Immunity

Survivors of a deadly planetary outbreak take on a new, sinister adversary in the white-knuckle sequel to Contagion, which New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman called “gripping, thrilling, and terrifying in equal measures.”

Thea, Coen, and Nova have escaped from Achlys, only to find themselves imprisoned on a ship they thought was their ticket to safety. Now the nightmare they thought they’d left behind is about to be unleashed as an act of political warfare, putting the entire galaxy at risk.  

To prevent an interstellar catastrophe, they’ll have to harness the evil of the deadly Achlys contagion and deploy the only weapons they have left: themselves.

Fans of Jonathan Maberry, Rick Yancey, and Madeleine Roux will relish Bowman’s tense, high-stakes conclusion to the events of contagion.

They are prisoners, test subjects, and the galaxy’s only hope. What happens when the only way to save everyone is to become the monsters their captors want them to be?

• Telepathic Bond: Thea and Coen can hear each other’s thoughts, a connection their captors will exploit at any cost. But their greatest strength could also be their most dangerous weakness.
• Forced Proximity: Trapped in adjacent cells, they have nowhere to run and nowhere to hide—not from their enemies, and not from the growing tension between them.
• Political Conspiracy: A radical faction wants to secede from the galactic coalition, and they believe weaponizing the Achlys contagion is the key to winning the war.
• Survival Horror: To survive, they’ll have to endure brutal tests and escape a ship full of enemies, all while fighting the terrifying infection that has made them more, and less, than human.

Praise for Contagion: ★ “Bowman’s plot is intricate and action-packed, her worldbuilding is impressive yet economical, and the book climaxes in a gripping cliffhanger.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A twisting, turning, edge-of-your-seat blend of science fiction, thriller, and horror. The pace, action, and tension are explosive from page one.” - ALA Booklist

“A solid, creepy page-turner” - Kirkus Reviews

“Gripping, thrilling and terrifying in equal measures, Contagion is the perfect intersection of science fiction and horror -- I couldn’t look away.” - Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae and Unearthed

“Few understand the true horror that lies in the empty unknown of space, but Erin Bowman nails it in Contagion. Read this one with the lights on!” - Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of the Across the Universe series and Star Wars: Rebel Rising

“Erin Bowman’s Contagion is everything I want in my science fiction: a cast of smart characters on a desperate rescue mission forced to confront an elusive and unstoppable enemy. I absolutely loved this layered and thrilling adventure and can’t wait to dive back into this world again.” - Veronica Rossi, New York Times bestselling author of the Under the Never Sky series