Established empires are fading and altered realities embrace a sinister future.
Fading Empires unfolds fifty-five years after the pivotal events of Emergence 2028, plunging readers into the tumultuous world of 2083. In this alternate near-future, the fate of society hangs in the balance as unlikely heroes, cunning villains, enigmatic entities, and formidable super-gangs vie for supremacy.
Spanning from the opulent halls of the power-obsessed elites to the deteriorating urban landscapes and forsaken wastelands, this grand-scale saga defies traditional genre boundaries. With a rich tapestry of characters, each chapter is packed with unexpected twists and turns, offering an engrossing journey through the shadows of a possible tomorrow.
Fading Empires is an epic, multi-part book series that captivates with its exploration of power, survival, and the human spirit in the face of a fractured world.
“…The fear and determination of Kane’s beleaguered characters jump off the page. Despite the near-total control of the masses, some dare to fight against this oppressive society… every facet of people’s lives remains urgent and compelling throughout. Readers who like action-packed street-punk anime-touched adventure that never stops will enjoy this vivid, unflattering look at what humanity’s capable of.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
"A real universe is being created here and one that I will follow in any media form it may expand to! I really do think this has the potential to become a blockbuster franchise!"
—Matt Taff, Emmy Award-winning producer &
Producer's Guild of American member
Twilight of the Colossus (Fading Empires Book 1)
In the year 2083, Earth’s major remaining governments are completely powerless by the rise of hegemonic megafirms that now have near virtual reign over every aspect of life. Any who oppose the corporate state are crushed in its ever-expanding shadow.
Beneath the towering skyscrapers of the affluent elite, a violent dance unfolds as super gangs clash in a hyper-kinetic struggle for territorial dominance amidst the desolate urban wastelands, where mere survival is an achievement for the downtrodden masses.
Amidst this chaos, pockets of resistance begin to form, led by figures like Leonard Kilbane, a seasoned ex-black ops warrior struggling to unite a disparate band of mercenaries against overwhelming odds. Yet are the formidable forces arrayed against his team and others in revolt, too much to withstand?
Meanwhile, cracks emerge from within power structure itself, embodied by the unlikely duo of John Hughes and Frank Coletti, members of the oppressive police forces. Through their daring investigations, they peel back the layers of deception, uncovering clandestine networks operating beneath the veneer of law and order. What secrets will they uncover and will friend become foe?
Fading Empires: Twilight of the Colossus is the first book in the Fading Empires Universe, an epic multi-part science fiction saga. It blends suspense, visceral action, and nightmarish encounters in a near-future setting that feels chillingly plausible.
At its core, it’s a riveting tale of friendship, defiance, and the fight for survival against the backdrop of a world on the brink of collapse.
Festering Abyss
(Fading Empires Book 2)
In Fading Empires: Festering Abyss, the second installment of the Fading Empires universe, Leonard Kilbane's courageous resistance fighters find themselves increasingly besieged by malevolent forces determined to derail their first mission together.
As the team becomes targeted by a massive military force, they are forced deeper into the deadly outlands where they encounter an evil presence lurking beneath the sands, causing even their pursuers to hesitate.
Hughes and Frank Coletti are now on the run after uncovering shadowy alliances that threaten their lives. With the help of the enigmatic woman, Iva, they navigate the treacherous underworld of 2083 Los Angeles, all while being pursued by their relentless enemy, LACDF Sergeant Erik Pike.
Within the elite circles of power, Desmond Highmore and his cohorts conspire to solidify their dominance over society through a perilous game of manipulation. However, their ultimate motives remain shrouded in mystery and deceit.
Fading Empires: Festering Abyss delves deeper into the darkly fascinating world of the Fading Empires saga, blending suspense with gripping action and intricate plot twists.
Embark on a thrilling journey where alliances are tested, enemies lurk in the shadows, and the true nature of power is shrouded in mystery.
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Jared Richter is a member of the Auspex Reavers – soldiers capable of superhuman feats on the battlefield. But when he is forced to seek refuge in a seemingly abandoned lab complex, he encounters a mysterious woman. Will he be able to trust her when a sinister threat arises?
This is a preview of Rogue Elements, soon to debut as its own spin-off Fading Empires series.
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