Oblivion Rouge, Volume 1: The HAKKINEN

In the future, a virus called the LEUP has infected half the population, leading to a war between the people of Liam and Galoum. A mysterious army called the Hakkinen emerges to quell the war, and Oumi and her friends are enlisted to help find a cure. Oblivion Rouge is a brutal dystopian depiction of the future and a beautiful adventure that explores the depth of the human spirit. It is rated OT for Older Teen and recommended for ages 16 and up.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Publisher: Rockport Publishers Inc.

In the not-too-distant future, a devastating virus known as the LEUP has swept across the globe, infecting half of humanity. The war that ensues between the infected, known as the Liam, and the immune, known as the Galoum, becomes a bloody and ruthless affair. As the conflict rages on, a mysterious army called the Hakkinen emerges, utilizing children of war to aid them in their quest to quell the war. Among these children is a young teenage villager named Oumi, who finds herself embroiled in the conflict.

Determined to end the bloodshed and find a cure for the virus, Oumi and her friends are enlisted to help in the search. With an all-African cast, Oblivion Rouge draws its inspiration from the rich tapestry of West African philosophy. It is a captivating blend of a brutal dystopian depiction of the future and a beautiful adventure that delves into the depths of the human spirit.

Oumi, a young woman who has witnessed the horrors of war firsthand, vows to never suffer the same losses and humiliation again. However, as strange forces gather against her continent, she must overcome her own insecurities and rise to the challenge of leading her people to paradise.

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Weight: 294g
Dimension: 136 x 191 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760376867