RIFT: The Sixth Extinction - Softcover

Asher, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798985108507

Publisher: Aberrant Form Press, 2025

Synopsis

Northern Africa, 2053: a groundbreaking paleontological discovery led by Dr. Jerome Powell sparks hope for restoring the world’s collapsing bird populations as a “de-extinction” renaissance unfolds, ushering a revival of some of earth's most iconic megafauna. Nearly a century later, deep under the Sahara, Lotta Eklund and her team of physicists mine the mysteries of the universe while massive surface domes test self-sustaining ecosystems filled with genetically resurrected beasts, some of which have not walked the earth for millennia. As these timelines converge, humanity finds itself entangled in a brutal creation of its own making, one that unleashes far more ancient lifeforms, once lost to extinction, into our denuded world. A hidden reality is unmasked—revealed by the RIFT—and it does not bend to us.

Embark on this meticulously crafted tale that blurs the distinction between time and space, weaving seemingly disparate events into a house of cards driven by humanity's hubrous. The Sixth Extinction is merely the beginning.

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About the Authors

Fred is well-known for his paleo-art, with his unique style and attention to detail that gives life to extinct beasts in a way that grips the imagination. He has been featured in the popular Mesozoic Art series, has done concept work for the popular dinosaur simulator, The Isle, and has published two children's coloring books, The Amazing Age of Dinosaurs and My Dinosaur Alphabet: Vol 1, available through Amazon. His artwork has also become a staple of Wikipedia dinosaur articles. He can be followed under his moniker, "Fred The Dinosaurman" on ArtStation and YouTube.

THOMAS ASHER uses writing as a medium to explore big questions. Through his work, he takes a deep dive into the depths of scientific understanding to develop compelling, character-driven stories. As a former researcher in the fields of neuroscience and biochemistry, Tom's passion for science has a profound impact on his cautionary tales for humanity's future. He was born and raised in rural Maine and now lives in California.

Fred is well-known for his paleo-art, with his unique style and attention to detail that gives life to extinct beasts in a way that grips the imagination. He has been featured in the popular Mesozoic Art series, has done concept work for the popular dinosaur simulator, The Isle, and has published two children's coloring books, The Amazing Age of Dinosaurs and My Dinosaur Alphabet: Vol 1, available through Amazon. His artwork has also become a staple of Wikipedia dinosaur articles. He can be followed under his moniker, "Fred The Dinosaurman" on ArtStation and YouTube.

A renound paleontologist and paleo-artist, Mark is recognized for his work on pterosaurs, with a particular interest in azhdarchids. He is also well-known for his paleo-art, which challenges our perception of how dinosaurs lived, looked, and behaved. He has published multiple research articles and educational books, and has served as a consultant for museums and productions like Apple TV's Prehistoric Planet, the IMax documentary T. REX, and BBC's Walking With Dinosaurs. His artwork has become ubiquitous in the paleo world and can be seen in such works as Dinosaur Art II. Mark lives in the United Kingdom with his wife, Georgia, and their whippet, Kolby.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aberrant Form Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798985108507
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Wierum Frederic ], White Steve, Hima Rudolf, Dominguez Pablo
• Number of pages: 724
• Editor: Eddy Kevin, Eades Oren