Orphan Pods
Orphan Pods by Britta Jensen, published by Murasaki Press on April 26, 2025, is a compelling narrative set in a desert city torn apart by conflict between humans and gene-altered hybrids. This edition spans 334 pages and is presented in English. The story follows sixteen-year-old Toref, who is trapped in an austere camp known as an Orphan Pod after being abandoned by his mother. He is determined to rescue his sisters from a life of slavery, and with the help of his friends, he devises a daring plan that leads them into the treacherous world of casino bosses.
Readers will find a tale that explores themes of hope, friendship, and the quest for freedom amidst dire circumstances. Toref’s journey intertwines with that of fifteen-year-old Idris, a street-savvy hybrid who has her own scars from escaping slavery. As they navigate the dangers of their environment, their bond deepens, revealing the importance of kinship in their fight against oppression. The narrative delves into social and family issues while presenting an action-packed adventure that challenges the characters to confront their fears and forge a path toward a better life.
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From the author of the award-winning Eloia Born series comes a sweeping new tale of hope and found family…
“To be that free! What would I do with so much freedom? Could I even appreciate it, if I ever stopped being afraid?”
Hope can exist in the direst of situations.
In a desert city ravaged by a war between humans and gene-altered hybrids, homeless children are either enslaved by the underworld or housed in austere camps called Orphan Pods. Abandoned by his mother and trapped in the Pods, sixteen-year-old Toref yearns to free his sisters from slavery.
With his friends, an illiterate mastermind and a double-amputee coder, Toref plans a rescue, but quickly runs afoul of the deadly casino bosses. His only hope is to recruit Idris, a street-savvy, hybrid hover-pilot. But her trust is hard won.
Fifteen-year-old Idris nearly died escaping her own slavery. She dreams of finding a better life in the distant fringe territories and wants zero ties holding her back. Still, she cannot ignore Toref’s anguished plea for help. He and his friends offer a kinship that Idris desperately needs, and she discovers a love she never thought possible. Saving Toref’s sisters; however, means stepping into the casino bosses’ dangerous web.
Can Idris and Toref defeat the bosses and reach the safe fringe territories, or will the attempt cost the freedom of all who joined them on their quest?
Join Idris and Toref on their quest to find freedom!
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