Deadly Intent

Dark Future, Book 2

By: Drew Avera

Narrated by: James Blackmore

You can’t always outrun your past.

More than a decade after becoming Pontiff of the World Council, Halem Scrimpshire’s vision for Mars is coming to fruition. With the expansion of other colonies outside of Archea, new challenges await following a violent attack on a council member. Obligated to visit the new colony of Clenist, Halem’s past comes back to haunt him. What awaits could be the end of his tenure as Pontiff, and his life.

For fans of Blade Runner and Total Recall, Deadly Intent is the second audiobook in the technothriller series. Dark Future is full of action, deception, and intrigue.

©2025 Drew Avera (P)2025 Drew Avera

Major Political Intrigue

I was entertained by this second book as much as the first one. The political intrigue kept my attention glued to the story. I enjoyed this tale which depicted what was going on in Halem's life ten years later. I felt for Halem as he maneuvered through some of the consequences caused by some of his actions in the past. I thought James Blackmore's narration was entertaining as his performance nuanced the aura of the story. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.