{"id":30346,"date":"2025-07-29T16:17:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/30346\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T16:17:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T16:17:08","slug":"new-sci-fi-series-debuts-with-dynamite-first-book-in-which","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/30346\/","title":{"rendered":"New Sci-Fi Series Debuts With Dynamite First Book In Which"},"content":{"rendered":"

Charleston, SC, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the world of accessible cyberpunk sci-fi comes a new series that turns what it means to be human on its head. Welcome to author Rick Ricker\u2019s world and Austere.<\/p>\n

Donivan shouldn\u2019t exist, but he does. He\u2019s a cybernetic outlier born of hidden experiments and discarded plans\u2014the only things he has in this life are fragments of purpose and enemies who fear what he is closing in on his position. He ventures into the Austere, a wasteland where myths go to die\u2026 and where something impossible awakens.<\/p>\n

When a mysterious system known as the Relay reactivates and ancient judgments resurface, Donivan’s journey becomes more than survival. Embarking on a quest through a dying landscape, Donivan begins to forge bonds with outlaws, uncover the truth of his creation, and face the most crucial question of his existence: What if the greatest weapon wasn\u2019t power… But the capacity to feel?<\/p>\n

Reminiscent of favorites like Dune, Mass Effect, and The Left Hand of Darkness, Austere brings its own unique voice to the table with cinematic action with philosophical depth.<\/p>\n

Austere is available for purchase online at Amazon.com <\/a>and Barnes and Noble.com<\/a>. For more information about the author, please visit any of his social media platforms<\/p>\n

Twitter: @Wasabi_Roll<\/p>\n

Website: wasabiroll.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook: Rick Ricker<\/p>\n

TiKTok: @wasabirollrwr\u00a0<\/p>\n

Instagram: wasabi.roru<\/p>\n

About the Author:<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Media Contact: Rick Ricker, rwricker@rickerpublishing.com<\/p>\n

Available for interviews: Author, Rick Ricker<\/p>\n

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