Ultimatum
Ultimatum series
by Vladimir Fleurisma
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Pub Date Oct 10 2024 | Archive Date Dec 31 2024
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Description
It’s only been 18 months since the 50 year resource war ended in nuclear fire. Now everyone must contend with the new super predator seeking to establish its place as the new apex predator. D is a marine raider with one simple mission. Reach Three Mile Island. To do this he’ll have to cross a nuclear wasteland of sunless cold and sheering winds. Avoid the new mutated apex creature that controls this new world and be wary of anyone else also looking to reach Three Mile Island. He’ll either do it or kill every person and animal he can trying to do it.
Editorial Review:
Ultimatum by Vladimir Jepthe Fleurisma is a dystopian science fiction novel set in the not-too-distant future after a man-made global catastrophe. The most precious natural resources have been annihilated and a massive science experiment has gone wrong, bringing with it a plague and a wholly preventable anomaly in the form of genetically modified and mutated beasts. On the brink of a new world order, the emergence of a new apex creature requires an immediate stop. Multiple characters whose points of view are delivered by an omniscient narrator form the cast around the main protagonist, a Marine named D, who is tasked with getting to Three Mile Island at any cost.
Ultimatum by Vladimir Jepthe Fleurisma reads like the love child of Mad Max, Jurassic Park, and Ready Player One, except we don't know who the father is, so they all raise it together. There is gaming, there is an alpha male and desolate landscapes, and there are mutant creatures that have no business roaming the Earth. Fleurisma's talent in this genre-bending novel lies in two main areas. The first is in his ability to craft an almost cinematic landscape whether it is an actual place or within the construct of a game. The second is the sizzle, of which there is plenty, and it's well-written. This is a behemoth of a novel but the pacing is swift so it feels quite a bit shorter. I loved the deadpan narrative and D's character, who is thoroughly developed. Those who surround him are not given any less fleshing out and the standouts were Zach and D's sometime lover, Cella. The story has about a thousand different ways it could evolve, including a prequel that would likely be just as exciting as a follow-up and I look forward to seeing where Fleurisma takes us next.
Advance Praise
Fleurisma's talent in this genre-bending novel lies in two main areas. The first is in his ability to craft an almost cinematic landscape whether it is an actual place or within the construct of a game. The second is the sizzle, of which there is plenty, and it's well-written.
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ISBN | 9798356011870 |
PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 288 |
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Ultimatum is a thrilling dystopian science fiction novel that blends elements of Mad Max, Jurassic Park, and Ready Player One into a unique and engaging story. Set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by war and genetic experiments gone wrong, the story follows Marine raider D on a perilous mission across a nuclear wasteland. Vladimir Fleurisma's cinematic writing style brings the desolate landscapes and mutant creatures to life, immersing readers in this genre-bending tale. The pacing is swift, and the narrative is peppered with plenty of sizzle, making for an exciting read. The well-developed characters, particularly D, Zach, and Cella, add depth to the story. While the novel leaves room for further exploration and potential prequels or sequels, it stands strong on its own, leaving readers eager to see where Fleurisma takes us next in this captivating world.