The Ghost Pact: A Sci-Fi Horror Thriller

Name: The Ghost Pact: A Sci-Fi Horror Thriller
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ISBN: 9798506653875

✍️ Ben Wolf

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4.4

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A scientist and her ghostly protector fight off an army on a colonist ship.

The plot centers on Justin Barclay, who survives ACM mine 1134 with a spectral entity. He joins a colonist ship heading to a new world. Dr. Hallie Hayes arrives as a fugitive scientist. She carries her life’s work to the core Coalition planets. Her pursuers follow her onto the ship with an army. Justin loves Hallie and wants to help her. He tries to preserve her secret from the attackers. The conflict tests whether he can save her or cause greater calamity. The book is the second entry in the Tech Ghost series. It combines science fiction with horror thriller conventions.

Key Themes

fugitive scientist ghostly companion colonist ship

Literary Context

The book sits in the sci-fi horror thriller genre, set in a far-flung future. It draws on traditions of space colonization narratives and supernatural fiction. The story appeals to fans of the Alien film franchise, Dead Space video games, and Nemesis board games.

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🏛 Independently Published 📅 2021 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798506653875

📝 Description: The Ghost Pact: A Sci-Fi Horror Thriller

Ben Wolf writes The Ghost Pact, a sci-fi horror thriller that continues the Tech Ghost series. Justin Barclay survives ACM mine 1134 with a ghostly companion and boards a colonist ship bound for a new world. He soon encounters Dr. Hallie Hayes, a fugitive scientist carrying her life’s work to the core Coalition planets. Her pursuers track her to the vessel, bringing a literal army to seize her research. Justin fights to protect Hallie and stop the attackers for personal reasons. The narrative blends horror elements with futuristic colonization themes. It appeals to readers who enjoy the tension found in the Alien film franchise or the Dead Space video games. Fans of strategic conflict like Nemesis board games will find the premise familiar. Those seeking lighthearted space opera may find the tone too dark. The story focuses on survival and secrecy within a confined ship environment.

💎 Our verdict on The Ghost Pact: A Sci-Fi Horror Thriller

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

This entry in the Tech Ghost series succeeds by maintaining relentless tension through its dual-protagonist structure. The integration of supernatural elements with futuristic technology creates a unique tone that appeals to genre-blending enthusiasts. While the premise relies on familiar tropes of pursuers and hidden secrets, the execution delivers a gripping narrative pace suitable for casual readers. It best suits audiences who prioritize atmospheric horror and action-driven plots over complex philosophical inquiry. The connection to popular interactive media franchises suggests a strong visual and immersive quality that enhances the reading experience for fans of isolated, high-stakes survival scenarios.

✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

This entry in the Tech Ghost series succeeds by maintaining relentless tension through its dual-protagonist structure. The integration of supernatural elements with futuristic technology creates a unique tone that appeals to genre-blending enthusiasts. While the premise relies on familiar tropes of pursuers and hidden secrets, the execution delivers a gripping narrative pace suitable for casual readers. It best suits audiences who prioritize atmospheric horror and action-driven plots over complex philosophical inquiry. The connection to popular interactive media franchises suggests a strong visual and immersive quality that enhances the reading experience for fans of isolated, high-stakes survival scenarios.