The Shimmering

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Genres

Horror, Post Apocalyptic, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Death, Profanity, Abuse, Violence, Sex, and Suicide

Type of Ending

Series

Not part of a series

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Publication Date

Dec 10, 2025

Page Length

323 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

The Shimmering

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Blurb

The end is here.

Nolan watches his mother commit suicide… over and over again.

She died forty-five years ago.

She’s a shimmer.

When the shimmers first appeared, no one knew what they were or why they had come. Speculation gave way to fear, panic to chaos. Governments collapsed. Civilization crumbled. In the shimmering's wake, a secretive cult called the Redeemers claim biblical prophecy explains the shimmers’ origin. Now, twenty-five years later, the line between the post-apocalyptic world and the shimmers is indistinguishable. No one knows if they're ghosts, aliens, or the coming of God. What they do know, is that shimmers reveal humanity’s darkest sins. The shimmers are the least of Nolan Elwood’s worries. Secrets, betrayal, and the hope of redemption drive him on a perilous journey across America’s wasteland to find answers.

The shimmers await…

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Genres

Horror, Post Apocalyptic, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Death, Profanity, Abuse, Violence, Sex, and Suicide

Type of Ending

Series

Not part of a series

Author Prefers A Review On

Goodreads or Amazon

Reader Spots Remaining

Number of days to read

Publication Date

Dec 10, 2025

Page Length

323 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Author

Michael Stone crafts stories of speculative and contemporary fiction. His work has appeared in online publications, blogs, and print anthologies. When he's not creating post-apocalyptic and spiritual worlds, or discovering new fears to unlock, he's assisting Veterans transition from the service, guiding them through career exploration and self-reflection. Outside of his writing endeavors, he enjoys playing fetch with his two dogs, Maggie and Macy, and spending time with his family of six exploring the vibrant Windy City.