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Kill Code: A Dystopian Science Fiction Novel Kindle Edition

by Clive Fleury (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars (88)
WHEN THE OCEANS RISE...THE TRUTH DROWNS
It's the year 2031. Our future. Their present. A world decimated by climate catastrophe, where the sun's heat is deadly and the ocean rises higher every day. A world ruled by the rich, powerful, and corrupt. A world where a good man can’t survive for long. Hogan Duran was a good man once. He was a cop, forced to resign in disgrace when he couldn't save his partner from a bullet. Now Hogan lives on the fraying edges of society, serving cruel masters and scavenging trash dumps just to survive. But after four years of living in poverty, Hogan finally gets a chance to get back on his feet. He's invited to join the National Security Council, the powerful paramilitary organization responsible for protecting the rich and powerful from the more unsavory elements of society. All he needs to do is pass their deadly entrance exam, and he'll be rewarded with wealth and opportunity beyond his wildest dreams. But this ex-cop's path to redemption won't be easy. The NSC are hiding something, and as Hogan descends deeper and deeper into their world, he starts to uncover the terrible truth of how the powerful in this new world maintain their power...and just how far they will go to protect their secrets. In a world gone wrong, can one man actually make a difference, or will he die trying? Kill Code is the first novel in an exciting new dystopian science fiction series from the mind of award-winning author, screenwriter, and director Clive Fleury. Fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey, and Divergent by Veronica Roth will be captivated by Kill Code. You'll also love this book if you enjoy:
  • Dystopian novels and stories
  • Stories about futuristic societies
  • Stories about disgraced cops
  • Stories about unlikely heroes
  • Stories about conspiracies
  • Stories about injustice
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    1. Print length
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    4. Publication date
      December 5, 2018
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    Kill Code is well paced with plenty of plot twists and double crosses. Characters are portrayed in a realistic and relatable way. The story is a fun, fast-paced read and even hints at romance (if you're into that sort of thing). The cover art is ominous and really sets the tone for a thrilling read. This book is a major win for Clive Fleury! You can tell that the author has passion for many of the social issues pertaining to our day. Can't wait to see what comes next! - Nicky Flowers, Indies Today

    About the Author

    Clive Fleury is an award-winning writer of novels and screenplays, including most recently the murder mystery detective novel "Off Season". He is also a TV/Film writer, director, and producer who has worked for major broadcasters and studios on a wide variety of successful drama and documentary projects, in the US, the UK, Europe, Australia and the Middle East. He has written and directed four feature films, one of which, "Big City Blues," starred Giancarlo Esposito, the late Burt Reynolds, and Balthazar Getty. His most recent film, "Sons of Summer," is a surfing movie set on the Gold Coast of Australia and stars Temuera Morrison and Isabel Lucas. Clive currently spends his time between Florida and Sydney, Australia.

    Product details

    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07JZX5VV2
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ TCK Publishing
    • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2018
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
    • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
    • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
    • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Print length ‏ : ‎ 149 pages
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1631611056
    • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
    • Best Sellers Rank: #1,927,626 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
    • Customer Reviews:
      4.1 out of 5 stars (88)

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    Clive Fleury is an award-winning writer of books and screenplays and has worked all over the world as a Film/TV director, writer and producer. He has written six books, most recently 'All Or None', the second novel in the Detective Ryan Murder Mystery series.

    'All Or None' sees Detective Ryan back in the thick of things. His latest investigation into a mysterious death couldn’t come at a worse time. He discovers his mother is hiding a troubling secret and is further sidetracked by a new romance. Fans of who dunnit's, crime thrillers, and cop and detective stories will love this novel.

    Clive's other books include 'Off Season' - book one in the Detective Ryan Murder Mystery series; 'Kill Code' - a dystopian science fiction novel set in a world facing climate change; ‘Scary Lizzy’ - a novel about an eight year old girl, who befriends an African child ghost – and the teen action adventure book; ‘The Boy Next Door ‘ - a story of what happens when a teenage girl has a crush on her next door neighbor, who isn’t all he seems. He also co-wrote ‘Art Pengriffin and The Curse of The Four’ - a young adult fantasy adventure about a teenage boy who discovers his father was Merlin the Magician.

