


The Last Embers: The Story of Those Who Survived
About the book
Over a century after humanity’s crushing defeat in the war against the Skrads - a mysterious race that needs no oxygen, only light — the remnants of civilization cling to the edges of known space. Seth, a seasoned scout; Leo, an impulsive miner; Ivy, an eccentric engineer; and Victor, a cynical medic are drawn into events far beyond routine survival. Their journey through perilous underground worlds, abandoned stations, and hostile frontiers will uncover secrets that could alter the galaxy’s balance of power. In a universe where the memory of defeat still lingers and trust is a rare luxury, any discovery could be their last.
Abstract of the book "The Last Embers: The Story of Those Who Survived"
Over a century after humanity’s crushing defeat in the war against the Skrads - a mysterious race that needs no oxygen, only light — the remnants of civilization cling to the edges of known space. Seth, a seasoned scout; Leo, an impulsive miner; Ivy, an eccentric engineer; and Victor, a cynical medic are drawn into events far beyond routine survival. Their journey through perilous underground worlds, abandoned stations, and hostile frontiers will uncover secrets that could alter the galaxy’s balance of power. In a universe where the memory of defeat still lingers and trust is a rare luxury, any discovery could be their last.
78 comments
oleh-bodiak20.05.2026, 15:06Good day! It's very interesting to read, but it's inconvenient from the phone. If it's possible to get the book on PocketBook, I will be very grateful.
dalekwik20.05.2026, 15:18Oleh Bodiak, Write to me in tg https://t.me/DoctorWik
yura14.05.2026, 10:16interesting story
lemma-sobakevich08.05.2026, 16:52Once upon a time, a cleric, a fighter, a rogue, and a princess-mage descended into a dungeon... I stumbled upon this book and this site completely by accident (an ad for the book popped up in my Google feed). I didn’t know we had an equivalent of Litnet (and it even seems to have a similar site template). But that’s a lyrical digression. About the book—honestly, the first four chapters were a bit boring. The plot reminded me of a little bit of everything—any space opera, and Warhammer (since the latter itself is based on many fantasy and sci-fi works, it really feels like a mix of everything). Over the past couple of years, due to my editorial work, I’ve had to read quite a lot of fantastic genre works, and when starships run on crystals or something like that... well, my eye starts to twitch. But I decided to keep reading anyway, and gradually it’s getting more interesting. This turned out to be a somewhat critical review... but these are the thoughts that came to mind. I’ll keep reading gradually. It’s a huge book... I saw in the Telegram channel that the book might be translated into English. Congratulations!
vitalii-baida05.05.2026, 20:51Hello. Can I get a link to download on PocketBook? Thank you
prtrozsu05.05.2026, 12:43Where can I buy or download it? I want to read it on my PocketBook.
dalekwik05.05.2026, 14:40PrtroZSU, Write to me on Telegram if you have the chance @DoctorWik
andrii-kazkar06.03.2026, 10:07Quite interesting. I've subscribed to you. I'd be glad if you subscribe back.
svetlana-sagadina25.01.2026, 15:21Interesting book, when is the continuation? Waiting for the continuation!
irina-skripnik05.01.2026, 11:03You are very good at describing the process of survival and technological decline. The main value of the text right now is the tandem between the "little person" (Leo) and the professional fighters (Seth and company), who find themselves in equally extreme conditions.
irina-skripnik05.01.2026, 11:03What should be paid attention to? At times, the characters voice things they, as professionals, should already know (for example, technical details about pyrotin or the behavior of Shemerts). Sometimes it feels like explanations for the reader are put into the mouths of the characters. Leo just barely escaped death and found himself in complete darkness with a broken robot. His transition from shock to attempting to help the "tin can" happens very quickly. It might be worth adding a bit more of his internal fear or hesitation to emphasize his humanity. In some paragraphs, there are a lot of names of minerals, tools, and types of monsters. If the reader isn’t a fan of hard sci-fi, they might "stumble" over these details. It’s worth maintaining a balance between terminology and action.
irina-skripnik05.01.2026, 11:02You’ve managed to create a very tangible, physical world. The descriptions of abandoned mines, bioluminescent mushrooms, slime, and rusty robots enhance the immersion. The story keeps you on edge. You skillfully alternate moments of relative calm (Leo’s exploration) with intense action (Seth’s group fight). The scene with the leap over the chasm is a classic but very effective technique that adds adrenaline. The descriptions are highly visual. For example, the scene of Leo’s fall or the way the “dark sting” pierces Eric’s armor can easily be imagined as frames from a movie or game. The interaction between Seth, Paul, and Ivy feels alive. The fact that they’re not just “functions” but people with different perspectives (pragmatism versus curiosity) creates the right internal tension. The combination of past technologies (the Empire) with mutated nature serves as a great hook for the reader. It makes you want to find out what “Project Genesis” is.
irina-skripnik29.12.2025, 19:34I think I'll keep reading.
irina-skripnik29.12.2025, 19:34Overall, the work resembles a mix of James Corey's "The Expanse" and adventure novels about survival on alien planets. The conflict between the past and the future creates a captivating intrigue: how exactly did humanity transition from the grandeur of the Empire to surviving in caves?
irina-skripnik29.12.2025, 19:32What did I like? It feels like the author understands the logic of how mechanisms work. The transition from space opera to "survival" in the caves keeps the interest alive. The moments where the characters struggle with panic are written very vividly. However, there are minor errors in the formatting of direct speech and punctuation.
aleks-korn25.12.2025, 16:03A book that captivated me, I recommend it to others for reading! The author is a master of words!
oleg-panov21.12.2025, 07:55Adventures, fantasy, the challenges that the heroes go through evoke respect for their courage, ingenuity, and bravery, which they show in the fight against monsters on a spaceship, and they defeat them despite the complexity of the task that arose before them in space, on the ship.
