The end of the world began with sudden volcanic eruptions along the Ring of Fire, killing thousands and displacing millions. These natural disasters soon give rise to the kaiju; hulking leviathans seemingly immune to modern weaponry. Mankind's final wars last only weeks. Governments are quickly disbanded, entire countries are left decimated, and our once great cities are now dangerous ruins ruled by giant predators.In the Shadow of Extinction is a science fiction epic spanning 15 years as humanity shifts gears from fighting the kaiju apocalypse to merely surviving it. Part I: The Ring of Fire takes place during the final moments of civilization before the world welcomed the Age of Monsters...Series reading order: Part I: The Ring of FirePart II: The New WorldPart III: Humanity's Last StandOr alternatively, The Complete Omnibus which collects Parts 1, 2, and 3 into one big book