Thriller writer J.A. Konrath, author of the Lt. Jack Daniels series, digs into the vaults and unearths a technohorror tale from the depths of hell…

1906 – Something is discovered by workers digging the Panama Canal. Something dormant. Sinister. Very much alive.

2009 – Project Samhain. A secret underground government installation begun 103 years ago in New Mexico. The best minds in the world have been recruited to study the most amazing discovery in the history of mankind. But the century of peaceful research is about to end.

BECAUSE THE THING JUST WOKE UP.

ORIGIN by J.A. Konrath
All hell is about the break loose. For real.

If Kindle had back jacket copy, it would read:

In reality, Satan is not a handsome gentleman as portrayed by a Hollywood leading man. Viewing him through the Plexiglas, he’s a frightening beast, massively muscled, with hoofs the size of washtubs and the serrated teeth of a carnivore. The demon can be pleasant, even chatty, and delights in showing off his power of resurrecting the dead sheep he dines upon. To some of the staff studying him at the secret government compound, he’s even likable.

That is, until he escapes…

Praise for JA Konrath’s thriller Fuzzy Navel:

“Fuzzy Navel is Konrath at his best – a hilariously heartstopping thriller.” — Linda Fairstein

“This gripping novel is an adrenalin rush.” — Library Journal

“This book moves so fast it was like having the words fired into my head by a machine gun.” — Crimespree

Praise for Afraid (JA Konrath writing as Jack Kilborn):

“AFRAID is a masterpiece of unrelenting horror. And I’m not exaggerating. Masterpiece. It’s the best piece of fiction I’ve read in several years. It simply NEVER lets up.” — James Rollins, author of The Judas Strain

“A bloody, terrifying, hurtling assault across a landscape of non-stop mayhem. A guilty, guilty pleasure.” — F. Paul Wilson, creator of Repairman Jack

“AFRAID is a true page turner, a novel that offers a million mile a minute action and suspense. Definitely, a must have with constant thrills and chills.” — Heather Graham, author of Deadly Gift

Never have I read a novel so gruesome and simultaneously relentless. This book throbs with unmitigated, inexorable. sheer friggin’ TERROR. You’ll probably need a shrink when you’re done.” — Edward Lee, author of Brides of the Impaler

“Fast and ferocious, this is a dangerous thriller that will take a bite out of you. An absolute must read for anyone who loves the adrenaline rush of a shocking story told with style, speed and savage grace.” — Jonathan Maberry, author of Patient Zero

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Something has to be explained. When it’s written “Devils Tower Wyoming” that doesn’t refer to a town or city in Wyoming, it refers to this mountain. You can check out maps of it at the University of Wisconsin website. They describe the elevation of this location and give a very complete view of how this natural structure looms above the surrounding countryside. It’s incredible.

Yet one more clarification about Devils Tower Wyoming. It is written without the apostrophe. Most people would write it “devil’s”. But this name is always written without the “’s” so it’s nothing to cause concern.

In 1906 Devils Tower Wyoming was named the first ever national monument. It was an act of President Theodore Roosevelt, known popularly as Teddy. He wasn’t known as Teddy to family or close friend. He was also responsible for the US involvement in the Panama Canal. The national monument is 1374 square acres, which is 5.45 square kilometers.

Look up some 1267 feet to see the top of Devils Tower Wyoming. It’s almost a full mile above sea level. The tower is very high. Even so, the size and sheer height have not stopped people from climbing it. In fact, of the 400,000 people who visit each year, about 4000 make the climb. Mount Everest is a much more challenging climb. The tough part about Mt. Everest is climbing down the mountain. Enough people climb that mountain that a queue forms at the top to make the descent. Most of those who are hurt are hurt because of exposure to the elements while waiting to get down the mountain. That doesn’t happen at the Devils Tower.

It was 200 million years ago when Devils Tower Wyoming began to form. Many types of rocks are found there. The different types of rock make it a beautiful sight.

