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Primal 2055 #1
Escape
A dystopian science fiction adventure set in a corporate-ruled future, following a trainee weapon fighting to keep her identity inside the program built to erase it. Post-apocalyptic action with rebellion, indoctrination and corporate dystopia at its core.
She Has A Number Instead Of A Name. They Made Her A Weapon. She Remembers Anyway.
In a world where humanity is a commodity, one girl fights for her identity.
Eight Two has no name, no past, and no future beyond what Sakkin Industries designs for her. The corporation is forging its nameless trainees into weapons, stripping away memory and loyalty until only the mission remains.
But Eight Two keeps failing to disappear. She questions the indoctrination, hides what she remembers, and watches for cracks in the program.
With a shadow war building between the corporations, a compliant weapon is worth billions. A defiant one could start a revolution. Eight Two can only be one of them.
2055 - Escape is the first book in the PRIMAL 2055 series, for readers who love corporate dystopias, super-soldier training programs and rebellion sparked from inside the machine. Perfect for fans of Hugh Howey, Suzanne Collins and Veronica Roth.
Praise for the 2055 Series
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This gives me Battle Angel Alita vibes…
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love a strong female role, sci-fi and action. This fits the bill for all those.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I did get some feeling of Hunger Games meets PRIMAL.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ …this one sucked me in from the beginning.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book started strong, kept me engaged during the entire read.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Action-packed, beloved PRIMAL with a touch of sci-fi, what's not to love?
She Has A Number Instead Of A Name. They Made Her A Weapon. She Remembers Anyway.
In a world where humanity is a commodity, one girl fights for her identity.
Eight Two has no name, no past, and no future beyond what Sakkin Industries designs for her. The corporation is forging its nameless trainees into weapons, stripping away memory and loyalty until only the mission remains.
But Eight Two keeps failing to disappear. She questions the indoctrination, hides what she remembers, and watches for cracks in the program.
With a shadow war building between the corporations, a compliant weapon is worth billions. A defiant one could start a revolution. Eight Two can only be one of them.
2055 - Escape is the first book in the PRIMAL 2055 series, for readers who love corporate dystopias, super-soldier training programs and rebellion sparked from inside the machine. Perfect for fans of Hugh Howey, Suzanne Collins and Veronica Roth.
Praise for the 2055 Series
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This gives me Battle Angel Alita vibes…
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love a strong female role, sci-fi and action. This fits the bill for all those.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I did get some feeling of Hunger Games meets PRIMAL.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ …this one sucked me in from the beginning.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book started strong, kept me engaged during the entire read.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Action-packed, beloved PRIMAL with a touch of sci-fi, what's not to love?
252 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2017
About the author
Jack Silkstone
36 books171 followersI won’t lie, I’m just like every other guy on the planet. I love action movies, first person shooters, fast cars, technology, guns, cool kit and of course beautiful women. I grew up with Dirk Pitt, Jack Ryan, Jason Bourne, Doom, Wolfenstein, Commando Comics, James Bond, Rambo, The Predator and more. As a young man I have embraced Counter Strike, Half-life, The Bourne Series, Top Gear, Call of Duty the list goes on and on. Coupled with my military experience this seething mass of adrenalin-fueled testosterone has evolved into PRIMAL.
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December 11, 2017
Venture into the unknown
A different tract from my beloved Primal series as Silkstone tries his hand at sci-fi. It isn't terrible but I still long for my Primal operatives and justice being dealt in current times. In my estimation the protagonist was underdeveloped and I did not develop the kinship I would have hoped and have come to expect in a Silkstone novel. No spoilers here but it's an average to slightly above average attempt at a new genre. I felt his (Silkstones) first attempts in action-romance with his two SEAL books was much more of a successful venture. 3.5 stars but enough of an enjoyable read to make me read the sequel.
A different tract from my beloved Primal series as Silkstone tries his hand at sci-fi. It isn't terrible but I still long for my Primal operatives and justice being dealt in current times. In my estimation the protagonist was underdeveloped and I did not develop the kinship I would have hoped and have come to expect in a Silkstone novel. No spoilers here but it's an average to slightly above average attempt at a new genre. I felt his (Silkstones) first attempts in action-romance with his two SEAL books was much more of a successful venture. 3.5 stars but enough of an enjoyable read to make me read the sequel.
September 5, 2019
An Interesting Side-step
Kidnapped children are turned into cold, heartless, killing machines... except one... and what she doesn’t know is she’s being programmed to be a very different kind of killer.
Kinda high-tech-ish, not PRIMAL as we know it - although they’re mentioned a few times in this book - but a different look at a security corporation making killers to improve their bottom line.
A good read, very different, but if you don’t find yourself cheering Eight Two and urging her to defy her master, start the book over again and really read it.
Kidnapped children are turned into cold, heartless, killing machines... except one... and what she doesn’t know is she’s being programmed to be a very different kind of killer.
Kinda high-tech-ish, not PRIMAL as we know it - although they’re mentioned a few times in this book - but a different look at a security corporation making killers to improve their bottom line.
A good read, very different, but if you don’t find yourself cheering Eight Two and urging her to defy her master, start the book over again and really read it.
December 4, 2017
Very good intro to new series
The was a fine introduction to a sci-fi rendition of the PRIMAL series. The world building was quite good, although the story takes place in a fairly limited area. The backstory of how the world fell apart was interesting and explained the current dystopia. All in all, an excellent beginning. I’m looking forward to the next volume.
The was a fine introduction to a sci-fi rendition of the PRIMAL series. The world building was quite good, although the story takes place in a fairly limited area. The backstory of how the world fell apart was interesting and explained the current dystopia. All in all, an excellent beginning. I’m looking forward to the next volume.
