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The Blight erupts from nowhere, sweeping across disunity among nations and sparing only those with a distinctive blood type. In the aftermath, religious fervor and territorial savagery dominate the cities. Amid the ensuing chaos, a damaged man intercepts a mysterious signal, offering him a flicker of hope. The narrative follows his quest to rediscover the humanity he lost in the bloodshed and horror of the Cull. Set in a high‑action, post‑apocalyptic world ruled by marauding gangs and bizarre cults, the story explores themes of survival, redemption, and the fragile nature of humanity.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Simon Spurrier
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