Apex Predator - RELEASE DAY!

 

It’s done! Finally, it’s done!

I’ve finished my longest book. 506 Kindle pages. Around a year of writing. Meanwhile, I had to deal with a few things: 4x sickness (covid, stomach flu, common flu, sinusitis), finding a new editor, getting used to a new job and dealing with Amazon.

I’m honestly proud of this book. It looks much better than its prequel, “The Core Of Rage”. I improved almost everything, especially style, worldbuilding and character development.

I divided this book into 4 parts:

  • Charon Antares’ story - the horrors of being trapped in claustrophobic bunkers, fighting against time when all supplies run out, dealing with “friend vs. friend” choices, turning from allies to rivals

  • Devi Kali’s story - what goes up must come down, a game where only the winner gets out alive, a doomed alliance, a brutal revenge

  • Cerridwen’s story - being alone and lost in the wilderness, survival by any means necessary, from “civilised” to “savage and feral”, losing humanity

  • Seth’s story - killing one to save thousands, finding new family, a high price of hope, descending into lies

     


     

    “Apex Predator”

    The sequel of "The Core of Rage" follows four parallel arcs:

    The rebellion finds themselves stranded on an unforgiving planet after a devastating defeat at Narjahanam fortress. As supplies shrink and tensions rise between Antares, his friend and the ruthless Rakshasas, every conflict may turn out to be fatal.

    Forced into a perilous situation, Devi must renew a relationship with an old ally. When the visit turns into imprisonment, she is thrust into a deadly game where only the winner can escape with their life.

    Cerridwen's crash landing leads her into the depths of an uncharted jungle. Every rustle of the leaves or smudged trope on the ground brings her closer to the terrifying realization that she is being hunted.

    The Unions don't slow down, even after the attack on their base. In the moments between working on their secret project, Azhi and Seth learn about their origins.

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