Contagious (novel)
{{Short description|2008 novel by Scott Sigler}}
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| author = Scott Sigler
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| country = United States
| language = English
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| publisher = Crown Publishing
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| media_type = Print (Hardback and e-book),
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| pages = 448
| isbn = 978-0307406316
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| preceded_by = Infected
| followed_by = Pandemic
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Contagious is a science fiction biopunk thriller novel by Scott Sigler.[https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2009-01-18/hardcover-fiction/list.html Best Sellers] New York Times It is the sequel to Sigler's Infected, and like its predecessor was released in both podcast and print versions.[http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/12/16/scott-sigler-is-contagious/ Scott Sigler is CONTAGIOUS] Discover Magazine
Plot summary
Perry Dawsey and Margaret Montoya attempt to stop an alien infestation of "hatchlings". Dawsey, former Michigan linebacker, has survived the events in Infected, but remains telepathically linked to the aliens. His insight into the aliens' behavior helps the government hunt them down. Dawsey is forced to participate.
Reception
Critical reception for Contagious was mostly positive, with author J. C. Hutchins writing that the book "stayed on target, accelerated, and exceeded my expectations".[http://jchutchins.net/site/2008/12/30/review-contagious-by-scott-sigler/ Review: “Contagious” by Scott Sigler] J.C. Hutchins TOR.com also praised the book, stating that it was "gripping, horrifying, and manages to tie several separate plot threads together effortlessly" while criticizing the portrayal of some of the characters.[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2008/12/contagiousreview REVIEW: Contagious] TOR.com Bookreporter and Monsters and Critics both positively reviewed the book,[http://www.monstersandcritics.com/books/archive/bookarchive.php/Contagious/15614 Books - Contagious] Monsters and Critics with Bookreporter calling it a "don't miss."[http://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/contagious Contagious] Bookreporter