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The End: Omicron
Aaron Ryan’s The End: Omicron is a breathless and gut-wrenching continuation of a harrowing dystopian saga. Picking up in a devastated future where a tyrannical leader named Nero hunts down Christians marked by a branded scar, the story follows young Sage Maddox and a ragtag group of survivors struggling against a monstrous regime of mechanoids and propaganda. Meanwhile, former High Vassal Maximillian—reborn as Darius Antone Forrester—defects and seeks redemption, setting the stage for spiritual warfare, betrayal, personal transformation, and rebellion. The world is brutal, the stakes are high, and the faith of every character is tested in fire.
Reading this book was like being pulled behind a speeding train. The pacing is relentless, the emotion runs raw, and the characters are utterly drenched in pain, doubt, and hope. Ryan’s writing is often visceral and unfiltered—sometimes jarringly so—but it’s always from the gut. You feel Sage’s grief claw at your chest. You feel Maximillian’s shame and longing for a second chance. It’s not polished in a traditional literary sense, but that’s exactly what makes it powerful. It’s not trying to be subtle or slick—it’s just honest. And in that honesty, it punches hard. Some of the dialogue feels intentionally unrefined, like real people speaking in the worst moments of their lives. I respected that.
On the flip side, the writing leans heavily into its message. Ryan is unapologetically Christian in theme and tone—this is not a book that hides its worldview. That might throw off some readers looking for a more ambiguous or secular apocalypse. But if you go in knowing that, it delivers with sincerity. I found myself torn between frustration and admiration at times—the moral dilemmas, the extreme stakes, the black-and-white battle between faith and evil. It’s not subtle storytelling, but it is bold. And sometimes bold is exactly what a story needs to break through the noise.
If you’re a fan of Christian dystopian fiction, if you like stories about persecution, faith, rebellion, and endurance under fire, this one’s for you. I’d recommend it for readers who want more soul in their sci-fi, and more fire in their faith. If I had to put The End: Omicron on a shelf with other books, it would sit somewhere between the Left Behind series and The Hunger Games, with a dash of 1984 and This Present Darkness. It’s got that same blend of high-stakes rebellion, faith under fire, and a world cracking under tyranny.
Pages: 263 | ASIN : B0F6VWDM2H
The End: Alpha
The End: Alpha throws you headfirst into a brutal, faith-fueled fight for survival. Set in the not-so-distant future of 2113, the book follows Sage, a young survivor on the run from a totalitarian government led by the monstrous Emperor Nero. Once known as Constantine Goodfellow, this tech-obsessed dictator has declared Christianity a crime, branding believers and hunting them down like animals. The world is bleak, with AI-driven enforcers called Guardians tracking down “undesirables” and a sinister cleansing underway. The resistance is small but determined, clinging to their faith as they fight for survival in a world that has declared war on them.
Ryan pulls you into the fear and tension with sharp, first-person storytelling that doesn’t waste time explaining every little thing. You get dumped straight into Sage’s world, where paranoia and grief drip from every page. And, man, does the book make you feel the weight of it. That opening chapter where Sage recalls the government “census” that secretly branded Christians was chilling.
One thing I love about post-apocalyptic fiction is when the villains feel real. Emperor Nero is absolutely terrifying. He’s not just evil for the sake of being evil, he believes in his own twisted righteousness. The scenes from his perspective (especially when he’s basking in his god complex while surrounded by concubines and sycophants) feel straight out of some nightmare version of 1984 meets The Hunger Games. The way his followers worship him, the way his High Vassal Maximillian fawns over him like a cult leader, is disturbing.
While the book excels in world-building and tension, the pacing has its slower moments. Some sections dive deep into inner monologue, and the religious themes are woven heavily throughout. Faith is a major part of the story, though, at times, certain conversations feel more like statements of belief rather than natural dialogue. That said, the action more than makes up for it. The chase sequences and the near-miss encounters with the Guardians are absolutely gripping. And the characters, especially Swifty, the no-nonsense leader of the resistance, bring so much energy that even the quieter moments feel meaningful.
If you like your dystopian stories dark, where the stakes feel real, then you’ll love this book. Fans of The Road, A Handmaid’s Tale, or Left Behind will eat this up. It’s brutal, bleak, and sometimes hits a little too close to home.
