☣️ Apocalyptic

The Tide Will Erase All: Singularity Playtime Saga, Book One

✍️ Justin Hellstrom
Reader Score
4.4
(1 review)
$16.95
In stock — ready to ship Ships in 1–2 business days
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A girl and astronomer seek the last telescope to fight a dream apocalypse.

Hellstrom’s novel centers on Robot and an astronomer facing extinction from the Mouth of God. This dream apocalypse has eaten the stars and infected Earth with miracles. The pair braves this end times scenario to contact the planet's last telescope. Their mission is to weaponize reality itself. The narrative explores themes of survival against cosmic forces. It blends gothic horror with science fiction elements. The story does not offer easy answers but presents a desperate quest. Readers interested in surreal horror will find value in its unique premise. The work is part of the Singularity Playtime Saga, marking it as Book One. It avoids typical hero narratives, focusing instead on a grim journey toward an uncertain outcome.

Key Themes
dream apocalypse weaponize reality last telescope
Literary Context

This 2021 release from Dead Pond Swan Press fits into the contemporary horror and gothic fiction landscape. It joins the Singularity Playtime Saga, appealing to American readers interested in supernatural fiction that blends cosmic dread with personal survival stories.

Difficulty
●●● Challenging
Recommended For Fans Of
H.P. Lovecraft · Silvia Moreno-Garcia · Jeff VanderMeer · Algernon Blackwood
☣️
Apocalyptic
🏛 Dead Pond Swan Press 📅 2021 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780578858036

📝 Description: The Tide Will Erase All: Singularity Playtime Saga, Book One

A dream apocalypse called the Mouth of God eats the stars and infects Earth with miracles. The story follows Robot, a young girl, as she travels with an astronomer to reach the planet's final telescope. Their goal is to weaponize reality itself against extinction. This work draws on gothic and supernatural fiction traditions, blending cosmic horror with intimate character dynamics. The book suits readers who enjoy speculative tales involving existential threats and surreal imagery. It may not appeal to those seeking traditional plot structures or grounded realism. Hellstrom’s background in horror and gothic themes informs the tone, creating a distinct atmosphere of dread and wonder. The narrative focuses on the journey toward the last telescope, emphasizing the struggle against an overwhelming force. Published by Dead Pond Swan Press in 2021, this volume stands as the first entry in the Singularity Playtime Saga. It appeals to fans of cosmic horror and surreal fiction who appreciate unique world-building. The story avoids conventional resolutions, instead focusing on the desperate attempt to contact a dying world's last hope. Readers looking for fast-paced action might find the pacing deliberate, while those interested in atmospheric dread will likely engage with the text.

💎 Our verdict on The Tide Will Erase All: Singularity Playtime Saga, Book One

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Hellstrom crafts a distinct atmosphere of dread and wonder, focusing on a young girl and an astronomer’s struggle against the Mouth of God. The book excels in creating intimate character dynamics amidst vast cosmic horror, emphasizing the journey rather than conventional resolutions. It appeals most to readers who appreciate surreal imagery and deliberate pacing over traditional plot structures. While not for those seeking quick action or easy answers, it offers a compelling exploration of extinction and hope within a dying world.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers drawn to surreal horror and atmospheric dread will find value in this unique premise where a dream apocalypse consumes the stars. The narrative offers a desperate quest against cosmic forces, avoiding easy answers for a grim journey toward an uncertain outcome. Those interested in survival against overwhelming entities and the weaponization of reality itself will appreciate the blend of gothic horror with science fiction elements. It suits fans who enjoy speculative tales involving existential threats and unique world-building over fast-paced action or grounded realism.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

Hellstrom crafts a distinct atmosphere of dread and wonder, focusing on a young girl and an astronomer’s struggle against the Mouth of God. The book excels in creating intimate character dynamics amidst vast cosmic horror, emphasizing the journey rather than conventional resolutions. It appeals most to readers who appreciate surreal imagery and deliberate pacing over traditional plot structures. While not for those seeking quick action or easy answers, it offers a compelling exploration of extinction and hope within a dying world.

You might also like

See more →
The Haunting of Hill House ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1
Shirley Jackson
The Haunting of Hill House
$16.99
92
Read →
Mestiza Blood ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
V Castro
Mestiza Blood
$16.95
86
Read →
Zombies! ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Paul Kane
Zombies!
$16.95
86
Read →
Of Beasts ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
M Jane Worma
Of Beasts
$16.95
86
Read →
Strung: Die Abweichler ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Per Jacobsen
Strung: Die Abweichler
$16.95
86
Read →
Oddjobs 4: Out of Hours ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Iain Grant
Oddjobs 4: Out of Hours
$16.99
86
Read →

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist