Dive into the heart-pounding world of Project Eden, where a sinister plague threatens to 'reboot' humanity, and a small band of heroes fights to save the world! Brett Battles’ gripping thriller series blends apocalyptic stakes with relentless suspense, delivering a chillingly plausible tale of survival. From the shocking opener Sick to the climactic Down, this seven-book saga keeps readers on edge with its complex characters and global chaos.
Perfect for fans of high-stakes thrillers like The Stand or Contagion, Project Eden offers a rollercoaster of bioterrorism, conspiracy, and hope. Ready to explore a world where every choice could mean extinction or redemption? Let’s uncover the story behind this thrilling series!
How Project Eden Began
Brett Battles, a Barry Award-winning author known for his Jonathan Quinn spy novels, launched Project Eden in 2011 with Sick. Inspired by his love for blending mystery with high-stakes suspense, Battles crafted a series that explores humanity’s fragility against a man-made apocalypse. His knack for fast-paced storytelling and layered characters shines through, drawing from real-world fears of pandemics and secret organizations to create a visceral, cinematic experience.
Self-published to maintain creative control, Battles wrote Project Eden to push boundaries, combining sci-fi and thriller elements. His goal? To craft a saga that’s as emotionally gripping as it is action-packed, appealing to readers who crave both heart and adrenaline.
The Heart of Project Eden
The series kicks off with Sick (2011), where Captain Daniel Ash wakes to his daughter’s screams, only to find his world unraveling as a deadly virus ravages his family and military base. As Ash discovers the outbreak is no accident but part of Project Eden’s plan to reset humanity, he joins a resistance to stop the conspiracy. Exit 9 (2011) escalates the stakes, with Ash’s team racing to locate Project Eden’s secret base, Bluebird, amid a global outbreak.
Pale Horse (2012) deepens the chaos as the Sage Flu spreads, and Project Eden prepares its next phase, while Ashes (2012) paints a bleak world of survivors battling despair. Themes of resilience, sacrifice, and moral ambiguity run throughout, set against a dystopian backdrop that feels unnervingly real. Battles’ style—tight prose, cliffhanger endings, and multiple viewpoints—creates a thriller that’s both intimate and epic, with settings spanning arctic wastelands to plague-ravaged cities.
The series’ strength lies in its characters, like Ash, driven by personal loss, and the resistance fighters who face impossible odds. Battles weaves suspense with ethical questions: Is humanity worth saving? Can trust survive betrayal? These themes resonate with readers who love thrillers that challenge as much as they entertain.
Why Project Eden Resonates
Project Eden’s blend of bioterrorism and conspiracy taps into primal fears, making it a standout in the apocalyptic thriller genre. Fans praise its relentless pacing and emotional depth, with reviews calling it “a runaway train through dangerous territory.” Its plausibility—rooted in real-world pandemic anxieties—gives it a chilling edge, while Battles’ character-driven storytelling keeps readers invested across seven books.
The series has carved a niche among thriller enthusiasts, inspiring discussions about survival and morality. Its legacy lies in proving self-published works can rival mainstream bestsellers, with Battles’ loyal fanbase eagerly devouring each installment. For those craving a thrilling escape, Project Eden delivers.
- First Book: Sick (2011)
- Total Books: 7
- Genres: Thriller, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction
- Notable Praise: “A gem of an outbreak story” — John Maberry
Grab Sick and plunge into Project Eden’s pulse-pounding world of suspense and survival. Will you join the fight to save humanity?