ASIN: B0DY8R2Z1H
Forecast
Aaron Ryan’s Forecast presents a gripping and thought-provoking story centered on Roland Bishop, a 28-year-old meteorologist from Jersey whose life is irrevocably changed after surviving a lightning strike. The incident leaves him with an extraordinary ability: he can foresee catastrophic events before they unfold. However, these visions come with a chilling caveat; they only manifest in the presence of individuals on the brink of committing devastating acts, including terrorism. As Roland struggles to understand the implications of his newfound power, he faces an agonizing dilemma: should he intervene to prevent disaster, or does meddling in fate risk unleashing unintended consequences?
Ryan weaves a story that is as suspenseful as it is intellectually stimulating, tackling themes of fate, free will, and the harrowing burden of responsibility. The novel does not merely present a man with premonitions; it plunges the reader into his psychological torment, forcing them to consider the weight of knowing too much.
The writing is sharp, immersive, and relentless in its pacing. Ryan constructs a world brimming with moral ambiguity, capturing the essence of Roland’s internal conflict with a palpable sense of urgency. The premise itself is fascinating, one man burdened with the knowledge of looming tragedies, including events akin to 9/11. Yet, it is the execution that truly elevates the novel. Each vision Roland experiences intensifies the tension, and as he attempts to alter the future, the butterfly effect looms ominously in the background. The story constantly forces the reader to question: is intervention an act of heroism or hubris?
Beyond its riveting plot, Forecast excels in its thematic depth. The age-old struggle between fate and free will is explored with precision as Roland grapples with the unnerving possibility that his actions might be predetermined. Can he truly change the course of events, or is he merely a pawn in an unchangeable timeline? The novel does not offer easy answers, making Roland’s moral dilemmas all the more compelling. His internal turmoil is visceral, his fear and uncertainty radiating from the pages, drawing readers into his desperate attempts to navigate an impossible situation.
Ryan also succeeds in crafting a world that feels unpredictable and chaotic, mirroring the protagonist’s own unstable reality. The novel blends elements of thriller and psychological drama seamlessly, offering both high-stakes suspense and philosophical reflection. Readers are not only kept on edge by the tension-laden plot but are also invited to contemplate the ethics of intervention, the limits of human agency, and the price of knowledge.
Forecast is a riveting, intelligent, and emotionally charged thriller. For readers who appreciate high-concept suspense novels laced with deep ethical quandaries, Aaron Ryan delivers a story that is as exhilarating as it is thought-provoking.
Pages: 339 | ASIN : B0DLQ9HMFP
One Heckuva Thrill Ride
Dissonance Vol IV: Relentless follows the plight of humanity in its fight against alien invaders and the daunting task of rebuilding a decimated world. What was the initial idea behind this story, and how did that transform as you were writing the novel?
I really felt there was no continuation of the story after Dissonance Volume III: Renegade. I honestly thought I was done. But ultimately, I confess that I left the door open to a sequel with some elements at the end of Dissonance Volume III: Renegade, it was probably inevitable that I continue it. Additionally, I have some rather rabid fans that pressed me to continue it. They were, ahem, relentless. I knew that if I did another one, I wanted to incorporate elements of the backstory of the gorgons, why they came, and more specifically, where they were from. Those were unsolved mysteries from the previous five books. Additionally, I knew that I wanted to structure the narrative along the lines of a CTU episode of 24 with Keifer Sutherland, fused with some hard sci-fi verbiage and research such as that from Contact, Deep Impact, Armageddon, etc. I wanted there to be a sense of impending dread. There were also characters in Dissonance Volume III: Renegade that really required some more final closure than I had previously afforded them, and so Dissonance Volume IV: Relentless was my chance to bring that closure to pass. It evolved…it turned into one heckuva thrill ride of tension and growing pessimism, and the stakes grew ever higher as you went. Additionally, there were elements of the gorgons that I still felt I could flesh out that would give some of the previous story some incredible weight, retroactively.
What was one scene in the novel that you felt captured the morals and message you were trying to deliver to readers?
I am personally a big fan of verbal jousting between two pivotal characters. The dialogue between the new president Cardona and the deposed president Graham was utterly fascinating to me…utterly motivating to me…and utterly thrilling to write. I loved how they played off each other. I loved the dynamics of the final fight, and how Cardona uses the gorgon’s own power against them.
I find the world you created in this novel brimming with possibilities. Where did the inspiration for the setting come from, and how did it change as you were writing?
