Oceanus
A futuristic mystery thriller re-imagining The Tempest
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Oceanus is a science fiction ebook by Hanna Delaney. It runs 234 pages and is written in English. A starship drifts, its crew gone. The planet it orbits has no name. Survivors are separated on the surface. Exhausted. Hunted. Lost. The longer they stay, the less they can trust their own minds. Their captor is as patient as he is bent on revenge.
Description
Some prisons have no walls. The gripping debut novel about survival, secrets and redemption from Hanna Delaney.
A starship drifts, its crew gone. The planet it orbits has no name.
Survivors are separated on the surface. Exhausted. Hunted. Lost.
The longer they stay, the less they can trust their own minds.
Their captor is as patient as he is bent on revenge.
Some prisons have no walls.
Oceanus is a futuristic thriller set in the 24th century and inspired by William Shakespeare's The Tempest. Gripping and provocative, it will captivate fans of psychological thrillers, classic pulp sci-fi, and philosophical explorations of human nature. With complex characters, moral dilemmas, and the intersection of technology and humanity, Oceanus tells a classic story of betrayal, forgiveness, love and deception with plenty of twists to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Details
Length
234 pages
Story Length
Novel
Genre / Category
Science Fiction
Publisher / imprint
Tiny Worlds Publishing
Audience
Adult
Publication date
June 19, 2026
Reviews / Blurbs
“'Really beautifully done.'”
— Thomas Clark Schecter, The Shieldbreaker.
“'Oceanus is a fascinating, character-driven science fiction story.'”
— S.R. Emonts, The Sandcastle In The Rain.
“'It had everything I want in a story.'”
— Rob Mortell, Tales & Treasure
“'Really beautifully done.'”
— Thomas Clark Schecter, The Shieldbreaker.
“'Oceanus is a fascinating, character-driven science fiction story.'”
— S.R. Emonts, The Sandcastle In The Rain.
“'It had everything I want in a story.'”
— Rob Mortell, Tales & Treasure
About the Author
Hanna Delaney
Hanna Delaney is a horror author from Liverpool, UK. She is known for her distinctive Muldoon Gothic Mystery series set in Victorian Liverpool. She is a fan of supernatural horror, historical horror, urban fantasy and science fiction. Her next novel Salome, is a religious horror novel set in the same time period as Daniel Muldoon, her beloved fictional occult detective. Delaney's storytelling often weaves historical elements with supernatural suspense, drawing inspiration from classic authors like Shirley Jackson, Wilkie Collins, and Ursula K. Le Guin. After completing a BA and MA in English Literature, Hanna taught English before deciding to become a full time horror and science fiction author. She is inspired by her home city of Liverpool and its significance as a port in the 19th century.
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