December 11, 2017
Good beginning of a new genre!
I read the Kindle edition of this book. There were a few editing errors that will not take away from the readers experience. The author has done a good job of character development and the story moves along at a good pace. There are a few parallels with our current world situation. I look forward to the next in the series!
I read the Kindle edition of this book. There were a few editing errors that will not take away from the readers experience. The author has done a good job of character development and the story moves along at a good pace. There are a few parallels with our current world situation. I look forward to the next in the series!
June 23, 2020
This is a little on the wild side for Silkstone. You are dealing with mechops, clankers and, Ganics, whoever heard of such things. His writing is good but trying to tie it to a tread of reality is tough. I wasn’t that impressed and I don’t have interest in any book two. I did like “Wilda” or 82, as she was assigned in this story. Her character was the best tie to reality in the book. 4
December 5, 2017
A different kind of Si-FI.
If you have enjoyed the Primal series this is a beginning of Primal in the future. Was a great beginning to what I believe is going to be a great series. Please keep the books coming Mr. Jack.
If you have enjoyed the Primal series this is a beginning of Primal in the future. Was a great beginning to what I believe is going to be a great series. Please keep the books coming Mr. Jack.
January 2, 2018
Wow!
Ok, different from the other Primals but well worth the read. I absolutely loved it. A complete story, you know (or hope) there will be more but you a least aren't left in a vacuum of what's to come.
Ok, different from the other Primals but well worth the read. I absolutely loved it. A complete story, you know (or hope) there will be more but you a least aren't left in a vacuum of what's to come.
February 21, 2018
New style from author
this was a good read but it took me a while to get into it unlike the older genre of PRIMAL novels. In the end it was good. Not sure if I will read future installments.
this was a good read but it took me a while to get into it unlike the older genre of PRIMAL novels. In the end it was good. Not sure if I will read future installments.
July 7, 2018
An excellent new series.
I'm not sure how to classify this book. I'm not crazy about war books but this one sucked me in from the beginning. For sci fi it is excellent. For dystopian ,terrifying.
I'm not sure how to classify this book. I'm not crazy about war books but this one sucked me in from the beginning. For sci fi it is excellent. For dystopian ,terrifying.
December 10, 2018
Boring
Author insults the intelligence of the reader. It's quite obvious right away the mercenary company is heavily flawed but the author keeps over and over trying to show this. Finished with this series
Author insults the intelligence of the reader. It's quite obvious right away the mercenary company is heavily flawed but the author keeps over and over trying to show this. Finished with this series
June 20, 2022
A New Beginning
I absolutely love the development of 82 and her evolution to Wilda. This gives me Battle Angel Alita vibes especially with the use of the Berserker suits. I will definitely stay on board for the chapters that follow!
I absolutely love the development of 82 and her evolution to Wilda. This gives me Battle Angel Alita vibes especially with the use of the Berserker suits. I will definitely stay on board for the chapters that follow!
December 11, 2017
P2055
Interesting substitute for the original series, I want to see how this is going to the info the original operatives with the original head man supposedly dead.
Interesting substitute for the original series, I want to see how this is going to the info the original operatives with the original head man supposedly dead.
January 7, 2018
Interesting
Jack has stepped us into the future. Our mc is an enigma. What is going to happen next jack? You've got me wishing for more yet again.
Jack has stepped us into the future. Our mc is an enigma. What is going to happen next jack? You've got me wishing for more yet again.
January 13, 2018
Good start for a new series
I'm not a big fan of sci-fi but I found this book interesting with good action and characters. Looking forward to the next book.
I'm not a big fan of sci-fi but I found this book interesting with good action and characters. Looking forward to the next book.
March 15, 2018
Really enjoyed the book
I like the new story line and the new characters can't wait for the next one to come out! Please hurry
I like the new story line and the new characters can't wait for the next one to come out! Please hurry
March 10, 2021
Primal 2055
The time line is a little confusing, but the story line is still strong. You have to wonder how things will turn out for Wilda. Will she be good or bad ?
The time line is a little confusing, but the story line is still strong. You have to wonder how things will turn out for Wilda. Will she be good or bad ?
September 9, 2021
A thrilled to enjoy.
I was surprised to find that I was enjoying reading a story of the future. It seemed like it was today.
I was surprised to find that I was enjoying reading a story of the future. It seemed like it was today.
December 14, 2017
Excellent
This is a fast paced book. Being a huge Primal fan I was looking forward to reading this and was not disappointed. I loved the little tidbits from Primal and look forward to the next instalment with hopefully more crossover.
This is a fast paced book. Being a huge Primal fan I was looking forward to reading this and was not disappointed. I loved the little tidbits from Primal and look forward to the next instalment with hopefully more crossover.
December 25, 2017
I liked this very much, finding myself feeling like, why is this over? Wanting more i will wait for more but not happily.
Well written, characters developed well as you get deeper into book, action , and understanding all he devices used in story pretty clear.
Give it a shot, something diff for me, I liked it.
Well written, characters developed well as you get deeper into book, action , and understanding all he devices used in story pretty clear.
Give it a shot, something diff for me, I liked it.
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August 9, 2018Excellent writing
Love the story and all the characters and their interactions. I'm glad to see references back to the original Primal group. Looking forward to more along the 2055 series but feel my favorite will still be for the original Primal series. Great job!
Love the story and all the characters and their interactions. I'm glad to see references back to the original Primal group. Looking forward to more along the 2055 series but feel my favorite will still be for the original Primal series. Great job!
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