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The Majestic Files #3
Phantom Land
NIGHTMARES CAN’T BE CAGED…
Science has done the impossible: proven that ghosts, wraiths, and phantoms are real—living entities from another dimension. And in Las Vegas, the discovery has been turned into the city’s most dazzling attraction: a zoo where the world’s darkest legends prowl behind reinforced glass.
Visitors flock to watch specters stalk their enclosures, walk the infamous banshee tunnels, and come face-to-face with their worst fears. But when a violent group of extremists stages a breakout during the unveiling of the star exhibit—an Angel of Death—the walls between this world and the next come crashing down.
As chaos erupts, one unlikely hero emerges: Wes Talasky, a lowly zookeeper armed with nothing but courage and desperation. To save the children of the woman he loves, Wes must stand against nightmares made flesh—before they consume everything.
A high-octane fusion of science, horror, and adventure—perfect for fans of Michael Crichton, James Rollins, and Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child.
Science has done the impossible: proven that ghosts, wraiths, and phantoms are real—living entities from another dimension. And in Las Vegas, the discovery has been turned into the city’s most dazzling attraction: a zoo where the world’s darkest legends prowl behind reinforced glass.
Visitors flock to watch specters stalk their enclosures, walk the infamous banshee tunnels, and come face-to-face with their worst fears. But when a violent group of extremists stages a breakout during the unveiling of the star exhibit—an Angel of Death—the walls between this world and the next come crashing down.
As chaos erupts, one unlikely hero emerges: Wes Talasky, a lowly zookeeper armed with nothing but courage and desperation. To save the children of the woman he loves, Wes must stand against nightmares made flesh—before they consume everything.
A high-octane fusion of science, horror, and adventure—perfect for fans of Michael Crichton, James Rollins, and Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 18, 2021
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About the author
Andy Briggs
82 books63 followersAndy is a screenwriter, graphic novelist, author and conservationist – writing on movie projects such as “JUDGE DREDD” and “FREDDY VS JASON” and “FOREVERMAN” for Paramount Pictures, Spiderman creator Stan Lee and legendary producer Robert Evans. He has worked on TV projects for Syfy, Netflix, ITV and Amazon and is working extensively between the UK, US and China.
Andy went on to work on Warner Bros.’ animated “AQUAMAN” – while at the same time landing an eight-book deal with Oxford University Press for “HERO.COM” and “VILLAIN.NET”. His comics and graphic novels include MADISON DARK, RITUAL and DINOCORPS.
He wrote and Executively Produced the UK/Chinese movie – LEGENDARY – starring Scott Adkins and Dolph Lungdren. In 2018 his latest movie, CROWHURST (directed by Simon Rumley, Dist. Studio Canal),was released this year to critical acclaim. SUPERVIZED (directed by Steve Barron, starring Tom Berenger, Beau Bridges )was released in 2019. In 2020 his latest theatric drama-documentary, THE BASTARD KING was release in France to huge critical acclaim.
He has rebooted the classic character TARZAN, with a series of contemporary books TARZAN: THE GREYSTOKE LEGACY, TARZAN: THE JUNGLE WARRIOR and TARZAN: THE SAVAGE LANDS. His latest series of middle grade novels – THE INVENTORY – and DRONE RACER – are published by Scholastic. 2019 saw his debut novel for adults, CTRL+S, published by Orion.
His latest venture, The Shingle Media, is a new production company that will make theatre, TV and film, and it already has an exciting slate of projects…
Andy went on to work on Warner Bros.’ animated “AQUAMAN” – while at the same time landing an eight-book deal with Oxford University Press for “HERO.COM” and “VILLAIN.NET”. His comics and graphic novels include MADISON DARK, RITUAL and DINOCORPS.
He wrote and Executively Produced the UK/Chinese movie – LEGENDARY – starring Scott Adkins and Dolph Lungdren. In 2018 his latest movie, CROWHURST (directed by Simon Rumley, Dist. Studio Canal),was released this year to critical acclaim. SUPERVIZED (directed by Steve Barron, starring Tom Berenger, Beau Bridges )was released in 2019. In 2020 his latest theatric drama-documentary, THE BASTARD KING was release in France to huge critical acclaim.