Visit the local library to learn more about Devils Tower Wyoming.

Something has to be explained. When it’s written “Devils Tower Wyoming” that doesn’t refer to a town or city in Wyoming, it refers to this mountain. You can check out maps of it at the University of Wisconsin website. They have an excellent view of the way the tower looms above the land around it. That’s incredible, as the saying goes.

One more thing has to be said about Devils Tower Wyoming. There’s no apostrophe in the name. In other words, one would expect an apostrophe”s” at the end of devil in the name. But this name is always written without the “’s” so it’s nothing to cause concern.

Devils Tower Wyoming became a national monument on September 24, 1906. It was an act of President Theodore Roosevelt, known popularly as Teddy. His close friends never used Teddy. He was also responsible for the US involvement in the Panama Canal. Back to this monument, it covers nearly 5 ½ square kilometers of Wyoming.

Devils Tower Wyoming stands 1267 feet above everything around it. It’s nearly a mile above sea level. That’s big. That hasn’t stopped people from climbing it. 1% of the 400,000 yearly visitors make the climb. It’s not as challenging as Mt. Everest. It’s harder to get down Mt. Everest than to get up. People line up to make the return climb to the ground. Many people suffer from the weather while they wait. That doesn’t happen at the Devils Tower.

Devils Tower Wyoming first began to form about 200 million years ago during the Triassic Period. Many types of rocks are found there. This combination makes for quite a colorful disposition.

Learn more about Devils Tower Wyoming by searching on Google.

First there will be an explanation. Devils Tower Wyoming is a mountain, not a city. Speaking of which, the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point has some amazing topographical maps on its website. Understanding the elevation of the tower is important. That’s incredible, as the saying goes.

Now for a second Devils Tower Wyoming point. It is written without the apostrophe. Proper English writing would place an ’s at the end of devil. But the name has never been written that way. So don’t be alarmed, or think it’s a mistake when it’s seen without the apostrophe before the “s.”

Devils Tower Wyoming was declared a national monument in 1906. It was an act of President Theodore Roosevelt, known popularly as Teddy. He was never called that by his close friends. He was also responsible for the US involvement in the Panama Canal. The national monument encompasses 5.45 square kilometers. That’s 1374 acres.

The Devils Tower Wyoming stands 1267 feet above the surrounding land. It’s almost a full mile above sea level. That’s big. But people still climb it. 4000 people a year, 1% of the 400,000 who travel there, climb the tower. Mount Everest is a much more challenging climb. Of course, the most dangerous part of climbing Mount Everest is getting down the mountain. Enough people climb that mountain that a queue forms at the top to make the descent. People often die of exposure to the elements while waiting. That doesn’t happen at the Devils Tower.

Devils Tower Wyoming first began to form about 200 million years ago during the Triassic Period. Many types of rocks are found there. This combination makes for quite a colorful disposition.

Learn more about Devils Tower Wyoming by searching on Google.

First there will be an explanation. Devils Tower Wyoming is a mountain, not a city. Speaking of which, the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point has some amazing topographical maps on its website. They have an excellent view of the way the tower looms above the land around it. It’s incredible.

Now for a second Devils Tower Wyoming point. It is written without the apostrophe. In other words, one would expect an apostrophe”s” at the end of devil in the name. But don’t worry, the name as written is correct. There is no apostrophe.

Devils Tower Wyoming was declared a national monument in 1906. It was an act of President Theodore Roosevelt, known popularly as Teddy. He wasn’t known as Teddy to family or close friend. He got America involved in the Panama Canal. The national monument encompasses 5.45 square kilometers. That’s 1374 acres.

Devils Tower Wyoming stands 1267 feet above everything around it. That’s almost a mile above sea level. That’s big. Even so, the size and sheer height have not stopped people from climbing it. 1% of the 400,000 yearly visitors make the climb. Mount Everest is a much more challenging climb. The tough part about Mt. Everest is climbing down the mountain. People line up to make the return climb to the ground. People often die of exposure to the elements while waiting. The Devils Tower isn’t like that.

