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. 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 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. Preorder - - - - - Read Reviews - - - - - Request an ARC
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