EXODUS FROM ELYRIA

by Eric Valdespino

Exodus From Elyria follows the inhabitants of a distant planet as they send Explorer Hybrids across the cosmos in search of a new home, escaping toxic gases. After a tragic crash, the lone survivor passes his essence to a human, sparking new life. Meanwhile, the AI Ava uncovers a deadly path gen that threatens humanity. As two million Elyrians race toward Earth, the fate of both civilizations is at stake in a thrilling tale of survival and cosmic destiny.

350 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 13, 2024

About the author

Richard Eaton’s pen name, Eric Valdespino, is a speculative fiction author whose work explores the unseen forces shaping human belief, power, and identity. Drawing on decades of observation across science, technology, culture, and human behavior, his stories examine how truth is influenced, how authority disguises itself, and how fragile free will can be when guided more by persuasion than force.
Valdespino, a lifelong student of systems—biological, technological, and social—approaches fiction as both storytelling and exploration. His novels blend speculative ideas with emotional depth, encouraging readers to consider not only what to believe but also which questions to ask. His work often exists where science fiction, philosophical thrillers, and literary speculation intersect.
Valdespino has written several novels in speculative fiction and science-driven stories, including The Listeners and The Star Child. He focuses on long-form storytelling and series potential and is actively seeking literary representation to develop his work through traditional publishing.
He lives in the United States and continues writing stories that question surface truths and urge readers to look deeper—quietly, critically, and without guidance.