It was 200 million years ago when Devils Tower Wyoming began to form. Sandstone, silt stone and shale are all a part of it. It’s very colorful.

Find more about Devils Tower Wyoming with an online search.

Something has to be explained. When it’s written “Devils Tower Wyoming” that doesn’t refer to a town or city in Wyoming, it refers to this mountain. The University of Wisconsin has topographical maps of the site on their web site. Understanding the elevation of the tower is important. That’s incredible, as the saying goes.

One more thing has to be said about Devils Tower Wyoming. There’s no apostrophe in the name. Proper English writing would place an ’s at the end of devil. But don’t worry, the name as written is correct. There is no apostrophe.

Devils Tower Wyoming was declared a national monument in 1906. It was an act of President Theodore Roosevelt, known popularly as Teddy. He wasn’t known as Teddy to family or close friend. He got America involved in the Panama Canal. Back to this monument, it covers nearly 5 ½ square kilometers of Wyoming.

The Devils Tower Wyoming stands 1267 feet above the surrounding land. It’s nearly a mile above sea level. The tower is very high. That hasn’t stopped people from climbing it. 4000 people a year, 1% of the 400,000 who travel there, climb the tower. It’s certainly not as dangerous as a place like Mount Everest. The tough part about Mt. Everest is climbing down the mountain. Enough people climb that mountain that a queue forms at the top to make the descent. People often die of exposure to the elements while waiting. That doesn’t happen at the Devils Tower.

Devils Tower Wyoming first began to form about 200 million years ago during the Triassic Period. Sandstone, silt stone and shale are all a part of it. It’s very colorful.

Find more about Devils Tower Wyoming with an online search.

First there will be an explanation. Devils Tower Wyoming doesn’t refer to a town or city, it refers to a mountain. You can check out maps of it at the University of Wisconsin website. They describe the elevation of this location and give a very complete view of how this natural structure looms above the surrounding countryside. That’s incredible, as the saying goes.

Now for a second Devils Tower Wyoming point. Notice that when it’s written the apostrophe is missing. In other words, one would expect an apostrophe”s” at the end of devil in the name. But this name is always written without the “’s” so it’s nothing to cause concern.

Devils Tower Wyoming became a national monument on September 24, 1906. It was an act of President Theodore Roosevelt, known popularly as Teddy. He was never called that by his close friends. He got America involved in the Panama Canal. Back to this monument, it covers nearly 5 ½ square kilometers of Wyoming.

The Devils Tower Wyoming stands 1267 feet above the surrounding land. It’s almost a full mile above sea level. The tower is very high. That hasn’t stopped people from climbing it. In fact, of the 400,000 people who visit each year, about 4000 make the climb. Mount Everest is a much more challenging climb. Of course, the most dangerous part of climbing Mount Everest is getting down the mountain. Enough people climb that mountain that a queue forms at the top to make the descent. Most of those who are hurt are hurt because of exposure to the elements while waiting to get down the mountain. There’s no such danger at the tower.

Devils Tower Wyoming first began to form about 200 million years ago during the Triassic Period. It includes various types of rocks from sandstone, to silt stone, and shale. The different types of rock make it a beautiful sight.

Visit the local library to learn more about Devils Tower Wyoming.

Lets clear something up from the start. When it’s written “Devils Tower Wyoming” that doesn’t refer to a town or city in Wyoming, it refers to this mountain. You can check out maps of it at the University of Wisconsin website. Understanding the elevation of the tower is important. That’s incredible, as the saying goes.

Yet one more clarification about Devils Tower Wyoming. There’s no apostrophe in the name. In other words, one would expect an apostrophe”s” at the end of devil in the name. But this name is always written without the “’s” so it’s nothing to cause concern.