Again, I just felt really compelled to write a la 24 with Jack Bauer, and wanted it to be a political thrill ride juxtaposed with an inbound repeat gorgon threat. I think setting it in a demolished Washington DC that was being rebuilt (as the rest of the world was) was a great setting. It’s also so tragic: in the middle of rebuilding, here they come again. That overwhelming sense of disappointment and dejection resulting from such a revelation played throughout, and I think I handled it pretty well. That disappointment and dejection would have played the same anywhere I had set them on the planet. It would be planetarily felt and shared.
Where do you see your characters after the book ends?
I think they’re done! I’ve wrestled with this and genuinely feel that the story is over. I mean, how many times can gorgons repeatedly attack Earth before we have to turn inward and start exploring our poor management of our defenses and perhaps just roll over and give up? It would grow entirely repetitive. I did the story, I did two prequels and a sequel. Dissonance is done, and I’m VERY proud of it. VERY proud of it. It’s an incredibly robust hexalogy and I’m so privileged and humbled that I got to be the one to write it!
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In 2042, we finally beat them because of a resistance borne of one man.
But in 2045, gorgons don’t give up easily – and now they’re coming back for revenge.
The resistance deposed President Jean Graham, destroyed the gorgon queen, and leveled the funnel, which was stealing our oceans. But the victory was short-lived. A second craft now approaches, trying to re-establish communication with its predecessor. Earth’s survivors have only just been reemerging out of the shadows for a desperate two and a half years. The horrible truth is confirmed: the enemy is coming for them once more. And now they know precisely who led the revolt: none other than President Vance Cardona himself.
The time for their revenge has come. Will Earth be able to fend off the gorgons once more? Or will this be the end of all humanity? Not if President Vance Cardona, Chief of Staff Miguel Monzon, Lieutenant Cameron “Jet” Shipley, Corporal Liam “Foxy” Mayfield and others have anything to say about it.
Read all six installments in this bestselling post apocalyptic alien invasion series, in this order:
Dissonance Volume I: Reality (released 1.1.24)
Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning (released 3.20.24)
Dissonance Volume III: Renegade (released 5.18.24)
Dissonance Volume IV: Relentless (released 11.20.24)
Prequel #1: Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation (released 6.6.24)
Prequel #2: Dissonance Volume Up: Rising (released 9.3.24)
Join bestselling author Aaron Ryan as he takes us back to the world of post apocalyptic Earth in 2045, a few struggling years after the climax to the alien invasion that had left a scorched planet in 2042. Jump back into the bestselling, award-winning “Dissonance” alien invasion series of post apocalyptic fiction books. This is a set of post apocalyptic novels in a survival fiction saga that will leave you riveted!
Dissonance Volume IV: Relentless
Dissonance Vol IV: Relentless plunges readers into a dystopian future teeming with suspense, sacrifice, and survival. Set in 2045, this sixth installment in the Dissonance series continues the tale of humanity’s fight against gorgon invaders and the daunting task of rebuilding a decimated world. From the remnants of a shattered society to a cautious hope for revival, Ryan weaves together action and introspection, offering a gripping conclusion to his saga. It’s not just about survival; it’s about reckoning with humanity’s mistakes and rediscovering its potential for resilience.
What stood out most to me was Ryan’s ability to blend large-scale world-building with deeply personal stories. The description of Earth’s post-gorgon condition is chillingly vivid: collapsing cities overtaken by nature, underwater subway tunnels, and the haunting remains of iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower. Yet, amidst this decay, Ryan doesn’t lose sight of the human element. The scenes of survivors learning to speak aloud again after years of silence gave me chills. It felt so raw, so real, and it made me appreciate the psychological scars left behind. However, at times, these poignant moments risked being overshadowed by the extensive exposition detailing the state of infrastructure.
Ryan’s writing shines most when exploring moral conflicts and relationships. President Cardona’s internal struggle with leadership and the weight of past decisions resonates deeply. His meeting with the disgraced Jean Graham, who oscillates between bitter defiance and hollow regret, was a standout scene. Graham’s sardonic commentary, paired with Cardona’s quiet resolve, created a compelling interplay of justice and accountability. Yet, I couldn’t help but feel that some character arcs, like Pastor Rosie’s, deserved more closure.
The beginning felt like a slow burn, meticulously laying out the consequences of the war and the fragile rebuilding process. While this approach enriched the world-building, it occasionally slowed the momentum. However, once the narrative shifted to the looming threat of Francine 45 and the secrets left behind by Graham’s regime, I was fully hooked. The stakes climbed with every page, leaving me racing to the finish line.
