Extinction

by Christopher Lee Buckner

A hundred years into the future mankind is on the brink of extinction as the earth has been reduced to a burning sunder, covered by radiation, and its precious oceans nearly gone.

Mankind, protected behind a few barrier cities struggles against a relentless alien invader called the Vine.

When a brilliant former Special Forces soldier, Commander Leona Blair finds a way to save the earth from the Vine she enlists the help of her ex-husband Major Aric and his team to take her to the X-O installation.

With time running short, a greater threats lie over the horizon as the truth behind the
Vine true purpose has been kept from the last remnants of the human race.

Part One of a two part story, Extinction re-imagines the X-O Manowar universe.

112 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 16, 2014

About the author

Christopher Lee Buckner is a highly regarded novelist and game designer renowned for his exceptional ability to craft immersive and captivating universes. He has received widespread acclaim for his vivid portrayal of resilient female protagonists and formidable antagonists. With a primary focus on Roman historical fiction, as well as expertise in the realms of history, science fiction, and fantasy, Christopher has released a diverse range of literary works. Some of his notable publications include "Wolves of Rome," the acclaimed "Rome Unbound" series, "Tyrannus: Immortal of Rome," and the enthralling "Cepheus Protocol." Over the course of the last 17 years, Christopher has contributed his exceptional talents as a writer and game designer to various independent video game studios, such as Prime Mortal Interactive, Burning Man Studios, Fenrir Studios, Tales, and Halcyon Winds.