The Culling
The Culling by Steven Dos Santos, published by Flux in 2013, is a gripping narrative set against a backdrop of a totalitarian regime. This edition spans 420 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Lucian “Lucky” Spark on Recruitment Day, where he faces a harrowing choice: compete to join the Imposer task force or risk the life of his only living relative, his four-year-old brother, Cole. As he navigates the brutal military training, Lucky must confront the harsh realities of survival and the lengths he will go to protect his family.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as Lucky grapples with the intense competition and the moral dilemmas it presents. The narrative explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the complexities of relationships in a high-stakes environment. As Lucky develops a connection with fellow Recruit Digory Tycho, the story delves into the dangers of love in a world where emotional bonds can lead to devastating consequences. With elements of fantasy and science fiction, The Culling offers a thought-provoking exploration of loyalty and the fight for survival amidst a ruthless system.
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Recruitment Day is here…if you fail, a loved one will die For Lucian “Lucky” Spark, Recruitment Day means the Establishment, a totalitarian government, will force him to become one of five Recruits competing to join the ruthless Imposer task force. Each Recruit participates in increasingly difficult and violent military training for a chance to advance to the next level. Those who fail must choose an “Incentive”–a family member–to be brutally killed. If Lucky fails, he’ll have to choose death for his only living relative: Cole, his four-year-old brother. Lucky will do everything he can to keep his brother alive, even if it means sacrificing the lives of other Recruits’ loved ones. What Lucky isn’t prepared for is his undeniable attraction to the handsome, rebellious Digory Tycho. While Lucky and Digory train together, their relationship grows. But daring to care for another Recruit in a world where love is used as the ultimate weapon is extremely dangerous. As Lucky soon learns, the consequences can be deadly…
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