A Word From The Author
Susan B. Iris
New Release
In the Shadow of Destruction, an Unlikely Alliance is Humanity's Last Hope
In the dystopian world of 2085, Gracie Pinto, a hardworking engineer, is abducted by the city-destroying alien force, the Maredian. Trapped on their ship, Gracie forms an unforeseen bond with a curious alien newborn who absorbs a fragment of her humanity. In a fabricated 1980s setting, Gracie must decode the motive behind the invasion, understand humanity’s role in its downfall, and navigate her extraordinary relationship with the alien.
“The Maredian” is a chilling fusion of horror and sci-fi that blends loss, hope, and an unexpected alliance in the face of global annihilation.
What Readers Are Saying
Read what readers, enthusiasts, and fellow book lovers have to say about Susan B. Iris and her captivating storytelling.
“An original concept and a must-read for fans of science fiction!”
Donna Marie West
Author of The Mud Man
“A sublimely engrossing debut novel with incredible dystopian/sci-fi suspense weaved throughout”.
Eranga Wāsala
Reader, Toronto, Canada
Stephanie Mansour
Reader, Oklahoma, U.S.A
“I really enjoyed reading The Maredian despite being a first-time reader of a dystopian/futuristic sci-fi/horror novel. I really enjoyed reading The Maredian that I am looking forward to reading Susan B. Iris’s future novels.”
Hannah Ruth Villares
Reader from Imus, Cavite, Philippines
The Maredian Book Trailer
In the year 2085, humanity’s worst nightmares and fears are realized when they arrive. The Maredian. Aliens of unknown origin, decimating cities, exterminating billions, and abducting unsuspecting humans into the heart of horror. Among them is Gracie Pinto, a diligent environmental engineer and a loving mother, who on the heels of her 30th birthday party finds herself taken from the ruins of the City of Don Mills and thrust into the alien abyss….