The Garden
A darkly beautiful, eerie, hypnotic novel about two elderly sisters living alone at the edge of the world. In a place and time unknown, two elderly sisters live in a walled garden, secluded from the outside world. Evelyn and Lily have only ever known each other. What was before the garden, they have forgotten; what lies beyond it, they do not know. Each day is spent in languid service to their home: tending the bees, planting the crops, and dutifully following the instructions of the almanac written by their mother. When a nameless boy is found hiding in the boarded house at the center of their isolated grounds, their once-solitary lives are irrevocably disrupted. Who is he? Where did he come from? And most importantly, what does he want? As suspicions gather and allegiances falter, Evelyn and Lily are forced to confront the dark truths about themselves, the garden, and the world as they've known it.
Greks
In the blink of an eye, the world crumbled beneath the relentless onslaught of the creatures known only as Greks.Amidst the ruins of a once-thriving civilization, Xavier clings to a solitary purpose: keep his family alive. In a desolate world overshadowed by insurmountable loss, Xavier grapples with the daunting question-can he protect his loved ones as the remnants of humanity teeter on the brink of oblivion? As each day unfolds under the weight of irreparable devastation, Xavier navigates a post-apocalyptic landscape where danger lurks in every shadow, and the line between predator and prey blurs. In this heart-pounding sci-fi odyssey, the struggle for survival becomes a relentless battle against the unknown. And if he can't keep his family safe, what's left to fight for? Gripping, intense, and emotionally charged, this post-apocalyptic saga invites readers on a thrilling journey where hope flickers in the darkness, and the fight for existence becomes a quest for meaning. In a world swallowed by the unknown, Xavier's journey unfolds, revealing the true depths of resilience and the indomitable spirit that emerges when all seems lost. Get ready for a sci-fi epic that transcends the boundaries of survival, where the unraveling of one man's story is a pulse-pounding testament to the struggle for something more than mere survival.
The Veil
Two lives torn apart. Two broken worlds collide. One mission that will change the fate of humanity.In the wake of a global war, a hardened Marine finds himself thrust into a mission beyond comprehension: exploring a newly discovered portal to another world. On the other side is a land of both beauty and peril, where familiar landscapes are twisted and the very fabric of reality seems to fray at the edges. As Aarav delves deeper into this torn planet, he uncovers ancient secrets, encounters strange creatures, and grapples with the mysteries of the Veil: a force that threatens to consume everything.Amidst the chaos, Aarav must confront not only external threats but also his inner demons as he navigates a world where the past and the present collide. "The Veil" is a mesmerizing blend of military science fiction, metaphysical exploration, and delicate socio-political issues: perfect for readers who enjoy intricate world-building and thought-provoking themes that hold aspects of society up to scrutiny. Rather than leave this world behind, step into "The Veil" and explore the age-old question of who we truly are in the cosmos.
The Afterlife Project
Separated by ten thousand years, a team of scientists and their test subject must work together to save the human species--before it's too late . . .With humanity facing imminent extinction, Centauri Project scientists use technology originally designed for interstellar travel to send a test subject ten millennia into Earth's future. Marooned in an uninhabited wilderness, microbiologist Nicholas Hindman searches for evidence of remnant populations. He has a protocol to follow and is determined to do so to the bitter end--though he knows he's probably searching in vain, stranded on an empty planet silently orbiting the sun.Meanwhile, back in 2068 AD, a devastating hyperpandemic has quelled all talk of interstellar travel and thrown the future of humanity into grave doubt. Four surviving members of the Centauri team board a vintage solar-powered sailing yacht for a harrowing journey in search of a second test subject. Their destination is a small volcanic island north of Sicily rumored to harbor that rarest of creatures: a woman capable of getting pregnant, thereby ensuring this generation of Homo sapiens isn't the last. But first they must make it halfway across the post-apocalyptic globe, risking heatwaves, oceanic megastorms, murderous gangs, deranged cult leaders, a volcanic eruption, and the dangerous microbes that continue to circulate through the planet's atmosphere.A finalist for the Prism Prize for Climate Literature, The Afterlife Project encompasses a desperate quest for the key to the future of humanity, an impossible love story, and a search for meaning across the inconceivable vastness of geological time.
