ANCESTOR

We wheeled and dealed and got permission to share the first 35 minutes of Beasts Beyond the River, Scott’s intense new horror novel, read by none other than Ray Porter (narrator of PROJECT HAIL MARY, EARTHCORE, MOUNT FITZROY, THE BOBBIVERSE, JOE LEDGER, and more).

SYNOPSES:

Amidst the brutality of the French and Indian War, an officer in the legendary Rogers’ Rangers is thrust into a nightmare that will challenge both his leadership and his lifelong quest to leave his father’s heritage behind. Lieutenant Geoffrey Rapelje is tasked with guiding a ranger detachment to his birthplace to preserve a fragile treaty between the British and his father’s people.

What Geoffrey finds is not the idyllic village of his youth, but a land—and a tribe—ravaged by a vicious, unknown force.

He and his rangers embark on a harrowing journey across a North American wilderness beset by violence, betrayal, and inexplicable terrors. To defeat a genocidal enemy, Geoffrey must embrace a dark truth he has long denied.

— Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs

— Produced by Steve Riekeberg

— Production Assistance by Allie Press

— Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment 

Even the frontier has a boundary… they just crossed it. 

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Scott sits down with A Kovacs to answer questions sent in by the Junkies about the latest Ancestor edition.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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That's it for ANCESTOR. Looks like you made it off of Black Manitou Island. Good for you!

I wish I could say the same for so many others.

I've got other full-length stories available for you, such as the horrifying INFECTED Trilogy, the urban nastiness of NOCTURNAL, and more. Just search for "Scott Sigler" in any podcast app.

And if you want a weekly helping of my authorial goodness, check out my weekly podcast SCOTT SIGLER SLICES. Once again, use the very podcast app you're listening to now and search for "Scott Sigler Slices," or go to my site and find links at scottsigler.com/subscribe. You get regular installments of whatever my "now playing" story is. Could be a full-length novel, an audio drama, could be a short story; you never know.

I've got print books, eBooks, and audiobooks, too. Want to check out my goods? Visit scottsigler.com. Want to stay up to date on what books and stories I have coming out next? Got to scottsigler.com/newsletter. We send out one newsletter a month. It's so simple.

Thank you for spending your time with me and my story, ANCESTOR. I hope you enjoyed it enough to let me entertain you again.

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This is it! The final episode of ANCESTOR. I hope you enjoyed the production, and I hope this last episode knocks you right in the jumblies.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Sara, Tim, and Colding are in the church, facing a showdown with the loveable Magnus Paglione. The Ancestors are running wild, eating anything that moves and some things that don't. It's high-octane action from beginning to end!

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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The chase is on, my Junkie friends. The chase is on. The Ancestors are on the hunt!

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Colding and Rhumkorrf head to the mansion, searching for weapons and a way off of Black Manitou Island. They don't know if Magnus is waiting for them, but they have no choice - without weapons, they stand no chance against the ravenous ancestors.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Magnus Paglione had a nice little chat with Clayton Detweiler to find out where Sara Purinam and Tim Feely were hiding. Now, Magnus is on his way to meet the two survivors. Meanwhile, Gunther Jones awaits in a tall tower in the middle of Black Manitou Island - cold, lonely, and wishing he could return to his writing. Colding and Rhumkorrf have been hiding at the Harveys' farm, but they know that place won't stay safe for long.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Magnus uses extreme measures to interrogate Clayton. Gary arrives on the island and attempts to rescue the survivors of the C-5 crash.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Magnus is determined to find out what Clayton's been up to. Andy & Colding run into some ancestor trouble when they head out to Sven's place to see what's going on.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Clayton contacts his son and makes arrangements for him to come out to Black Manitou on a rescue mission. An unexpected survivor forces Magnus to adjust his plans.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Clayton takes the C-5 survivors to a safe place so they can hide out. The Harveys have a close encounter with the ancestors. Magnus lays out his plan for Andy.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Sven ignores Clayton's warning and goes out to his barn. Big mistake.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Clayton & Sven remain vexed by the overnight translocation of the main herd. Clayton discovers the surviving C-5 crew in the woods and takes them home.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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The survivors from the plane crash make it to Sven's barn. Clayton's spider-sense starts to tingle. Sven & Mookie discover the experimental herd.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Sara discovers Magnus' parting gift. Will the C-5 crew be able to perform an emergency landing without any casualties?