Relentless is a meditation on loss, leadership, and the unyielding human spirit. Aaron Ryan has crafted a world that feels lived-in. I’d recommend this science fiction book to fans of dystopian tales that balance gritty realism with glimmers of hope. Whether you’re a longtime follower of the Dissonance series or new to its universe, this installment is worth your time.
Pages: 382 | ASIN : B0DK5YCPFL
Achieving Verisimilitude
Dissonance Volume III: Renegade follows a group of renegades who uncover a plot by the president to unleash a nuclear attack on the world, and it is a race to stop it from happening. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
The seeds were there and they were planted in Dissonance Volume I: Reality. Cameron Shipley already discovered that something very big was going on, but he didn’t know what, and there were clues that the President was behind all of it. She is well past her prime and is now a four-term president, beyond the expected length of service by virtue of the gorgon occupation. That has seen her desire to cling to power, has seen her corruption grow, and now has seen her seeking nefarious means to eliminate dissent to her power. She has herself become a renegade world leader, and it is up to the group of renegades to take on this renegade. In short, power corrupts.
I felt that the action scenes were expertly crafted. I find that this is an area that can be overdone in novels. How did you approach this subject to make sure it flowed evenly?
Thank you, and I so appreciate you observing that! I took GREAT pains to ensure that, militarily, my novels would cut the mustard and stand up to scrutiny. To that end, I consulted with several military personnel to ensure verisimilitude. A former 35-year aircraft carrier captain. Two senior airmen in the Air Force. A Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force. A retired Army Chopper pilot. An infantryman. They ensured that what I wrote was actually correct, and I so appreciated them! I did a ton of research on my own for the cockpit scenes in an F-15, for inside an Abrams tank, for life aboard an aircraft carrier, etc.. I think it turned out pretty well and I achieved verisimilitude. For that, I’m so very grateful!
What was one of the hardest parts of Dissonance Volume III: Renegade for you to write?
I think the trip timing out over the Atlantic was one of the hardest. It really involved mathematical equations, which I’m not skilled at. Really required lots of attention to time zones, ship speeds, knots per hour, timing the arrival at the funnel, etc.. I had to design out a bit of a graph for that. 😊 The other thing would be the battles. The tactical nature of them requires attention to detail and precision, but also requires some ingenuity in fleshing out the narrative so it’s not just recycled from what people have already seen or read. I had to get extra creative on those scenes. I think you’ll notice those creative strokes rather quickly and appreciate them.
What is one thing that people point out after reading your book that surprises you?
Well, especially as it pertains to those in the military, I appreciate how they appreciate the veracity of the details that I worked so hard to include correctly. They all turned out so great, and I really highly value when someone who has seen actual service comments that what I’ve written out is actually correct. That is high praise and is so satisfying. Overall, however, I wanted to write a thrilling and powerful climax to the saga, redemption for planet Earth, a massive final battle preceded by massive final mini-skirmishes, and I’m confident I accomplished that. So satisfied with the grandeur of it, the epic scope of it, the scale, the magnitude of the conflict, and the resolution as well. I couldn’t have asked for a better conclusion to the original trilogy.
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Orchestrated by the President herself, the gorgon attack on Mammoth Cave proves to be utterly devastating. With the death of those closest to him and betrayed again by the ones he trusted the most, Cameron finds himself in a state of catatonic shock. Now, one thing is sure: the threat of world destruction is nothing when compared to his festering thirst for revenge.
Desperate to preserve power, President Graham will use the gorgon threat as an excuse to unleash an unprecedented nuclear attack. The surviving remnants of the world are reduced to collateral damage for the eradication of the aliens.
And now, branded a military renegade along with his rogue superiors, Cameron and the resistance are the world’s only chance for survival. They face three grave tasks. One: they must disarm the nuclear devices in the east. Two: they must utterly destroy the alien queen and the funnel. And three: President Graham must be brought to justice.
When betrayal strikes, they lose lives and Cameron is shot. And for the first time, some must accept that the aliens just might win this war. In a dystopian, post-apocalyptic world ravaged by carnage, surviving a gunshot wound is sometimes impossible…but humanity is built by those too stubborn to follow the rules!
Read all six installments in this bestselling series, in this order:
Dissonance Volume I: Reality (released 1.1.24)
Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning (released 3.20.24)
Dissonance Volume III: Renegade (released 5.18.24)
Dissonance Volume IV: Relentless (coming November 2024!)