    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    88 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the book engaging and fast-paced, with a complex main character and an intriguing plot that sets the stage for future stories. They describe the content as refreshing and profound, with one customer noting how it explores themes of individual grit and conscience.
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    10 customers mention engaging, 10 positive, 0 negative
    Customers find the book engaging and exciting, with one customer noting its well-paced action.
    ...Thrilling and refreshingly profound, this science fiction novel is a pleasant surprise.Read more
    I enjoyed the story. It's fast paced and engaging. Fairly short and easy read. Interesting characters and intriguing world....Read more
    ...This is an entertaining book, well written and with twists and turns that forced this reader to hold his breath on many occasions....Read more
    ...This is a fast-paced and very fun read and you will most definitely be glad you gave this one a shot.Read more
    8 customers mention character development, 7 positive, 1 negative
    Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning that the main character is complex and another noting how the characters' immediate crisis is resolved.
    ...It's fast paced and engaging. Fairly short and easy read. Interesting characters and intriguing world....Read more
    ...The plot was intriguing, and the characters are well drawn....Read more
    ...Fully fleshed characters and well paced action propel the reader on a particularly enjoyable journey into an unforgiving world....Read more
    ...The main character is complex and interesting to follow as well, which makes me wish the book was a series.Read more
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    Customers find the book's plot intriguing, with one customer noting it's fast-moving and another mentioning it's set in 2031.
    I enjoyed the story. It's fast paced and engaging. Fairly short and easy read. Interesting characters and intriguing world....Read more
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    ...The plot is well thought out and is replete with twists, turns and surprises....Read more
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    Customers find the content of the book refreshing and profound, with one customer noting its many themes and another highlighting the characters' individual grit and conscience.
    I always love a good dystopian novel and kill code doesn't disappoint. The book is fast paced and you won't get bored....Read more
    ...It's a good start to a potentially great series....Read more
    ...What the author does here that makes the book so enjoyable is how fleshed our and relates the main character, Hogan, is....Read more
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    Customers appreciate the book's fast pace.
    ...Despite the (to me) unrealistic setting this is a well written, fast paced and entertaining action story with shades of Mad Max....Read more
    ...The book is fast paced and you won't get bored. The only thing I'm hoping with the next book is that there's a little more background with the NSC....Read more
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    A fast-paced Action story that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
    5 out of 5 stars
    A fast-paced Action story that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
    What I Loved: This book took me on so many twisty turns, I was just in awe! I really loved the way the author created this world and pulled me right in. I was right there with Hogan as he tried to make it into the NSC organization! How I Felt: I’m giving this book a 5 star because it was great! The story, character building, and surprises were wonderful. There is a little character building for a friend of the main character who probably doesn’t seem to be needed in the story, but it is fairly brief and may be a set up for book 2. The first 20% of the book is building out the world, showing us how the common people are living. We gain some background on Hogan, the main character, as well as the overall culture of the civilization now. From there, the book takes off on this crazy story that is so fast-paced and well told! To Read or Not To Read: I highly recommend this book for readers that enjoy action and post-apocalyptic stories! What’s This Book About Anyway? In 2031, the world is a different place. The oceans are rising, the wealthy are extremely wealthy and well off, while the other 99% live in poverty, struggling to find work, food, and lodging from day-to-day. Hogan is an ex-officer of the police force. He spends his days applying for a position with the NSC, where he would be set for life. Then, the acceptance letter comes, and he’s in! He boards transportation and heads to the NSC base for a rigorous competition to be the ONE candidate that makes it into the NSC. Can he do it? As he fights to make it to the top of this group, he starts to realize that the NSC may not be exactly what he had dreamed it would be. I received a copy of this advanced reader’s copy for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.
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    • Brian Aird
      5.0 out of 5 stars Hold on to Life
      Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2019
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      In the year 2031, catastrophic climate change has occurred and the majority of the Earth's population find themselves struggling to earn a living, scavenging for food and oppressed by the rich elite class.

      The elite class has found that a world that is steeped in starvation is easier to control.

      Hogan Duran is one of countless citizens who struggles to secure a daily job and scrounging through the garbage heap in order to supplement what little income is coming into the household. Once a respected officer of the law, Duran, who was unable to protect his partner, was drummed out of the police force and living with his former handicapped partner and personal regrets.

      He, however, through all of his difficulties has maintained his integrity and decency.

      His only hope, for the last four years, has been to utilize his military and police skills within the National Security Counsel. The NSC is an elite special forces that was formed to protect the rich and powerful and entrance into this force is contingent upon passing a series of potential deadly entrance exams.

      The day comes when the recruitment invitation is extended to Duran, but there maybe more to the NSC than meets the eye. Added to the mix is a rebel group known as the Krails.

