Ember - The Coy-Wolf Chronicles Book Cover by Matthew Degelleke

Survive the Animal Apocalypse

A Gritty Post-Apocalyptic Novel of Survival, Loyalty, and the Wild

Ember - The Coy-Wolf Chronicles is set three centuries after the collapse of human civilization. The world has recovered, but it did not return to what it once was. In a hidden valley shaped by forgotten technology, new powers struggle for survival. At the center of the story is Ember, a young coy-wolf caught between two worlds. Neither fully wolf nor fully coyote, she grows up in a fragile pack trying to survive in territory dominated by stronger predators. When violence destroys everything she has known, Ember is forced into the wilderness alone, hunted by wolves determined to erase her kind completely. Far from the animal territories lives Arik, a human hunter and brewer living in the ruins of an ancient city. He carries a strange inherited gift: he can understand the speech of predators. As Ember struggles to survive among wary coyote packs and Arik uncovers the truth behind the growing conflict, the two are drawn toward the same realization — the valley itself is changing.

27 chapters of post-apocalyptic animal survival

Exclusive black-and-white illustrations for each chapter

A brutal fight for balance between species

Mature dystopian fiction for adults

What follows is not a simple battle between good and evil, but a brutal fight for balance between species that must learn to coexist — or destroy each other trying.

E-book
Format
$9.00 USD

✓ 27 Chapters

Paperback Format
$19.00 USD

✓ 27 Chapters + Illustrations

Hardcover Format
$30.00 USD

✓ 27 Chapters + Illustrations

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27 Chapters
Post-Apocalyptic Epic
Illustrated
Original Artwork
Mature
Dystopian Fiction
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A Glimpse into the Wasteland

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What Makes This Book Exceptional:

  • 27 Gritty Chapters: A complete post-apocalyptic saga following Ember, a young coy-wolf, and Arik, a human hunter with a mysterious gift.
  • Original Illustrations: Each chapter features exclusive black-and-white artwork depicting the violent beauty of the animal apocalypse.
  • Rich World-Building: A hidden valley shaped by forgotten human technology, where predator and prey struggle for dominance.
  • Mature Themes: Not for children — this is dark, gritty dystopian fiction exploring survival, loyalty, and the thin line between predator and protector.
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Meet the Author

Matthew Degelleke

Matthew B. DeGelleke is a multi-genre author dedicated to reconnecting readers with the natural world through his storytelling. His writing journey, which spans from his roots in Upstate New York through the American deserts to Las Vegas, deeply informs the rugged and immersive landscapes of his work. DeGelleke is the author of The Coy-Wolf Chronicles, including the novel Ember, and has explored diverse settings ranging from post-apocalyptic tales to historical narratives of the Old West. In addition to his fiction, he has contributed to the craft of writing and world-building for other authors and role-players. His work is characterized by a desire to challenge readers and explore the resilience of those who must survive in unforgiving environments