Part of Hell Divers, book 8
First published 2021
A year after the Hell Divers crushed the machines at Kilimanjaro, the survivors face a new crisis at the Vanguard Islands. Extreme weather destroys crops and famine threatens the community. Ships venture into red zones but return with meager supplies and fewer crew members. During a raid, the Hell Divers uncover a scroll that reveals a devastating truth. The Vanguard Islands cannot sustain them. King Xavier realizes they must leave their supposed sanctuary and travel through the Panama Canal into the wastes that lie beyond. The Immortal puts on his armor once more as humanity's survival hangs in the balance. The great Cazador armies attempted this journey before and never returned. Xavier and his people are about to discover why the canal has claimed so many lives.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, apocalyptic
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Kilimanjaro, Vanguard Islands, Panama Canal
Period: 1 year after
350 pages · Hardcover · Blackstone Publishing