The end of the world begins 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 II: The New World picks up years after the end of Part I as our characters must come to terms with living in the shadows of giants...Series reading order: Part I: The Ring of FirePart II: The New WorldPart III: Humanity's Last StandOr alternatively, you can read The Complete Omnibus, which collects Parts 1, 2, and 3 into one big book