Son of Osivirius
Two families. Two loyalties. One decision to make.
Fledgling pilot Jayden is one of the first generation to be born on the newly colonised planet of Osivirius. Now he’s determined to get his family out of ‘Wormsville’, the part of the colony where people are little more than numbers. So when Commander Tun offers a huge reward for finding the location of the rebel base, he jumps at the chance.
Nettle hates everything to do with the colony—especially the military arm—and is fiercely protective of the simple, grounded ways of the rebels. So when she and her brother Flint discover Jayden after he crash-lands, she’s ready to slit his throat without a second thought. But as Flint nurses him back to health, Nettle’s antipathy turns to empathy, and then an unwanted attraction.
Jayden, meanwhile, has made secret plans to escape on a Masu, one of the giant flying cats the rebels ride, but when his chance to escape presents itself, he feels torn. His blood family still need him, but the lure of the valley might just prove stronger.
The connection to nature of Avatar and the dystopian political struggle of The Hunger Games meet in this action-packed and thought-provoking science fantasy novella.
FOLLOW THE KICKSTARTER!
Read the first 3 chapters HERE.
Meet the cast in this blog article.
Find out more about the Masu in this blog article.
Read my thoughts on the themes in this article and this article.
ENDORSEMENTS
"A lushly imagined, and hopeful serving of adventure filled with heart, humanity and flying cats. I loved it!" — Trent Jamieson, award-winning author of Stone Road, Day Boy, the Death Works Series, and the Nightbound Land Duology
"Delicious worldbuilding and characters that sparkle with agency. Son of Osivirius deftly highlights the importance of the natural world and humanity’s place within it. Cathryn DeVries weaves a brilliant tale.” — Pamela Jeffs, Aurealis Award winner and author of Wilder
"I adored this story from start to finish. A gripping plot, believable characters, and a richly immersive world that overflows with imagination and compassion." — Kylie Chan, best-selling author of the Dark Heavens series and the Dragon Empire series
“Son of Osivirius is a beautiful story of what it means to truly be content. Filled with relatable characters who fight only to live in peace, this book is the perfect read for anyone looking for a deeply satisfying story of adventure, love, and destiny.”— Hannah Gaudette, author of the Destined Duology and the One Light Trilogy
"This story is a rousing, captivating adventure, full of thought-provoking themes and tantalizing romance!" — Kathryn Jordan, author of the Keeper of Light Series and The Wolf Warden
"Creating a great new world with a story of trust and love, Son of Osivirius is a stunning new science fantasy that I can’t recommend enough." — Stephen Hipkiss, fantasy author and director of Hipkiss Publishing House
"Son of Osivirius is a unique story set in a lush world with original worldbuilding that fans of Avatar will enjoy." — Jemma Pollari, fantasy author and director of the Spec Fic Society
"Son of Osivirius brings Avatar-style adventure to a new and interesting world!" — Addison Horner, author of The Vitalian Chronicles, editor, and director of Avocado Tree Press
