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Rising

Nelle Nikole

In a post-nuclear world, a compound leader hunts the truth behind undead attacks while grief, magic, and betrayal close in.

First published 2023 · State of the Union

Review Score: 86%

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After nuclear war and radiation reshape humanity, some survivors gain elemental powers while others become undead threats. In one fortified compound, leader Amaia is trying to hold her community together while dealing with personal loss and a string of attacks.

A mysterious stranger appears, and the pattern behind the undead violence starts to look larger and more dangerous than anyone expected. Amaia and a small group of trusted allies set out on a risky mission beyond their territory to uncover what is really happening.

As they travel through hostile ground, face captivity, and learn more about the wider post-apocalyptic world, trust becomes fragile. The group uncovers secrets, betrayal, and a larger plot that will force them to rethink who is safe, who is lying, and what loyalty costs in their new world.

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