Zero Repeat Forever

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Science FictionPost-ApocalypticClimate Fiction (Cli-Fi)SurvivalAliensDifferent PlanetMorally Grey CharacterEnvironmental Themes
Dystopian

Zero Repeat Forever

G. S. Prendergast

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The narrative unfolds on a planet nearing its end, a victim of a catastrophic environmental decline. Salvation arrives in the form of the Vess, an advanced alien species who present themselves as refugees seeking sanctuary. However, their true intentions are far more sinister; they are conquerors who quickly assert control, exploiting the planet's remaining resources and enslaving its human population to sustain themselves, particularly their reliance on a vital energy source. Amidst this oppressive new order, we meet Elara, a resilient young woman struggling to survive and perhaps resist the alien occupation. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Jeg, a Vess who appears to deviate from his people's ruthless methods. The core of the story revolves around the burgeoning, unlikely connection between Elara and Jeg. Their bond defies the deep-seated animosity and ingrained prejudices between their species, forcing them to confront complex ethical questions and the harsh realities of their war-torn world. The novel delves into themes of survival against overwhelming odds, the profound challenges of interspecies understanding, and the moral compromises individuals must make when their very existence is threatened. What makes "Zero Repeat Forever" particularly gripping is its exploration of a morally grey alien society with its own desperate motivations, the intensity of a forbidden relationship that challenges the established order, and the high-stakes fight for the future of a doomed planet, seen through the eyes of characters navigating profound personal and societal crises.

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Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Pages

496

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9781501147111

ISBN-10

1501147110

Language

English

Published

2017-08-29