Love at 20,000 Leagues
Paradise Atlantis: The underwater, high tech vacation destination where utopia awaits. Not for Sam. Not only is she deathly afraid of being submerged under millions of tons of ocean water, she's stuck for an entire month with the people she blames for her family falling apart. Even with the unexpected attention of two sexy men, including her longtime celebrity infatuation, Sam is sure the trip will be a nightmare. She's both right and wrong. A type of pressure sickness she was unprepared for hits Sam hard, causing both lowered inhibitions and blackouts. When she gives in to her desires, a passionate romance blossoms. Unfortunately, even this steamy new relationship can't salvage the trip when a saboteur uses the AI to commit murder--murder timed perfectly with Sam's mysterious blackouts. Now Sam must clear her conscience by finding the truth. But is she prepared for what she'll find? Because either she's a killer or she's setting herself up to be next on the growing list of victims. "Gayle transports readers to an underwater utopia in Love at 20,000 Leagues... Devoted paranormal and sci-fi romance fans will enjoy the futuristic setting." -- Publisher's Weekly
The Watermark
A quirky, literary love story like no other, one that veers wildly from contemporary Britain to Soviet Russia to a bizarre but recognizable future, from one of the UK's hottest young novelists... Rachel and Jaime: their story isn't simple. It might not even be their story. Augustus Fate, a once-lauded novelist and now renowned recluse, is struggling with his latest creation. But when Jaime and Rachel stumble into his remote cottage, he spies opportunity, imprisoning them inside his novel-in-progress. Now, the fledgling couple must try to find their way back home through a labyrinthine network of novels. And as they move from Victorian Oxford to a utopian Manchester, a harsh Russian winter to an AI-dominated near-future, so too does the narrative of their relationship change time and again. Together, they must figure out if this relationship of so many presents can have any future at all. The Watermark is a heart-stopping exploration of the narratives we cling to in the course of a life, and the tendency of the world to unravel them. Kaleidoscopic and wildly imaginative, it asks: how can we truly be ourselves, when Fate is pulling the strings?
Wormhole Destinations For Sale or Rent
Molly never wanted to be an Estate Agent. With her qualifications, she deserves better. But because she desperately needs to earn, she takes the job. While visiting a house to record details, she sees something from the sitting room window that blows her mind. Physicists say that Einstein's wormholes for 'travelling' intergalactic distances without traversing intervening space are merely theoretical. Real wormholes are impossible. But suppose they were actually available... to Estate Agents.
Hive
⭐️ Finalist for the 2025 Hoffer Book Awards Grand Prize - Rated 9.5/10 by the BookLife Prize in Fiction ⭐️In a crumbling biodome surrounded by endless seas and swarms of microdrones, humanity's last survivors cling to hope.For Isabel, a dying scientist, and Diego, the man she loves, time is running out-literally. The Earth is ravaged, and the biodome that was meant to save humanity is failing. But when Isabel stumbles upon a long-lost time bridge, the possibility of changing the past emerges, offering one final chance to rewrite history.There's just one problem: only one person can make the journey.As they grapple with the weight of impossible choices, love, and regret, Isabel and Diego must decide whether altering the course of time is worth the risk. Will their sacrifice save the future, or will tampering with the past ensure humanity's extinction?Tense, emotional, and thought-provoking, Hive is a story of survival, love, and the unforgiving paradox of time itself.Engrossing doomsday thriller spliced with heart, humor, and second chances. Publishers WeeklyD.L. Orton writes vividly, bringing us right into the scenes. Independent Book ReviewBeneath the story's smart-alecky exterior is a very smart interior, developing character relationships [and] time-travel concepts in fresh, imaginative, and strangely relatable directions-considering they involve quantum physics and parallel universes. Kirkus ReviewsMost remarkable is a longing to continue spending time with each of Hive's characters. Independent Book ReviewA gripping blend of science fiction, post-apocalyptic survival, and time travel intrigue Manhattan Book ReviewCharacters that feel real, emotions that hit hard. BookTrib
