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Apocalypse Machine

Book 6 in the series:Kaiju/ Nemesis Saga

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'Apocalypse Machine' by Jeremy Robinson follows the journey of Abraham Wright who, after a series of events, becomes a super survivor and eventually the President with the approval of his two wives. The story includes abrupt changes in time, with perspectives from random people and a leap 15 years into the future, leaving readers confused but hooked by the non-stop action. combines elements of kaiju novels with a post-apocalyptic setting, creating a unique and engaging story that challenges readers to think about global destruction and the impact of human actions on the Earth.

Characters:

Characters are multifaceted, particularly the main character Abraham, who undergoes significant transformation while interacting with diverse secondary characters.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is smooth and engaging, filled with well-developed characters and humor, balanced with intense action sequences.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative centers around the awakening of a massive kaiju in Iceland, leading to themes of judgment and destruction, while intertwining biblical parallels, particularly reflecting the story of Abraham.

Setting:

The setting is a post-apocalyptic world initially influenced by events in Iceland, with a broader global impact due to volcanic activities.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast-paced and engaging, though it features abrupt time jumps that may confuse readers, yet maintains continuous action.

Notes:

The story features a massive volcanic eruption that is actually awakened by a kaiju, revealing the largest creature ever known.
Abraham, the main character, is drawn from the biblical figure Abraham from Genesis, enhancing the story's depth.
The plot includes a love triangle with Abraham, his wife Mina, and his mistress Bell, reflecting complex relationships.
Characters quickly evolve in unusual ways; Abraham transforms from a journalist to a leading figure with 'super survivor' qualities.
The book includes strong biblical themes without alienating non-religious readers, balancing narrative and spirituality well.
The narrative jumps 15 years into the future, leaving readers to piece together the story's progression, which some find confusing.
Robinson's writing style is smooth and engaging, contributing to an entertaining read.
Some readers appreciated the scientific accuracy, avoiding the pitfalls of unrealistic plot points common in sci-fi.
Despite its thrilling premise, some felt the conclusion was unsatisfying, hinting at a sequel that may never come.
The book has been praised as Robinson's best kaiju thriller to date, firmly placing it at the top of his body of work.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes related to apocalyptic events, survival under dire conditions, and potential religious discussions.

Has Romance?

The narrative features a love triangle and a complex family structure, but romance is secondary to the broader themes of survival and societal collapse.

From The Publisher:

THE HUMAN RACE STARTED THE SIXTH MASS EXTINCTION ON EARTH. A chain of subglacial volcanoes erupt in Iceland. The melting ice floods the countryside. Poisonous gas descends on Scotland. A tsunami devastates the Norwegian coastline. An ash cloud rises into the atmosphere, blotting out the sun across Europe, ushering in a new Ice Age. Dozens of nuclear power plants, flooded by ocean water, experience meltdowns. Millions perish. Many more are displaced. All on the first day. On the second day, a series of earthquakes moving in a straight line, reveal the presence of something massive, walking across the landscape. Concealed by a thick, radioactive ash cloud, the 'aberration' heads west, toward Russia. Abraham Wright, a science writer for Modern Scientist, who wants nothing more than to be reunited with his family, finds himself at the center of the United States' response to the crisis. Under his new title as Assistant Science Advisor to the President, Wright is sent to Europe with a team of Army Rangers, where he uncovers the truth about the ancient behemoth laying waste to the world: there have been five mass extinctions on planet Earth, and the aberration has been present at each. On the third day, the world fights back. And loses. Separated from his family by continents and oceans ravaged by countless disasters and populated by strange new life, Wright struggles to survive in an evolving world. Hoping to uncover the key to mankind's redemption, he fights for answers, and to reach his loved ones-before the human race's extinction. THE APOCALYPSE MACHINE WILL FINISH IT. Jeremy Robinson returns to the Kaiju Thriller genre he popularized with the largest Kaiju to ever appear in fiction: the Apocalypse Machine. Bursting with all the epic action, desperate struggle and complex characters that readers have come to expect, Robinson takes the world to the brink once more, pitting humanity against the greatest threat he has yet to conjure, and asking the question: Does humanity deserve to inherit the Earth, or is our time up?

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