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The Half-Life Empire: An Alien Apocalypse Novel

The Half-Life Empire, Book 1

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The Half-Life Empire: An Alien Apocalypse Novel

By: Shami Stovall
Narrated by: Diana Richardson
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From the Dragon Award-nominated author of Astra Academy: One young woman leads a ragtag band of survivors across a fractured, post-alien-invasion America.

Hacker Kita Yamasaki would do anything to escape the post-apocalyptic landscape that was the result of the Forever Winter. But for a normal person, the only options are the war-hungry nation-state of Ex Cathedra or the isolationist United California. Fortunately, Kita is anything but normal.

When she finds a faded brochure for the BC Oasis—an underground greenhouse capable of sheltering a quarter million people—she jumps at the opportunity, even going so far as to steal a fission battery the oasis requires to operate at full capacity. There's just one problem . . . The battery belongs to the ruthless judges of Ex Cathedra.

Now Kita finds herself the target of a deadly chase. In her race to safety, she picks up three fellow travelers: Dallas; his mute daughter, Crouton; and Bishop, a junk hunter. But will they betray her and take the battery for themselves? Is one of them a member of the cultist Iron-Blooded who worship the few remaining alien invaders scattered across Earth's wasteland?

Faced with certain death if they're caught by the judges' power-armored soldiers, Kita must put aside her suspicions and make a headlong dash for sanctuary—and the promise of a new life.

©2023 Shami Stovall (P)2023 Podium Audio
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“A fantastic read . . . Kita is so much more than a hacker, and the world she moves through isn’t just lethal—it feels uncomfortably familiar, and incredibly close.” —Terry Maggert, coauthor of the Backyard Starship series

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It still blows my mind that someone can be this talented. I'm so glad to have found this author!

phenomenal on every level

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The beginning of the book was rough for me. Seemed like everything was terrible for the characters. But then it started to pick up and the rest was great.

The characters were interesting to me.

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what a great story!!! I downloaded this book based solely on the author and I'm such a fan!!! CRUTON FOREVER !!

not at all what I expected

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I always enjoy books written by Shami Stovall. It took a little longer than usual for me to get into this book, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Another winner

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The perfect start to another fabulous series by Stovall! Great world building with lots of science and tech to make it feel so real. Kita is a total bada** and I can’t wait to read book two!

Gritty, tense, and full of action!

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Likes : Characters, Story, the combat scenes, and not over descriptive.
Dislikes: Seems rushed at times

Diverse Characters, great story

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Shami Stovall has quickly became my favorite author! Another great book can’t wait for more to come! and Diana did a amazing job !

Did it again

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Very fast paced and enjoyable post apocalyptic story. Can’t wait for the next one. Have started to look at other books by this author

Non stop action, rioting

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incredible world of a post apocalypse realm with unique look at what aliens could be

amazing story and characters

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