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Running from her past, she finds a killer, a protector, and her faith.

Hive by D.L. Orton

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HIVE
By: D.L. Orton

Madders of Time #1
Rocky River Publishing
May 2025
On Sale: May 6, 2025
352 pages
ISBN: 1941368336
EAN: 9781941368336
Kindle: B0DGK439RF
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Fantasy | Science Fiction Suspense/Thriller

The last survivors. The last chance. The last leap through time...

HIVE is a gripping, emotionally charged tale that explores survival, love, and the consequences of playing with time. Set in a dying world where the last remnants of humanity are trapped inside a decaying biodome, the story follows Isabel and Diego as they confront the impending collapse of both their world and their own lives. When Isabel discovers a time-altering technology, the stakes rise dramatically, leading to impossible choices and heart-wrenching sacrifices.

Orton masterfully blends dystopian sci-fi with intimate character moments, particularly through the poignant relationship between Isabel and Diego. Their love story is at the heart of the book, adding emotional depth and tension to their fight for humanity’s survival. Meanwhile, the philosophical questions about time, regret, and redemption are well-balanced with thrilling, high-stakes action. Matt Hudson, the genius physicist behind the time bridge, injects a layer of scientific intrigue and dark humor that complements the story's intense emotional core.

With its rich world-building, thought-provoking themes, and powerful character dynamics, Hive is a standout work in both dystopian and time-travel fiction. Fans of upmarket science fiction and character-driven stories will find themselves engrossed in this tale of second chances and the heavy cost of rewriting the past.

In a world on the brink, time is the ultimate weapon.

Madders of Time

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