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The Extinction #0·5
Primordial Earth: The Prequel
This is their world, and we are the prey.
An unexplained event sends entire cities millions of years into the past, changing the lives of thousands in an instant. Seth, a young survivor, seeks shelter behind the walls of Prime City, a haven from the prehistoric creatures outside. But greed and tyranny soon threaten his existence, and he is sentenced to death or exile.
Survival of the fittest...
Choosing exile, Seth faces a treacherous journey into the wilderness with nothing but his wits to sustain him. Can he prevail over the prehistoric world, or is he doomed to die like so many others before him?
An unexplained event sends entire cities millions of years into the past, changing the lives of thousands in an instant. Seth, a young survivor, seeks shelter behind the walls of Prime City, a haven from the prehistoric creatures outside. But greed and tyranny soon threaten his existence, and he is sentenced to death or exile.
Survival of the fittest...
Choosing exile, Seth faces a treacherous journey into the wilderness with nothing but his wits to sustain him. Can he prevail over the prehistoric world, or is he doomed to die like so many others before him?
- GenresScience Fiction
64 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 5, 2022
About the author
Baileigh Higgins
97 books444 followersSouth African writer and coffee addict, Baileigh Higgins, lives in the Free State with hubby and best friend Brendan and loves nothing more than lazing on the couch with pizza and a bad horror movie. Her unhealthy obsession with the end of the world has led to numerous books on the subject and a secret bunker only she knows the location of.
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August 7, 2022
A short prequel to the Primordial Earth series. The story of Seth from when the shift occured until he finds Rogue. What he did when the shift happened, where he got his skills, how he ended up on the boat. If you read the series, grab that short story too. You won't regret it.
August 8, 2022
answered questions
It’s short but it answered questions about the man on the boat. So sad for his but what a story. A shame about John. I wish he was there too but this is a post apocalyptic time - read it, you won’t be disappointed
It’s short but it answered questions about the man on the boat. So sad for his but what a story. A shame about John. I wish he was there too but this is a post apocalyptic time - read it, you won’t be disappointed
May 20, 2024
Nice enough prequel but should’ve been after the first book in my opinion. After starting the first book I’m too impatient to get to the point where this one ends, it seems so slow now
October 21, 2022
Higgins presents three moments from her protagonist’s life, each showing a different obstacle arising from being cast into the prehistoric.
Note: while the author is blessed with a spiffing surname we are unrelated by blood or marriage.
For thirteen-year-old Seth, it was supposed to be a joyous journey bringing his mother home from hospital. However, when a mysterious flash causes a multi-car accident, he finds himself sprawled next to the wreckage in a world that radically different from moments ago. To make matters more confusing, and much more dangerous, this world seems to contain dinosaurs.
This novelette is divided into three sections: Seth’s immediate struggle to survive being cast into apparent prehistory; Seth as a young man being accused of a crime by the leaders of a city of the displaced; and Seth as an older man living alone in the wilderness. Each of these covers a brief period, from a couple of hours to a day, and features few characters other than Seth.
While this contributes to a feeling of severance from modern civilisation and immediate need to act in the first segment, the brevity and close-focus of the other segments leaves the reader without a wider context; thus, although they do stand alone, they might well feel more like snapshots of history than stories in themselves to readers unfamiliar with the series. Conversely, readers familiar with the series will not feel that they are repeatedly being told things they already know. Therefore, while chronologically first in-world, this might not be the best entry point for the series.
Higgins’ narration is very much plainly descriptive rather than metaphorical or lyrical in style, and contains frequent exposition. Thus readers are likely to have little to no difficulty knowing what is happening. However, this focus on events and facts rather than character perceptions also gives the book something of the feel of a witness statement, which might weaken some readers sense of immersion or emotional connection.
The three ages of Seth are each sympathetic protagonists, displaying character development that stems from greater life experience rather than any radical changes in personality.
Those few supporting characters who appear are not without personality but are very much transitory, creating the sense that—although they might be heroes of their own stories—they are very much passing moments in The Story of Seth.
Overall, I found this novelette engaging as a supporting text. I recommend it to readers seeking more details of Seth’s life before the events of the main series.
I received a free copy from the author with a request for a fair review.
Note: while the author is blessed with a spiffing surname we are unrelated by blood or marriage.
For thirteen-year-old Seth, it was supposed to be a joyous journey bringing his mother home from hospital. However, when a mysterious flash causes a multi-car accident, he finds himself sprawled next to the wreckage in a world that radically different from moments ago. To make matters more confusing, and much more dangerous, this world seems to contain dinosaurs.
This novelette is divided into three sections: Seth’s immediate struggle to survive being cast into apparent prehistory; Seth as a young man being accused of a crime by the leaders of a city of the displaced; and Seth as an older man living alone in the wilderness. Each of these covers a brief period, from a couple of hours to a day, and features few characters other than Seth.
While this contributes to a feeling of severance from modern civilisation and immediate need to act in the first segment, the brevity and close-focus of the other segments leaves the reader without a wider context; thus, although they do stand alone, they might well feel more like snapshots of history than stories in themselves to readers unfamiliar with the series. Conversely, readers familiar with the series will not feel that they are repeatedly being told things they already know. Therefore, while chronologically first in-world, this might not be the best entry point for the series.