Prequel #1: Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation (released 6.6.24)
Prequel #2: Dissonance Volume Up: Rising (released 9.3.24)
The multiple climactic battles are epic in scope in the bestselling Dissonance Volume III: Renegade. It’s the ‘unputdownable’ conclusion to the military science fiction series started in Dissonance Volume I: Reality. Get your copy now and embark on the massive conclusion to this bestselling post-apocalyptic military science fiction war series!
Deliverance or Justice
Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning follows a man living through an alien invasion who is given a mission to train recruits and track down an AWOL Captain set on vengeance. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
I needed to pick up right where I left off at the end of Dissonance Volume I: Reality. I’m a big believer in the continuity of story. I love how The Hunger Games movies literally pickup almost right where you left off. I wanted that for my books as well. There is a cruelty in play, and it is directly affecting Jet Shipley, but he’s consumed by desire for revenge, that he’s swinging at a lot of things and making mistakes in so doing. He needs time alone with his thoughts first, to refocus, to get centered with the help of Pastor Rosie, and to allow justice to happen rather than pursue revenge. But as he proceeds forward in trust, he just discovers that some people are silver tongues and cannot be trusted…and he gets fooled again. At this point that deception starts costing more lives and trauma, and he gets further galvanized for action as he goes along. I knew that as he was going into dark places, that I needed to take the story in dark places by introducing more sinister back story, plunging our protagonists into the depths of Mammoth Cave, showing them the aftermath of the 2026 invasion (in this case, by passing through Bowling Green KY), and learning what darkness the human heart can harbor.
With so many great characters in your novel, what character did you enjoy writing for? Was there one that was more challenging to write for?
I have to say that I LOVE Pastor Rosie. I do. She is so wonderful and so sinister, haha! Sinister in that she knows what people need to do, but she’s maniacally devious in how she lets them get to their answers, guiding them along the way to the truth. I love her personality, her wisdom, her desire to guide Cameron toward justice instead of revenge, and I love her wit. She’s sort of a mix between the Oracle in “The Matrix”, God in “The Shack”, and the prayer warrior in “War Room.” Powerful combination. I had a harder time writing the ancillary characters like Armstrong. I also very much enjoyed writing Cardona, and the big reveal there.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Justice vs. revenge, certainly. But also snarkiness to maturity, as well as cynicism to trust. All of those are evolutions of growth that we need to experience if we’re to mature. Undergirding all of that, however, there’s the persistent and indispensable refrain of hope…that’s what keeps us going forward. Whether it’s hope for deliverance or justice, Cameron and company are pushing forward to see the good end of bad things.
Can you tell us where the book goes and where we’ll see the characters in the next book?
Yes! Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning leads right into Dissonance Volume III: Renegade and there is a massive conclusion to the series in store for you there. The book has several climactic battles, further character reveals, intense plot lines, incredible attention to military detail, and the aforementioned good end, not to spoil things. We need a happy ending. We all do. It’s good for the soul. The human race, in the Dissonance series at least, has already lost so much. In this series, 85% of humanity has been killed off. They need and deserve a happy ending. In Dissonance Volume III: Renegade, they get a happy and tremendously powerful ending.
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They say there’s nothing more dangerous than a man with nothing to lose. Sergeant Cameron “Jet” Shipley is that man.
Jet is hellbent on revenge for the death of his younger brother, and that thirst for vengeance extends all the way up to the President herself. But some people are silver-tongues, and Cameron is swayed back to trust. Promoted to Lieutenant, Cameron is issued a new mission and is on the hunt for answers. He must figure out who his military allies and enemies are, before he winds up with a knife in his own back.
The alien invasion is still a threat, and Cameron is torn between duty and doubt while just trying to survive. His next military assignment takes him to the post-apocalyptic Blockade at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. He’s needed to train recruits, strengthen defenses, and plan a strike against the gorgons that have taken over a post apocalyptic Planet Earth.
Love was never part of the plan, but surviving side-by-side with Allison Trudy, Cameron finds himself falling for her. Little do they know they’re walking into a trap: one that might just destroy everything they’ve built. Failure isn’t an option: the survival of mankind hinges on their success.
The final battle looms, and redemption awaits…for better or worse.
Read all six installments in this bestselling series, in this order:
- Dissonance Volume I: Reality (released 1.1.24)
- Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning (released 3.20.24)
- Dissonance Volume III: Renegade (released 5.18.24)
- Dissonance Volume IV: Relentless (coming November 2024!)
