Origin

J. A. Konrath presents a narrative where the United States government has captured Satan and seeks to release him. The story spans from 1906, when workers digging the Panama Canal uncover a dormant and sinister entity, to 2009 at Project Samhain. This secret underground installation in New Mexico began one hundred and three years ago to study the discovery. Researchers have spent a century observing the subject peacefully, but that era ends when the entity wakes up. Konrath is known for his work across multiple series, including the Jack Daniels thrillers and the Codename: Chandler books. This volume includes crossovers with characters from the Dark Thriller Collective and the Timecaster series. The author provides a personal rating scale to help readers gauge the content. He rates the scare factor at six out of ten and violence at seven. Humor sits at five, while sexual content is marked at four. These metrics suggest the book suits adventurous readers who enjoy supernatural fiction with significant tension. Sensitive individuals might find the violent elements too intense. The narrative draws on gothic traditions by reimagining biblical figures in a modern scientific context. It blends historical events like the Panama Canal construction with fictional government projects. The structure moves through time to connect past discoveries with present consequences. Konrath’s background in thriller writing informs the pacing and tone. Readers seeking quiet supernatural tales may prefer other options. Those who enjoy high-stakes horror with crossover appeal will find this work aligned with their tastes.