Mendel's Ladder: A Grimdark Post-Apocalyptic Epic (The Collected Histories of Neoevolution Earth Book 1)

Mendel's Ladder: A Grimdark Post-Apocalyptic Epic (The Collected Histories of Neoevolution Earth Book 1)

by E. S. Fein

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Published by E. S. FeinPublished 2023-01-01

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  • You want grimdark worldbuilding that feels genuinely alien—not just darker versions of Earth. You love post-apocalyptic fiction where evolution and mutation are core to the plot, not window dressing. You're after high-octane action with character depth, the kind where warriors have real stakes beyond just survival.

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  • You prefer quiet, introspective narratives over constant forward momentum. You need your post-apocalyptic fiction to feel grounded in recognisable physics and biology. You find descriptions of mutated flora and fauna exhausting rather than fascinating.

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Mendel's Ladder is the first book in The Collected Histories of Neoevolution Earth series. The novel is set on a post-apocalyptic Earth ravaged by climate destruction, nuclear devastation, and other cataclysmic events. Humanity has fractured into distinct groups: the privileged few aboard the space station Astrea, Nomads on Earth's surface who have become plant/fungus hybrids connected to a planetary mind, and scattered human societies that survive through cunning and courage. The story follows Shira and Myriam, cybernetically enhanced warriors from the destroyed Matriarchy of Wintersvilla, as they travel across the world to protect two human-like girls with extraordinary powers. Their journey brings them into conflict with giant mutated beasts, deadly flora, and two lethal beings—a Huntress and Hunter—thought extinct for over a decade. As their paths intersect with ancient powers that exert god-like influence, the characters face mounting dangers on the neoevolved Earth. The novel combines high-stakes action and adventure with mystery and philosophical elements. An audiobook version is available, narrated by E. S. Fein and Betty BAT with original musical scores and cinematic production.

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