Science fiction: apokalyptisk og postapokalyptisk

Mi chiamo Theo e sono un cittadino di Oasis, l'ultima regione ancora abitabile della Terra. Doveva essere un paradiso, un luogo in cui tutti si sentivano felici. La volgarità, la violenza, la pazzia e altre malattie sono solo un lontano ricordo e nemmeno la morte ci affligge ormai.Anch'io mi sentivo felice, ma adesso sono cambiato. Sento una voce nella mia testa che mi dice cose di cui un'amica immaginaria non dovrebbe essere al corrente. Si chiama Phoe ed è un parto del mio delirio.Oppure no?Nota: Questo libro contiene linguaggio esplicito che abbiamo considerato importante per il tema della censura all'interno del romanzo. Se ritieni che tali termini siano offensivi, questo libro potrebbe non piacerti.

A cult takes over the government, but fails to steal the election, and when zombies arrive they are the only ones who seem to fall.

Following the award winning"AGENDA 2060 Bk One: The Future as It Happens"- described by critics as 'a laser-focussed, irresistible lampoon of woke culture'- comes the follow-up.After two years in space, Alexa Smythe has a message of hopefor the 'World on Fire' cultists who believe Earth is doomed and only she can save it. It's 2062 and the World Government's rules for maintaining authoritarian control are starting to unravel, needing urgent tightening. The elite have a master plan to finally wrest full control over the unsafe thoughts and speech of the world's population.Can Artificial Intelligence learn to control mankind's evil intentions- or will it decide to become the ruthless enslaver itself?In this alarmingly credible, thought-provoking future world would Elon Musk, Bill Gates or George Soros recognize themselves?This is the future as it happens, a world where Artificial Intelligence and Space Travel are about to change lives forever."This is a satirical look into the future tossing up some ideas about how issues like artificial intelligence, space technology and authoritarian transnational governance could play out based on current trends. Every speculative tech idea used in this story is already in development or evaluation in 2023.Artificial intelligence might be the thing that saves us from ourselves, rather than our dark nemesis. Who knows? The ultimate answers to life's origins and purpose may not be provided by science, but by faith in the core values that will ultimately ensure humanity's right to survive. Technology changes, humanity not so much! When writing predictive fiction of this type it is easy to take a dystopian view. I prefer to have fun - and assume that we will survive, despite the obvious fact that we will need to adapt to massive changes."- A.I. FABLER

When a baby is born, the doctor will say, "Congratulations, it's a girl!" or whatever your child is, quickly followed by, "Do you want the display?" The parents will cry, hug each other and the baby, and most of them will say, "Yes, of course! Of course, Doctor." And then they will wait anxiously, and hope that the baby's time doesn't run out while the display is being connected. Sometimes it does, of course. They give you your money back, then.About Time is a collection of short speculative and science-fiction stories that explore life and death in augmented bodies, memories, endings and the strange nature of belief.

A thousand years ago the Darkness came-a terrible time of violence, fear, and social collapse when technology ran rampant.GOLD MEDAL: Feathered Quill Book Award - 2016 - Science Fiction/FantasyWINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Summer 2015 - Best Science FictionWINNER: Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence~~~"But what are we without dreams?"The vicars of the Temple of Light brought peace, ushering in an era of blessed simplicity. For ten centuries they have kept the madness at bay with "temple magic," and by eliminating forever the rush of progress that nearly caused the destruction of everything.Childhood friends, Orah, Nathaniel, and Thomas have always lived in the tiny village of Little Pond, longing for more from life but unwilling to challenge the rigid status quo. When they're cast into the prisons of Temple City, they discover a terrible secret that launches the three on a journey to find the forbidden keep, placing their lives in jeopardy, for a truth from the past awaits that threatens the foundation of the Temple. If they reveal that truth, they might once again release the potential of their people.Yet they would also incur the Temple's wrath, as it is written: "If there comes among you a prophet saying, 'Let us return to the darkness,' you shall stone him, because he has sought to thrust you away from the Light.""The plot unfolds easily, swiftly, and never lets the readers' attention wane... After reading this one, it will be a real hardship to have to wait to see what happens next." ~ Feathered Quill Book Awards"A tightly executed first fantasy installment that champions the exploratory spirit." ~ Kirkus ReviewsEVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the multiple award-winning first book in the extraordinary "The Seekers" series of dystopian sci-fi adventures, from the author of such award-winning greats as The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky, Along the Watchtower, and The Time That's Given.

