Welcome to the book tour for new novella, The Survivors by T.C. Weber! Read on if you dare!
The Survivors
Publication Date: May 5th, 2022
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Horror/ Novella
Publisher: Solstice Publishing
In a calamitous future, runaway climate change has made the planet nearly uninhabitable. Civilization has collapsed, and every day is a struggle. Lucy, a young mother of two, dreams of a better life by bringing back vanished knowledge. But the rest of her group is focused only on day-to-day survival—at any price. When a deadly hurricane destroys their home, Lucy’s group is forced on the road, where they must cope with hunger, searing temperatures, and vicious rivals. And their nightmare is just beginning…
TRIGGER WARNING:
This book contains scenes with horror, violence, and gore, and may not be suitable for all readers.
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Review
I had a feeling I would like The Survivors by T.C. Weber but… I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!
If post-apocalyptic horror is a genre you love, you’re missing out if you pass on The Survivors. Climate change has made the planet nearly inhabitable. I found the commentary on climate change very realistic and that makes this story even more unerving for me. The idea that if things don’t change, and keep heading in the direction it is, this seems a realistic future. Terrifying, honestly! And a testament to brilliant writing.
At the heart of this story is Lucy and her children who are part of a small group trying to survive. She is a relatable character and watching her struggles made me wonder how I would react in this situation (probably not well).
Overall, this is a fantastic read. Horror at its finest with a realistic nature that made it even scarier. Highly recommended.
Thank you to R&R Book Tours for the free review copy and tour invite. All opinions are my own and unbiased.
Rating
5★
Excerpt
A churning wall of water speeds toward us, many times higher than any waves I’ve seen before. Knees shaking, I grip my daughter and infant and back away.
Angelica grips her talisman and challenges the approaching waves. “Por favor, deténganse, Espíritus! Los adoraremos mejor!”
The tower shudders and shakes. Spray slaps up the windows, like the water’s trying to pull us down.
The window in front of Angelica cracks, jagged lines marching across its surface. It shatters inward. Shards of glass fly into the room, along with howling wind and spray strong enough to knock everyone off their feet—even Thal. Lengths of grass tear away from my woven vest and skirt.
Angelica screams, a high-pitched shriek that sounds like an animal being ripped apart.
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Ted Weber has pursued writing since childhood, and learned filmmaking and screenwriting in college, along with physics and ecology. His first published novel was a near-future cyberpunk thriller titled Sleep State Interrupt (See Sharp Press). The first book of a trilogy, it was a finalist for the 2017 Compton Crook award for best first speculative fiction novel. The sequels, The Wrath of Leviathan and Zero-Day Rising, are also out. These were followed by Born in Salt, a character-oriented alternate history novel that pits an Illinois farm boy against a ruthless fascist government. His latest work, The Survivors (Solstice Publishing), is a post-apocalyptic horror novella in which a young mother is forced on the road and struggles to survive a living nightmare.
Mr. Weber is a member of Poets & Writers and the Maryland Writers Association, and has run numerous writing workshops. By day, Mr. Weber works as an ecologist, and has had a number of scientific papers and book chapters published. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife Karen. He enjoys traveling and has visited all seven continents.
For book samples, short stories, and more, visit https://www.tcweber.com/
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