Hive

Madders of Time, Book 1

By: D. L. Orton

Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine, Erin deWard

The last survivors. The last chance. The last leap through time...

In a crumbling biodome surrounded by endless seas and swarms of microdrones, humanity’s last survivors cling to hope. For Isabel, a dying scientist, and Diego, the man she loves, time is running out—literally. The Earth is ravaged, and the biodome that was meant to save them is failing. But when Isabel stumbles upon a long-lost time bridge, the possibility of changing the past emerges, offering one final chance to rewrite history.

There’s just one problem: only one person can make the journey.

As they grapple with the weight of impossible choices, love, and regret, Isabel and Diego must decide whether altering the course of time is worth the risk. Will their sacrifice save the future, or will tampering with the past ensure humanity’s extinction?

Tense, emotional, and thought-provoking, HIVE is a story of survival, love, and the ultimate cost of second chances. When the future is at stake, how far would you go to change it?

In a world on the brink, time is the ultimate weapon.

Trigger Warnings:

HIVE contains some sensitive themes that may be triggering for certain listeners. The story explores terminal illness, death, and emotional loss, particularly through characters grappling with their own mortality. There are also scenes of environmental collapse, human extinction, and moments of despair as the characters confront the end of the world. Additionally, themes of sacrifice and suicide are touched upon in the narrative. Listeners sensitive to these subjects should be aware before diving into the book.

©2024 D. L. Orton (P)2025 D. L. Orton