The FBI has asked Scully and Mulder to come back to the FBI and work with the X-files again. After thinking about it, they accepted. They had been following a case where pregnant woman were being killed in a very strange way. This among other strange or not so strange to Scully and Mulder. We learn that Scully and Mulder have both had their DNA altered. If you like the show, you'll love the book.

This was not what I expected so while it was a good story, I honestly think it would have been better if different (new) characters were used. I love the characters of Mulder and Scully and I love where the author took their relationship but I think it would have worked better if they were side characters and they introduced new FBI agents joining the X Files unit. That being said, it was a good story but I would not recommend it to die hard fans.

I was a huge, HUGE fan of The X-Files when it premiered in 1993.

I love all things scary and spooky and unexplained and this is still one of the best shows I've ever seen.

I was excited to see what Mulder and Scully was up to after season 11 and pleased my request was approved.

The storyline continues with Mulder and Scully still mourning the loss of their son, William and trying to adapt to a life without him.

As they reconnect and try to make a life together, Scully's new pregnancy offers hope for a second chance to be a family.

When the X-Files is reopened and the duo are tasked to investigate a serial in the DC area who targets pregnant women, their presence ignites the interest of a new cabal emerging from the remains of the Syndicate.

Soon, Mulder and Scully will discover that their case is connected to a worldwide phenomenon. And Scully's pregnancy is just the beginning.

I enjoyed the author's writing, especially the way she described Mulder and Scully's relationship; respectful, loving, and admirable.

After decades of working together, the both of them know how to work together, live together, and love together.

Their loyalty and intelligence has not changed through the years, but only sharpened through personal and shared experiences.

Scully's skepticism remains, though her Catholic faith hasn't diminished; Mulder's mistrust of the government and medical establishment is alive and well, but his ability to believe is as formidable as ever.

The serial killer storyline was meh, but the conspiracy was far more interesting, how people are changing, some infused with supernatural abilities which would mean...the world will soon become one X-File. Scary!

I loved the references to characters and events from past episodes. The nostalgia is real!

This was a good continuation to a seminal, ground-breaking television series I'll always love.

This was so good!
It picks up the threads of that season 11 reveal and just moves forward in such a believable way. Claudia Gray seems to 100 percent know The X-Files and it felt like finding Easter eggs everytime something from previous seasons were mentioned. I loved the callback to Clyde Bruckman and the issue always brought up surrounding Scully in that episode. It was even great to get the mention of Eugene Tooms and the 2023 reference.

I hope we get more of these X-Files with Claudia Gray because she definitely knows how to forge her own path and yet still keep the characters we know and love. Even them deciding on what size fish tank to have in their townhouse was totally a thing Mulder and Scully would do. We get to spend time in each of their heads and not once did I think they were out of character.

There are two serial killers in this book, both of them seemingly with supernatural abilities. One of which goes after pregnant women and of course Scully could be a target. We get new villains and allies and all are characters that will keep you interested in them.

If this is now considered canon then I’m totally okay with it. I was surprised and delighted just to be in this world again. And since the basement is now overflowing with even more X-Files I hope these books continue and we see even more of Mulder and Scully.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for sharing this book with me in exchange for my honest review.

I was a huge sucker for the X-Files for most of the original seasons and then ended up going back and watching what I'd missed when they put out the big boxed set of DVDs. I had shirts, and hats, comics and the tie-in novels and stayed in on Friday nights. This last run of the television show didn't quite live up to my lofty expectations and I had to wonder if was time to put the series to rest (at least this incarnation). Claudia Gray has given me a lot of hope that Mulder and Scully can continue on the page as long as she is writing them. The X-Files: Perihelion was an amazing read chock full of deep cuts and most importantly, I could see the actors saying the dialogue and was able to read much of it as a "classic" voiceover. I've read quite a few tie-in novels, but this is among the best. And I truly hope it's only the beginning.

Special Thanks to Hyperion Avenue and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.

There could never be enough x-files in my life so I was beyond excited to grab this NetGalley arc!! The story picks off pretty much where the “eleventh” season released in 2018 ends. In the book we get to see Scully and Mulder picking up where they left off, solving cases and resuming work on the x-files, and we also get to see them have a little slice of happiness long overdue!

