THE CALL OF ABADDON

Gripping and exhilarating, The Call of Abaddon by Colin Searle plunges you into a fractured Earth on the brink of annihilation. The world is engulfed in relentless wars and technological chaos. Jason is among the millions struggling for survival until an alien obelisk, the Abaddon Beacon, reaches into his mind from afar, and his dormant psychic powers spiral out of control. With the alien technology infecting society and a ruthless emperor seeking the Beacon’s destructive power across the Solar System, Jason and his allies race to find and destroy the alien artifact before it consumes him—and destroys mankind. Sealed within a secret lab for over a century, Abaddon’s viral energies secretly infiltrate human society. What is perceived as a gift is a dangerous virus with far-reaching negative energies. As the invasion looms, Jason faces a difficult choice: harness the strange power within or succumb to the Beacon’s godlike influence.

The Call of Abaddon is an imaginative, mythic saga blending cosmic horror, political intrigue, and explosive world-building in a battle for humanity’s survival. Colin Searle writes with the fluidity of a gifted storyteller, entices readers with crisp prose, and delivers superb worldbuilding. The story skillfully explores themes of control versus chaos, the corrupting power of unchecked technology, and the power of human will in the face of cosmic horror. The characters—ranging from the haunted salvage expert Jason to the enigmatic psychic Sam—are vividly drawn, each bearing scars from past betrayals and dealing with current fears. These characters are vividly drawn against the backdrop of their ordinary existence and the existential threats and dangers they must face to redeem not only themselves but humanity. The setting is a broken Earth with sprawling underground cities, abandoned corporate arcologies, and the volatile outer space battlegrounds. The author possesses a unique ability to make the setting translate the gritty reality of life in the dystopian world he has so meticulously constructed. The conflict intensifies as the team confronts not only external threats but also the internal struggle of Jason, whose burgeoning psionic powers attract the attention of the malevolent Abaddon. The detailed descriptions of ruined habitats, cybernetic implants, and alien-infected machinery create an immersive, visceral experience. This book is a winner for fans of well-plotted science fiction, expert storytelling, and finely drawn settings. I couldn’t put it down.