Two alien factions. One fractured world. And Marcus caught between them as the only link to humanity’s survival. A new threat rises from the ocean depths—a fanatical alien sect long hidden beneath the waves, returning to finish a war that began light-years away. As their influence spreads across Earth, Marcus, half-human and half-alien, becomes the unwilling key to stopping a takeover that’s already underway. Still searching for a way to reverse the infection consuming humanity, Marcus races to find a scientist whose research may hold the only chance at restoring free will. But with enemies closing in from every side, survival becomes a matter of choosing which danger to face first. A dark, atmospheric blend of psychological sci-fi and alien horror, The Surge continues the Conduit series with higher stakes, deeper mysteries, and a world on the brink of collapse. Perfect for readers who enjoy: – psychological sci-fi – alien-invasion stories with a twist – escalating dread and tension – morally complex characters Earth has become the battlefront for a deadly war between two deadly rivals and humans are pawns in their vicious game, with Marcus being the connection to all races. He is humanity’s hope for discovering how to reverse the infection and take back the planet. Will Marcus find the cure in time to save humanity and himself?