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Magnus browbeats Sara into taking the C-5 up in a nasty storm. The turbulence jars Miss Patty Melt out of her harness, and the crew attempts to rein in the ensuing chaos.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Colding, Magnus, and Dante all have to deal with the fallout after the incident with Jian. Sara gets unpleasant surprises from both Colding & Magnus.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Claus, Jian, and Tim get their first look at an Ancestor outside of the womb. They perform an autopsy and try to figure out what went wrong with the Milkshakes. Magnus confronts Jian when she places a call.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Jian recalculates her projections and shows Rhumkorff the results. The team disagrees on whether they should continue the project or let the cows die. Sara teaches Colding how to ride a snowmobile when everyone goes out to pick up materials for the ancestor pens. Jian sets up a VOIP connection so she can contact the world outside if she has to. Miss Milkshake flatlines.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Colding confronts Rhumkorff to try and figure out why her medication isn't working. Jian knows what *must* happen for the project to succeed, but her sanity is devolving rapidly. Rhumkorff finally admits that the ancestors may be dangerous when Tim & Jian simultaneously confront him. Jian decides that she wants to leave Black Manitou Island.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Fischer pays the Paglione brothers a surprise visit. Dante is far from happy. Magnus arrives on Black Manitou island. Peej lets Sara know what's going on in the belly of her C-5. Magnus & Andy have fun taunting Colding to see if they can get a rise out of him.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Rhumkorff performs an autopsy on the fetus from Cow Sixteen in an attempt to explain its odd behavior. Tim discovers that the Ancestors are growing much faster than Jian projected they would. Fischer finally receives the information from Russia regarding Galina. This helps him develop an innovative strategy to bypass Farm Girl. Colding & Sara share some quality time on the beach. Dante berates Colding for allowing Rhumkorff to perform multiple autopsies. Sara & Jian begin naming the herd.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Magnus gets some important information from Farm Girl. Colding informs Dante of the team's success. Rhumkorff has to do an ultrasound after one of the fetuses mysteriously vanishes from Cow Sixteen. Everyone is startled by his shocking discovery.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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The team gets to view their first ultrasound of what they've implanted. Dante's manuever continues to vex Fischer and Longworth. We find out exactly how *much* of an asshole Andy is. Sara and Peej have a heart-to-heart.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Jian, Claus, and Tim successfully implant blastocysts in all fifty cows. Jian tries to play matchmaker for Colding. Sara makes it crystal clear that she has zero interest in Andy's "gun." Jian's coding for accelerated development appears to be working brilliantly. The ancestors are growing more than fourteen times as quickly as a human fetus would. Clayton and Sara continue to bond. Clayton introduces Colding to Sven's cattle rustler, Mookie.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Dante finally begins to realize exactly what Magnus is capable of. PJ sizes up Gary Detweiler. The Harveys give Tim a tour of the mansion. Clayton shows PJ and Sara into the security room, where they discover how many weapons and munitions Magnus has stockpiled.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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The C-5 lands in the middle of Lake Superior on Black Manitou Island. The team meets the Detweilers, the Harveys, and Sven Ballantine. Sara makes a great impression. PJ does not.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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Jian's sanity begins to slip as they fly away from Baffin Island. Sara deals with a potential mutiny from her crew. Sara is overwhelmed when Jian explains how the God Machine works. The team defeats the immune response test. Rhumkorrf feels like an idiot when Jian shares the nature of her revelation.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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The C-5 heads for Black Manitou Island. Fischer and company close the noose around Baffin Island. Sara's usage of a pet nickname for PJ gives a glimpse into their rocky history.

• Written and performed by Scott Sigler
• Produced by Random House Audio
• Production Assistance by Arioch Morningstar and Allie Press
• Copyright 2010, 2023 by Empty Set Entertainment

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