In this second volume, the narrative follows Death, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, as he searches for his lost son across a fractured North America. The continent is divided into seven sovereign nations, including the Union, the Confederacy, and the Maoist People's Republic. While the other three Horsemen—War, Famine, and Pestilence—reincarnate as children to accelerate the end of the world, high-ranking officials known as The Chosen work to ensure the Great Message of the Apocalypse is fulfilled.
Readers of high-concept science fiction and revisionist Westerns choose this volume to analyze the intersection of geopolitical maneuvering and religious mythology. The work appeals to those who enjoy deciphering complex political alliances and non-linear lore. A reader finishes this installment with a detailed understanding of the mechanical and supernatural laws governing this alternate history. They gain a clear perspective on how individual grief and familial loyalty can derail organized conspiracies intended to trigger global destruction.
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
