Publisher's Synopsis
Descend. Discover. Defy. Beneath Earth's surface, destiny waits in the shadows.
Plunged into the shadowy depths beneath the Rocky Mountains, Aliana and Aurelia must brave their way toward the perilous underground city of Downver. Haunted by their past and pursued by unimaginable threats, they must rely on their resilience and courage to navigate the unyielding darkness as newfound powers kindle within them.
Thompson, trapped in his skinsuit and under Volya's control, remains a puppet on the strings of his merciless Huntress. His desperate struggle for freedom is not just for his own survival, but for the human woman Anna, who haunts his every thought. Samuel, ejected from the orbiting city Astrea at the height of revolution, now hurtles toward the Earth. Pitted against Tomasz Novak, one of the formidable Titans of the old world, Samuel must use his transformed body to protect his family from afar, all while grappling with the harsh truths of his newfound existence. In addition to these characters' stories, the plot delves into the past to witness the destruction of the Matriarchy of Wintersvilla as seen through the eyes of Shira Arcadia, one of the main protagonists of Mendel's Ladder.As these characters navigate their paths across a radically altered Earth full of Nomads and other bizarre forms of life, they must continue to grapple with their destinies, crafted by seemingly god-like powers lurking in the shadows. Can they break free from their fates, or are they doomed to follow the paths laid out for them?
Winter's Remains elevates the genre-blending narrative of its predecessor, fusing action and adventure sci-fi, grimdark fantasy, speculative fiction, LitRPG, and more. The plot is intricate, the pace relentless, and the characters-both old and new-will leave readers breathless and longing for more.
--------- "Again, Fein has created such a bizarre, entertaining, and wildly creative universe. It seems so familiar and yet there is nothing else like this. Think of it as a mix of Sword and Sandal, Cyberpunk, Biopunk, Techpunk, Hard Scifi, and Dark Fantasy somehow cohesively mixed into one. This series really does deserve its own genre." - Goodreads Review "Winter's Remains evokes a feeling that is quite difficult to describe, and it is one that I have yet to experience reading any other science fiction or fantasy novel. All I can recommend is that you delve into the eccentric Neoevolution Earth universe and see for yourself. Two books in and E. S. Fein is quickly becoming one of my favorite science fiction authors." - Steven Chisholm, Author of Bleeding Iris "This is an excellent follow up to the first book. Action packed and, like the first, this is a cleverly written and fast paced science fiction story with awesome world building and an imaginative and complex plot with some dark, awe inspiring twists. I was fully immersed...this is becoming my favourite dystopian series. I am excited to see where the third book leads us." - Lucas W. Mayberry, Author of Simon: Not Your Average Superhero "Fein masterfully intertwines his characters' narratives, maintaining a relentless pace that keeps you on the edge of your seat, while the worldbuilding-oh, the worldbuilding!-is as immersive and intricate as ever. The lore deepens, the stakes skyrocket, and the characters evolve in ways that resonate with profound authenticity." - Amazon Review "This sequel is a "neoevolution" of the series and really shows off Fein's maturing narrative prowess and his knack for concocting a universe so richly woven that you can't help but feel its grit under your fingernails." - NetGalley Review
