The Precipice

The Chronicles of Altor, Book 1

By: Shawn Inmon

Narrated by: Marc Vietor

In 2032, there are more than five hundred billionaires worldwide. In 2033, there are none.

As a teenager, Quinn Starkweather builds a computer program that accurately predicts world events. He has created a Nostradamus machine.

While Quinn becomes very wealthy, the program predicts the world will be torn apart by financial inequity. The 99.9% will rise up against the billionaires in what is dubbed The Rage Wars.

The world stands on the razor’s edge of disaster. With enough warning of the coming apocalypse, Quinn builds an ark in the desert—a self-sufficient domed city he calls Altor.

The Fifteen, a powerful band of anarchists, revel in the world burning. They are intent on not just sabotaging Altor but destroying everything.

Can Quinn finish Altor before the Fifteen destroy not just it but the entire world?

Contains special note from the author.

©2023 Shawn Inmon (P)2023 Podium Audio

Great Start!

Was a great book! Very excited to start book 2. Love the pre Alex story line. very interesting!

Community

Great story. Emphasis on community. The characters likable or played villain roles very well. Narrator Excellent

Great listen

I've never written a review before, but I've listened to hundreds of books. This author truly crafts amazing stories. This particular book is a fantastic listen, and I'm eagerly anticipating the next installment.

another Shawn Inmon great

loved it like the rest. I'm hoping this will be a series too!
loved it like the rest. I'm hoping this will be a series too!

A Different Kind Of Apocalypse

Inmon gives us a refreshing take on the subgenre of apocalyptic fiction. As usual, his characters are strong, developed, and interesting. Unlike Middle Falls, the setting for Altor is pure science fiction and deserves attention as many of the utopian themes center on the abilities of an AI that may be prescient of our near future.