the new york public library a silent sanctuary of knowledge a 100yearold labyrinth of towering bookcases narrow aisles and long marble hallways for doctor stephen swain and his daughter holly it is the site of a nightmare because for one night this historic building is to be the venue for a contest a contest in which swain is to compete whether he likes it or notthe rules are simple seven contestants will enter only one will leavewith his daughter in his arms stephen swain is plunged into a terrifying fight for survival the stakes are high the odds brutal he can choose to run to hide or to fight but if he wants to live he has to win for in this contest unless you leave as the victor you do not leave at allreaders all over the world have been cheering about matthew reillys lightning fast adventure thrillers contest the actionpacked extravaganza that launched this international bestselling career is vintage reilly at his explosive best