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Geist: Furioso
A SYMPHONY ENDS
It is written. In three days’ time, the moon will collide with Holy Gothica and annihilate its many inhabitants—and the world with it. Only the Far Messiah stands between everything he holds dear and the flame. Who, you may ask, is this mighty savior capable of inspiring nations and preventing the apocalypse? The truth resides in no hero at all, but an autistic savant long since dragged into his own dark, gothic world. Resurrected from the darkest depths of despair, Victor Roland is this final hope incarnate.
As the Imperium launches a full-scale invasion against the Entente of Free Peoples, the company’s journey will take them north to the Principality of Tolstoff. The road is frostbitten and perilous, harrowed by the waxing threat of the moon’s descent, as men and orks wage war in the wake of the End of All Things. Only with a repurposed warhead, the URUK, does Victor have a fighting chance to reach the moon and prevent the extinction of humanity. And yet, he is haunted by regret and the wraiths of those he could not save. His deceased lover, Yuko, has accepted her role as herald of the End Times, embracing a misanthropic “truth” that the world at war is beyond saving. From a lunar throne, she seeks to counter Victor’s every move with the hosts of hell with his own daemon, Amadeus, as her champion and lieutenant.
This is the sixth and final book in the Geist series. Will Victor rise from the ashes of failures past and reach his apotheosis of potential? Or will he collapse under the weight of grief and let the world suffer the terminal consequences? Regardless, the journey approaches its end.
It is written. In three days’ time, the moon will collide with Holy Gothica and annihilate its many inhabitants—and the world with it. Only the Far Messiah stands between everything he holds dear and the flame. Who, you may ask, is this mighty savior capable of inspiring nations and preventing the apocalypse? The truth resides in no hero at all, but an autistic savant long since dragged into his own dark, gothic world. Resurrected from the darkest depths of despair, Victor Roland is this final hope incarnate.
As the Imperium launches a full-scale invasion against the Entente of Free Peoples, the company’s journey will take them north to the Principality of Tolstoff. The road is frostbitten and perilous, harrowed by the waxing threat of the moon’s descent, as men and orks wage war in the wake of the End of All Things. Only with a repurposed warhead, the URUK, does Victor have a fighting chance to reach the moon and prevent the extinction of humanity. And yet, he is haunted by regret and the wraiths of those he could not save. His deceased lover, Yuko, has accepted her role as herald of the End Times, embracing a misanthropic “truth” that the world at war is beyond saving. From a lunar throne, she seeks to counter Victor’s every move with the hosts of hell with his own daemon, Amadeus, as her champion and lieutenant.
This is the sixth and final book in the Geist series. Will Victor rise from the ashes of failures past and reach his apotheosis of potential? Or will he collapse under the weight of grief and let the world suffer the terminal consequences? Regardless, the journey approaches its end.
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Published February 17, 2025
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About the author
Fallon O'Neill
12 books8 followersDiagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at a young age, Fallon O'Neill has been writing genre fiction for over fifteen years. These initial vignettes would eventually become the earliest drafts of his debut novel, Geist: Prelude. Dedicated and passionate, Fallon has workshopped the Geist series with the Blue Moon Writer's Group for over seven years, culminating in winning second place at the Will Albrecht Young Writers Competition of 2012, and publication in the eighth issue of the Blue Moon Art And Literary Review. Thereafter, Fallon went on to publish the six books of the Geist series and is currently writing his next major projects. His favorite pastimes include roosting at dive bars, blasting JRPG soundtracks into his skull, and staring at the wall to keep the existential dread at bay.
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February 16, 2025
As someone who’s been captivated by Fallon O'Neill’s Geist Series since the very first book, I couldn’t wait to dive into Geist Furioso. Let me just say, it did not disappoint. If anything, this final installment took everything I loved about the series and made it even more profound, emotional, and thrilling.
Victor Roland has always been such a compelling, layered character for me—his intelligence and inner turmoil have made him an incredible protagonist to follow. In Geist Furioso, his journey feels so much more personal. The weight of his past failures and his relationship with Yuko, both heartbreaking and complex, made this book an emotional rollercoaster. I found myself genuinely invested in his inner struggle to redeem himself—not just for the world, but for the people he's lost. Yuko’s role as the herald of the End Times added so much complexity to their relationship, and seeing Victor try to navigate the feelings of regret and guilt was intense.
The world-building and action were just as gripping as the emotional depth. O'Neill does such an incredible job of balancing the external war and the internal one Victor is fighting. The impending celestial collision of the moon with Holy Gothica is a perfect backdrop to the ultimate conflict, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher. It’s not often I find myself on the edge of my seat in a series finale, but with Geist Furioso, I was truly immersed from start to finish.
What truly resonated with me was the theme of redemption and sacrifice. Watching Victor try to rise above the darkness of his past while dealing with his haunting regrets made this feel like more than just a story of saving the world—it was about saving himself. The stakes were so high, and the emotional journey was just as intense as the external one. That final resolution? It had me reeling. It was both devastating and hopeful in a way that felt so real.
This series has been such a rollercoaster, and Geist Furioso is an unforgettable, bittersweet conclusion. If you’ve been with Victor through all his trials and heartbreaks, you won’t be able to put this book down. The way O'Neill wrapped everything up was perfect, even if it was a tough journey to get there.
For anyone who loves complex characters, intense action, and deep emotional stakes, this series has been a must-read. And Geist Furioso was the perfect way to close it. I couldn’t have asked for a better ending to such a dark, beautifully tragic story.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – A gut-wrenching yet brilliantly executed conclusion to the Geist Series. Victor’s journey has been one of the most emotional and rewarding I’ve followed, and this finale is everything I hoped for and more.
Victor Roland has always been such a compelling, layered character for me—his intelligence and inner turmoil have made him an incredible protagonist to follow. In Geist Furioso, his journey feels so much more personal. The weight of his past failures and his relationship with Yuko, both heartbreaking and complex, made this book an emotional rollercoaster. I found myself genuinely invested in his inner struggle to redeem himself—not just for the world, but for the people he's lost. Yuko’s role as the herald of the End Times added so much complexity to their relationship, and seeing Victor try to navigate the feelings of regret and guilt was intense.
The world-building and action were just as gripping as the emotional depth. O'Neill does such an incredible job of balancing the external war and the internal one Victor is fighting. The impending celestial collision of the moon with Holy Gothica is a perfect backdrop to the ultimate conflict, and the stakes couldn’t have been higher. It’s not often I find myself on the edge of my seat in a series finale, but with Geist Furioso, I was truly immersed from start to finish.
What truly resonated with me was the theme of redemption and sacrifice. Watching Victor try to rise above the darkness of his past while dealing with his haunting regrets made this feel like more than just a story of saving the world—it was about saving himself. The stakes were so high, and the emotional journey was just as intense as the external one. That final resolution? It had me reeling. It was both devastating and hopeful in a way that felt so real.
This series has been such a rollercoaster, and Geist Furioso is an unforgettable, bittersweet conclusion. If you’ve been with Victor through all his trials and heartbreaks, you won’t be able to put this book down. The way O'Neill wrapped everything up was perfect, even if it was a tough journey to get there.
For anyone who loves complex characters, intense action, and deep emotional stakes, this series has been a must-read. And Geist Furioso was the perfect way to close it. I couldn’t have asked for a better ending to such a dark, beautifully tragic story.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – A gut-wrenching yet brilliantly executed conclusion to the Geist Series. Victor’s journey has been one of the most emotional and rewarding I’ve followed, and this finale is everything I hoped for and more.
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