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Genocide
The Archides are dead. The world is burning. Damrich—the immortal architect of chaos—has unleashed his ultimate weapon, and humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. In the ashes of shattered empires, Oryan Jeckstadt rises from the grave of his past, driven by one desperate hope: to give his son a future worth living.
But the path to redemption is paved with betrayal, blood, and impossible choices. As monstrous forces stalk the earth and a superweapon obliterates nations, Oryan must gamble everything on a cryptic key and a forgotten secret buried in the ruins of his people. Time is running out. Allies are scarce. And every move brings him closer to the enemy who has already taken everything he loves.
From the frozen wastelands to the heart of global chaos, Genocide is a relentless, high-stakes thriller of vengeance, sacrifice, and the last stand against tyranny. If Oryan fails, hope dies—and the world dies with it.
But the path to redemption is paved with betrayal, blood, and impossible choices. As monstrous forces stalk the earth and a superweapon obliterates nations, Oryan must gamble everything on a cryptic key and a forgotten secret buried in the ruins of his people. Time is running out. Allies are scarce. And every move brings him closer to the enemy who has already taken everything he loves.
From the frozen wastelands to the heart of global chaos, Genocide is a relentless, high-stakes thriller of vengeance, sacrifice, and the last stand against tyranny. If Oryan fails, hope dies—and the world dies with it.
- GenresScience Fiction
159 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2022
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About the author
Chad R. Odom
14 books12 followersChad R. Odom was raised on starships, swordplay, and stories that asked what happens when ordinary people stand against impossible odds. Born in St. Charles, Missouri, he fell in love with fantasy at eight years old after discovering The Hobbit—a spark that led to decades of rereads of The Lord of the Rings and a lifelong obsession with epic worldbuilding.
His imagination expanded through Star Wars, classic science fiction from Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, and Orson Scott Card, and the mythic storytelling of comic books and superheroes. Combined with a deep interest in history and religion, these influences shaped his fascination with gods, immortals, and the fragile line between power and sacrifice.
A quiet, introspective childhood gave way to discipline and leadership—earning Eagle Scout at fifteen, competing in wrestling, and entering the U.S. Army at seventeen. While serving a mission in Las Vegas from 2001 to 2003, Chad filled battered ninety-nine-cent notebooks with character names, maps, sketches, and plotlines—early fragments of the world that would one day become The Last Archide.
He began writing the series in earnest in 2006. The first novel, Warlord of Navarus, was traditionally published in 2010, but its release fell short of the story’s potential. Rather than abandon the world he had built, Chad tore the series down to its foundations and rebuilt it—just as his publisher collapsed. He turned to self-publishing in 2018, finally releasing the re-forged saga to readers in 2019.
When he’s not writing, Chad enjoys sports, board and card games, film, and reading across genres. He remains active in his faith and local community and lives outside St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife, Katherine, and their children.
Chad writes epic fantasy and science fiction for readers who love vast worlds, flawed heroes, ancient powers, and the belief that hope can survive—even when the gods have failed.
His imagination expanded through Star Wars, classic science fiction from Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, and Orson Scott Card, and the mythic storytelling of comic books and superheroes. Combined with a deep interest in history and religion, these influences shaped his fascination with gods, immortals, and the fragile line between power and sacrifice.
A quiet, introspective childhood gave way to discipline and leadership—earning Eagle Scout at fifteen, competing in wrestling, and entering the U.S. Army at seventeen. While serving a mission in Las Vegas from 2001 to 2003, Chad filled battered ninety-nine-cent notebooks with character names, maps, sketches, and plotlines—early fragments of the world that would one day become The Last Archide.
He began writing the series in earnest in 2006. The first novel, Warlord of Navarus, was traditionally published in 2010, but its release fell short of the story’s potential. Rather than abandon the world he had built, Chad tore the series down to its foundations and rebuilt it—just as his publisher collapsed. He turned to self-publishing in 2018, finally releasing the re-forged saga to readers in 2019.
When he’s not writing, Chad enjoys sports, board and card games, film, and reading across genres. He remains active in his faith and local community and lives outside St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife, Katherine, and their children.
Chad writes epic fantasy and science fiction for readers who love vast worlds, flawed heroes, ancient powers, and the belief that hope can survive—even when the gods have failed.
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June 27, 2020
Damrich's endgame is in sight. Only the remaining Archides and Oryan stand between him and world domination. Celeste's intuition is telling her there is a danger lurking undeath the utopian village the Archides have created and she is determined to uncover their secrets. The stakes have never been higher and with their lives at risk, time is running out.
This is a complicated, well-thought-out series and this book is no exception. Intrigue to the extreme. It doesn't always go as I want it to and this one hurts. I look forward to the final book. I can't even make a guess as to what the mind of Chad R. Odom will think up.
This is a complicated, well-thought-out series and this book is no exception. Intrigue to the extreme. It doesn't always go as I want it to and this one hurts. I look forward to the final book. I can't even make a guess as to what the mind of Chad R. Odom will think up.
November 8, 2018
Wow. What a book. Kept me reading in one sitting. The characters are something else. I can’t wait for another book.
July 9, 2020
Great book
Can't wait to finish the series! One book left, this is preparing us for the final battle between good and evil.
Can't wait to finish the series! One book left, this is preparing us for the final battle between good and evil.
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