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Scavenger: Evolution: (Sand Divers, Book One) Kindle Edition

4.0 out of 5 stars 47 ratings

Some treasure hunters will never learn.

In an effort to save his wife, sand diver Rush Stenson is blackmailed into uncovering a lost city and the power behind the apocalypse. If he doesn't lock it back up, the wrong hands will use it to enslave what's left of humanity.

Inspired by the world created by Hugh Howey in his novel, Sand. Written and sold with his permission, the Sand Divers books are a stand alone duology loved by fans for its "breakneck pace," "great special effects," and "endearing characters that kept me wanting for more".

This cyberpunk, post-apocalyptic thriller is an ideal fit for fans of Blake Crouch ( Wayward Pines), Nicholas Sansbury Smith ( Trackers), D.J. Molles ( The Remaining), Nick Cole ( The Old Man and the Wasteland) and Edward W. Robertson ( Breakers).

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"Decisions have real consequences. People die. Good people do bad things, but even the fallen can find some kind of hazardous redemption... This book is honest -- honest about human nature, which makes it dark -- and optimistic, which makes it in the end oddly feel good." - Martin Page, Black Gate Magazine

"Ward infuses a classic down-on-his-luck scavenger tale with pathos, nobility and a faithful insight into the allurement of temporary pleasures. In short, pick this one up, it's a strong read that stands on it's own two feet." - Nick Cole, author of
The Wasteland Saga and Soda Pop Soldier

About the Author

Timothy C. Ward is a former executive producer and Hugo nominee for the podcast, Adventures in SciFi Publishing. He has been broke and lost on the other side of the world and now dreams of greater adventures from his keyboard in Des Moines, Iowa. His first published novel, Scavenger: Evolution, is a futuristic thriller where sand divers discover a buried military base and unleash the technology responsible for the apocalypse. The sequel, Scavenger: A.I., published in June, shows the evolution of that technology as two grieving parents try to resurrect their long deceased infant. Also in the summer of 2016, he will release his first book with Evolved Publishing, Godsknife: Revolt, an apocalyptic fantasy set in the rift between Iowa and the Abyss. Sign up to his author newsletter (eepurl.com/NA__X) for exclusive news and giveaways. Buy signed copies direct from his store at spikepub.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00VF2DZWW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Spike Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 28, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 920 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Sand Divers
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 47 ratings

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Timothy C. Ward once kicked a spider in the face. Now, he writes stories about magic and mayhem from the safety of his man base.

Series to date:

Godsknife: Enjoy this apocalyptic battle for godhood in the rift between Iowa and the Abyss.

- Godsknife: Revolt (Book 1)

- Godsknife: Lineage (novelette set in the Outbreak)

- Coming soon: Godsknife: Revenge (Book 2)

Sand Divers: post- apocalyptic treasure hunters with sand diving set in Hugh Howey’s world of Sand and Across the Sand.

- Scavenger: Evolution

- Scavenger: A.I.

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Customers find the book engaging and fun to read, with a captivating story that one customer describes as a thrilling highsands adventure. The narration receives positive feedback, with customers praising the amazing narrator and their focus on character development. They appreciate the immersive world-building, with one customer noting how the world was easy to get immersed in.

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Customers find the book to be a great and fun read.

"This was a fun read. There was a lot of action and once the story started moving it didn't stop...." Read more

"I thought this was a great book! Tim took Hugh Howey's world to another level. I like how he created his own characters and made the story his own...." Read more

"A great read.I'm not an avid reader but I read this in a few days.It was hard to put down." Read more

"Ward's entry onto the scene is an enjoyable ride - the tension is thick from the beginning as our protagonist wrestles not only with his fate as a..." Read more

6 customers mention "Story quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's story captivating, with one review highlighting its emotionally charged back story and another describing it as a great sci-fi thriller.

"This was a fun read. There was a lot of action and once the story started moving it didn't stop...." Read more

"...characters and flow of the storyline I was enjoyying a very captivating highsands adventure !!!" Read more

"...˛˛ꉂ ೭(˵¯̴͒ꇴ¯̴͒˵)౨” It truly has been a long time since I've had a good sci-fi book. Hunted by the death of his son, in his mind his wife is to blame...." Read more

"...I like how he created his own characters and made the story his own...." Read more

4 customers mention "Narration quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the narrator's performance, noting their amazing delivery and focus on character development, with one customer highlighting the emotional depth of the main character's portrayal.

