X WAR: Infestation

Book excerpt: The endgame has begun. China has gone over to the alien menace, and the world now stands at the precipice of ultimate defeat. All will be lost unless Task Force Zero somehow finds a way to reassert human control as the fate of civilization hangs in the balance. The odds are very long, and the final outcome now hinges on a few key individuals and where they stand. Piper is finally reunited with her long lost brother, but the boy displays frightening powers and has a vengeful mind of his own. Thorne’s ruse is discovered, and he is now the hunted one. His knowledge of both sides is unparalleled, but can he strike the right bargain in order to stay alive? Elsner finds some unexpected allies, but can he convince them that Earth’s civilization is worth saving? Don’t miss the thrilling conclusion to this epic saga of alien invasion!