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The Echo Chronicles #1
Echo's Remnant
Over 250 years have passed since the events of the Dark Winter brought down the structures of society and government in a nightmare of chaos and anarchy. Trinidad Shepherd considers himself a fairly average "caver", having lived his entire life in Cave System Echo, one of several vast underground cities scattered throughout the desert.
When a freak archery accident injures the leader of his patrol, Trin is tasked with leading the four person group on their nightly route. But his leader?s injury does more than earn Trin an unwanted promotion; it delays his patrol, making them late to the coordinated ambush designed to wipe them out.
After a series of massive explosions rock the desert night, Trin and his crew rush back to Echo Cave, finding their home in ruins, their family and friends murdered.
Realizing they are the last remnant of Echo, the four friends must embark on a perilous journey to learn the identity and motives of the mysterious attackers - a journey that will take them far away from all they have ever known. Along the way they will learn the terrible secret behind the true purpose of the cave systems. Outmatched in every way, and aided by a secret order dating back to the last days of Past World, the Echo crew must summon all of their strength and courage as they confront a power-hungry tyrant intent on using the secret of the caves to enslave not only the inhabitants of the cave systems, but the entire world.
Echo's Remnant, the first book in the four part Echo Chronicles series, follows the Echo crew - Trin, the leader; Cipher, the tech; Creed, the fighter; and Dalton, the novice - as they leave the wreckage of their homes behind, learn to rely on one another for survival, and search for a way to fight back against the far superior force that has wrecked their lives and destroyed everything they loved.
When a freak archery accident injures the leader of his patrol, Trin is tasked with leading the four person group on their nightly route. But his leader?s injury does more than earn Trin an unwanted promotion; it delays his patrol, making them late to the coordinated ambush designed to wipe them out.
After a series of massive explosions rock the desert night, Trin and his crew rush back to Echo Cave, finding their home in ruins, their family and friends murdered.
Realizing they are the last remnant of Echo, the four friends must embark on a perilous journey to learn the identity and motives of the mysterious attackers - a journey that will take them far away from all they have ever known. Along the way they will learn the terrible secret behind the true purpose of the cave systems. Outmatched in every way, and aided by a secret order dating back to the last days of Past World, the Echo crew must summon all of their strength and courage as they confront a power-hungry tyrant intent on using the secret of the caves to enslave not only the inhabitants of the cave systems, but the entire world.
Echo's Remnant, the first book in the four part Echo Chronicles series, follows the Echo crew - Trin, the leader; Cipher, the tech; Creed, the fighter; and Dalton, the novice - as they leave the wreckage of their homes behind, learn to rely on one another for survival, and search for a way to fight back against the far superior force that has wrecked their lives and destroyed everything they loved.
- GenresDystopia
300 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Mark Hamner
13 books2 followersMark Hamner is the author of The Echo Chronicles, a four-part young adult dystopian fiction series.
Born in Columbus, Georgia, he now lives with his wife and daughter in Louisville, Kentucky.
Born in Columbus, Georgia, he now lives with his wife and daughter in Louisville, Kentucky.
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August 22, 2012
Stumbled upon this one after reading Wool and Semper. Good quick post-apocalyptic, survival read. If you are looking for something new in this genre, give it a try and I think you will like it as well. The book maintained a good pace throughout and had very good character development. I'll be keeping my eye out for the rest in this series.
January 30, 2013
Love the characters. Can't wait for the rest of the series! My cousin is the author so I'm very proud but I don't think I'm biased. I would have read these books regardless.
February 10, 2014
I have to admit I battled rated this book. The plot and character development desearve a 5 star rating. However, the writing may be closer to a 3 star. Repeating phrases is a pet peeve of mine so if you don't mind that, then this book would be a 5 star all around. Love the characters and the plot is a wonderful mix of emotion, action, sci fi, and destopian story. I am currently reading the second one.
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