The Green Barn Workshop Press
Håkan Magnusson
A Swedish Apocalypse Story
Publisher: Green Barn Workshop Press
Language: English
Pages: 378
The world as we know it has ended. A small remnant of humanity clings to life in what remains of Sweden, ruled by a sentient A.I. named Håkan Magnusson, which was put in place by Russians when they invaded the country.
Stefan Andersson survives alone in far northern Sweden for a nearly four-year-long nuclear winter, but a chance encounter with a young woman fleeing the camps draws him into conflict with Håkan Magnusson and he must journey south to Uppsala for a final confrontation in the heart of historic old Sweden.
Reviews
Compelling suspenseful and fascinating
Not your brother's apocalypse. A rich story with authentic Swedish coloring and
steampunk accents overlaid on a moving human story. Stephen, the flawed hero,
whose struggle to rescue Miko and his journey to reclaim her and his country
from Haken, the all-powerful AI being is internal as well as external. He is
fighting against, not only the Russians - but more against the dehumanization
that could render him and his friends expendable and superfluous. Stephen is
supported by an endearing yet gritty cast of characters. You won't be able to
put this fast moving and thought-provoking tale down.
Cathy London - Amazon.com - August 13, 2024 - 5.0 out of 5 stars