Gripping, fast-paced, and unsettling.
Nova’s tense, atmospheric science fiction tale blends survival horror with questions of memory, fate, and identity. In a world where deserts reign and water decides who lives, discovery can be as deadly as drought. Lina and her crew find what others would kill for; a hidden source. But the prize binds them to the Dive, a plunge into a drowned city where labyrinths shift, monsters stalk, and every secret threatens to pull them under.
The characters have grit as well as humanity: Lina’s fierce resolve, Wilder’s reflective calm, Colt’s recklessness, Phia’s skepticism, and Sebastien’s frail wisdom all carry equal weight. The prose remains sharp and cinematic and the pacing swift. Twists and turns are in plenty. However, the story’s real power lies in the way those immediate struggles give way to larger revelations. The artifacts turn survival into something fated rather than accidental, positioning the crew as necessary elements of a larger design. When the sphere finally reveals itself, the story deepens into an unsettling reflection on destiny, loyalty, and the relentless price of endurance.
A tense and atmospheric novel that balances relentless action with profound reflection.
Pub date January 9, 2025
ASIN B0DSQ7V95B
Price $2.99 (USD) Kindle edition
