Us Deadly Few
You are the poem I dare not write.
It's safer to keep the perilous passages within me, than unleash them upon this stricken Earth.
Haunted by the Governor of Apollo's dark secrets, Khalani and her crew of criminals embark on a new perilous journey. The truest test begins as Khalani ventures through the treacherous "Death-Zone" toward the nearest underground city, Hermes. But abandoned relics and violent storms aren't the only threats on the barren road. Takeshi Steele has resumed his cold detachment, and unsettling signs suggest they aren't alone.
To survive in this unforgiving world, Khalani must draw on her strength and harrowing experiences from Apollo. For a new kind of prison awaits in the corrupt city of Hermes – one where she finds herself trapped with the man who aggravates her the most. But this time, they may not escape alive.
On the surface of the Earth, only the ruined remain.
Alexis Patton
Alexis Patton, emerging from DeLand, Florida, brings a fresh, introspective voice to speculative fiction. Her journey began in childhood, devouring books in every spare moment, even when it meant getting in trouble at school for reading too much. That early curiosity evolved into a love for complex worlds and layered characters, shaping the way she crafts stories today.
With a background in Biology from Stetson University and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Florida, Patton blends analytical precision with imaginative storytelling. This unique perspective informs her debut novel, Us Dark Few, which plunges readers into the subterranean city of Apollo and the perilous Braderhelm Prison. Through the eyes of Khalani Kanes, wrongfully imprisoned yet determined to survive, Patton explores themes of resilience, identity, and the human capacity to defy oppressive systems. Her world-building is meticulous, her characters deeply human, making each narrative both thrilling and emotionally resonant.
Us Dark Few
Beneath the city of Apollo, a world of shadows and secrets awaits in Us Dark Few. In this darkly imagined speculative fiction series, survival is never guaranteed, and freedom is a dangerous luxury. The story follows Khalani Kanes, a young woman condemned to life in Braderhelm Prison for a crime she did not commit, as she navigates a labyrinth of oppression, hidden alliances, and the raw edges of human resilience.
Us Dark Few consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
