A free PDF excerpt from “Danger Close” by Nathan E. Meyer is now available for download from Skull Island eXpeditions! “Danger Close” is a prelude to LEVEL 7 [INVASION] that chronicles the events during humanity’s first, disastrous contact with the Hydra. You can purchase the full short story for 99 cents on 8/14/14.

A NEW THREAT ARISES

Above the silent remains of Subterra Bravo, where cooperation between the Ghin and humanity finally ended in bloody ruin, a new threat descends from the heavens. Their mission: test humanity’s defenses and draw out their ancient enemy—the Ghin. The aliens begin their assault on humanity in Dulce, New Mexico, raining fire and death upon the unsuspecting town.

A CALL TO ACTION

The clandestine government organization known as the Scientific Advancement Agency, the very men responsible for the failed alliance with the Ghin, calls in its most potent resources to combat the alien threat. Among them are former Marine Michael Kingsolver, artilleryman Thomas Rubio, and veteran SAA pilot Celeste Dunn. Before they even touch ground in New Mexico, these soldiers are thrust into an explosive situation where both the enemy and the chances of survival are unknown. Their orders: destroy the enemy at all costs.