In 1906 Devils Tower Wyoming was named the first ever national monument. It was an act of President Theodore Roosevelt, known popularly as Teddy. He was never called that by his close friends. He got America involved in the Panama Canal. The national monument encompasses 5.45 square kilometers. That’s 1374 acres.

Look up some 1267 feet to see the top of Devils Tower Wyoming. That’s almost a mile above sea level. That’s big. That hasn’t stopped people from climbing it. In fact, of the 400,000 people who visit each year, about 4000 make the climb. Mount Everest is a much more challenging climb. The tough part about Mt. Everest is climbing down the mountain. Enough people climb that mountain that a queue forms at the top to make the descent. People often die of exposure to the elements while waiting. The Devils Tower isn’t like that.

The Triassic Period saw the start of the Devils Tower Wyoming. It includes various types of rocks from sandstone, to silt stone, and shale. It’s very colorful.

Visit the local library to learn more about Devils Tower Wyoming.

First there will be an explanation. When it’s written “Devils Tower Wyoming” that doesn’t refer to a town or city in Wyoming, it refers to this mountain. The University of Wisconsin has topographical maps of the site on their web site. They describe the elevation of this location and give a very complete view of how this natural structure looms above the surrounding countryside. That’s incredible, as the saying goes.

Yet one more clarification about Devils Tower Wyoming. Notice that when it’s written the apostrophe is missing. In other words, one would expect an apostrophe”s” at the end of devil in the name. But the name has never been written that way. So don’t be alarmed, or think it’s a mistake when it’s seen without the apostrophe before the “s.”

Devils Tower Wyoming became a national monument on September 24, 1906. It was an act of Theodore Roosevelt, who the people called Teddy. He wasn’t known as Teddy to family or close friend. He was also responsible for the US involvement in the Panama Canal. The national monument encompasses 5.45 square kilometers. That’s 1374 acres.

Devils Tower Wyoming stands 1267 feet above everything around it. It’s nearly a mile above sea level. The tower is very high. That hasn’t stopped people from climbing it. In fact, of the 400,000 people who visit each year, about 4000 make the climb. Mount Everest is a much more challenging climb. The tough part about Mt. Everest is climbing down the mountain. Enough people climb that mountain that a queue forms at the top to make the descent. Many people suffer from the weather while they wait. The Devils Tower isn’t like that.

The Triassic Period saw the start of the Devils Tower Wyoming. It includes various types of rocks from sandstone, to silt stone, and shale. It’s very colorful.

Find more about Devils Tower Wyoming with an online search.

Something has to be explained. Devils Tower Wyoming doesn’t refer to a town or city, it refers to a mountain. You can check out maps of it at the University of Wisconsin website. They describe the elevation of this location and give a very complete view of how this natural structure looms above the surrounding countryside. It’s incredible.

Yet one more clarification about Devils Tower Wyoming. There’s no apostrophe in the name. Most people would write it “devil’s”. But this name is always written without the “’s” so it’s nothing to cause concern.

Devils Tower Wyoming was declared a national monument in 1906. Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt did it. He was never called that by his close friends. He was also responsible for the US involvement in the Panama Canal. Back to this monument, it covers nearly 5 ½ square kilometers of Wyoming.

The Devils Tower Wyoming stands 1267 feet above the surrounding land. That’s almost a mile above sea level. The tower is very high. That hasn’t stopped people from climbing it. In fact, of the 400,000 people who visit each year, about 4000 make the climb. It’s certainly not as dangerous as a place like Mount Everest. It’s harder to get down Mt. Everest than to get up. Enough people climb that mountain that a queue forms at the top to make the descent. Most of those who are hurt are hurt because of exposure to the elements while waiting to get down the mountain. That doesn’t happen at the Devils Tower.

It was 200 million years ago when Devils Tower Wyoming began to form. Many types of rocks are found there. The different types of rock make it a beautiful sight.

Find more about Devils Tower Wyoming with an online search.