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Praegressus Project
Series · 4 books · 2017

Books in series

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#1

Rebirth

2017

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Aaron Hodges, comes a thrilling new genetic scifi that has fans begging for more. For centuries our evolution has stagnated. Surrounded by technology, we ceased to adapt. Until now... When eighteen year old Chris is accused of treason, his world is changed forever. Abducted in the night, he wakes in a facility hidden deep in the Californian mountains. There he is subjected to the depraved experiments of the Praegressus Project – a government led initiative to enhance the human race. Unfortunately for Chris, the chances of survival are slim. But only the lucky get to die. Don't forget to check out Book 2 - Renegades!
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#2

Renegades

2017

The change has begun. A new species is rising. Our world will never be the same… Chris and Liz have survived the trials of the Praegressus Project, but that was just the beginning. The vile experiments have altered their physiology – granting them superhuman strength and speed. Oh, and wings. Now, lost in the Californian mountains, they must master their newfound abilities and find a way back to civilisation. But they are not alone in the wilderness. In the chaos of their escape, the Chead were also freed. Deadly, barely human, they stalk the darkness, hunting… The second book in The Praegressus Project series by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Aaron Hodges.
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#3

Retaliation

2017

The balance is shifting... War is coming. On the run and reeling from the loss of their friend, Chris and the other winged renegades have been forced into hiding. Now that they know the devastating truth about the Chead, the government is more determined than ever to silence them. With the whole nation on the lookout, it won't take long for the noose to close. So when word reaches Chris of a rebel group - known only as the Mad Women - he seizes the opportunity for an ally with both hands. The women aren't exactly your typical rebels - but then, it might take a touch of the unconventional to bring down an all-powerful government. Meanwhile, the Chead are loose in the Californian wilderness. The deadly creatures have not forgotten the torment they suffered at the hands of humanity. With their numbers swelling, it's only a matter of time before they seek their revenge...
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#5

Retribution

2017

The breathtaking final chapter in The Praegressus Project series. The government has fallen. The war for humanity’s survival has only just begun. Mira’s sacrifice has freed Chris from the vile clutches of the Director. If only the same could be said for his soul. Plagued by the crimes he committed to save himself, Chris sets out in search of the Chead. For weeks the superhuman creatures have rampaged unchecked across California, waging a silent war against humanity. Intelligent, deadly, and organized, there’s too many for even Chris’s genetically enhanced abilities. It’s a good thing Liz, the girl he betrayed, isn’t done yelling at him yet… Abandoned by their friends, Sam and Ashley are happy to have the extra alone time. They know it can’t last. The President, still at large after the fall of Alcatraz, has taken control of the nation’s nuclear arsenal – and he’s ready use it. With a billion lives at stake, they will need to take matters into their own hands one last time. Can the love-struck renegades finally end the President’s cruel rein, and both make it out alive?

Author

Aaron Hodges
Aaron Hodges
Author · 30 books
Aaron Hodges was born in 1989 in the small town of Whakatane, New Zealand. He studied for five years at the University of Auckland, completing a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and Geography, and a Masters of Environmental Engineering. After working as an environmental consultant for two years, he now spends his time traveling the world in search of his next adventure.
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