Echoes Of A Scorched Earth

By: Newsum, Terri

In a future devastated by extreme climate change and wars over water fought by AI, a secular group of survivors struggles to exist on a ruined planet. They face brutal heatwaves, violent storms, and the constant threat of remnants of advanced artificial intelligence. Internal conflicts arise as different factions within the group clash over resources and ideologies, while external dangers from the environment and other desperate human survivors loom. Their survival is a daily battle against overwhelming odds, but amidst their despair, a new possibility emerges: the dream of space exploration and escaping the dying Earth. This aspiration becomes a beacon of hope, driving them to overcome their internal divisions and external threats, pushing them to find a way to rebuild or to seek a new home amongst the stars, culminating in a resolution that offers a chance for humanity's future.
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The core conflict revolves around the group's fight for survival against both the harsh environment and the remnants of AI, as well as their own internal disagreements about how to proceed. Key events include facing natural disasters, evading or confronting AI threats, and navigating conflicts with other survivor groups. The central tension is whether they can unite and overcome these challenges to achieve their ultimate goal of either rebuilding on Earth or venturing into space. The resolution sees them making significant progress towards this goal, demonstrating their resilience and adaptability, and ending with a sense of optimism for humanity's continued existence, albeit possibly beyond their home planet.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FZ997NQ1
• ISBN13: 9798272737977
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"