The book felt authentic, and if I didn’t know better I’d say it was written by the shows screenwriters. It was well done! But that being said the writing style was unique and sometimes a bit tough to stay engaging for me. It felt too much like I was watching something (rather than reading), and was just a unique style that I struggled a little with. There were so many POVs and quick scene changes within the same chapter, I was also confused a few times and had to re-read.

But overall, it was a ton of fun, and if you love the x-files, you really do need to grab a copy!! Definitely recommend.

Thanks so much NetGalley, Hyperion and Claudia Grey for the arc.

I was surprised by how much I didn't hate this, especially considering how much I hate Chris Carter for destroying his own legacy with that second season of the revival. Cheers to Claudia Gray for un-ruining it and crafting an extremely readable thriller that also felt very true to the characters I've loved for decades!

This is a great book for X-Files fans. Mulder and Scully are back with the bureau and the X-Files department has been reinstated. Their first cases truly can’t be explained easily. Mulder is definitely suspicious of their new boss as well as a new CI. Scully is trying to do her share of the investigation, but her need to insure her pregnancy is healthy and isn’t the product of extraterrestrial experiments is definitely her top priority. The he investigations seem to blend together and get personal at some point. Can the twosome protect their unborn, keep the X-files operating, and solve an unsolved mystery?

If you are a fan of the X-Files you will absolutely love this book. It takes place right after season 11 and while reading it, I felt like I had just watched another episode of this much loved show. I really hope this series continues in book form like this. I can't wait for the next!

I’m a huge X-Files fan (I have parrots named Scully and Mulder) and have read and enjoyed several books by Claudia Gray, so I was eager to read Perihelion. It’s…fine. It’s competently written and very readable.

Reading the author note was helpful because Gray was an early shipper of Scully and Mulder, and I would have preferred they stay close coworkers. That ship has sailed however (ha), so I knew going in the book would be about their romantic relationship. I also preferred the monster of the week episodes vastly to the conspiracy episodes, and this book is a continuation of the conspiracies. The Cigarette Smoking Man may be dead (or is he?), but he casts a huge shadow over Perihelion. My biggest complaint, however, is the lack of humor. The best X-Files episodes in my opinion are the funny ones – Clyde Bruckerman’s Final Repose, Bad Blood, War of the Coprophages. Perihelion is best described as grim and determined.

Gray does prove her X-Files credentials with many references to things from the TV show. She did a good job of capturing their personalities aside from the lack of humor. Also, Scully and Mulder joke about the one job that’s not self-serving being that of librarian, so that’s a plus. Let’s bring Gray back for a rollicking monster of the week title.

I read an advance reader copy of X-Files: Perihelion from Netgalley.

I definitely have a soft spot for The X-Files. It was my first real fandom as a young teenager in the late '90s. It was my entry into fan fiction and 'shipping and all that fun stuff. My interest in the show has faded over the years, but it always picks up when I come across new content.

This was my first time reading an original novel about the show (not a novelization). It was fun to revisit the Mulder and Scully this way. And they were Mulder and Scully. They were the way I remember them but older.

I thought the plot in this book was just okay. It would've been an average episode in my mind. The plot didn't really matter though. It was just good to see the characters again.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

Thank you to Hyperion Avenue and NetGalley for an electronic readers copy of this novel.

I'm a big fan of the X-files, I've watched all of the seasons and seen the movies. This novel takes place directly after events of Season 11. Mulder and Scully are together, somewhat, but still in a little bit of limbo. I don't want to put spoilers but I think fans of the series will enjoy it. I didn't come in with high expectations, but I enjoyed it. I don't know if non-fans would even be interested. I would definitely recommend it for people who miss the show and wonder what the characters are up to.

Claudia Gray did a good job at capturing the dialogue and characterizations of the main characters. She does leave the door open for a sequel...

Perihelion by Claudia Gray is good for longtime fans and new readers as well

The really nice thing about Perihelion is that it can work for old fans and new converts equally. Obviously, there is a lot of history in The X-files world. Having at least a passing familiarity with this canon will help readers to fully understand and enjoy Perihelion.

