"Exciting post-doomsday science fiction thriller"
Nuclear explosions have left much of the Earth devastated
and civilization on the brink of extinction. In this post-
apocalyptic realm, deadly scavengers seek fortunes anyway
they can in hopes of a better life. One such lethal
treasure seeker is Hell Kat who scrounges the ruins of
great societies in order to find loot worth selling;
accompanying her on her forays is her partner and sometimes
lover Damien. Hell Kat and Damien seek the Monmouth, a relic of the
ancients worth a fortune. However to obtain the valuable
technological device, they must enter Vanquished City, home
to numerous mutants born in radiation. Joining them on
their quest is her rival Hades, a man Kat secretly desires,
and their guide Darquiel, who frightens Kat because her
long time teammate Damien seems more loyal to him than her.
The quest begins that only can be considered successful if
they obtain the electronic gizmo, sell it, and use the
money to escape the dangerous outer rim; the probability of
success in each of the team member's minds: zero. The cover looks more like comic book art, but for those who
believe that makes HELL KAT targeting children means you
have not read comic books in decades. The dark story line
is action-packed with an incredible descriptive concrete
and iron wasteland as seen through the eyes of the four
travelers. Besides learning the depth of the nuclear
holocaust, fans also understand the motives of each of the
prime players yet that never slows down the pace; neither
does the few sexual encounters that in fact enhance the
comprehension of morality. Vivi Anna paints a nightmarish
gory tale of a future hell on earth. Those with strong
stomachs will fully cherish and demand more such post-
doomsday science fiction thrillers. Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted April 25, 2006
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted December 19, 2006
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