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About The Book:

Author: Diana Fedorak

Pub. Date: January 20, 2025

Publisher: Wild Rose Press

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 402

Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/u/mea6dR

The gripping sequel to Children of Alpheios, Firebird Award Winner for Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Alina DeHerte thought she had escaped Alpheios, the genetically engineered city on planet Eamine. After rescuing her son from its corrupt rulers, she built a fresh life with a new fiancé in a remote sanctuary. But when word of her mother’s grave illness reaches her, Alina’s fragile peace shatters.

Returning to Alpheios means Alina must navigate rising threats in an unpredictable city. In pursuit of dominance, the city’s power brokers are jeopardizing their citizens’ lives. Alina must ally with a man she has long avoided—a Guardian officer who fathered her son. Both have a shared stake in the city’s uncertain future.

If Alina wants her mother to survive, she must unravel the city’s secrets and grapple with her conflicted past. Deep winter is upon them, and Alpheios is on the brink of explosive change.

For fans of Divergent and Gattaca

Reviews:

“Merging lively action and intrepid, engaging characters, Fedorak deftly teases and reveals political, social, and medical conspiracies that have far-reaching consequences for the entire planet. With some twists and turns, she creates an authentic world of near-future science and thought-provoking issues related to designer babies, corporate accountability, and familial commitment. A provocative page-turner.” — Booklife Editor’s Pick

“Libraries seeking epic fantasies that build upon prior books in a solid, compelling manner will find Origins Progeny a delightfully complex, thoroughly engrossing acquisition. It should be as highly recommended to sci-fi and fantasy patrons and book club as Fedorak’s prior Children of Alpheios. The seamless marriage of personal and family connections with social and political struggle is simply outstanding.” —Midwest Book Review, D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer

“Cellular-DNA science and aching hearts intertwine in a compelling SF sequel. ..this is quality SF from a exciting, fresh voice in the genre.” —Kirkus

“With its complex relationships, relentless pacing, and heart-wrenching stakes, this book is an unforgettable journey into the heart of sacrifice, resilience, and hope. Origins Progeny is a must-read for fans of dystopian sci-fi and emotionally charged storytelling.” —James Davison for Speak Up Talk Radio

Grab Book 1, Children of Alpheios here! https://books2read.com/u/bz6MkG

Excerpt:

Origins Progeny by Diana Fedorak

As Chance entered the control room supporting Martin, Alina dashed past him for the stairs.

“No, Alina!”

In the frigid laboratory, her pulse hammered away. Lenore’s head rolled around, and she attempted to sit up. Alina crouched and pushed her shoulder forward. “Come, we must leave.” She helped Lenore stand. “This way.”

The woman hobbled to the stairs. As Alina followed, she felt a tug at her necklace. The cord cinched around her neck. A force yanked on the ring, throwing her back. She sailed through the air, helpless. Her head slammed into the gate, and Kora’s hand wrapped around her throat. Face-to-face with the kronosapien, Alina gasped for air. She tried to pry away Kora’s fingers but was lifted off her feet.

The creature studied Alina, her blue eyes curious.

A penetrating alien presence scraped at Alina’s mind. Shoving aside her protestations, it swept over her recent thoughts, through Evesborough, through the tunnels and stopped on the children in the cavern’s entrance. It zeroed in on Syriah and Mandin. Alina struggled to breathe. Her lungs were about to explode.

A wave of realization overcame Kora’s face. “You’re not one of us. But are you one of them?” She pointed her index finger, exposing a long claw.

Dizzy, Alina felt a sharp prick on her neck. Kora examined the blood on her claw’s tip and slowly licked it. Her blue eyes narrowed. “Ancestor.”

Alina’s vision blurred. She thrashed but couldn’t fight against the creature’s squeeze. Suffocating, every cell within her raced, searching for any last ounce of energy. Kora kept her blue eyes locked onto Alina’s face.

In her periphery, a flash of a baton thrust through the bars.

A jolt coursed through Alina’s body. Every fiber of her being contracted in pain, and she screamed. As the searing agony reverberated, a curtain of blackness fell over her.

About Diana Fedorak:

Diana Fedorak is a speculative fiction writer from Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Saigon, South Vietnam, she grew up in a Pan Am Airways family who frequently traveled overseas. Her prior career was serving as an officer in the United States Air Force. She enjoys writing complex characters in high-stakes science fiction and fantasy worlds.

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Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International.

Ends April 8th, midnight EST.