Piscius

The Nabukko Trilogy Book 3

Cover of the book 'Piscius' by K.R. Gadeken featuring two figures with backpacks standing in a scenic landscape at sunset, with vibrant colors of orange, blue, and dramatic clouds.

Branded a murderer and forced to flee Nabukko with Keir, Eff has only one chance to stop another Obliviation from erasing everything they have fought to remember. With winter closing in and the mountains all but impassable, their desperate search for the core leads them to an unexpected ally from Eff’s past.

As Eff and Keir venture through labyrinthine caves and frozen forests, and encounter dangerous subterranean creatures, every step uncovers another piece of Nabukko’s greatest secret. The truth stretches far beyond the colony, reaching back to the arrival of the Piscius. But shutting down the core comes at an unimaginable cost, forcing Eff to confront revelations that could rewrite everything she thought she knew about her past, her future, and the people she trusts most.

With time running out, Eff must find her lost ship and the key to ending the Obliviations forever before the planet claims them—permanently. But some truths refuse to stay buried, and the final secrets waiting for her will change not only Nabukko’s fate, but her own.

Promotional image for 'The Nabukko Trilogy' with the book cover of 'Daedalus Nabukko', highlighting themes like suspicious colonists, survival on an unknown planet, and an unreliable narrator.

Reviews for The Nabukko Trilogy

“Gadeken has delivered a unique, richly woven story brimming with intrigue and mystery … Nabukko is a remarkable, multi-layered science fiction novel with endearing characters, perplexing mysteries, and unforgettable scenes.” —BlueInk, starred review

“Superlative characters and worldbuilding ensure this SF tale will linger for some time.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Space opera meets mystery thriller … this thought-provoking story poses many questions that are left unanswered, providing plenty of hooks and mysteries to keep readers hungry for part two.” —BookLife

“Gadeken steadily expands what begins as an absorbing survival story into an intricate science-fiction mystery populated by memorable characters and layered worldbuilding.” —BookView Review, Gold Badge

“Questions abound about an amnesia-afflicted space-colonizing community that holds a new girl at its margins in the exciting science fiction novel Nabukko.” —Foreword Clarion Reviews

“A character-driven science-fiction adventure with brains as well as heart.” —The Prairies Book Review

“Lovers of young adult sci-fi novels blended with mystery, adventure, and a splash of drama will find Nabukko by K. R. Gadeken an enthralling read.” —Readers’ Favorite Book Review

“Boasting a nebulous puzzle of a plot, this novel is paced to perfection, with character and story revelations happening on a slow drip that makes it hard to stop reading.” —Self-Publishing Review

“K.R. Gadeken’s scifi debut NABUKKO shines when it pits a mighty heroine against a mind-bending mystery.” —IndieReader

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