
Darkness and Dawn
George Allan England
Two souls awaken from a thousand-year slumber to find the greatest metropolis on Earth reduced to a deadly, overgrown jungle.
High in the crumbling ruins of the Metropolitan Tower, engineer Allan Stern and his assistant Beatrice Kendrick stir from a sudden, unexplained sleep. When they look out the window, they do not see the roaring heart of twentieth-century New York. Instead, they gaze upon a vast, silent wilderness. The bridges have buckled, the skyscrapers are hollow skeletons, and the streets are teeming with wild predators. As they descend into the terrifying labyrinth of a dead civilization, they must scavenge for ancient tools, learn to survive the harsh elements, and unravel the terrifying mystery of humanity's disappearance. But as they begin to master their new reality, a chilling discovery in the forest hints that they are not alone—and whatever shares this ruined world with them may not be human.
Why you will love this: As a foundational classic of Science Fiction / Post-Apocalyptic storytelling, Darkness and Dawn delivers unmatched atmosphere and tension. Fans of dystopian fiction, post-apocalyptic survival romance, and high-stakes adventure will be completely captivated by this haunting exploration of human resilience. It is a thrilling mix of dystopian world-building, man-versus-nature survival, and speculative fiction tropes that paved the way for modern post-apocalyptic media.
About the Author: George Allan England (1877–1936) was a pioneering American writer and socialist whose works profoundly shaped the pulp science fiction landscape. His visionary tales of cataclysm, dystopian futures, and societal rebirth laid the groundwork for the mid-century golden age of speculative fiction.
Duration - 21h 9m.
Author - George Allan England.
Narrator - John Montoya.
Published Date - Friday, 16 January 2026.
Copyright - © 1914 George Allan England ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Two souls awaken from a thousand-year slumber to find the greatest metropolis on Earth reduced to a deadly, overgrown jungle. High in the crumbling ruins of the Metropolitan Tower, engineer Allan Stern and his assistant Beatrice Kendrick stir from a sudden, unexplained sleep. When they look out the window, they do not see the roaring heart of twentieth-century New York. Instead, they gaze upon a vast, silent wilderness. The bridges have buckled, the skyscrapers are hollow skeletons, and the streets are teeming with wild predators. As they descend into the terrifying labyrinth of a dead civilization, they must scavenge for ancient tools, learn to survive the harsh elements, and unravel the terrifying mystery of humanity's disappearance. But as they begin to master their new reality, a chilling discovery in the forest hints that they are not alone—and whatever shares this ruined world with them may not be human. Why you will love this: As a foundational classic of Science Fiction / Post-Apocalyptic storytelling, Darkness and Dawn delivers unmatched atmosphere and tension. Fans of dystopian fiction, post-apocalyptic survival romance, and high-stakes adventure will be completely captivated by this haunting exploration of human resilience. It is a thrilling mix of dystopian world-building, man-versus-nature survival, and speculative fiction tropes that paved the way for modern post-apocalyptic media. About the Author: George Allan England (1877–1936) was a pioneering American writer and socialist whose works profoundly shaped the pulp science fiction landscape. His visionary tales of cataclysm, dystopian futures, and societal rebirth laid the groundwork for the mid-century golden age of speculative fiction. Duration - 21h 9m. Author - George Allan England. Narrator - John Montoya. Published Date - Friday, 16 January 2026. Copyright - © 1914 George Allan England ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Book 1 Chapter 1
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Book 1 Chapter 2
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Book 1 Chapter 3
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Book 1 Chapter 4
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Book 1 Chapter 5
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Book 1 Chapter 6
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Book 1 Chapter 7
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Book 1 Chapter 8
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Book 1 Chapter 9
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Book 1 Chapter 10
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Book 1 Chapter 11
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Book 1 Chapter 12
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Book 1 Chapter 13
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Book 1 Chapter 14
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Book 1 Chapter 15
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Book 1 Chapter 16
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Book 1 Chapter 17
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Book 1 Chapter 18
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Book 1 Chapter 19
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Book 1 Chapter 20
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Book 1 Chapter 21
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Book 1 Chapter 22
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Book 1 Chapter 23
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Book 1 Chapter 24
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Book 1 Chapter 25
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Book 1 Chapter 26
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Book 1 Chapter 27
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Book 1 Chapter 28
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Book 1 Chapter 29
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Book 1 Chapter 30
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Book 2 Chapter 1
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Book 2 Chapter 2
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Book 2 Chapter 3
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Book 2 Chapter 4
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Book 2 Chapter 5
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Book 2 Chapter 6
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Book 2 Chapter 7
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Book 2 Chapter 8
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Book 2 Chapter 9
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Book 2 Chapter 10
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Book 2 Chapter 11
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Book 2 Chapter 12
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Book 2 Chapter 13
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Book 2 Chapter 14
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Book 2 Chapter 15
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Book 2 Chapter 16
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Book 2 Chapter 17
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Book 2 Chapter 18
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Book 2 Chapter 19
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Book 2 Chapter 20
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Book 2 Chapter 21
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Book 2 Chapter 22
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Book 2 Chapter 23
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Book 2 Chapter 24
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Book 2 Chapter 25
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Book 2 Chapter 26
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Book 2 Chapter 27
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Book 2 Chapter 28
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Book 2 Chapter 29
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Book 2 Chapter 30
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Book 2 Chapter 31
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Book 2 Chapter 32
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Book 2 Chapter 33
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Book 2 Chapter 34
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Book 2 Chapter 35
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Book 2 Chapter 36
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Book 2 Chapter 37
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Book 2 Chapter 38
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Book 3 Chapter 1
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Book 3 Chapter 2
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Book 3 Chapter 3
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Book 3 Chapter 4
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Book 3 Chapter 5
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Book 3 Chapter 6
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Book 3 Chapter 7
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Book 3 Chapter 8
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Book 3 Chapter 9
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Book 3 Chapter 10
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Book 3 Chapter 11
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Book 3 Chapter 12
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Book 3 Chapter 13
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Book 3 Chapter 14
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Book 3 Chapter 15
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Book 3 Chapter 16
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Book 3 Chapter 17
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Book 3 Chapter 18
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Book 3 Chapter 19
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Book 3 Chapter 20
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Book 3 Chapter 21
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Book 3 Chapter 22
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Book 3 Chapter 23
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Book 3 Chapter 24
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Book 3 Chapter 25
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Book 3 Chapter 26
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Book 3 Chapter 27
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Book 3 Chapter 28
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Book 3 Chapter 29
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Book 3 Chapter 30
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Book 3 Chapter 31
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Book 3 Chapter 32
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Book 3 Chapter 33
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Book 3 Chapter 34
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Book 3 Chapter 35
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Ending Credits
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