" by Horror Novel Reviews.
Along with writing fiction, Hodges is a professional nature photographer, with work appearing in Outside Magazine (Best Adventure Photography of the Year) and newspapers, amongst other places. Animals often play a big role in his fiction, and the two art forms feed each other. He loves hearing from readers at:
facebook.com/MichaelHodgesAuthor/
or his website:
https://michaelhodgesfiction.com/
He's also taught writing with Game of Thrones editor Anne Groell. His novel, "Black Friday" was called a "Glorious work of literature" by Horror Novel Reviews.
Along with writing fiction, Hodges is a professional nature photographer, with work appearing in Outside Magazine (Best Adventure Photography of the Year) and newspapers, amongst other places. Animals often play a big role in his fiction, and the two art forms feed each other. He loves hearing from readers at:
facebook.com/MichaelHodgesAuthor/
or his website:
https://michaelhodgesfiction.com/
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April 23, 2018
This was a very good creature feature book. It was very enjoyable and fun to read in a creepy way. There was plenty of action and suspense with creepy, menacing monsters. The characters were likable and engaging and the story had a nice, connective flow to the writing.
I will read more by this author and I highly recommend this horror book! I rated this book 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars!
I will read more by this author and I highly recommend this horror book! I rated this book 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars!
August 15, 2022
The attempted takeover of the ecosystem in a remote Montana valley by an unknown species that attacks anything that moves traps Bishop, his injured wife and an unknown stranger. This intrepid trio must develop a plan to prevent the spread of this species to the rest of the US. An okay sci-fi/ creature-feature with above average character development. 3 stars.
May 14, 2017
**I won this book in a Goodreads First Reads giveaway.**
Okay, so this book was freaky! SERIOUSLY freaky! The first night I read it, I had trouble falling asleep, and then I had nightmares! FOR REAL!! And when I say that the action starts right at the beginning, I'm not kidding! The characters are all believable, and you will like, and be terrified for all of them! So, if you like books that won't let you go to sleep at night (because they scare the bejeepers out of you!!), this book is for you!
Okay, so this book was freaky! SERIOUSLY freaky! The first night I read it, I had trouble falling asleep, and then I had nightmares! FOR REAL!! And when I say that the action starts right at the beginning, I'm not kidding! The characters are all believable, and you will like, and be terrified for all of them! So, if you like books that won't let you go to sleep at night (because they scare the bejeepers out of you!!), this book is for you!
February 27, 2017
Interesting premise but executed poorly. The characters annoyed me and the dog was just unrealistic. Why, you ask? Doesn't every dog turn into a miracle tracker out of nowhere? If you go to your dog right now and give him a dirty sock, he'll immediately know that you want him to hunt down your deadbeat ex-roommate who still owes you money...right? That's how the whole "dog" thing works?
No. Dog Ex Machina is not a thing.
No. Dog Ex Machina is not a thing.
October 17, 2016
THE INVASIVE gets off to a fast start and never lets up. Every chapter is packed with action. There isn’t a dull moment in the book. THE INVASIVE also has some of the weirdest and most terrifying creatures this side of Lovecraft. Seriously! I may never go in the woods again! And not many writers know the woods as well as Michael Hodges. He brings the Apex Valley to vivid life and writes with authority about nature and the issues facing the environment. If you like suspense, bizarre and unique creatures, and nature writing, pick up this book.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
September 18, 2016
Different...
After reading numerous zombie survival books, it was nice to pick up something different.
I liked the storyline. Different creatures being created in the mountains evidently as a plan to overtake earth. Mean, nasty creatures who want to eat everyone in sight. Even leaves...they're hungry too!
The characters are few but neatly portrayed. Especially the dog...I'm a sucker for animals. All in all, a pretty enjoyable read .
After reading numerous zombie survival books, it was nice to pick up something different.
I liked the storyline. Different creatures being created in the mountains evidently as a plan to overtake earth. Mean, nasty creatures who want to eat everyone in sight. Even leaves...they're hungry too!
The characters are few but neatly portrayed. Especially the dog...I'm a sucker for animals. All in all, a pretty enjoyable read .
March 22, 2018
This is a free read on Kindle Unlimited. If you're into hopeless survival odds and grotesque alien life forms, this is your kind of book!!!
(The characters were good, but there was something off about Angela. She was more like a character from an old Heinlein book- a caricature of a woman, rather than a real woman. Oh, and bonus points for any WTSHTF story with a loyal dog.... aww....)
(The characters were good, but there was something off about Angela. She was more like a character from an old Heinlein book- a caricature of a woman, rather than a real woman. Oh, and bonus points for any WTSHTF story with a loyal dog.... aww....)
December 24, 2016
A Good Read
A very well written book that's hard to put down. The plot is different and keeps you in suspense until the very end
A very well written book that's hard to put down. The plot is different and keeps you in suspense until the very end
August 13, 2017
Good read!!
I truly enjoyed this book. I can always appreciated the love between a dog and people. I also enjoyed characters coming together for each other during trails.
I truly enjoyed this book. I can always appreciated the love between a dog and people. I also enjoyed characters coming together for each other during trails.
May 19, 2017
Boy, Michael Hodges must have a lot of friends to get the average number of stars he has - at least for this book. What he needs is an editor. A really, really good editor.
Mr. Hodges likes adjectives, lots and lots of adjectives, even when they don't really make much sense. He also likes to use unnecessarily obscure words. I would imagine he's a big fan of Reader's Digest increase your word power.
The basic idea for his book is pretty good; and the plot moves along pretty well. The characters are awful - inconsistent or stereotypes; poorly developed. His prose is so purple as to be actually laughable at times.