Orah and Nathaniel return home with miracles from across the sea, hoping to bring a better life for their people. Instead, they find the world they left in chaos.GOLD MEDAL: Feathered Quill Book Awards - 2018 - Science Fiction/FantasyBRONZE MEDAL: Readers' Favorite Book Awards - 2017 - Fiction DystopianWINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award - Winter 2017 - Best Science FictionWINNER: Awesome Indies Approved~~~"But what are we without dreams?"A new grand vicar, known as the usurper, has taken over the keep and is using its knowledge to reinforce his hold on power.Despite their good intentions, the seekers find themselves leading an army, and for the first time in a millennium, their world experiences the horror of war.But the keepmasters' science is no match for the dreamers, leaving Orah and Nathaniel their cruelest choice-face bloody defeat and the death of their enlightenment, or use the genius of the dreamers to tread the slippery slope back to the darkness."In this third installment, Litwack gives fans a plot both action-driven and cerebral. All around, a superbly crafted adventure. An enthralling finish to a thoughtful, uplifting sci-fi series." ~ Kirkus ReviewsEVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the multiple award-winning third book in the extraordinary "The Seekers" series of dystopian sci-fi adventures, from the author of such award-winning greats as The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky, Along the Watchtower, and The Time That's Given.

En el resurgir de una catastrófe global devastadora, la humanidad ha quedado en ruinas. El mundo es ahora un páramo estéril, donde criaturas mutadas vagan y los alimentos y el agua escasean. Pero en medio de la desolación, ha surgido un grupo de niños que se han unido para sobrevivir y forjar un nuevo camino hacia adelante.En "Hijos de la Radiación: Un Viaje a Través de la Desolación," los lectores son llevados en un angustiante viaje a través de este mundo postapocalíptico. La historia sigue a un grupo de jóvenes sobrevivientes mientras navegan por los peligros de este nuevo orden mundial, enfrentando mutantes, escasez y violencia en cada paso.Mientras luchan por encontrar alimentos y agua, construir un hogar en las ruinas y repeler a enemigos peligrosos, los niños también deben enfrentar la corrupción de la élite que busca controlar lo que queda de la sociedad. Pero a través de su lucha por la supervivencia, comienzan a descubrir la esperanza y el poder de la comunidad.A medida que los niños emprenden una peligrosa misión y la revolución se extiende, deben enfrentar la traición y la pérdida, y en última instancia, hacer el sacrificio supremo. Pero a través de su resistencia y determinación, finalmente derrocan el régimen y comienzan a reconstruir desde las cenizas.En este cautivador relato de supervivencia, los lectores son transportados a un mundo donde la esperanza y la determinación son las únicas cosas que mantienen viva a la humanidad. Con descripciones vívidas, personajes cautivadores y acción emocionante, "Hijos de la Radiación: Un Viaje a Través de la Desolación" es una lectura obligada para los aficionados a la ficción distópica y postapocalíptica.

Time travelling rock star Black Alice - Book 2 of the Sons of Steel Series. From award winning Australian science fiction heavy metal musical film Sons of Steel written & directed by G L. Keady author of book 2. Sons of Steel - Cyberwars

It has been ten years since Christopher Dante, the last storyteller, defeated the Ghul in the abandoned subway tunnels under Cogstin, and now he has vanished without a trace. There are rumors and whispers of a new evil emerging, ancient, dark, beyond the Black Mountains, a Horned God who rules the skeleton people of the north. Welcome to Gods of IMAGO, book two in the stunning IMAGO Series. Gods of IMAGO is literary dystopia at its absolute best, blending amazing world-building with thought provoking, artful prose in an unforgettable, page-turning experience that will haunt the reader long after the last sentence.

