After the Machines #1: Awakening: A Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Saga
W. R. Stanek
Sep 2026 · After the Machines Book 1 · Big Blue Sky Press
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Long after humanity has fallen from the world it once ruled, a hidden community called Central survives beneath the notice of the machines. Mercedes - Cedes to those around her - has been taught the rules all her life: stay hidden, obey the laws, fear the machines, and never question the truths that keep humanity alive. But Cedes remembers things she should not remember. She reads words others cannot. She sees meaning in fragments of the lost world. And the man who taught her to question - Luke - is gone. As strange machines move across the wasteland and buried truths begin pressing against everything Cedes has been told, curiosity becomes dangerous. Because the machines may not be the only ones keeping secrets. And waking up to the truth may be far more dangerous than remaining asleep.
Long after humanity has fallen from the world it once ruled, a hidden community called Central survives beneath the notice of the machines. Mercedes - Cedes to those around her - has been taught the rules all her life: stay hidden, obey the laws, fear the machines, and never question the truths t...
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W. R. Stanek writes immersive fantasy, high-stakes thrillers, and pulse-pounding science fiction, crafting stories filled with ancient powers, fractured kingdoms, hidden histories, and heroes forced to stand against impossible odds. His work is known for vivid worldbuilding, deep mystery, and emotional stakes that linger long after the final page. His fantasy and thriller series have ranked among Audible and Amazon bestsellers, with his debut YA fantasy earning lasting recognition among listeners. For more than two decades, Stanek has built sweeping worlds where prophecy, danger, sacrifice, and hard-won hope collide. Readers can learn more at imaginedlands.com.
W. R. Stanek writes immersive fantasy, high-stakes thrillers, and pulse-pounding science fiction, crafting stories filled with ancient powers, fractured kingdoms, hidden histories, and heroes forced to stand against impossible odds. His work is known for vivid worldbuilding, deep mystery, and emo...
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