Matthew Reilly | Contest Review

Contest was Matthew Reilly's first book. It was self published by Matthew before Pan Macmillan signed Reilly some time later.

Contest

" The rules are simple: Seven contestants will enter, only one will leave.
For in this contest, unless you leave as the victor, you do not leave at all. "

Main Characters:

• Doctor Stephen Swain
• Holly Swain
• Selexin
• Bellos
• Balthazar
• Reese
• Konda
• Codex
• Rachnid
• Karanadon

The Presidian is a contest, competition, a battle. Seven contestants enter the labyrinth and only one leaves. It is a fight to the death. It is held every 1000 earth years. It has been held on six previous occassions so the seventh is here on Earth. In the New York State Library to be exact.

Stephen Swain has been chosen to represent human kind in the ultimate contest in the universe. The Presidan is a battle. A battle between hunters, athletes, warriors; creatures coming from every corner of the universe, possessed of skill, courage and intelligence, prepared to stake their very lives on their extraordinary talents - talents at hunting, stalking and killing.

Contest is a fast paced, action thriller that leaves you on the edge of your seat wondering who is going to win this murderous competition!

Matthew Reilly really hits the nail on the head with this one. If you want action then this is a must read. Stephen Swain is easy to identify with which makes this novel even more exciting, you can put yourself in his shoes and come along for the ride!

I rate Contest by Matthew Reilly 7/10