Inspirations - THE RAMPART TRILOGY

I'm sharing some of the books, films, and TV shows that inspired Rule of Extinction, both to provide  recommendations and to give readers a sense of what to expect.

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The Book of Koli (and its sequels) by M.R. Carey was another inspiration for Rule of Extinction.

​One of my goals was to create a rich world with intricate layers of sci-fi elements while keeping a tight focus on a handful of compelling characters.

​Few books do that as well as the RAMPART Trilogy.

The Book of Koli - - - - The Trials of Koli - - - - The Fall of Koli

The Book of Koli is a post-apocalyptic adventure about a man named Koli who lives in a small, isolated village on the British Isles in the *very* distant future.

Genetic engineering has caused Earth's flora and fauna to evolve into new deadly forms.

​"Everything that lives hates us."

Humanity has reverted to pre-industrial levels of technology.

A few pieces of technology remain, some of which are advanced far beyond our current technology.

​Those that are able to use this tech are called "Ramparts" and they hold an elevated place in their social hierarchy.

I listened to all three books on audiobook.

​​The narration by Theo Solomon (plus Saffron Coomber and Hanako Footman in books 2 and 3) is absolutely wonderful.

My new trilogy is quite different from the Rampart trilogy...

But it's similar in that I tried to create a world with rich and intricate sci-fi elements that grow increasingly epic with each book, while keeping the focus on the personal stories of the characters.

If I was able to deliver an experience half as compelling as Mike Carey, then I've done something mighty... because the Koli books are *that* good.

And they aren't nearly as well known as they should be.

​Please check them out!

And if you like the Rampart trilogy and want to read another post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure, please check out Rule of Extinction.

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