Mort(e)

Mort(e) presents an apocalyptic war between evolved animals and humans, centered on a former housecat turned warrior in the animal army. The cat, who takes the name Mort(e), searches for his friend Sheba, a dog he knew before the evolutionary change transformed Earth's creatures. The novel combines elements of science fiction, war stories, and quest narratives as Mort(e) navigates through the ruins of human civilization. A mysterious ant queen leads the animal uprising, using advanced bioengineering to grant animals human-like intelligence and physical capabilities. The conflict between species raises questions about identity, memory, and the bonds that persist despite radical transformation. Through Mort(e)'s journey, the story examines the tensions between duty and personal conviction, between biological imperatives and conscious choice. The book offers commentary on religion, free will, and the cyclical nature of violence, while challenging assumptions about what separates humans from other species. Its blend of genres creates a unique perspective on revolution and its consequences.

Readers describe Mort(e) as an unusual blend of science fiction and animal perspectives, with many comparing it to Animal Farm but with a darker tone. Common praise: - Strong character development of the protagonist - Creative premise and world-building - Philosophical themes about free will and faith - Successful balance of action and introspection Common criticisms: - Pacing issues in the middle section - Some find the ant queen storyline confusing - Religious symbolism feels heavy-handed to some readers - Ending left several plot threads unresolved Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.1/5 (180+ ratings) Notable reader comments: "The unlikely romance between a cat and dog shouldn't work, but it does." - Goodreads reviewer "Started strong but got bogged down with metaphors." - Amazon reviewer "Unlike anything else in post-apocalyptic fiction." - LibraryThing review

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🐱 The book's protagonist is a former housecat turned warrior in a post-apocalyptic world where animals have evolved into sentient beings capable of walking upright and using weapons. 🧬 Author Robert Repino drew inspiration from his own cat, exploring how the complex relationship between humans and their pets might transform if animals suddenly gained human-level intelligence. ⚔️ The novel blends multiple genres, including science fiction, war epic, and love story, while examining themes of identity, free will, and religious fanaticism. 🐜 The story's antagonists are giant intelligent ants led by a queen called "Hymenoptera Unus," who wages war against humanity using bioengineered hormones to evolve Earth's animals. 📚 The book is the first in a series called "The War with No Name," followed by "D'Arc" and "Culdesac," expanding the universe of evolved animals and their conflict with humans.