- Prequel #1: Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation (released 6.6.24)
- Prequel #2: Dissonance Volume Up: Rising (released 9.3.24)
Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning is the second installment in Aaron Ryan’s post-apocalyptic alien invasion military science fiction books series. It’s perfect for readers who enjoy thrilling, dystopian, futuristic military warfare and gritty stories of betrayal, love, revenge, and justice. Order your copy now and experience true tension and terror where the stakes are even higher than in Dissonance Volume I: Reality!
Cynicism vs. Trust
In Dissonance Volume I: Reality, two brothers fight to protect an amulet that could be the key to saving what is left of humanity in a dangerous dystopian world. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
Honestly, at first, they were just friends. But I needed a stronger bond, and it just made sense that they were the last remnant of their family unit left. That bond was strong before; now that they both are survivors, the bond grows stronger. And in truth, the amulet is not what they’re fighting to protect. That’s just the opening scene. They’re out on daily recon operations to forage for food, ammo, and any survivors. That’s the grind of their daily lives right now: the monotony and drudgery that has become life in 2042. Just staying alive. My wife and I had just watched I Am Legend the night before, and the overrun world is unmaintained and unmanaged. The rabies strain killed off nearly everyone. As a result, we see a world where 6’ tall weeds have grown up through the cracks, and the earth is a ghost town. I wanted that, but the catalyst in my scenario being an alien invasion that wiped out 85% of all mankind, and the survivors are living underground in fortified bunkers called blockades, hiding from a deadly species that possesses a terrifying telepathic paralytic. An enemy you couldn’t even look at, much less shoot at and draw in more of them. The notion truly terrified me.
Did you plan the tone and direction of the novel before writing, or did it come out organically as you were writing?
I’m so much more of a panther than a planner. Yes, I had some mileposts that I knew my characters needed to get to, but overall, I really appreciate the way that organic writing affords me the opportunity to let the characters lead me, as opposed to vice versa. Organic writing really allows me the ability to let them thread their way through wherever I set them down, and then, just as in life, “life happens to them”. From there, you get to see what happens to them as they face adversity. When monkey wrenches get thrown in. When they run out of gas or their computer crashes or the kid has just thrown up. Art imitates life, just as the other way around, and everything isn’t always hunky-dory. There are things that happen to our protagonists, and you get to see how they would handle them. Just as Vladimir Nabokov said, “The writer’s job is to get the main character up a tree, and then once they are up there, throw rocks at them.”
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Faith. Justice vs. revenge. Cynicism vs. trust. Snarkiness vs. maturity. There’s a lot of this that I personally went through as well, and I very much relate to them.
What can fans look forward to seeing in volume 2 of the Dissonance series?
An incredible adventure awaits Cameron Shipley. A very trying one. A journey of trust, adversity, questioning, answers, anger, betrayal, love, gain, loss, hysteria, incredibly colossal battles, victory, defeat, hiding, and re-emergence. I’ve never written anything more powerful than the Dissonance series. It’s truly loaded with thematic depth, and each book pushes you further along those tracks. You’re in for a fantastic ride!
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Sergeant Cameron “Jet” Shipley was only six years old when the aliens silently drifted down through Earth’s skies in 2026. 16 years later, humanity is painfully familiar with one simple, agonizing, and inescapable truth:
One look, and it’s all over.
Terror lurks around every corner, and the rules of survival are simple: stay quiet, move quickly, and don’t ever look. It’s a post-apocalyptic Earth in 2042, and 85% of humanity has been annihilated by “gorgons”: horrific aliens with the ability to telepathically paralyze and then consume their prey, leaving the victims to feel every agonizing bite. Mostly impervious and nearly impossible to kill, the best defense against them is simply to run. One look, and it’s all over.
Brothers Jet and Rutty are part of an underground military bunker in Clarksville, Tennessee that provides shelter, training, and solace to those willing to fight back. But when a new recruit joins their ranks and reveals a secret that could change everything, Jet is faced with a difficult decision: follow orders, or fight for the truth? As the brothers navigate a dangerous dystopian world filled with gorgons and treachery, they must confront the ultimate question – who can they trust?
Read all six installments in this bestselling series, in this order:
- Dissonance Volume I: Reality (released 1.1.24)
- Dissonance Volume II: Reckoning (released 3.20.24)
- Dissonance Volume III: Renegade (released 5.18.24)
- Dissonance Volume IV: Relentless (coming November 2024!)
- Prequel #1: Dissonance Volume Zero: Revelation (released 6.6.24)
- Prequel #2: Dissonance Volume Up: Rising (released 9.3.24)