"...Leading up to all the action is a ton of emotion built into the main character...." Read more

"...Book gets really good with thrilling action. The narrator is amazing. I'm looking forward to the sequel suggested at the end...." Read more

"...Tim took Hugh Howey's world to another level. I like how he created his own characters and made the story his own...." Read more

"...the writing style was different with this author but I enjoyed his focus on the characters. I really liked Rush...." Read more

3 customers mention "Immersion"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book immersive, with one mentioning that the world was easy to get into, while another notes how the author explained things along the way.

"...All of these made the story that much more fun to listen to and immersive. So a great story that made for a fantastic listen with great narration...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book. The world was easy to get immersed in." Read more

"...I like how he came up with new technology and explained some things a long the way...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016
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    This was a fun read. There was a lot of action and once the story started moving it didn't stop. Leading up to all the action is a ton of emotion built into the main character. This base enhances the rest of the book giving the exciting scenes an extra layer of what's going on in the characters heads. It provided a good pushing off point for the characters motivations.

    I loved the expansion of Hugh Howey's Sand world in this story. We got to see the power of the sand diving suits used in new and different ways. We also learned a bit more about the old world that existed before everything was covered in sand and that was cool.

    I liked the characters in this story. They had a lot of emotionally charged back story and it helped make the story feel deeper through the many fun fast paced action driven scenes that made up the last three quarters of the book. You get a lot of the main character's thoughts throughout the story and really feel like you know him by the end of the book. If you liked Hugh Howey's Sand you'll enjoy this story as well. It did not disappoint.

    I read this book by listening to the audiobook. Dave Robison's narration was fantastic. First of all, the guy just has a great voice for narration. It's low, rich, and just easy on the ears. This guy could read a phone book and listening would be a nice way to pass the time. Beyond that I really enjoyed his reading of the character's dialog. When they got emotional you could really hear it in his voice. He's a great actor. I've noticed a lot of narrators, even popular great ones, don't really let their voices get that emotional when reading dialog of characters who are crying or screaming. I appreciated the emotion this narrator poured into his words. It really helped you feel what the characters were feeling and added to the emotion of the scene. I also loved the effects he used like a subtle echo when the character was thinking or the cool effects he put on a robotic A.I. voice. All of these made the story that much more fun to listen to and immersive. So a great story that made for a fantastic listen with great narration. This audiobook was provided at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2017
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    Diifferent read for me. However a story that I became totally engrossed in. Aftter a chaptter or two, it was like reading a typical, mystery, thriller,adventure. Timothy C. Wards writing abilkity, had me view the sci-fi components in the background. As I got into the characters and flow of the storyline I was enjoyying a very captivating highsands adventure !!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2015
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    Ward's entry onto the scene is an enjoyable ride - the tension is thick from the beginning as our protagonist wrestles not only with his fate as a washed out master sand diver, but with state of his nearly destroyed marriage. I found the interpersonal conflict to be the most engaging, and a number of aspects within the action to be a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to the next installment in the series!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2015
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    Wow! ˛˛ꉂ ೭(˵¯̴͒ꇴ¯̴͒˵)౨” It truly has been a long time since I've had a good sci-fi book. Hunted by the death of his son, in his mind his wife is to blame. Living a miserable life, he's offered a diving job that changes everything. With the conflicts of love and hate, this sci-fi post apocalyptic story became a great Sci-fi thriller. This is not just a story of sand divers in a world of sand; instead of water. It's a story about sand diver Rush and his wife Star; and how they work together, as well as in their relationship. I wish I hadn't started listening to audio book in the middle of a holiday. This is a book I was annoyed at every interruption by family. The beginning might have been slow. Not sure if it was the part of the prostitute. It does not affect the rest of the story. Even with that little melodrama, I wouldn't change a single word. I really want to listen again. Book gets really good with thrilling action. The narrator is amazing. I'm looking forward to the sequel suggested at the end. Hope is as great and exiting as this one. This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast. And yes, this book has been marked as favorite for future reading. Not just to be collected and forgotten. Great story! O(≧▽≦)O
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2015
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    I enjoyed this book. The world was easy to get immersed in.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017
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    I thought this was a great book! Tim took Hugh Howey's world to another level. I like how he created his own characters and made the story his own. I like how he came up with new technology and explained some things a long the way. Evolution captured my imagination and kept my interest throughout the book. There have been some books that start out with promise but get boring or start to babble and I find myself skipping pages just to get to the end. NOT HERE. This was a book I wanted to come back to because I had to see what happened next.
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  • Paul Baird
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2016
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    Good book could be better written
    A bit all over the place with the writing and can be hard to follow and have to backtrack to reorient
    But good story line

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