by Mel Odom
First published 2008
The demons have won. Humanity cowers in the ruins of civilization, scavenging for survival in a world now ruled by hellish invaders. But scattered groups of men and women refuse to accept defeat. They emerge from hiding places to study their enemies. They share knowledge about demon weaknesses. They develop new weapons and tactics. Each small victory teaches them more about how to fight back. The survivors discover that the creatures poured through a dimensional rift called the Hellgate. If they can master the right techniques, they might be able to reverse the invasion. The resistance grows stronger as fighters pool their hard-won expertise. What began as desperate hiding becomes organized warfare. Hope returns to a species that seemed doomed to extinction.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, resistance
208 pages · Paperback · Gollancz