The Secret World Chronicle, Book Four: World Divided
The stories of the metahuman struggle against the Thulian menace continue in the fourth installment of The Secret World Chronicle, World Divided. Echo and CCCP face the reality that is Blacksnake as lines are drawn and sides are chosen. Some heroes fall while others emerge from the ashes, and an opportunist arrives to take advantage of grief and mayhem in the wake of a devastating loss. Famed fantasy and sci-fi author Mercedes Lackey and returning authors Dennis Lee and Cody Martin are joined by artist and fantasy author Larry Dixon and voice talent/author Veronica Giguere as they continue this podcast in the braided novel tradition. Cover art done by Adam Mancilla.
Episodes
As Book Four opens, the Seraphym visits one who may yet play a role in shaping a future. Her presence, as well as his possible future, shake him to his very core. Written by Mercedes Lackey. Read by Veronica Giguere
Khanjar provides an insightful look at Verdigris as he works to avoid the possible future shown to him by the Seraphym. An old associate returns as Verdigris looks to employ Blacksnake for his own purposes. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere
The Commissar sends John Murdock to the Georgia swamps on an equipment errand. John finds a van full of spare parts... and a Death Sphere. Part one of three. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere.
John Murdock and a small group from the National Guard are pitted against the Nazis in the Georgia swamps. Without communication with CCCP or Echo, this proves to be a challenge that John isn't sure that he'll survive. Part two of three. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere.
John Murdock and the few remaining National Guard soldiers face the Nazis with help from an unexpected yet much appreciated source. Part three of three. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere.
Detective Ramona Ferrari meets up with Bella at the edge of the parkour course and discuss the changes in Echo, as well as their mutual discontent with their boss, Alex Tesla. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere.
Detective Ferrari and Yankee Pride confront Alex Tesla with the final report on the Mountain situation. With the help of Overwatch, Ramona takes her boss out for a quiet coffee, but things get dangerous as breakfast just gets started. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere.
Echo mobilizes with the aid of Project Overwatch, and Yankee Pride learns firsthand about the support that the CCCP has provided post-Invasion. Detective Ferrari retreats with Tesla to the walk-in freezer to avoid some persistent Kriegers. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere.
The action heats up - literally - as the team races to defend Alex Tesla from the onslaught at Mama Lou's Diner. Worse, the so-called 'janitor' wants to clean up any evidence that might remain. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere.
Yankee Pride steps up to face the remaining Kriegers, with the support of the Misfits and the CCCP. The rest of the trash is taken out, and Detective Ferrari swears off tater tots for the rest of her life. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Veronica Giguere. Read by Veronica Giguere.
Red Djinni and Bulwark put the rest of the Misfits through their paces with robot zombie tag. All goes as can be expected, until an old friend shows up to make things right. Written by Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere.
Alex Tesla watches as the future of Echo disappears in the hands of some unknown shareholder. And then, Blacksnake comes calling. Written by Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere.
An unforeseen proposal of cooperation is trumped by an even larger betrayal. After this, Echo will never be the same. Written by Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere.
Confronted by the changing of the guard and the terrifying new head of Echo, Vickie and Bella seek the help of John Murdock and the CCCP. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere.
In hiding at CCCP HQ, Bella tries to decide the course of her future--remain with Echo, or join the CCCP? Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere.
Bella gets some unexpected advice from an unanticipated source, and the course of her future changes yet again. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Cody Martin. Read by Veronica Giguere.
At all costs, the Metis communicator must be retrieved before Verdigris discovers its existence. With Bulwark out, it's up to Red Djinni to plan the caper. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere.
With everything going wrong, Djinni makes a decision he is sure he will regret. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere.
Vickie and Djinni uncover secrets about each other that will change everything. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere.
Djinni's temper has often cost him dearly in the past. But now, it will cost Vickie everything. Written by Mercedes Lackey and Dennis Lee. Read by Veronica Giguere.
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