Rhino: The Rise of a Warrior

Hell Divers Series

By: Nicholas Sansbury Smith

Narrated by: Ray Porter

“Conan meets Mad Max for a new generation.”—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author

In the brutal wasteland centuries after the nuclear apocalypse, a warrior baptized in blood will defy the brutal empire that has enslaved his people.

Over two centuries have passed since the Third World War reduced civilization to ashes in a global nuclear inferno. Unforgiving geomagnetic storms rage, blocking out the sun and poisoning the radioactive Earth. Humanity clings to survival above the tempestuous skies in giant airships, sustained by Hell Divers—brave souls who risk their lives plunging to the surface for essential parts and supplies.

But this is not the story of the Hell Divers. This is the saga of the survivors on the ground, centered on Nick Baker, a frail orphan born in the perpetual darkness of an ITC bunker. He spent his early years toiling in a machine shop dreaming of what might be beyond the dark skies and poisoned wastes. That dream became a nightmare when Cazador raiders descended, massacring and enslaving his people.

From the savage cradle of life underground to the campaign of war across the brutalized surface, witness Nick’s rise from boy slave to a towering, fearsome warrior hell-bent on freeing his people from bondage to the great Cazador empire.

Embark on this riveting postapocalyptic adventure and discover the legend of a man his enemies will come to fear as Rhino …

©2025 Nicholas Sansbury Smith (P)2025 Blackstone Publishing

The plot twists

Great listen this was a great twist on what could happen after a possible wear

Amazing

Awesome backstory for the legendary warrior, I’m really excited for any and all spin-offs NSS has planned, The Lost Years was also a fantastic addition to this series. R.C. Bday was surely missed but Ray Porter did a killer job. Keep up the awesome storytelling!

And remember

We dive so humanity survives

Awesome addition to Hell Divers

Nicholas did an outstanding job merging this story into the main storyline. Could not stop listening until it was done and left me wanting more. Highly recommended!!

Great Addition

What a great book. It was awesome to see all the events discussion second and third hand in the hell divers series. I came in with tempered expectations and left excited for the other books set to come out over the next few years. If you’re on the ropes buy it and dive in head first. You won’t be disappointed.

Where is RC Bray???

Have listened to the whole series - and this is a really great installment giving solid backstory and adding to some character legends- but performance is just not as good as the rest of the series - weird pauses and delivery throughout- still totally worth it though! More please!