The Strain

The first in a trilogy that soars with spellbinding intrigue. Truly, an unforgettable tale you cant put down once you read the first page. I cant wait until the next one. Clive Cussler Blood and apocalypse mix in a terrifying story that feels like it was ripped from today's headlines. Vividly wrought and relentlessly paced, THE STRAIN haunts as much as it terrifies. I cannot wait to see where Del Toro and Hogan take us next. James Rollins A rattling piece of escapism The Times A great read Sun An entertaining mix of action blockbuster and vampire myth with Del Toros talent for creating fantastical, macabre characters shining through an exciting page-turner Metro Diverting and never less than expertly crafted Guardian A pacy thriller with a great eye for detail and plenty of gloriously icky moments SFX The action and excitement never let up SciFi Now Del Toro and Hogan succeed in constructing a driving plot and delivering a gripping conclusion. Great characters and a flair for striking scenes get this trilogy off to a first-rate start. Kirkus Reviews

Guillermo Del Toro has enjoyed huge critical and commercial success as a film director in both his native Mexico and Hollywood. His works include Pans Labyrinth, The Devils Backbone, Blade II and Hellboy. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children. Chuck Hogan was a video store clerk in Boston when his first thriller, The Standoff, was published to critical acclaim and went on to become a US bestseller, translated into fourteen international editions. The film rights to his third novel, Prince of Thieves is in development with Warner Brothers, with Ben Afflect signed up to direct and star.