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Radioactive Evolution

A Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic Adventure

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Radioactive Evolution

By: Richard Hummel
Narrated by: Armen Taylor, Anneliese Rennie
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How far would you go to change humanity's fate?

Jared Cartwright grew up in a loving, caring community, completely isolated from the horrors of the outside world. When tragedy leaves him alone and untethered, Jared sets out to explore the unknown: a world where twisted, scarred creatures roam an earth ravaged by nuclear war while the rich fled to the skies on floating utopias, escaping destruction and leaving the rest of humanity to die.

To face his new reality, Jared must learn to survive in a cold, harsh world. A twist of fate changes Jared's destiny when he discovers dragons are real. The dragon unlocks a hidden technology within his body, giving him powers he never imagined existed.

With deadly adversaries above and below, he must evolve beyond mere human limitations to defeat the powerful rulers of the cities and the rabid beasts lurking in the shadows.

Amazon number-one best seller in Post-Apocalyptic & Cyberpunk!

©2018 Richard Hummel (P)2019 Richard Hummel
Classics Destiny Dystopian Fantasy Fiction Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Emotionally Gripping Dragons Video Game

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"A worthy series kickoff with riveting characters and a world that readers will want to explore." (Kirkus Reviews)

Five stars: "I was hooked. I just couldn't put it down." (Kim Anisi, Readers' Favorite)

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This audio book is an urban fantasy mixed with futuristic science fiction. Lots of video games, historic fantasy, post-apocalyptic narratives, or Dystopian. This fast-paced, heartrending novel of a world after nuclear destruction, a world of mutations from radioactive poisoning.

Radioactive Evolution

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Radioactive Evolution is set generations after nuclear explosions have destroyed most of the earth and it's people, The wealthy have built havens for themselves away from the radiation, leaving any other survivors to take their chances with radiation and the mutations which followed. Only regular injections of nanites help them to stay alive outside of dwindling 'safe zones.'
The .main protagonist, Jared, wandering alone in search of salvage, unwiting!y bonds himself to a bossy baby dragon, each vowing to help the other's species. The initial 'getting to know you' part of the book is presented with status screens, as in a LitRPG story, an interesting feature. The bonded companions travel through a gross dystopian world having adventures in their dual quest of revenge against the cites and the return of Scarlet's brothers.

The story is action packed with several near death experiences. The world building is imaginative and vividly executed. The narration is also creative with Armen Taylor theatrically reading the text and most of the encountered players whilst Anneleise Rennie voices Scarlet, giving good contrast and increasing the feeling of double bonding. Together, they work very effectively..
Unfortunately, however, this reader could feel little empathy for Jared and also has an aversion to dragons, so found the whole adventure overly long, especially since there is frequent recalling of earlier information. But this is a personal idiosyncracy which would probably not affect other fantasy fans. The book has all of the elements necessary for a solid story: the evolution of the main protagonist from man to hero, the struggle to stay alive in an hostile environment, not one but two quests to fight injustices, the rescue of innocents, the evil enemy, lots of action: it's all there, and more.

My thanks to the rights holder of Radioactive Evolution, who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy via Audiobook Boom. It was not exactly what I had expected from the brief synopsis given and, although I personally found it difficult to enjoy, I would still recommend it to fans of the fantasy genre.

Some humans are evil.

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Managed to listen in one sitting & loved every minute, waiting for the next one.

Excellent story, compelling telling!

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This was not what I was expecting from the description. I just read a gamer book that I really enjoyed.This one was good to start then just got boring,I listened to about half way through. Armen Taylor was a good narrator.Anneliesse Rennie was ok,but sounded like Alexa most of the time.I was given this book by the narrator,author or publisher free for an honest review.

Radioactive Evolution

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this story grabbed my attention from the first paragraph and clung to it till the last word.
Mr. Hummel have done an excellent job of crafting the world and the story.
The MC quickly become somewhat OP along with his companion, so their struggles rarely seems like they will fail, but the story remains compelling, which is a testament to Mr. Hummels skill.

Armen tailor does a great job voicing the MC and the male cast, however it is Anneliese Rennie that elevates this story to something more than a reading of the book, turning it into an experience.

very addictive

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