Publisher's Synopsis
What would it look like if humankind worshipped artificial intelligence as a religion? AI as a deity?
What if humans were genetically altered to become something more than human? Or spliced with animal DNA to become something different entirely?
What if global warming wasn't mitigated and earth was devastated beyond repair?
This is the world of the Imitari. Staring down extinction, they fight for survival to escape the fiery cradle of earth, then journey to a promised, newfound Eden that's anything but.
With only a few words, Orinious Xaiv's world is irreversibly transformed when he's named Exim, the leader-elect. He wants nothing to do with ascending his father, Kronus, the current and formidable ruler of the Imitari. As a "Named" Orinious is ordered to complete an impossible task; recover the Seeds of Mankind. Without them, all is destined for failure, resulting in not only his death - but that of all.
Setting out with him on this mission is Veyra, one of the rare Chimaera with an elevated position. Renowned for her prowess and penchant for violence, she dispatches all that stand in Kronus's way as his elite, personal enforcer. She's ordered to keep Orinious safe and to locate the seeds - no matter the cost.
Forced to work together to survive, they're confronted by gut-wrenching realizations about themselves, their world, and the true purpose of their mission. Unlikely friendships emerge and a forbidden romance dares to gasp, all while brutal attacks, unrelenting chaos, and bitter deception challenge them at every turn.
Tracking down the Seeds is only the beginning.
