Seven contestants will enter.

The New York Public Library. A brooding labyrinth of towering bookcases, narrow aisles and spiralling staircases. For Doctor Stephen Swain and his daughter, Holly, it is the site of a nightmare.

Only one victor will leave.

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 not.

A terrifying fight for survival.

With his daughter in his arms, Swain is plunged into this terrifying fight for survival. He can choose to run, to hide or to fight - but if he wants to live, he has to win.

Contest is a raw, visceral edge-of-your-seat thriller - the iconic bestseller that launched Matthew Reilly's international writing career.