Higgins’ narration is very much plainly descriptive rather than metaphorical or lyrical in style, and contains frequent exposition. Thus readers are likely to have little to no difficulty knowing what is happening. However, this focus on events and facts rather than character perceptions also gives the book something of the feel of a witness statement, which might weaken some readers sense of immersion or emotional connection.
The three ages of Seth are each sympathetic protagonists, displaying character development that stems from greater life experience rather than any radical changes in personality.
Those few supporting characters who appear are not without personality but are very much transitory, creating the sense that—although they might be heroes of their own stories—they are very much passing moments in The Story of Seth.
Overall, I found this novelette engaging as a supporting text. I recommend it to readers seeking more details of Seth’s life before the events of the main series.
I received a free copy from the author with a request for a fair review.
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December 1, 2023Prequel in series. Large 'city sized' scale time reversal near Portland, Washington back to the time of dinosaurs. From the perspective of a 5 year old girl who grows up, finds love. book 3-City forces attack forest village. The series of 10 books was purchased by me on September 12, 2023, from Amazon for $0.99 plus 0.07 tax. This story reminds me of 'Island in the Sea of Time', (ISOT) is the first of the three alternate history novels of the Nantucket series by S. M. Stirling, but they only go back for a few thousand years. It was released in the United States and Canada on February 1, 1998.
August 12, 2022
This is a wonderful addition to this thrilling series!
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
August 14, 2022
entertaining backstory on one of the main characters in the series
This is an entertaining backstory on the character of Seth in the series Priorial earth. It starts the day Seth and his family began as the time shift event happens near them. No spoilers but it gives you an idea and feel into the character of Seth and how he grew up and survived before he entered the main story. Check it out
This is an entertaining backstory on the character of Seth in the series Priorial earth. It starts the day Seth and his family began as the time shift event happens near them. No spoilers but it gives you an idea and feel into the character of Seth and how he grew up and survived before he entered the main story. Check it out
August 19, 2024
A nice, neat, punchy little prequel - however, I really started to value the prequel a little more while I was reading (and then at the end of) the first book. This was because the prequel provided some good context and sets the scene (or explains some loose threads, if that is your perspective). Just to be clear, the prequel is not a prerequisite or mission critical to reading the rest of the series - but after having read book 1 of series I felt it added value.
August 27, 2023
This short little prequel really does a good job of introducing the world and the beginnings of the story proper. I haven't read anything like this before I tend to like my apocalypses more zombified but I like Baileigh Higgins and if the prequel is an indication the rest of the series should be a ride.
August 8, 2022
This is an excellent prequel! It is great having more of the background filled in for this series! A short story based on Seth & the very start of the primordial apocalypse as well as his exile! Great fun quick read! I do recommend all of this series & do love all of this writers work!
May 14, 2023
Fast read, apparently setting up the main character’s story for the rest of the books.
It could have used some more editing, with some spelling mistakes and general mistakes such as the shotgun.
It jumps around so fast, it feels rushed.
It could have used some more editing, with some spelling mistakes and general mistakes such as the shotgun.
It jumps around so fast, it feels rushed.
August 12, 2022
Seth
Too short. Could have been longer. Too much filler of other books by author. Book ended at 68. Found out Seth's orgi s, but so much left out.
Too short. Could have been longer. Too much filler of other books by author. Book ended at 68. Found out Seth's orgi s, but so much left out.
August 23, 2022
Great story that tells of Seth's life at the start of the time warp apocalypse until he meets Rogue.
January 23, 2023
A shimmering light, a crash into a 6 a young man and others into an altered reality. A good start to the series. I'm very much looking forward to reading the next book.
January 30, 2023
Excellent introduction to the series.
April 7, 2023
An unexplained event sends people millions of year into the past, where they have to contend with dinosaurs
April 26, 2023
A beginning
A great short introduction to the Primordial Earth Series! I can't wait to start the series! If this story is a small example of what's to come, then I can't wait!
A great short introduction to the Primordial Earth Series! I can't wait to start the series! If this story is a small example of what's to come, then I can't wait!
July 26, 2023
This was an excellent beginning to a new series.
September 22, 2023
This was part of a box set I am reading.
Short and sweet, this prequel was a glimpse for what’s to come. A good, well-written introduction.
Worth a look.
Short and sweet, this prequel was a glimpse for what’s to come. A good, well-written introduction.
Worth a look.
January 5, 2024
So interesting to read when the shift happened! I wish there was more about John - all the things he taught Seth would have made an interesting story.
January 16, 2024
Got my attention and made me download book 1!
July 3, 2024
I like dinosaurs, not the biggest fan of people killing them. But it’s nice to read about them even if only a couple were included in this book
September 21, 2024
Ooh, this is the prequel that grabbed me from the start. This series just went on my TBR pile. Dinosaurs show up and start roaming around in modern times. This looks to be a fun series.
January 7, 2025
Good novella, would suggest reading it after book 1
January 27, 2026
Interesting opening to the series. Intrigued to see where it goes from here.
November 3, 2024
Good quick little prequel. I enjoyed it. I’m hoping Seth is part of the main series but guess I’ll see.
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