Penance

Book 2 of the Redemption Trilogy

by AJ Sikes

Editions:ePub

There is no escaping the evil lurking in the shadows...

After the harrowing trials of Emergence, Jed Welch finds himself alone in the ruins of New York City. But not all is lost. USMC Staff Sergeant Alexandra Gallegos and the two surviving members of her platoon find Jed, and together they will bring the full weight of their Marine Corps training, and mission-driven sense of vengeance, to bear upon the real monsters: human collaborators who aid the Variants at the expense of their fellow human beings.

For SSGT Gallegos, theirs is a mission borne of duty and command. For Jed, it becomes an act of penance, in hopes he may atone for his sins.

Author's note: This story is set in the Extinction Cycle universe of Nicholas Sansbury Smith.

Published: February 26, 2019
Cover Artists:

Elizabeth Mackey

Genres:

Horror, Horror - Post-Apocalyptic, Sci Fi, Sci Fi - Military

Tropes: Band of Brothers/Sisters, Band of Misfits, Found Family, Post-Apocalyptic, Redemption Arc, Reluctant Hero
Languages Available: English
Tropes: Band of Brothers/Sisters, Band of Misfits, Found Family, Post-Apocalyptic, Redemption Arc, Reluctant Hero
Languages Available: English

About the Author

In October of 2011, my career in holding down office furniture came to an end with the sweep of a budgetary axe. Now I write, edit, and review fiction and non-fiction. I am much happier. The cats tolerate me being at home more often. I work with amazing, awe-inspiring, and creative people.

I'm a woodworker and toy builder in my spare time.

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