| Category: | Fiction - Science Fiction |
|---|---|
| Author: | Colin Searle |
| Publisher: | Searle Productions |
| Publication Date: | July 29, 2025 |
| Number of Pages: | 413 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-0692653-0-2 |
| ASIN: | B0F85ZNC6B |
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.
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