Award Winning Science Fiction & Fantasy Author
Diana’s Debut Novel
Children of Alpheios
A genetically engineered colony on a new world. A baby born different than everyone else. A mother who will do anything to save him.
On planet Eamine, twenty-one-year-old Alina must protect her baby when Mandin is born with a remarkable DNA anomaly. The colony’s central corporation wants Mandin for an experimental treatment program. Trained by the Expeditionary Academy, Alina knows how to survive Eamine’s harsh environment and flees to keep Mandin safe.
While Alina tries to uncover the truth, she finds herself relying on Kiean, a gruff pilot who protects her from threats in the midst of her new surroundings. As an upcoming rebellion brews, Alina must discover who she can trust, facing choices about family, life, and love. Despite the risk, Alina is determined to safeguard Mandin from the colony‘s most powerful institutions.
They’ve forgotten what makes us human.
2023 Firebird Book Award — First Place
for Dystopian, Science Fiction, & Speculative Fiction
2023 IAN Book of the Year Award
Finalist — Science Fiction
2023 Honorable Mention Award for Fantasy
Three-Time Five Star Review from Reader’s Favorite
Praise for Children of Alpheios:
"Children of Alpheios is an entertaining, thought-provoking novel for readers who appreciate immersing themselves in profound human choices in sci-fi settings. Fedorak gives us an intimate look into Alina and her world."
—Tucker Lieberman, Independent Book Review
"Readers of medical thrillers and action stories will find Children of Alpheios a futuristic sci-fi mix that can appeal to a wide audience through a story that is vividly portrayed, action-packed, and hard to put down."
—D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“A cleverly plotted sci-fi thriller with a strong, likeable protagonist to root for. Highly recommended!"
—E. Taylor, The Wishing Shelf
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ “Diana Fedorak’s tale has the potential to pose profound scientific and philosophical questions about medical ethics and humanity’s future. “ —Vincent Dubaldo, Reader’s Favorite
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ “Children of Alpheios is a page-turner that will fascinate those who love captivating stories set in other worlds…This is one of the best books I have ever read.” —Astrid Lustulin, Reader’s Favorite
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ “Children of Alpheios is a magnificent story that I loved.” —Keith Mbuya, Reader’s Favorite
