Above the toxic wasteland, Helios—a floating city—is humanity's last hope. But beneath the polluted clouds, a sinister truth hides, threatening to send them plummeting back to Earth.

Rory, a skilled rope-fixer, keeps their fragile sky haven functioning. But when a brutal murder shatters the uneasy peace, she finds herself framed and betrayed by those she trusted the most. Forced to risk everything on a dangerous supply run to the ravaged Earth—a mission few survive—Rory leaves her daughter behind. There, amidst the ruins, she discovers a secret that could destroy Helios forever.

Will Rory sacrifice everything to save her city in the skies? Or are some secrets better left buried?

A thrilling dystopian adventure where the dangers above are matched only by the truths hidden below.

What readers are saying

"This book hooked me right from the start. The floating city of Helios feels fascinating and terrifying, and I loved how the story unfolds as you dive deeper into its mysteries. From being framed to discovering earth-shattering truths, the protagonist's journey kept me on the edge of my seat. The dystopian world-building is fantastic, and the twists had me constantly guessing what would happen next. If you love gripping sci-fi with a dark, dystopian vibe, this one is worth a read." ★★★★★ - Amazon Reviewer

"This is a great read! It has a take on the theme that I haven't seen before. The story is told from the point of view of a mother, and I felt for her within a few pages. We don't really learn much about the personalities of the other main characters, but hopefully that aspect will be explored in the next book. There's adventure, intrigue, and lots of feels. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review." ★★★★★ - Amazon Reviewer

"Great book. Lots of action, hard to put down. Would love a sequel to it. Highly recommend. Author never disappoints. Thank you." ★★★★★ - Amazon Reviewer

"Melanie Bokstad Horev once again proves her mastery of dystopian science fiction with Sky Haven. Her imaginative approach to the genre shines through in this beautifully descriptive and thrilling narrative. The story is filled with mystery and surprises, and the characters are vividly drawn, eliciting both love and loathing from the reader. " ★★★★★ - Amazon Reviewer

What readers are saying

"This book hooked me right from the start. The floating city of Helios feels fascinating and terrifying, and I loved how the story unfolds as you dive deeper into its mysteries. From being framed to discovering earth-shattering truths, the protagonist's journey kept me on the edge of my seat. The dystopian world-building is fantastic, and the twists had me constantly guessing what would happen next. If you love gripping sci-fi with a dark, dystopian vibe, this one is worth a read." ★★★★★ - Amazon Reviewer

"This is a great read! It has a take on the theme that I haven't seen before. The story is told from the point of view of a mother, and I felt for her within a few pages. We don't really learn much about the personalities of the other main characters, but hopefully, that aspect will be explored in the next book. There's adventure, intrigue, and lots of feels. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review." ★★★★★ - Amazon Reviewer

"Great book. Lots of action, hard to put down. Would love a sequel to it. Highly recommend. Author never disappoints. Thank you." ★★★★★ - Amazon Reviewer

"Melanie Bokstad Horev once again proves her mastery of dystopian science fiction with Sky Haven. Her imaginative approach to the genre shines through in this beautifully descriptive and thrilling narrative. " ★★★★★ - Amazon Reviewer