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Shadow Dragon: A Biopunk Mutant Thriller
They thought the war was over. Then came the virus—and the vaccine that kills.
Thirty years after the Bio War shattered Earth’s population, mutants now outnumber humans. Powerful corporations control the cure and the disease. The so-called “vaccine” is actually a it kills indiscriminately, sparing only those with elite genetic markers. The true antidote? Locked away. Ultra-secret. Stored at cryogenic temperatures.
Hermes is a shadow-walker and thief, able to vanish into darkness and reappear elsewhere. He uses his gifts to run covert jobs, but when he rescues a fugitive telepath carrying a stolen government tablet, he uncovers a conspiracy with global consequences.
Now hunted by mutant gangs, corporate death squads, and rogue AIs, Hermes and Kim must decode the tablet’s secrets before the next phase of the weaponized “vaccine” is unleashed. The deeper they go, the clearer the
Someone wants to rewrite evolution—and eliminate anyone who doesn’t fit.
If they fail, millions will die, including the people Hermes loves most.
Shadow Dragon is a fast-paced biopunk thriller packed with telepathic warfare, mutant powers, and morally gray heroes. Fans of Altered Carbon, Shadowrun, and Neuromancer will be hooked from page one.
Thirty years after the Bio War shattered Earth’s population, mutants now outnumber humans. Powerful corporations control the cure and the disease. The so-called “vaccine” is actually a it kills indiscriminately, sparing only those with elite genetic markers. The true antidote? Locked away. Ultra-secret. Stored at cryogenic temperatures.
Hermes is a shadow-walker and thief, able to vanish into darkness and reappear elsewhere. He uses his gifts to run covert jobs, but when he rescues a fugitive telepath carrying a stolen government tablet, he uncovers a conspiracy with global consequences.
Now hunted by mutant gangs, corporate death squads, and rogue AIs, Hermes and Kim must decode the tablet’s secrets before the next phase of the weaponized “vaccine” is unleashed. The deeper they go, the clearer the
Someone wants to rewrite evolution—and eliminate anyone who doesn’t fit.
If they fail, millions will die, including the people Hermes loves most.
Shadow Dragon is a fast-paced biopunk thriller packed with telepathic warfare, mutant powers, and morally gray heroes. Fans of Altered Carbon, Shadowrun, and Neuromancer will be hooked from page one.
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First published June 11, 2015
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August 16, 2015
The story itself is fine, could be cleaned up in spots, but acceptable.
Personal choice but I am NOT a fan of 1st person stories in general, this style I found particularly grating.
Editing. You're joking right?
Personal choice but I am NOT a fan of 1st person stories in general, this style I found particularly grating.
Editing. You're joking right?
January 10, 2021
Thoroughly enjoyable story and characters, too many typos.
Typographical errors from beginning to end, many bad enough to abruptly interrupt the flow of the story while you try to figure out what Mr. Coleman was trying to say...but...I enjoyed the characters and story so much I'm still giving it 5 stars. If I could give it 4-1/2 stars I would, but a full star is just too big a penalty for the typos given my overall enjoyment of the book.
Typographical errors from beginning to end, many bad enough to abruptly interrupt the flow of the story while you try to figure out what Mr. Coleman was trying to say...but...I enjoyed the characters and story so much I'm still giving it 5 stars. If I could give it 4-1/2 stars I would, but a full star is just too big a penalty for the typos given my overall enjoyment of the book.
December 23, 2015
While there were numerous typos and other editing errors this could be chalked up to Kindle formatting or lack of an editor. I cannot say for sure. What i can say is that Mr. Coleman truly made me care about his characters and that is not something that happens often. Well done, sir. I look forward to reading more of your work as this book has made me a dedicated fan. I would suggest this book to anyone who is a fan of science fiction and not afraid of a few curse words, sexual situation s, and descriptions of violence.
I am an idiot see the title above for my full review of this book. Again, well done Mr. Coleman.
I am an idiot see the title above for my full review of this book. Again, well done Mr. Coleman.
August 31, 2015
Action movie for adults
The beginning was a little darker and edgier than I like. Once the initial relationship changes between the two main characters I thought it was better. Exciting thrill ride of a book made of mashed up genres. Post apocalyptic, advanced technology, fantasy 'races,' and a scifi angle wrapped around a momma's boy Robin Hood. Hope there's a sequel.
The beginning was a little darker and edgier than I like. Once the initial relationship changes between the two main characters I thought it was better. Exciting thrill ride of a book made of mashed up genres. Post apocalyptic, advanced technology, fantasy 'races,' and a scifi angle wrapped around a momma's boy Robin Hood. Hope there's a sequel.
October 5, 2015
Very enjoyable story.
Very fast paced and witty. Never a dull moment in this novel. Where the content is good, some extreme editing is needed. Bad spelling, not that I am a good speller or anything. Some wrong word usage, easy to figure out but still distracts from the story at times. Still I did enjoy this book and would recommend.
Very fast paced and witty. Never a dull moment in this novel. Where the content is good, some extreme editing is needed. Bad spelling, not that I am a good speller or anything. Some wrong word usage, easy to figure out but still distracts from the story at times. Still I did enjoy this book and would recommend.
October 9, 2015
It grew on me
Three things; first I wasn't really impressed with the start of the book or necessarily the origin story but it grew on me. Second, the author needs to check the editing again because it was awful. Lastly, hopefully the second book will be out soon, like I stated before, it grew on me.
Three things; first I wasn't really impressed with the start of the book or necessarily the origin story but it grew on me. Second, the author needs to check the editing again because it was awful. Lastly, hopefully the second book will be out soon, like I stated before, it grew on me.
November 6, 2015
A story worth staying up late for.
The story itself is amazing, the plot wasn't to slow or predictable, and the characters are realistic! My only question is, who is the editor, and did the author pay them well? So many mistakes it set my teeth on edge, even if the mistakes were small and easily overlooked, they detracted from the experience!
The story itself is amazing, the plot wasn't to slow or predictable, and the characters are realistic! My only question is, who is the editor, and did the author pay them well? So many mistakes it set my teeth on edge, even if the mistakes were small and easily overlooked, they detracted from the experience!
October 24, 2015
Refreshing!
I've been reading this genre for years and this book is very refreshing in its storyline, and delivery. I can't wait for the sequel.
I've been reading this genre for years and this book is very refreshing in its storyline, and delivery. I can't wait for the sequel.
November 6, 2015
really nice book
August 25, 2015
Excellent book, New, imaginative, and fun. Fantasy and Sci fy mixed in a great way.
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