Echoes of Darkness

Book Two in the Echoes Trilogy

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Pub Date 5 Oct 2020 | Archive Date 5 Oct 2020

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MILITARISTIC SCI-FI SERIES BRINGS A POWERFUL & COMPLEX LGBTQ FEMALE LEAD INTO THE SPOTLIGHT

In Echoes of War -- the first book in Cheryl Campbell’s “Echoes” trilogy, released to rave reviews in September 2019 -- readers were introduced to one of contemporary sci-fi’s most badass and nuanced protagonists: Dani, a scavenger living on the fringes of society in Maine in the year 2113.

Following Dani through the unsettling discovery of her nearly-immortal alien heritage, the decision to risk her own well-being to save a human boy, and the beginning of a violent confrontation that could change the bleak future facing humankind, Echoes of War brought a powerful and complex LGBTQ new female lead into the spotlight, giving readers a new kind of leading lady to root for -- “Dani is the hero in all of us, while also being the scared person in all of us,” wrote Geeks of Doom in their review. “I loved her toughness and reluctant softness, and found myself empathizing with those who loved her, because I came to love her. I cannot wait for the next book!"

In October 2020, the wait is over as Campbell releases Echoes of Darkness -- book #2 in the “Echoes” trilogy.

A sequel that works as a standalone novel, Echoes of Darkness picks up where book #1 left off. 

In war torn but still recognizable New England, the decades-long conflict with the Wardens -- the genocidal faction of alien Echoes that started the war on Earth in 2069 -- rages on.

Dani has established a family among friends unlike anything she’s ever had before. But as the bond of her newfound family strengthens, so does her fear of losing them.

The civilian and Commonwealth military alliance against the enemy remains intact, but as Warden attacks intensify and Dani’s relationship with military leadership becomes increasingly strained, memories unexpectedly surface of the start of the war and how her parents died… and thoughts turn to revenge.

Set in real-life towns, cities, and landmarks in Maine and Massachusetts which will be immediately recognizable to anyone who has lived or spent time in New England, Echoes of Darkness is a must-read for fans of Martha Wells’ “The Murderbot Diaries” and Robert D. Armstrong’s “World Apart” series.

“If the central question of the first book was What if a single act of kindness were the tipping point to end a decades-long war?, then the question of Echoes of Darkness is What things, causes or people in your life would be worse than death if they were suddenly gone?” shares Campbell. 

“I love a conflicted hero, and Dani is a bit of a walking disaster” she continues. “She’s foul-mouthed, stubborn, explores relationships with men and women -- unsure of what she wants or needs, and makes a lot of mistakes. But even though she’s a member of a hated alien race, she exhibits tremendous humanity and kindness.”

Not to be missed by any reader who loves a believable dystopian setting, a fast-paced militaristic plot, and a protagonist with heart who’s worth rooting for, Echoes of Darkness will be released in paperback and ebook on October 5, 2020 and available wherever books are sold.


MILITARISTIC SCI-FI SERIES BRINGS A POWERFUL & COMPLEX LGBTQ FEMALE LEAD INTO THE SPOTLIGHT

In Echoes of War -- the first book in Cheryl Campbell’s “Echoes” trilogy, released to rave reviews in...


A Note From the Publisher

ABOUT CHERYL CAMPBELL: Cheryl Campbell is the award-winning author of the ‘Burnt Mountain’ fantasy series, consisting of five novels published between 2013 to 2016, as well the ‘Echoes’ Trilogy, with book one -- Echoes of War -- released in September 2019 to rave reviews from Booklist, ScienceFiction.com, Geeks of Doom, and more, and book two -- Echoes of Darkness - due for release in October 2020. She was born in Louisiana and lived there and in Mississippi prior to moving to Maine. Her varied background includes art, herpetology (the zoological study of amphibians and reptiles), emergency department and critical care nursing, and computer systems. When not nomadic, she lives in Maine.

ABOUT CHERYL CAMPBELL: Cheryl Campbell is the award-winning author of the ‘Burnt Mountain’ fantasy series, consisting of five novels published between 2013 to 2016, as well the ‘Echoes’ Trilogy, with...


