In the Winter of the Beast
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Author Description
THIS IS THE FIRST VERSION OF ITWOTB PUBLISHED IN 2012. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE NEW VERSION PUBLISHED IN 2017, PLEASE SEARCH "IN THE WINTER OF THE BEAST" THROUGH AMAZON BOOKS. YOU WILL SEE THE COVER ART IS DIFFERENT. Sid Hines is alone in a world at war, a society immersed in the noise of modernity-global catastrophe, media frenzy, and immorality. When he ventures into the forest to escape it all, Sid suddenly realizes that he has become lost and that "home" is only a distant memory from the chaotic past. In his quest to return, he is captured by a people once told about only in story books, who force him to realize the savage nature of his ways and a history of hypocrisy that humans have long wished to forget. Sid discovers a transformation of both mind and body, and confronts not only the monster that lies within, but also the beasts that exist without. The more deeply Sid enters the forest, the more profound the questions become: what is morality, what is life's purpose, what ultimately is real, what truly is freedom?-and thus, the more he must grapple with the pain that comes with self-understanding. Will he survive the trials of nature and the reawakening of a history veiled in deceit, or will he succumb to the horror that is man In the Winter of the Beast?
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
Sid Hines, seeking refuge from a war-torn modern world, becomes lost in a forest and encounters a primitive people who challenge his understanding of humanity and himself. Alone and disoriented, Sid's objective is to return to a semblance of home, but he is captured by a reclusive society that forces him to confront the hypocrisy and savage nature of his own civilization. The narrative unfolds as Sid grapples with internal and external beasts, questioning morality, purpose, and reality as he navigates the harsh wilderness and a history veiled in deceit.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Protagonist's struggle for survival in a post-catastrophe world.
- Encounter with a tribal society that represents a forgotten past.
- Exploration of themes such as morality, purpose, and the nature of reality.
- Internal conflict and transformation of the protagonist.
- Confrontation with both literal and metaphorical 'beasts'.
- Critique of modern society's perceived immorality and hypocrisy.
- Narrative framework that blends survival elements with philosophical inquiry.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The premise sets up a stark contrast between a chaotic modern world and a more primal existence, suggesting a narrative that delves into deep philosophical questions about human nature and societal constructs. The story appears to focus on the protagonist's internal and external struggles for survival and self-understanding, framed by a post-apocalyptic setting. The thematic exploration of morality and reality indicates a thoughtful, character-driven narrative. The description implies a challenging and introspective reading experience.
Page Count:
132
Publication Date:
2012-12-18
Publisher:
Vigorous Ego
ISBN-10:
0615744397
ISBN-13:
9780615744391
Science Fiction
Fiction
Dystopian
Post-Apocalyptic
Philosophical
Survival