He has rebooted the classic character TARZAN, with a series of contemporary books TARZAN: THE GREYSTOKE LEGACY, TARZAN: THE JUNGLE WARRIOR and TARZAN: THE SAVAGE LANDS. His latest series of middle grade novels – THE INVENTORY – and DRONE RACER – are published by Scholastic. 2019 saw his debut novel for adults, CTRL+S, published by Orion.
His latest venture, The Shingle Media, is a new production company that will make theatre, TV and film, and it already has an exciting slate of projects…
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June 29, 2021
Ghosts and spirits from another dimension enter our world. Why? Because humanity has poisoned theirs. When they travel to and fro between the dimensions, they leave behind ectoplasm. Kind of a neat explanation for ghosts and their residue. They feed on people, both alive and dead, as well as from fear.
Tobias Elwood hunts them. Lisa is an overworked and under appreciated single mother. Wes Talasky is broke, single and can't keep a job, even though he is now working at the newest theme park in the world - where all the ghouls and goblins are housed for people gawk at. Eco terrorists decide to blow up the them park to let the living beings go free and go back home. All the characters here are flawed and believable.
As the book goes on, the typos and grammatical errors increase, which was so annoying that I couldn't give the book the 5 stars it should have received. If there was an editor, it seems he/she wanted to go home early and didn't finish the job.
Tobias Elwood hunts them. Lisa is an overworked and under appreciated single mother. Wes Talasky is broke, single and can't keep a job, even though he is now working at the newest theme park in the world - where all the ghouls and goblins are housed for people gawk at. Eco terrorists decide to blow up the them park to let the living beings go free and go back home. All the characters here are flawed and believable.
As the book goes on, the typos and grammatical errors increase, which was so annoying that I couldn't give the book the 5 stars it should have received. If there was an editor, it seems he/she wanted to go home early and didn't finish the job.
February 25, 2025
Like Jurassic Park with other-dimensional beings
Phantom Land is the 3rd Majestic Files book, telling the story of what amounts to a zoo/theme park housing beings from another dimension on its catastrophic opening night. The characters, Wes especially, is very relatable, as are most other protagonists. The pace starts a bit slowly at first, but the pace rapidly speeds up as it goes on. The writing is excellent, dialogue easily believable and the denouement has a surprise second hero. The body count is high, but the violence isn't overly graphic. Recommended for thrill and horror fans, especially those interested in supernatural horror. 4/5 stars!
Phantom Land is the 3rd Majestic Files book, telling the story of what amounts to a zoo/theme park housing beings from another dimension on its catastrophic opening night. The characters, Wes especially, is very relatable, as are most other protagonists. The pace starts a bit slowly at first, but the pace rapidly speeds up as it goes on. The writing is excellent, dialogue easily believable and the denouement has a surprise second hero. The body count is high, but the violence isn't overly graphic. Recommended for thrill and horror fans, especially those interested in supernatural horror. 4/5 stars!
January 16, 2025
Phantom land
Ghostbusters meets Jurassic park and all the nightmares about the bogyman and the thing under the bed becomes real and when the power goes out it all goes to hell literally . Another brilliant story by Andy Briggs and if it was made into a film well you will be scared
Ghostbusters meets Jurassic park and all the nightmares about the bogyman and the thing under the bed becomes real and when the power goes out it all goes to hell literally . Another brilliant story by Andy Briggs and if it was made into a film well you will be scared
May 5, 2021
Ghostly disaster movie
That's exactly what it is,like the good old disaster movies of Irwin Allen,it's a great read,good characters,funny in parts,action packed,have to highly recommend it
That's exactly what it is,like the good old disaster movies of Irwin Allen,it's a great read,good characters,funny in parts,action packed,have to highly recommend it
September 8, 2021
Fun read
Fun read with interesting characters. The plot was different than I am use to. I enjoyed the book completely. Looking forward to the next book.
Fun read with interesting characters. The plot was different than I am use to. I enjoyed the book completely. Looking forward to the next book.
February 28, 2023
Entertaining
I'm pleasantly surprised! When I see Andy Briggs' name on a book...definitely will read
Fun characters, great one-liners, and should be a tv series
I'm pleasantly surprised! When I see Andy Briggs' name on a book...definitely will read
Fun characters, great one-liners, and should be a tv series
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