General
What is The Preservation of Species?
The Preservation of Species is a post-apocalyptic science-fiction trilogy about a small group of everyday people who survive the end of the world.
Is each book a complete story?
Each book has a beginning, middle, and end. In the first two books, the immediate conflict is resolved and the door is opened to new mysteries and conflicts. Together, all three books tell a complete story.
When will the trilogy will be completed?
All three books are finished.
I - Rule of Extinction was released on February 25, 2025
II - Struggle for Existence will be released on June 24, 2025
III - Beasts of Prey will be released on October 28, 2025
Is The Preservation of Species suitable for children?
These are adult books with graphic violence, profanity, adult content, and mature themes.
Specific content warnings (and spoilers) can be found at www.DoesTheDogDie.com:
Is The Preservation of Species connected to The Dinosaur Four?
No. These books have many elements and themes that will feel familiar to fans of The Dinosaur Four, but they tell an unconnected story. It's bigger and better!
The Preservation of Species is a post-apocalyptic science-fiction trilogy about a small group of everyday people who survive the end of the world.
Is each book a complete story?
Each book has a beginning, middle, and end. In the first two books, the immediate conflict is resolved and the door is opened to new mysteries and conflicts. Together, all three books tell a complete story.
When will the trilogy will be completed?
All three books are finished.
I - Rule of Extinction was released on February 25, 2025
II - Struggle for Existence will be released on June 24, 2025
III - Beasts of Prey will be released on October 28, 2025
Is The Preservation of Species suitable for children?
These are adult books with graphic violence, profanity, adult content, and mature themes.
Specific content warnings (and spoilers) can be found at www.DoesTheDogDie.com:
- Rule of Extinction content warnings
- Struggle for Existence content warnings
- Beasts of Prey content warnings
Is The Preservation of Species connected to The Dinosaur Four?
No. These books have many elements and themes that will feel familiar to fans of The Dinosaur Four, but they tell an unconnected story. It's bigger and better!
Development, Publication, and Rights
Who is the publisher of The Preservation of Species?
These are indie books and are published by the author.
An editor, cover artist, and narrator were all hired by the author.
Who should I contact about ancilliary rights?
Samantha Peaselee of Polaris Law represents Geoff Jones and his intellectual properties.
Was AI used to write or publish this book?
No. AI was not used at any time during the development or publication of The Preservation of Species trilogy.
These are indie books and are published by the author.
An editor, cover artist, and narrator were all hired by the author.
- Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, editor. (She edited the Wayward Pines trilogy, one inspiration for this trilogy.)
- Jim Stigall, cover designer and illustrator.
- Stacy Carolan, audiobook narrator.
Who should I contact about ancilliary rights?
Samantha Peaselee of Polaris Law represents Geoff Jones and his intellectual properties.
Was AI used to write or publish this book?
No. AI was not used at any time during the development or publication of The Preservation of Species trilogy.
Inspirations
What were the inspirations for The Preservation of Species?
My inspirations will be discussed in detail on various blog posts, but here's a bulleted list. If you enjoyed these stories, you should enjoy The Preservation of Species.
Books
My inspirations will be discussed in detail on various blog posts, but here's a bulleted list. If you enjoyed these stories, you should enjoy The Preservation of Species.
Books
- The Wayward Pines trilogy by Blake Crouch
- The Road by Cormac McCarthy
- The Dog Stars by Peter Heller
- Bird Box and Mallory by Josh Malerman
- Jurassic Park and The Lost World by Michael Crichton
- Run by Blake Crouch
- The Rampart Trilogy by M.R. Carey
- The Mist by Stephen King
- The Living Dead by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus
- The Silo Series by Hugh Howey
- Lord of the Flies by William Golding
- The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkein
- Jaws
- Day of the Dead (1985)
- The Thing (1982)
Availabilty
How can I read The Preservation of Species?
Each book is available as a paperback and as an ebook from Amazon and on Kindle Unlimited.
Rule of Extinction will be available in late March as an audiobook from Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.
Each book is available as a paperback and as an ebook from Amazon and on Kindle Unlimited.
Rule of Extinction will be available in late March as an audiobook from Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.
Support
How can I support Rule of Extinction?
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