In the sequel to Blackcollar from the #1 New York Timesbestselling author of Star Wars: Thrawn, Allen Caine is back on the front lines of an alien war. Denver, Earth. The twenty-fifth century. After a devastating alien invasion, the Terra Democratic Empire is occupied by the Ryqril race. The once-heroic resistance warriors known as the blackcollars now serve as strong-arm security for Denver's criminal elements. When Allen Caine completes his year-long blackcollar training on the planet Plinry, he and his elite team head to Earth to strike out against the Ryqril puppet government. But there's no way of knowing whether the remaining blackcollars in Denver will be with him, or against him. . . .

A crazed young man crashes through a tropical forest in northern Australia. An elderly history professor in England awaits arrest and execution for writing her memoir. What links their destinies?

"The Best" masterfully transports readers to a dystopian future where humanity struggles for survival. Angulo's vivid world-building and complex characters draw you in from the first page. This post-apocalyptic tale explores thought-provoking philosophical questions about the meaning of life while keeping you on the edge of your seat with intense action sequences. Expertly plotted with unexpected twists, "The Best" proves Angulo's talent for crafting an unforgettable story that will stay with you long after turning the final page.This science fiction work tries on one hand to make readers aware of the fragility of our species, delving into some possible environmental catastrophes that may happen due to the emission of polluting gases we are producing, the cause of climate change. In adverse climatic conditions our civilization as we know it can come crashing down.This is the story of a group of special forces soldiers, who stand out for being the best in their field. Through them we will see how the world will have changed in the near future and how only the strongest manage to survive.With this novel I would like to attract the attention of younger audiences, with the intention that they enjoy reading it while at the same time raising some questions in them. For me, science fiction basically consists of presenting theories that raise doubts about their possibility and thereby compel the reader to investigate further.I'm sure we wouldn't have made it to the moon if it weren't for books like From the Earth to the Moon. Not because the technology prevents us, nor because of a lack of capability, simply because: why go to the moon? It is possible that literature gives us that need to go further, to see and visit those worlds that books tell us about.I have worked for many years on renewable energy projects and have come to the following conclusions: we are not lacking solutions, what is missing is the interest and desire to carry them out. It is viable to change our energy model; it is possible to live better, with a higher quality of life while respecting our environment at the same time. We simply don't want to make that change; we probably are afraid to take that step or possibly it's just laziness. With my novels I only intend to make us think about it.Advance Praise for The Best:"Angulo's talent for vivid description makes the devastated landscape leap off the page." - Booklist"A must-read for science fiction fans. Surprising plot twists and well-developed characters drive this exciting tale." - Kirkus Reviews"The Best has everything you could want - high stakes, compelling characters, and masterful world-building. A remarkably addictive read!" - Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Angulo has created a tense, fast-paced thriller that leaves you both shocked and wanting more. A stellar addition to the dystopian genre." - Library Journal (starred review)"A thrilling rollercoaster ride from start to finish. Angulo is a rising talent to watch." - Theodore Gray, bestselling author of The Elements"The Best sets the bar high for science fiction. Angulo's meticulous research and incredible imagination are on full display here. A novel not to be missed!" - Ryan North, author of How to Invent Everything

Humanity is on the run.The second Martian invasion was swift, brutal and decisive. What remains of the human race is in hiding, desperately hunting for a means of defense.George is determined to keep his promise to Amy: no more heroics, no daring ventures, no unnecessary risk-taking. When their refuge is destroyed, however, they are plunged back into the battle and must make their way to Canada in search of vital materials.Martian sympathisers, a dangerous sea-voyage, an audacious heist and run-ins with untrustworthy allies are only a few of the challenges George and Amy must endure. Can they succeed, and return with new weapons to use against the Martians? Or will they witness humanity's last days?

Cyberpunk and solarpunk are, in many ways, two parts of the same story. Cyberpunk is all about people surviving and fighting back in high-tech, low-life dystopias. Solarpunk is a more utopian subgenre of cyberpunk that tells stories of communities surviving, adapting to, and solving the climate crisis in decidedly post-dystopian worlds. But the foundational aspect shared by both is people and communities fighting for a better future. That's what this game is about. Are you ready to tear down the corporate state and create a new world?