Austere

In a world divided, three defiant lives converge on a secret that was never meant to be discovered.

Eliza was forged in the scrapyards of Grant, where innovation is survival.

Raylee escaped the algorithmic grip of Glacian, a city that sees all but understands nothing.

Arty deserted the militarized might of Glaician, and became one of Teton's Living Legends.

Drawn together by fate-or something deeper-they uncover Donivan, a dormant cybernetic prototype buried beneath a ruin. He wasn't finished. He wasn't freed. And he wasn't meant to be found.

Now hunted from above by the cities that built him and stalked on the ground by forces that fear what he may become, the four must navigate shifting allegiances, unravel buried truths, and confront a future neither human nor machine was prepared for.

Because Donivan doesn't just hold the key to survival, He is the question the world tried to bury.

Austere is a cinematic sci-fi epic blending deep world-building, AI intrigue, and emotional stakes. Perfect for fans of Dune, Mass Effect, and The Book of the New Sun.

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Austere

In a world divided, three defiant lives converge on a secret that was never meant to be discovered.

Eliza was forged in the scrapyards of Grant, where innovation is survival.

Raylee escaped the algorithmic grip of Glacian, a city that sees all but understands nothing.

Arty deserted the militarized might of Glaician, and became one of Teton's Living Legends.

Drawn together by fate-or something deeper-they uncover Donivan, a dormant cybernetic prototype buried beneath a ruin. He wasn't finished. He wasn't freed. And he wasn't meant to be found.

Now hunted from above by the cities that built him and stalked on the ground by forces that fear what he may become, the four must navigate shifting allegiances, unravel buried truths, and confront a future neither human nor machine was prepared for.

Because Donivan doesn't just hold the key to survival, He is the question the world tried to bury.

Austere is a cinematic sci-fi epic blending deep world-building, AI intrigue, and emotional stakes. Perfect for fans of Dune, Mass Effect, and The Book of the New Sun.

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Austere

Austere

by Rick Ricker
Austere

Austere

by Rick Ricker

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Overview

In a world divided, three defiant lives converge on a secret that was never meant to be discovered.

Eliza was forged in the scrapyards of Grant, where innovation is survival.

Raylee escaped the algorithmic grip of Glacian, a city that sees all but understands nothing.

Arty deserted the militarized might of Glaician, and became one of Teton's Living Legends.

Drawn together by fate-or something deeper-they uncover Donivan, a dormant cybernetic prototype buried beneath a ruin. He wasn't finished. He wasn't freed. And he wasn't meant to be found.

Now hunted from above by the cities that built him and stalked on the ground by forces that fear what he may become, the four must navigate shifting allegiances, unravel buried truths, and confront a future neither human nor machine was prepared for.

Because Donivan doesn't just hold the key to survival, He is the question the world tried to bury.

Austere is a cinematic sci-fi epic blending deep world-building, AI intrigue, and emotional stakes. Perfect for fans of Dune, Mass Effect, and The Book of the New Sun.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781968439026
Publisher: Ricker Publishing
Publication date: 07/15/2025
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 382
File size: 7 MB

About the Author

Rick Ricker writes emotionally resonant science fiction that explores identity, connection, and the hidden power of empathy. Drawing on his background in IT, finance, and academia, he builds grounded, high-concept worlds infused with cinematic scope and philosophical depth. Austere is his debut novel and the first in a visionary new sci-fi series.
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