Book Review – The Oblivion Society

Author: Marcus Alexander Hart
Cover Artist: Michael Greenholt
Publisher: Permuted Press
Binding: Paperback
Publication Date: 2007

Written by a self-proclaimed geek, this is one twisted adventure full of hilarity, gut-wrenching action and gore. In a world bombed to (you guessed it) oblivion, five very different people are all that’s left of a small community on the edge of Florida. In a madcap race of survival, Vivian Gray struggles to bring the other four together to reach what may be a sanctuary somewhere in the distance. Not only do they have to scavenge for daily necessities, but they suddenly realize that there are other life-forms that see them as possible prey.

With shades of old-fashioned horror movies popping up here and there, you never know what to expect when you turn the pages of this book. The blend of pop culture and locker room humor somehow work, especially when placed on top of the fast-paced race to stay alive. Marcus Alexander Hart has found his niche in science fiction.

I was pleasantly surprised to see the development of the characters in this book. I was, by turns, laughing out loud or groaning in disgust. In spite of the their less-than-admirable traits, or should I say very human traits, the characters somehow captured my attention. I didn’t always like what happened but I kept reading, which is one mark of good writing.

Aimed at adults, the story contains cursing, adult situations and the pre-requisite gore. Oblivion Society is a non-stop romp that will satisfy readers looking for something different than the average story. Be prepared and have no preconceptions, this is one wild ride.

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