Dead Space: Martyer, was written by B. K. Evenson. The book was originally published in 2010 and was republished in April 2025.
SUMMARY
This is a sequel to the video Game – Dead space. Some unusual activity in the Chicxulub Crater grabs the attention of geophysicist Michael Altman. Altman joins a team to find the source of a strange signal. What they discover is a strange artifact which they dub, “The Black Marker.” This “Black Marker” is turned into an idle. People are unaware that this artifact is driving people to insanity, turning them into vicious killers.
OVERALL THOUGHTS
Evenson did a fine job writing the characters for this book. There was no lacking descriptive details for both the emotional side of a character as well as the physical things that happen. Characters are placed in vulnerable situations, some cave in to their weaker will while others remain strong.
I enjoyed the mystery of the story, it took it’s time while also feeling fast paced due to short chapters, most of the time. This book can make one feel claustrophobic, which is great since it is a horror.
I like a good creepy book, however this book goes far beyond that, serving brutal gore at times. The story is also a tragic one. If you like gross horror, especially if it ties in to other media like video games and even comics, this is a book you’ll appreciate.
While I thought the author did an excellent job with this tale, I don’t think I’ll be reading the next book in the timeline. It’s just not my cup of tea.
RATING
I give Dead Space: Martyr, a B-.