Advance Praise

PRAISE FOR ECHOES OF DARKNESS (Book #2):

"Readers will find this book as hard to put down as the first in the series."

-- Booklist


PRAISE FOR ECHOES OF WAR (Book #1):

"Campbell has created a badass female protagonist [...] Dani is the hero in all of us, while also being the scared person in all of us. I loved her toughness and reluctant softness, and found myself empathizing with those who loved her, because I came to love her. I cannot wait for the next book!" 

-- Geeks of Doom

 

“I loved the pervasive feeling of a harsh, burned world and survival on the edge. Echoes of War is engaging and thoughtful and there is a lot of action scattered throughout, helping to provide an energetic, lively pace.”

 -- SF Book

 

"Readers who enjoy a blend of action and character exploration will eagerly anticipate the next book." 

-- Booklist 

 

"Perfect for fans of post-apocalyptic worlds who are looking for more of a science fiction twist." 

-- ScienceFiction.com 

PRAISE FOR ECHOES OF DARKNESS (Book #2):

"Readers will find this book as hard to put down as the first in the series."

-- Booklist


PRAISE FOR ECHOES OF WAR (Book #1):

"Campbell has created a badass...


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Featured Reviews

This is the sequel to Echoes of War and it is a fun, action packed and suspenseful follow up. Dani is an Echoe with regen capabilities, that basically means that her body can regenerate to a former state in most cases if death comes her way. This strong and capable protagonist is not a typical Echoe, in fact she fights alongside humans against other Echoes called Wardens. And this is where the story gets intense because the main antagonist is so evil and will literally do whatever it takes to get his hands on Dani. I recommend this if your interested in a unique scifi story that will keep you entertained! Also, thank you to Netgalley for this Advanced Readers Copy. Echoes of Darkness comes out October 5th, 2020.

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If you read my last review, I read the first book in the series, Echoes of War, in like less than 24 hours. This book was no exception to that as I also finished it in the same amount of time. I just can't get enough of the trilogy, and I can't wait for the last book, even though it comes out next year. I really haven't stopped thinking about them since I started them, and I'm excited to see them nicely sitting together on my bookshelf with the rest of my favourites.

Following Dani, Brody, Oliver, Mary, Miles and Hattie, along with all the other characters that we've grown to love (and hate) throughout these two books, it shows their lives in third person, jumping to and from each of them when needed to give the story the sides you need to see to really put it all together. I gladly started this book less than half an hour after finishing the first one. I was very thankful to have the second book ready to go, as that doesn't happen very often with me. As you might know, I'm really bad for leaving multiple books in a series to sit for months or even years after I read one, and I want to change that.

We get to see their lives not long after the first book ended, with Dani and Mary and another character on a supply run. However, things don't go as expected. They're blown off the road by a group of Wardens and their insane tech, and have to be rescued by Gavin and his team, as well as Miles. Though this book isn't as action packed as the first book in the first half, the second half is total destruction, and that's what I love about this trilogy. The characters are everything I want from them and more, and there's really never a dull moment, even when they're simply training, or interacting with each other. I think my favourite might be Oliver, or maybe Hattie, aside from Dani of course.

So in the last one, we saw the armies, one military and one scavenger, come together and take back Portland, and set their eyes on Boston next, even though it's pretty far from them, and there's a whole other area between them. But Dani knows what she needs, especially when things take a turn for the worse, and a kidnapping takes place that forces her hand. I loved the amount of work that was written into the story, not only from Dani, but the rest of the team as well, and the life that was woven in between the annihilation that happens. It really sucked me into the story, and I knew once I picked it up that even though I was debating reading something in between the first and second books, that I wouldn't be able to do that.

Overall, if you're looking for something insanely exciting and action packed, as well as emotional and just really well put together, than you should pick up this trilogy next. Of course I love aliens and destruction, so this was easily one of my new favourites. But I think even if you don't exactly love those things, and are just looking for an action packed book to pick up, I definitely think you should give these a chance.

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i really enjoyed reading this book, the characters were great and I really enjoyed the representation in the book and how it didn't feel like it was shoehorned.

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