Will the world survive the alien organism unleashed in Central Park? When a group of drunken skinheads vandalize Central Park's Cleopatra's Needle obelisk, they set off an unearthly chain of events. An ancient alien organism, dormant for centuries, is unleashed and threatens to consume the city, the country, and the world. The fate of humanity rests in the hands of Captain Charles "Biggs" Mosley of the NYPD, US Military, and the nation's most renowned virologists. Will they be able to save the world in time, or will the darkness of the Maelstrom consume them all? Set in a gritty 1990's New York City, Cleopatra's Needle: Maelstrom is an intense horror-science fiction novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you enjoyed the suspense and horror of Stephen King's The Stand, you'll be captivated by this thrilling page-turner. Reader Reviews ★★★★★ "Wow! What a ride!! When it first started I wasn't sure I was going to like it. Man was I wrong. I won't think of the sand man the same any more. Great book!! I didn't want it to end." -- Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "Not your typical horror story. Wonderful details abound. Perfect plot. Twist at the end? Maybe. Characters were rich. I wanted to know them. Great book!" -- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "page turner This was fantastic reading, just what I needed on long flight. Read it!" -- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Highly relevant to our times! With all that is happening in our crazy world, this story is not far-fetched at all. I love to binge watch tv series. This book was so engrossing that I binge read it. Hoping for more from Mr Kayden soon -Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Incredibly suspenseful! Fantastic horror story - better than Stephen King! Couldn't put it down." -- Amazon Reviewer