Ember, The Coy-Wolf Chronicles
By Matthew B. DeGelleke
300 years after humanity's self-destruction, a legacy of survival, loyalty, and determination begins.
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Ember, The Coy-Wolf Chronicles
A riveting, unforgiving dystopian survival saga set in a post-apocalyptic valley where humanity and apex predators collide.
The Valley of Ash & Teeth
Set 300 years after humanity's self-destruction, Ember, The Coy-Wolf Chronicles immerses readers in a harsh valley where surviving humans, wolves, coyotes, and coy-wolves struggle over contested land and controlled water.
As pureblood timber wolves attempt to eradicate human survivors as they try to rebuild, a ruthless conflict erupts across the snowy wilderness. Caught directly in the crossfire is Ember — the last of the engineered coy-wolves. Hunted by wolf packs and mistrusted by her own kind, Ember holds the key to an ancient power.
Standing beside her is Arik, a human hunter possessing the rare gift to understand predator speech. Bound together by survival, Ember and Arik stand between total extinction and fragile balance.
27 Detailed Adult Coloring Pages
In addition to 27 intense narrative chapters, author and artist Matthew B. DeGelleke hand-illustrated 27 intricate coloring pages depicting the striking beauty, wildlife, and desolate ruins of the valley.
“Art was my way of processing survival on the road. Including these illustrations gives readers a tactile, visceral connection to Ember's world.” — Matthew B. DeGelleke
Novel Specifications
Character Profiles
The last of her genetically engineered lineage. Hunted by pureblood wolf packs and feared by humans, she possesses heightened intelligence and deadly survival instincts.
“The valley does not care who ruled yesterday. It only demands strength today.”
A quiet, resilient human hunter endowed with an ancient gift to understand predator vocalizations and body language. Bound to Ember in a desperate fight for survival.
“We don't hunt for sport or glory. We hunt so the morning comes.”
The ruthless leader of the Ironclaw wolf pack, determined to eradicate all human survivors and exterminate hybrid coy-wolves from the valley.
“Cleanse the valley of the hairless apes and the tainted hybrids.”
Praise for Ember, The Coy-Wolf Chronicles
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“Powerful, intense, and unputdownable! Matthew B. DeGelleke crafts a post-apocalyptic animal POV story unlike anything I've ever read. Ember and Arik's dynamic is incredible, and the author's illustrations add so much depth!”
“A masterpiece of dark dystopian animal fiction. The survival stakes are real, the action is unforgiving, and the worldbuilding is top tier. Chapter 1 grabbed me immediately.”
“Raw and intense. The 27 chapters plus coloring pages make this a true collector item. If you like intense survival thrillers, get this immediately.”
Meet Matthew B. DeGelleke
A life forged on the open road, enduring harsh wilderness elements and discovering art in survival.
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Yes! The full novel includes 27 detailed adult coloring pages illustrated directly by author Matthew B. DeGelleke to process the harsh beauty of the valley.