But here’s the great thing, you don’t actually need it. Gray provides enough backstory as she goes that you can catch-on and understand what’s happening. And her story is technically a whole new conspiracy, so you don’t need to know what happened in the past to understand what’s happening now. This allows for new potential fans to enter this world without feeling completely lost. That’s a really tough line to walk, especially with a canon that’s as long and well-established as this one, but Grey does it masterfully. Conspiracy fans old and young will love having another wild ride with Scully and Mulder, and should be able to look forward to many more.

Full review in link https://thecosmiccircus.com/book-review-perihelion-by-claudia-gray-x-files-novel/

Damn to go back into the X-Files... It really felt like no time had passed at all. It was wonderful to read about my favorite characters again. I hope there will be another book since how it was left off. I mean let's face it the X-Files can never truly end anyhow.... Always another something to chase, the theories are endless now days.

I love how this author basically continued from where the show kind of left things for us. With "their" son William being mentioned throughout this book is a great nod to the what if. And Scully and Mulder do touch and talk about all of that in this story. They do chase after a killer as the blurb states, but there is another story that isn't such a side story. It kind of gave me the TV show Heroes vibes and I enjoyed that. And I really am loving the whole Scully and Mulder relationship as well, it's the come on guys you know you wanna be together truly so stop playing us. Ha ha
But seriously I think they come to realize a lot from their time with the FBI and their trauma over everything.
If you love anything X-Files then pick this book up. Show the author some love so we can get more books.

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It’s been a while since I watched an episode of The X-Files or the two movies, but this book made it easy to jump right back in. Whatever I had missed or forgotten was easily explained in this storyline. Mulder and Scully’s dead son William was heavy on their minds in this one as Scully is pregnant once again. And a serial killer with some kind of electrical powers is on the loose murdering pregnant women in their neighborhood. This was such a good story and it captured these beloved characters so well. It really made me miss the series. I foresee an X-Files binge coming on in my near future.

Thank you, @NetGalley, @HyperionAveBooks, and @Claudia_Gray for my gifted copy. I loved it!

Mulder and Scully are preparing for the birth of their child. After the death of their son, they never thought they’d get another chance to be parents. They are cautious and taking no chances. They are closer than ever and will make this work. Then, the FBI calls. Once again, they need the help of Mulder and Scully. They want to re-open the X-Files.

There are two serial killers under mysterious circumstances. Mulder and Scully aren’t sure they want to be part of this especially with a baby on the way. However, they agree to bring justice for the victims. They are stunned to find this case is even bigger than they thought.

As a fan of the original X-Files TV series, I was happy to see this book. It’s obvious the author knows these characters. She wrote them keeping true to their original characters. I could easily picture them in my mind saying these words.

The story picks up where the TV series left off. It’s been so long since I watched the show that I needed a refresher course, and the author provided the back story throughout the book. I was easily reminded of past events.

I do believe X-Files fans will enjoy this the most, but paranormal and science fiction fans will like it too. Still, I do believe it’s more for fans of the show. It gives us a chance to see “what happened next”. Kind of a love letter to the fans.

The ending was a powerful one and I can easily see this continuing on with a sequel. There’s certainly enough material for one or maybe even more. Once I finished the book, I didn’t want to let go of the characters. I may need to make time for a re-watch of the TV series. The author did well in continuing the X-Files franchise. I know I’m ready for more.











FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The FBI has called upon the two seasoned agents, who were previously suspended from the bureau. The duo have been asked to investigate an unusual murder by the hands of a Washington, DC serial killer. However,the latest crime scene appears to have ties to the supernatural. This new X-File case appeals to Scully, as the serial killer’s victims are pregnant women; like herself. Mulder and Scully still mourn the loss of their son, William. Yet, a rekindling of their relationship is sparked by the mysterious pregnancy of Scully. The couple dust off their guns to report back to the FBI headquarters to find new files for X-Files. They cautiously agree, concerned about the safety of their own unborn child yet committed to finding justice for the killer’s victims. The Inheritors, a mysterious group lingering in the shadows have intentions of altering the course of humanity! The members are cautions of Mulder and Scully and keep a watchful eye on the duo. As Dana’s pregnancy progresses and through her and Mulder’s investigation of the X-File. They discover that it isn’t another X-File case but that it is connected to a worldwide threat.

