Earth is invaded by a collection of alien animals--both predators and prey--as well as extraterrestrial militias of varying technological capabilities. Governments fall; cities are overrun. The landscape grows wild, alien forces attempt to carve out zones of control, and humanity no longer sits atop the food chain.
Trevor Stone finds himself alone and afraid in this chaotic new world when he meets a strange old man who grants three gifts.
First, a well-stocked estate perfect for surviving the initial invasion. Second, the ability to control the fiercest breeds of dogs. Third, access to the genetic memories of mankind.
It seems he is all part of a plan; a plan that has set 'rules' to this invasion and one that blurs the line between hero and villain.
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Trevor Stone finds himself alone and afraid in this chaotic new world when he meets a strange old man who grants three gifts.
First, a well-stocked estate perfect for surviving the initial invasion. Second, the ability to control the fiercest breeds of dogs. Third, access to the genetic memories of mankind.
It seems he is all part of a plan; a plan that has set 'rules' to this invasion and one that blurs the line between hero and villain.
Visit the Beyond Armageddon facebook page for concept art and news!
Book Description
I at first didn't hold out much hope for this book as it looked like the sort of thing that you would find in the bargain bucket in your local book store. The book description and cover both seemed a little cheesy. Then I started to read and found my first impression totally wrong. The idea of the book actually works and isn't as bad as I feared. In fact it works really well and you do get caught up in the world that Anthony DeCosmo creates.
The book follows the story of Trevor Stone as he struggles to survive in a world gone mad. The world we know falls apart and Trevor finds himself coming face to face with the stuff of nightmares. We see him evolve from broken survivor to fighter and then to leader. He receives help and aid from some very unlikely places and quickly starts to create a small haven of sanity in a world gone crazy.
The book surprised me with the number of genres that it crossed. Part Post Apocalyptic, part Futuristic Fantasy and part Sci-fi. It almost feels like this book should have a genre of its own. The mechanism that brings about the end of the world is not revealed within the book, although things are hinted at throughout the story. The author makes no attempt to explain why things are happening but the subtle allusions hint that things will be revealed as the story progresses through the rest of the series.
Anthony DeCosmo's writing style drew me into his world from the start. I got a real sense through his narration of the world at peril and the insanity of the things surrounding Trevor Stone. The battle scenes are edgy and tense, leaving you enthralled with the plight of the characters. Although there a vast array of characters within this novel it is the experiences of Trevor Stone that move the plot along. It is his tale that we follow so avidly. The book itself is fairly long, but thankfully maintains a fast pace from the start. Every page pulls you to read the next.
This book is only the first in the Beyond Armageddon series and there is a small twist at the end that leaves you wanting more. I wholeheartedly enjoyed this book and would urge you to give it a go. The excitement within these pages is addictive and you will find yourself still reading long after everyone else is asleep. For a book to keep me entertained without pause for so long is a rare thing and at only £0.72 for the kindle version you just can't go wrong. This book is as much fun as you can wave a stick at, well worth it 5 star rating.
Beyond Armageddon II: Empire is already out.
