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Ruins Of Ivy : The Aurora Project Book One
There were whispers that many years ago humanity controlled all life on Earth... Was that true? I guess we will find out.Left for dead after a brutal beating Flint has a choice to make that could change the planet forever in ways no one could fathom. When news of his best friend's kidnapping reaches his village he is left alone while the others go to save her.What is a good man to do but fight for what he believes in and find his best friend before it's too late?Leaving the safety of his home and all he knows, Flint jumps headlong into a new Earth that is far more deadly, and dangerous, than anything he had faced before. As he races across the new landscapes of his home, he is confronted by many enemies. Plants, robots, and even family will try to slow him down, but nothing will stand in his way of saving his best friend.So, the question must be asked. What is true friendship worth in a post-apocalyptic world and would you have what it takes to save it? Will Flint? Or will he even have what it takes to survive?Author NoteBoiled down for years in a caldron filled with heroic stories, action adventures, and RPGs galore. This is an action-packed story that will take you for the ride of your life and keep you on the edge of your seat. When you think you finally understand what is happening, new complications will arise and turn everything upside down.For fans of the 100, and Gamma World. Ruins Of Ivy is definitely something you will enjoy.
- GenresScience Fiction
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 23, 2024
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January 27, 2024
It's always fun to discover a new writer, and Aaron Ramsby is one of the more promising dystopian sci-fi writers I've come across in a long time.
His debut novel features a post-apocalyptic world where mankind has regressed to a more primitive technological stage of development. Radioactive emissions have caused massive genetic mutations among all species great and small, making for a more dangerous but also more interesting world.
Our heroes are a young girl and her wolf-like mutated boyfriend who discover a treasure trove of "ancient" artifacts only to be ambushed by a psychotic android obsessed with "genetic cleansing." When the girl is kidnapped, the race is on for her boyfriend and his fellow survivalists to save her.
What's interesting about this story to me is that, despite my description, it turns out there are really no heroes and villains here, only flawed individuals doing what they think is right. It all culminates in a truly surprising ending that is sure to be both provocative and controversial.
It will be very interesting indeed to see where the story goes from here...
His debut novel features a post-apocalyptic world where mankind has regressed to a more primitive technological stage of development. Radioactive emissions have caused massive genetic mutations among all species great and small, making for a more dangerous but also more interesting world.
Our heroes are a young girl and her wolf-like mutated boyfriend who discover a treasure trove of "ancient" artifacts only to be ambushed by a psychotic android obsessed with "genetic cleansing." When the girl is kidnapped, the race is on for her boyfriend and his fellow survivalists to save her.
What's interesting about this story to me is that, despite my description, it turns out there are really no heroes and villains here, only flawed individuals doing what they think is right. It all culminates in a truly surprising ending that is sure to be both provocative and controversial.
It will be very interesting indeed to see where the story goes from here...
February 21, 2024
Exciting sci-fi adventure!
A dystopian story with dynamic, fully formed and nuanced characters, Ruins delivers an exciting adventure into an alternate future (we hope) on Earth.
I would like to say that I was promised giant robots and only insects in one chapter. This was a lie.
All of that said, Ramsby’s novel is slow to start with a long climb to establish the world, the rules of the game and the various players on the chessboard of new-Earth. But the overall adventure, while simple enough: save Mya becomes clearly a weighted match. Weighted against those who are our heroes.
Once the action begins, though, escalation and raised stakes keep the tension high and heightening. It ends teetering on the edge of a cliff. With your safety rope chewed to the teensiest last strand.
A good thing he’s promised book two…shortly.
A dystopian story with dynamic, fully formed and nuanced characters, Ruins delivers an exciting adventure into an alternate future (we hope) on Earth.
I would like to say that I was promised giant robots and only insects in one chapter. This was a lie.
All of that said, Ramsby’s novel is slow to start with a long climb to establish the world, the rules of the game and the various players on the chessboard of new-Earth. But the overall adventure, while simple enough: save Mya becomes clearly a weighted match. Weighted against those who are our heroes.
Once the action begins, though, escalation and raised stakes keep the tension high and heightening. It ends teetering on the edge of a cliff. With your safety rope chewed to the teensiest last strand.
A good thing he’s promised book two…shortly.
February 1, 2024
As a fan of the genre -- and back in my high school days, an avid player of the Gamma World RPG -- this debut fiction novel by Aaron Ramsby was enjoyable both in reading it, and for the fun memories it brought back for me during those days I and my friends played Gamma World.
With genetic mutations caused by radioactive fallout among all species left alive in the world -- making for both a crazy-dangerous and fascinating world -- we follow a story as old as time: a boy trying to save his girl.
I enjoyed "Ruins of Ivy" immensely, recommend it to any reader who's a fan of post-apocalyptic/SciFi worlds, and am looking forward to Aaron's next installment!
With genetic mutations caused by radioactive fallout among all species left alive in the world -- making for both a crazy-dangerous and fascinating world -- we follow a story as old as time: a boy trying to save his girl.
I enjoyed "Ruins of Ivy" immensely, recommend it to any reader who's a fan of post-apocalyptic/SciFi worlds, and am looking forward to Aaron's next installment!
July 3, 2024
A amazing good book to read.
You are taken to time when Earth has changed and people are somewhat different but the human is there. But world is strange as well dangerous , when someone is missing then they hope to find her. This is ware they have a lot of trouble trying to find her , the author keeps you involved and wanting more.
You are taken to time when Earth has changed and people are somewhat different but the human is there. But world is strange as well dangerous , when someone is missing then they hope to find her. This is ware they have a lot of trouble trying to find her , the author keeps you involved and wanting more.
February 5, 2024
Solid story
I liked the plot and the world building. The characters have decent depth, although more could be done with them. There is a need for editing in the book, but it's not a major issue.
I liked the plot and the world building. The characters have decent depth, although more could be done with them. There is a need for editing in the book, but it's not a major issue.
March 31, 2024
A great story from this emerging author. I can't wait for his next book. He paints a vivid picture for the reader and is truly gifted in the craft of engaging the reader.
February 2, 2024
Aaron Ramsby has written a rather different post-appocalypse novel, especially in its unique, not-quite-human characters. There's plenty of action as its protagonists make their way through a ruined world to rescue their friend, discovering the secrets left behind on their way. An enjoyable beginning with plenty of surprises.
March 18, 2024
a sci-fi rush
What lengths would you go to help a friend? Our hero goes wherever is necessary and doesn’t hesitate. A fun adventure awaits.
What lengths would you go to help a friend? Our hero goes wherever is necessary and doesn’t hesitate. A fun adventure awaits.
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