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What is D'mok Revival

D’mok Revial is a space opera targeting readers 10+. The story follows the plight of a soldier, Rhysus Mencari, who lost his family at the outset of an Alien invasion. He survived the attack through manifesting super human abilities. Over the course of the first three novels, and two novelettes, he masters his abilities, finds others like him, and hunts down the Nukari.

But what sets D'mok Revival apart from its peers isn't the traditional "big bad aliens invading, who fall victim to the underdog protagonist," it's the rich interpersonal dynamics between the core characters, and the very relatable struggles they face. It was Zummo's intention to take some of the very struggles in his life, and those closest to him, and present them through a fantastic and futuristic lens. His hope: readers would feel for the characters with innate understanding, and be drawn into his literary universe. Reviewers have concurred, that's exactly what happens. Another recognized feature of D'mok Revival is the diverse cast, featuring many powerful and capable female characters. In a genre ripe with male egos and macho-ism, D'mok Revival's equality has drawn a significant female following.

Zummo's literary universe draws inspiration from classic series such as Star Wars, FireFly, and Battlestar Galactica (2000 edition) while adding super human abilities inspired by Japanese Anime (Dragonball Z) and American series such as X-Men.

D’mok Revial has been a labor of love, which started with a short story back in 1998. Its first evolution came in late 1999 as the background for a role playing game. Various worlds were mapped out and specific game scenarios written so a group of gamers could role play the environments. A battle system was even constructed, along with a tree of character abilities and more.

By mid-2001, with hundreds of pages in backstory, characters information, key locations, and gameplay dynamics, a co-worker, Lynn Murdoch, suggested Michael write a novel.

It took a few years to pull together the original manuscript. When it was completed the story was 286,000 words strong. A professional editor helped condense the story and break it into marketable chunks. In the end, the Invasion Trilogy was born! In mid-2010, a fourth manuscript started to take shape. Upon completion in 2012, a fifth book (technically a spin-off) was started in addition to the outlines for additional volumes.

However, before writing more, Michael wanted to bring the original works to readers. The first edition, D'mok Revival: Awakening, released in August 2013 at the Chicago ComicCon. The second, Retribution, in July of 2014. The third January 2015 release. Two novelettes were also released in 2015 extending the literary universe.

In December 2016, the story of the post war reconstruction continued with the launch of The New Eden Saga trilogy's first book: D'mok Revival: New Eden.



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Book 1
Rhysus Mencari’s family is killed during an alien invasion, an attack he survives by manifesting superhuman D’mok abilities. While training under Osuto, a D’mok master, he searches for others like him, and begins the hunt for the nefarious Nukari. Will the inner-demons of his D'mok Warriors be too much to overcome, or will they unite to fight a common enemy?

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Book 2
After limited success building a team, and mastering their abilities, Nukari beasts have appeared with powers like the D'mok Warriors. When illusive new aliens are discovered battling the Nukari, Mencari must determine friend from foe while stopping the beasts, building his forces, and rooting out the Nukari.


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Book 3
Enraged, the Nukari have mobilized against Mencari and the D'mok Warriors. Even with the support of Eden, the Be'Inaxi fleet, the Nomads, the Coalition super team, and two Nukari defectors, can the D'mok Warriors stop the deadly onslaught? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to the Nukari Invasion Trilogy!


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Novelette 2
When Rhysus Mencari escaped the Aloan world with Speru Chew, he left behind a wake of political destruction.

Swept into the chaos, Speru's friends try to understand what became of Speru, and plot a way to find him.




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Novelette 1
Have you ever wondered what it was like to go into the mind of another? Katen, turncoat Nukari Beast Warrior has allied with Rhysus Mencari.

When a key enemy is captured, Mencari orders Katen to enter the mind of the beast as a form of interrogation. Experience that mindwalk first-hand!



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Experience all three novels and two novelettes of Michael Zummo's award winning space saga in one work.

Follow the plight of Coalition soldier Rhysus Mencari on his emotional journey from grieving widower to powerful D'mok Warrior, and his fight to stop the mighty Nukari.



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New Eden Saga: Book 1
The Nukari invasion is over. But the scars of war run deep, and many worlds must yet be freed.

When Mencari discovers the family he thought dead are prisoners of war, an obsession to rescue them taints his every decision. Compromised, will his allies remain loyal? Is he prepared to handle what's become of his family?



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