      Kill Code: A Dystopian Science Fiction Novel by Clive Fluery is an exciting and vividly penned futuristic novel that will engage the reader on every page. The plot is well thought out and is replete with twists, turns and surprises. This adventuresome and exciting read will most certainly grab the person's imagination and take the reader on a futuristic and stimulating ride of maintaining one's freedom at all costs.
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    • Winston J. Phillips
      4.0 out of 5 stars an entertaining story and I survived the buffeting....
      Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019
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      In Kill Code by Clive Fleury, the author presents us with a dystopian world where climate change has wreaked havoc on coastal cities and on the economy. The rich and privileged live away from the poor who eke a living from combing the dumps containing the waste of the rich. Unemployment is assessed at 80% among the poor; a job means life - losing a job almost certainly means loss of life. Amidst the social upheaval, the rich are protected by an elite paramilitary corps called the NSC, and rebels called Krails are organized in their own locations.
      The protagonist in the story is Hogan Duran (who narrates). Duran was first in the army, then became a cop who resigned because he was considered irresponsible for getting his colleague, Max, permanently ‘wheelchaired”. He has taken responsibility for Max who lives with him. Duran is a conscientious guy disturbed by the injustices around him.
      He is offered a potential job with the elite NSC if he could win a grueling process of competition with other candidates. There are other very important characters in the process: Captain Beecham and General Stoker of the NSC; Ruby a resolute woman who was in Duran’s army corps but after him; and Jake, whose survival instincts extend outside the rules. Ultimately, Jake wins. They are being escorted back to base (and to death perhaps), when they are attacked by the Krails. Their army experiences kick in, and Duran and Ruby manage to escape the Krails; protect the base and rescue the General in a negotiation with the Krails. This earns hm the General’s favor.
      Duran, however, is disillusioned when he discovers secrets of wealth and power enjoyed by both the NSC and the Krails. In the end he and Ruby must determine which side they are on.
      This is an entertaining book, well written and with twists and turns that forced this reader to hold his breath on many occasions. The plot was intriguing, and the characters are well drawn. The themes are many and well woven, among them: climate change; dystopia; injustice; survival; life threatening competition; individual grit and conscience. In the end, I felt as if I had been buffeted around by the twists and turns of the story and having to shake that out of my head and face what promises to be a smooth transition to the next in the series.
      The big takeaway from the story is a question: Given the societal and economic divisions we now face, is this dystopian state a possibility for our planet as our climate change relentlessly charges on?
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    • Chelsey McQuitty
      5.0 out of 5 stars A fast read that will keep you on your toes
      Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2019
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      If you love dystopian novels that seem to be on the brink of our civilization then this one is probably going to be for you. The book is based around climate change and all of the problems that it brings to the world. Since things aren’t flourishing as they once were, starvation is definitely used to keep people in check, so the novel can definitely be seen as warning to anyone who doesn’t see what is currently going on. That being said, the author did a fantastic job of creating a believable world that will definitely send shivers down your spine. The story line is fast moving and engaging, which will allow you to quickly move through it without missing a beat. The main character is complex and interesting to follow as well, which makes me wish the book was a series.
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    • Rebecca W. - Read It Review It Book Blog
      3.0 out of 5 stars Divergent meets Mad Max
      Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
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      I enjoyed the story. It's fast paced and engaging. Fairly short and easy read. Interesting characters and intriguing world. While this book gives us a complete story it leaves a lot of room for more, both prequels and sequels. It's a good start to a potentially great series. I'm left hungry for additional character development, world building, and plot construct but not in a bad way. I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed Mad Max and/or Divergent.
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    • Katherine
      5.0 out of 5 stars Short but mighty
      Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2019
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      At the surface, Kill Code tells the story of one once-good man’s fight to regain the righteousness that he once was. What the author does here that makes the book so enjoyable is how fleshed our and relates the main character, Hogan, is. I really felt the emotional beats of his journey. I saw a flawed man strive to be the better man that he was previously and selflessly try to make his community better. This novel doesn’t stray too far from the formula of a traditional science fiction novel but it’s heart makes it one of the better ones that I’ve read. It was a shorter novel too so I was able to read it fairly quick. As a mom of two toddlers, that is a huge bonus in my book.
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    • LR
      5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant adventure. Can't wait for the rest of the series.
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2019
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      Really enjoyed this book. Good and evil battling it out in a oddly familiar dystopian world. Very much recommend. Looking forward to the next one.
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    • Amazon Customer
      4.0 out of 5 stars Great, Fast Paced Dystopian Novel. Like "Maze Runner" and "The Hunger Games"? Give this a read!
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2019
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      In a world hit hard by climate change, ex-cop Hogan Duran is haunted by a past failure that put his fellow cop in a wheel chair. When an opportunity of a lifetime comes his way, Hogan is able to participate in the ruthless trials of the established National Security Council (NSC), that holds society together from total collapse and protects the public from a criminal organisation called "Krails".

      Finally, a novel with a snapshot of a world not too far from now with likely grounding derived from the changes that the current climate issue may bring. Because of this I felt the world building was successfully grounded in realism. Fast paced and action packed, with surprising revelations that will make you consider the parallels between modern day society.

      I found this book to be an easy read for young adults but I think all ages will enjoy this novel. If you have enjoyed books like "Maze Runner" I believe this will be another entertaining read!
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