Sev Romero is a writer based on Ngunnawal Country (Canberra, Australia). Sev enjoys writing dark speculative fiction novels and short stories that hold a mirror up to today’s world. These stories touch on genuine issues, feature complex characters, have plenty of political intrigue, and include splashes of dark humour.
Sev’s inspirations are wide and many, and include George Orwell, Kurt Vonnegut, James S. A. Corey, N. K. Jemisin, Cormac McCarthy, and Margaret Atwood. As a child of the 80’s and 90’s Sev has also been heavily influenced by film, where he grew a love for dark uncompromising science fiction (Aliens, The Terminator, Robocop), horror (Halloween, Evil Dead, The Thing) and everything else in between (Akira, Ichi The Killer, Mad Max).
Sev is also a strong advocate for equality and the environment, and these themes often feature in his work.
When not writing, Sev enjoys spending time with his 3 children, cheering on his football team, discussing hip hop, and unwinding with the odd video game.
"Sev has built a world that is dark and gritty... an incredible read." – Goodreads review
We all carry the insidious disorder—a ticking time bomb that can explode at any moment with murderous consequences.
There are no answers, no cure, and seemingly no hope.
Rye Thorburn is a member of a rapid response team that scouts the night skies and responds to each frightening outbreak, confronting its violent perpetrators in a deadly game of cat and mouse. For Rye, it's more than a job—it's his refuge from his conscience.
Faced with this unprecedented threat, society has become an enclave of autocratic leaders, invasive high-tech security, corporate propaganda, and a populace sick with fear and suspicion.
However, all is not what it seems. Rye and his colleague Kate Mbachi become entangled in a conspiracy that involves a ruthless scientist and powerful hidden forces that thrive from suffering.
Can Rye overcome his demons to expose the horrifying truth before all is lost?
Hello Darkness is a pulsating dystopian thriller, set in the near-future. Readers who love the grim, gripping worlds of Cormac McCarthy, Emily St. John Mandel and Margaret Atwood will be swept away by this heart-racing novel.
What readers are saying about Hello Darkness:
"Loved this book ... Great story, great characters - good amount of gruesome!" – Barnes & Noble review
"This was a real page turner... definite recommend." – Goodreads review
"I was drawn into Rye's dark world and the horrors that seemed to be everywhere." – Amazon review
"Hello Darkness is a gritty, great paced dystopian read. Some incredibly vividly written scenes. Love the edge of social commentary. Highly recommend." – Goodreads review
"...it made me think about the world today and hope for a brighter future." – Amazon review
Título : Hello Darkness
EAN : 9780645584721
Editorial : Loud Minds Press
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