Radioactive Evolution

A Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic Adventure

By: Richard Hummel

Narrated by: Armen Taylor, Anneliese Rennie

Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

How far would you go to change humanity's fate?

Jared Cartwright grew up in a loving, caring community, completely isolated from the horrors of the outside world. When tragedy leaves him alone and untethered, Jared sets out to explore the unknown: a world where twisted, scarred creatures roam an earth ravaged by nuclear war while the rich fled to the skies on floating utopias, escaping destruction and leaving the rest of humanity to die.

To face his new reality, Jared must learn to survive in a cold, harsh world. A twist of fate changes Jared's destiny when he discovers dragons are real. The dragon unlocks a hidden technology within his body, giving him powers he never imagined existed.

With deadly adversaries above and below, he must evolve beyond mere human limitations to defeat the powerful rulers of the cities and the rabid beasts lurking in the shadows.

Amazon number-one best seller in Post-Apocalyptic & Cyberpunk!

©2018 Richard Hummel (P)2019 Richard Hummel

Critic reviews

"A worthy series kickoff with riveting characters and a world that readers will want to explore." (Kirkus Reviews)

Five stars: "I was hooked. I just couldn't put it down." (Kim Anisi, Readers' Favorite)

This better be a series!

This book is for those who loved The Inheritance Cycle and appreciate a good post-apocalyptic setting and a dash of LitRPG aspects.

I thought I had read all the great fantasy books and here I find a fresh and original idea. READ THIS BOOK If you liked The Inheritance Cycle. It's got the same sorta vibe about the dragons and goal.

I can't find any info on future books so if there is a series consider this book a solid 4.7/5. (4 stars due to lack of info on a sequel)

Post-Apocalypse Lit-RPG Fantasy

Wow, this book combines all the genres of Post-Apocalypse, Lit-RPG, and Fantasy into an epic story. The book was not what I expected, but I became sucked into the story. It was very entertaining and definitely an original idea and take. Plus there are Dragons. Give it a listen, you will definitely enjoy it.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

There will be Dragons... and they will be awesome!

So I'm always a bit of a sucker when it comes to dragons and this book definitely features them heavily, and features them well. Strong, intelligent and magical, as they should be.

Besides that, the main character was a bit more wishy washy than many in this genre but that just made him all the more realistic and relatable. He doesn't just accept things and do actions without thinking about his actions and the consequences. The side characters are also fun and unique with personalities not being repeated and even some having enough unknown about them to create some possibilities for the future of the story series. I look forward to more to come in the series and will definitely be reading it.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Decent story with lots of potential!

I enjoyed this book. Especially the use of nanotechnology with a LitRPG twist. There were a few times where the main character made some bonehead moves and that tends to be frustrating. Also, the voice actor that did Scarlet's voice was not very good in my opinion. The tone used by the narrator often did not match the words. For example, Scarlet was expressing concern but the tone was dismissive. Other than that, I would recommend the book and, personally, I plan to continue on to the next book when I get a chance.

Jared Whooped!

Its OVER! Bring me part 2 ASAP!
This book really pulled me in, it helps I'm a gamer, cause this book should be a game...

Man and Dragon story

I did finish the book and I did want more, but there were issues that were hard to overlook.

the main character was a sissy for being the strong man who sur6so much. the author makes him seem like he will puke over anything slightly disgusting. he is claustrophobic and cannot skin an animal even after years on his own in a post-apocalyptic world.

This is more of a fantasy dragon book then a post-apocalyptic book. Its different but it's not so much about the mutants I read about before buying.

lastly it ends.... without ending... so... what happens?!

Great book and great audio performance.

The story line keeps you captivated. The writer is descriptive. The main character is not your classic hero and you get to watch the character evolve into that roll.

Humor, world and story threads are "light"

Im not sure this guy could survive in a normal modern city how he is alive in a post Apocalypse wasteland is a mystery.

a good story

I think the story was well written and cant wait to see where the second book takes the story

Different Outlook

A Unique and different outlook on a post apocalyptic world.
Lots of action and I love the interaction between MC and his Scarlet. I felt the narrator did a good job, clear and distinctive. The author did a great job, we'll written and entertaining. Well worth keeping an eye on in future works.
This audio was given to me free, and I voluntarily gave this review.