This novel is a story of self discovery in a world of constant change, violence, and mystery! It reminds me of the X-files I used to watch on tv. I was. A big fan fox-Files. I even had a calendar of X-Files at work. Read this even if you Don’t know X-Files. It’s good!

Claudia Gray has brought her incredible talent to the X-Files in this post-season eleven novel starring Mulder and Scully. Struggling to find purpose away from the X-Files and the basement of the FBI building after their son William’s death, Scully’s pregnancy (and the questions around it) may just provide them with a chance to strengthen their relationship and protect their second chance as a family. However, the FBI wants them back on the X-Files, this time to solve a case that involves a serial killer targeting pregnant women and possessing electricity-based powers based in DC. With understandable concerns about the case and working at the FBI, Mulder and Scully take on this X-File, but a shadowy organization and a new, undefined worldwide threat that directly targets Mulder and Scully’s future emerge as the investigation begins. With iconic established characters, Gray does the show justice in this incredible book. Alternating between Mulder and Scully’s perspectives, she brings the show into the modern age and crafts a new investigation and X-File that fits into the larger mythology of the show. A fascinating and complex read, fans of the show and of Gray’s other work will definitely enjoy this novel and a return to the iconic show.

Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are still reeling from the death of their son William, but cautiously joyous about Scully’s unexpected pregnancy. Determined to raise this child together, Mulder and Scully try to find meaning outside of the X-Files and within their relationship. The FBI asks for their help tracking down two mysterious serial killers: one who seems to be able to control electricity, and another who disappears in a puff of smoke. It’s enough for the Bureau to re-open the X-Files—if Mulder and Scully are willing.

I'm a huge X-Files fan, especially of the seasons starring Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Nothing against the later seasons, I just wasn't as enthralled as the earlier ones. This novel takes place after the eleventh season, with the heirs to the Syndicate lurking in the shadows as our dynamic duo investigates. If you forgot about the details of the series, we get a summary of concerns and the conspiracies surrounding Scully's first child William. Her relationship with Mulder is tentative at the start of the book, and each had left the FBI. Mulder works with podcasters and Scully works as a pediatrician at a genetic research facility when they're called back to the FBI. They reference old hurts, lies, experiments, and conspiracies that they were involved in in the 1990s at the start of their careers in the X-Files.

In addition to the investigation aspect of this book, we also see the Inheritors, the new shadow organization picking up where the Syndicate left off. Their killer Robin Vane is the shadow man that the duo is chasing in one plot thread, as he's getting rid of any remaining Syndicate members. He's also spying on Mulder and Scully to report back to the Inheritors, who plan to profit off the chaos left in the Syndicate's wake. The killer able to fry electronics is going after pregnant women, meaning Scully is soon drawn into his crosshairs. Her spontaneous pregnancy was unassisted by modern medicine when she's in her 50s now, bringing up another story thread.

There's a lot of repetition as they cycle through their grief, old conspiracy theories compared to new ones, and the very real fears of being an FBI agent while pregnant. The book carries the vibe of the show, and I could imagine the serial killer investigations proceeding in much the same manner. We have new conspiracies here, and hooks for a potential novel series becoming a twelfth season of the X-Files.

let's here it for an author who understands the best parts of the X-files and that is the relationship, the intelligence and respect that underlies the mulder and scully relationship. I was glad that Claudia Gray understood their style and banter and could also run with that disaster of a finale (IMO) and pick up the pieces anyway. Well done! Leaning into where the characters were at the end of the series, giving them some hope and direction, but realistically moving them back into the FBI and mysteries. Gray leans into past stories from the series well (maybe a bit much if you aren't a big fan) and also brings in the fun pop culture /sociopolitical winks that were nicely dropped into the show if you were paying attention.
I like that this clearly sets the stage for new books, which I will read with joy, and honors the best parts of a series that I still love even all these decades later.
I gave this five stars for the joy I had reading this, it's not an earth shattering book but it's for the fans and this fan loved it.