All I can say is: Just don't.
Mr. Hodges likes adjectives, lots and lots of adjectives, even when they don't really make much sense. He also likes to use unnecessarily obscure words. I would imagine he's a big fan of Reader's Digest increase your word power.
The basic idea for his book is pretty good; and the plot moves along pretty well. The characters are awful - inconsistent or stereotypes; poorly developed. His prose is so purple as to be actually laughable at times.
All I can say is: Just don't.
September 12, 2017
Great book
This was really enjoyable to read I all be looking for more from the author. The story was very original and very good.
This was really enjoyable to read I all be looking for more from the author. The story was very original and very good.
February 5, 2020
I only have 2 complaints about this book that kept me from giving it a full 5 stars. The biggest was the amount of typos. Several times "we'll" instead of " well" was used. Huge pet peeve of mine and very distracting. The other was the way it just seemed to jump right into the action. It made me feel disoriented as a reader. It was as if I started the book in the middle. I think I would have been more immersed had there been a bit of back story first. Otherwise I found it very enjoyable and exciting.
October 6, 2016
Really a wonderful story
This book grabs you at the beginning and doesn' t let go. I simply read it the whole way in one day. A great story!
This book grabs you at the beginning and doesn' t let go. I simply read it the whole way in one day. A great story!
March 7, 2017
Awful
Its terrible. The kind of cliched, confused book that makes you think you could do better. A SciFi channel movie waiting to happen
Its terrible. The kind of cliched, confused book that makes you think you could do better. A SciFi channel movie waiting to happen
May 7, 2019
Enjoyed it ... But got a little melodramatic at the end
Not a bad book at all, but difficult when you don't like one of the heroes ... In this case, Angela. She annoyed me. Really liked the idea behind the book though, but as I noted ... No spoilers ... It got a bit much at the end. Will read more from this author though!
Not a bad book at all, but difficult when you don't like one of the heroes ... In this case, Angela. She annoyed me. Really liked the idea behind the book though, but as I noted ... No spoilers ... It got a bit much at the end. Will read more from this author though!
September 7, 2016
Nature Strikes
I didn't get the ending. Was it even over? And what with the flashing lights? Read on, dear sci-fi fans. Lots of action. Just confusion. Was the invasion even contained?
I didn't get the ending. Was it even over? And what with the flashing lights? Read on, dear sci-fi fans. Lots of action. Just confusion. Was the invasion even contained?
January 16, 2019
Aliens are here
This book was so good that I'm buying Michael Hodges next book Intulo, the lost world. If you like Alison species, romance, hero's dogs than you will love this book. One again we fight for our survival. Our right to live or not.
This book was so good that I'm buying Michael Hodges next book Intulo, the lost world. If you like Alison species, romance, hero's dogs than you will love this book. One again we fight for our survival. Our right to live or not.
January 21, 2020
Horrible!
Couldn’t even be bothered to finish. This was not a good book! The invasive animals were not scary and there was no one to like. It was a very flat boring book!
Couldn’t even be bothered to finish. This was not a good book! The invasive animals were not scary and there was no one to like. It was a very flat boring book!
March 18, 2024
Corny af book. One dimensional characters, cheesy dialogue, even cheesier mystical dreams, Deus ex machina dogs and creature/aliens that never felt dangerous or murderous or even scary.
Never felt any tension throughout the book, the writing was confused at best, the jokes felt out of place and the occasional switch of pov made my eyes roll. Don't get me started with the yawn inducing monsters.
Wasn't surprised about the ending either, bc ofc this turns out to be a series.
Never felt any tension throughout the book, the writing was confused at best, the jokes felt out of place and the occasional switch of pov made my eyes roll. Don't get me started with the yawn inducing monsters.
Wasn't surprised about the ending either, bc ofc this turns out to be a series.
May 27, 2020
They have arrived
In the peaceful valley something ancient stirs & awakens. A young couple arrive to celebrate their love and find something else there. Something incredibly deadly. They must fight for their own survival as the world burns around them.
In the peaceful valley something ancient stirs & awakens. A young couple arrive to celebrate their love and find something else there. Something incredibly deadly. They must fight for their own survival as the world burns around them.
May 17, 2017
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October 29, 2018
I'm sorry
The new version,the more likely you have an awesome time at home and get it from a friend and a
The new version,the more likely you have an awesome time at home and get it from a friend and a
February 22, 2019
Jog around the world cup
My mom said that it was not the only one with the only one with the the only only world of and the girls
My mom said that it was not the only one with the only one with the the only only world of and the girls
November 18, 2020
Loved this story. Scary, sad, exciting, gory and more. Best scary book I have read in a long time.
January 6, 2024
An interesting premise marred by flat characters and weird pacing decisions. Better (to me) than the similar Haunted Forest Tour, but not by much.
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May 26, 2024DNF. Just couldn't get into it. I'm putting it aside for now.
December 29, 2020
The book was well written and very imaginative. It also kept a good place throughout the book. I'd recommend it for just a good story to read.
March 20, 2017
A man's friend
And three survivors. An interesting tale of perhaps alien terror in as much as the source of the creatures is undisclosed and the g global and national implications are left in the air. Could make a good movie.
And three survivors. An interesting tale of perhaps alien terror in as much as the source of the creatures is undisclosed and the g global and national implications are left in the air. Could make a good movie.
March 21, 2017
Michael Hodges book, the Invasive, tells the story of three people meeting together on a day strange animal forms appear in Apex Valley. Survival depends on finding shelter and the bond that grows working with combined wits. A interesting read.
March 18, 2017
It was good until the eagles. Thought that was a little stupid
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