The Infected Trilogy

by Scott Sigler

The Infected Trilogy is a science fiction horror series that follows the outbreak of a mysterious, alien-driven disease that turns humans into violent, paranoid, or psychopathic hosts. The story centers on Perry Dawsey, a former linebacker who discovers strange, triangular parasitic growths beneath his skin that manipulate his hormones and behavior. As Perry struggles to excise the parasites, CIA operative Dew Phillips and CDC epidemiologist Margaret Montoya investigate the source of the infection. The series escalates from a personal battle for survival in 'Infected' to a global crisis in 'Contagious' and 'Pandemic,' where the human race faces total annihilation from a final payload of deadly microorganisms. The trilogy is noted for its graphic body horror, intense medical detail, and high-stakes action.