When a parasitic sickness infects all of humanity, survival is no longer a matter of strength — it’s a matter of choice.
Rune awakens inside the Waking Grave, a living nightmare built from fractured memories and collective fear. Branded as one of the Condemned, he discovers the truth too late: staying alive now requires blood. Every kill feeds the parasite inside him. Every act of mercy brings him closer to death.
As Rune endures brutal trials designed to test cunning, ruthlessness, and restraint, he begins to notice something far more disturbing than the monsters hunting him — people obeying him without realizing why. Paths opening. Threats hesitating. A power that doesn’t demand force, only understanding.
The parasite whispers survival.
The system watches in silence.
And Rune must decide how much of himself he is willing to sacrifice to escape — because the Reckoning isn’t about saving humanity.
It’s about deciding what comes after.
Survival
Dark Fantasy
Postapocalyptic
Betrayal
Monsters
Curse
Psychological
Identity
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ (5.0) (1)
GenreFantasy, Dystopia
Length3 hrs 13 mins
Publish dateDec 14, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
13Chapter 13
2Chapter 2
14Chapter 14
3Chapter 3
15Chapter 15
4Chapter 4
16Chapter 16
5Chapter 5
17Chapter 17
6Chapter 6
18Chapter 18
7Chapter 7
19Chapter 19
8Chapter 8
20Chapter 20
9Chapter 9
21Chapter 21
10Chapter 10
22Chapter 22
11Chapter 11
23Chapter 23
12Chapter 12
About the author
Peter Robinson
I’m Peter Robinson, and writing is my way of sharing the worlds and characters I imagine. I write across many genres, creating stories full of emotion, tension, and surprises. If you enjoy powerful moments and characters you can connect with, you’ll feel at home here.View all audiobooks by Peter Robinson
