2025 – Published by 47North (Nov 04 2025)
This action-packed story takes the reader on a perilous adventure to a mysterious planet. It follows a small team of astronauts as they embark on a dangerous journey to a new planet. Corporate greed from their sponsors and excitement over the possibility of terraforming cause the team to stay on the planet longer than anticipated. As they begin acclimating to their new home, the astronauts experience baffling conditions and profound loneliness, leaving them vulnerable to many unknown terrors. This book tells a phenomenal story centered around the age-old question of whether we are alone in the universe. A striking and thought-provoking tale, you can’t help but put yourself in the place of the astronauts and feel their fear of the unknown. The crew fend for themselves and question the nature of their dark and puzzling new home.
Moonshelf story: Yes! This fascinating story has refreshing cosmic horror elements that really gets your mind thinking nonstop about the vastness of space and time. As a cosmic and Lovecraftian horror fan, I really enjoyed this story! I appreciated the vividness and imagery throughout the entire book, which made many of the terrors exceptionally frightening. The author was able to make Orbis Alius a terrifying yet fascinating planet. There were many memorable scenes, the story’s atmosphere and mood reflect the astronaut’s dire situation. There was some comic relief from one of the astronaut’s rovers which helped break the tension momentarily. The characters were each complex in their own way, but still likeable enough that you care about them. I enjoyed the uniqueness of the unknown terrors the astronauts face and the focus on how loneliness affects their psyche.
This well-paced page-turner will make you want to rewatch some classic space horror movies. It immediately draws you in from the beginning and doesn’t have filler chapters that slow your reading. If you are a fan of space, sci-fi, captivating places full of secrets, and thrills, this story will engross you!
Final notes, this story is for fans who enjoy cosmic and Lovecraftian elements, vivid storytelling, and thrilling scenes!
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