Delivering a generous dose of action and intrigue, Colin Searle's The Call of Abaddon shares a heart-pounding dystopian vision of corruption and those that choose to fight against it. An eldritch nanopunk wonder, The Call of Abaddon sees protagonist Jason scavenging to survive the underbelly of New Toronto after escaping a secret United Earth Federation laboratory. Fellow escapees David and Sam must help him overcome the shadowy horror known as the Abaddon Beacon, which threatens to possess him while promising answers to his dormant psionic abilities and its strange connection to both a devastating nanotech plague and a looming Imperial invasion that promises a violent end. As the world crumbles under the weight of war, disease, and systemic oppression, this determined trio must fight for more than just survival. The first in a new series, the novel invites readers to forge an intimate connection with Searle’s characters and builds suspenseful momentum leaving us eager for the next installment.
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