This world died long before Jack DeWitt came to it.  Jack wakes up in this world with no memory and the fact he isn't quite human anymore. Forced to explore, fight, and survive, learning about the Scorched World's brutal expanse. He will discover Nano's, Relics, allies, and what mysterious scraps remain of the Ancient's once-great civilization. He will also attempt to find his purpose. And if he cannot find a purpose, he will make one himself. The Scorched World has no place for the weak or helpless. Those who cannot fight are enslaved, abused, or simply killed and drained of their Nano's. The strongest, toughest, and most brutal survive on the backs of those they bend to their will. Jack will change that. He will bring hope to the downtrodden. He will fight against the Tyrants. And while the world may never return to the glory of the Ancients, Jack may bring back something close.  The Tyrants tremble. The Roads take a new set of tires. The oppressed feel hope. The Dust Warrior Rises Warning: This book contains depictions of slavery and drug abuse. Reader discretion is advised. Cover art is AI-generated.