Fractured State in the Blighted Earth (Book I) - Hardcover

by R. M. Tembreull (Author)

Fall 2024 The Bookfest Awards, Dystopian - Climate Change: First Place

Fall 2024 The Bookfest Awards, Supernatural - Supernatural Creatures and Beings: First Place

2024 Literary Titan: Silver Book Award

Chaos, the Destroyer, has launched his most aggressive and expansive campaign yet!

His objective: initiate the Great Cascade and bring about the Discordant on Earth. His target: North America, where the Chaotic flashpoint within human civilization has occurred...in Texas?

The eternal struggle between order and chaos is an inescapable condition of the universe. Caught in the middle is the delicate balance necessary for life to exist and prosper in our world. On Earth, the opposing sides in this timeless conflict are Earth Mother's Natural Order and Chaos's Force Corrupted-the En'Troop-EE. The Great Cascade is underway, and with the High Sentients of the Natural Order reduced and in disarray, there may be no stopping Chaos this time.

In Fractured State by R.M. Tembreull, the reality of existence on Earth is reinterpreted, where all living things are seen as the children of a sentient planet. Our immortal souls are gifts from Earth Mother, and all living beings progress through many lives within the Hierarchy of Sentience. If our world could feel, would this change how you perceive our world?

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"A riveting fusion of mythology and dystopia ... Tembreull's writing is a tapestry of vivid imagery and intricate world-building ... highly recommended for fans of speculative fiction and those who appreciate a richly detailed universe that challenges the reader to think critically about the world around them." - Literary Titan, 4-Star Rating

"... an exciting story that fuses cosmic mythos with a deep dystopian view of modern America, rethinking old legends and current social problems, and combining thoughtful insights with engaging storytelling ... A highly recommended and relevant read for today's world." - Readers' Favorite, 5-Star Rating

"Tembreull's prose is evocative, bringing to life the emotional weight of the explored themes. The elegant prose has fascinating details, thought-provoking dialogues, and vivid descriptions. Fractured State engages readers with its exceptional character arcs. It is a bold opening to what promises to be an enthralling series that explores resonant themes." - The Book Commentary, 5-Star Rating

"Timely references to 21st-century pathologies distinguish the story from artifacts of the literary era when Carlos Castaneda's Don Juan did or didn't walk the Earth. A vision quest-like eco-fantasy musing on the anguished conditions of modern Earth." - BookLife Prize

"Fractured State by R.M. Tembreull masterfully intertwines a gripping narrative with profound themes of order versus chaos. The vivid world-building and imaginative reimagining of Earth's sentient nature create an immersive reading experience. Tembreull's storytelling is both thought-provoking and captivating, making this book a must-read for fans of speculative fiction." - Tyler D. Milligan, Author of State of Contempt: Ruination

"Fractured State is a story that stays with you because it has adventure, knowledge about the environment, and mythical wonder. It's a world that R.M. Tembreull writes about that is both scary and beautiful, hard and educational. Anyone who wants to take a journey into the unknown and think about the world we live in should read this book." - The Book Revue, 5-Star Rating