Karma City
by Gardner Browning
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GENRE: science fiction contemporary/post-apocalyptic
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BLURB:
A microscopic parasite has crippled humanity with night terrors and paralyzing anxiety.
In this world of increasing dystopia, hope yet remains in Karma City. But when mercenary drifter,
Jameson Shoals, learns that a famous scientist has created a stronger parasite to kill the original,
it isn’t until the bodies litter the streets that he realizes the horrifying truth: the new parasite is a killer
with a mind of its own, and upon dominating Patient Zero, this killer acquires legs, hands, and eyes.
It falls upon Shoals and his partner, a deadly female mercenary, to stop PZ and his mob before they
can overcome and supplant humankind.
In this world of increasing dystopia, hope yet remains in Karma City. But when mercenary drifter,
Jameson Shoals, learns that a famous scientist has created a stronger parasite to kill the original,
it isn’t until the bodies litter the streets that he realizes the horrifying truth: the new parasite is a killer
with a mind of its own, and upon dominating Patient Zero, this killer acquires legs, hands, and eyes.
It falls upon Shoals and his partner, a deadly female mercenary, to stop PZ and his mob before they
can overcome and supplant humankind.
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EXCERPT
Jameson forced open the car’s door and yelled over the train’s grinding wheels. “Luna, let’s go!”
The wind grabbed at him. The train raced over a towering trestle spanning the East River. In the
distance, a cluster of high-rises raked the stars. The Karma City skyline shined in the night.
For Jameson, it felt like a lifetime had passed since he had seen the majesty of Karma,
the city of hope. He snorted a wad of phlegm and hocked it over the blur of the rails.
For Jameson, it felt like a lifetime had passed since he had seen the majesty of Karma,
the city of hope. He snorted a wad of phlegm and hocked it over the blur of the rails.
Bullshit. The city is a lie.
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Guest Post
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Guest Post
TOPIC: Favorite and least favorite aspects of dystopian/post-apocalyptic stories
What I like most about dystopian themed stories is the
unpredictable people and places that the reader may encounter. In worlds where society
has been damaged, one can find many wildly diverse populations and unusual
cultures thriving on the fringe. This lends itself to intriguing plots of
tyrannical overlords, strange creatures, warring factions, and battles for
precious resources. I also enjoy the somber feeling to many post-apocalyptic
stories. There’s a foreboding sense of dread and gloom that hangs over the
world that, when well-written, can be gripping. When the characters find
happiness or respite, it means more and the reader feels the relief as tension
is lifted.
What I don’t like about dystopian books is that
authors often choose a post nuclear setting. This is overdone. A nuclear
holocaust or Chernobyl style disaster is unexciting and unoriginal. Even in
video games, this is the same old tired setting. I understand that radiation
exposure is a constant and serious environmental threat that characters can
struggle with, but there are so many great threats to humanity that can be
used. Now, viruses are also a bit overdone but there is room here to be
creative with the pandemic. A writer can imagine all kinds of sickness and run
with it. A post alien invasion is cool. How about a classic natural disaster
like a second Mount Vesuvius, Earth splitting quake, or an unstoppable meteor? What
about magical disasters? Why not have a necromancer unleash an army of risen
dead that have feasted on mankind for a century and the last remaining humans
have fled underground to escape the flesh-eaters above? That’s pretty damn
apocalyptic.
In my new book, KARMA CITY, the reader will enjoy a
dystopian setting where the world is plagued by a mind-altering micro-invader,
a parasite called “Malady” inspired by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite infecting
our world right now.
Enjoy!
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Gardner Michael Browning is an award-winning author and professional wrestler.
In addition to receiving a New Hampshire Literary Award, two of his novels were part of an international
English literacy program for middle grade readers. Browning enjoys classic literature, fishing,
playing guitar and spending time with his family.
In addition to receiving a New Hampshire Literary Award, two of his novels were part of an international
English literacy program for middle grade readers. Browning enjoys classic literature, fishing,
playing guitar and spending time with his family.
Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/2K9d8SV
The book will be on sale for $0.99.
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
Gardner Browning will be awarding a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn
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