Chaos Rising — Book One of EXODUS

Overview

In the year 2082, Earth teeters on the edge of totalitarian collapse. The Enlightened League of Nations (ELN) has risen to global dominance, enforcing its rule through the brutal Compliance Army. At its helm is the psychopathic James Morstyn, obsessed with power and secrecy. When he uncovers mysterious documents, he unleashes Miah — a biowired juggernaut spy — to hunt down their origin and crush the last sparks of rebellion.

Enter the Freemen — a clandestine resistance forged in shadows and led by the visionary Elias Bell. As their world collapses, Bell and his brilliant tactician, Dallyn Abercrombie, orchestrate a daring exodus. Among those who will risk everything are David and Cindy Corb, fugitives marked for death; Terrence Black, fearless commander of the Freemen fighter squadrons; and Olivia O'Shaughnessy, a young, tenacious pilot.

Book Details

Previously published as Exodus: Leaving Home

Pages: 577

Published: September 18, 2025

Paperback: $16.99

Kindle: $8.99

Publisher: Independently Published

Series: EXODUS, Book 1 of 5

If You Like...

Fans of The Expanse, Red Rising, Battlestar Galactica, and Dune will love Chaos Rising. A dystopian rebellion story that launches an 800-year space opera saga. If you enjoy science fiction with high-stakes political intrigue, military action, and a vast cast of characters fighting for survival against impossible odds, this is where the journey begins.

Also Available

Chaos Rising has been adapted into a full-length rock opera album by the band Ragtags. Experience the rebellion, escape, and sacrifice set to music — available on Spotify and Apple Music.

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