Saving Paludis: An Intense Sci-Fi Adventure of Survival, Betrayal, and Alien Conflict

by Clayton Graham, Virtual Voice (Narrator)

A planet on the brink of annihilation.
A technological breakthrough.
A battle for survival that will decide the fate of two worlds.

From multi-award-winning sci-fi author Clayton Graham, author of the Milijun Series and Looking for Life, Saving Paludis is a thrilling sci-fi adventure packed with futuristic technology, high-octane paranormal action, and alien political intrigue that fans of Arthur C. Clarke will enjoy.

2020 Top Shelf Awards Winner
2018 Readers' Favorite Book Awards - Finalist
Book Excellence Awards - Finalist
2023 N.N. Light's Book Heaven Award

★★★★★ "In this story, the humans are the hostile invaders. A twist that definitely keeps you hooked."

★★★★★ "This is what you look for when searching for the perfect science fiction. It simply has it all… tension, aliens, colonization, and classic science fiction elements that wrap neatly together to create a cohesive book."

★★★★★ "If you like good sci-fi, good writing, and a plot that screams adventure, you'll like Saving Paludis."

★★★★★ "So well written that all scenes fall into place without as much as a delay in the flow of the book. I couldn't put it down."

In the distant future, humanity has mastered space travel and colonized distant planets. One such world is Paludis, a mineral-rich planet known as Musk by its native inhabitants.

When scientists from Paludis share a groundbreaking technological discovery with Earth, peace quickly gives way to deadly conflict.

Caught in the crossfire, local police agent Stefan Lattanzis is thrust into a whirlwind of intrigue, rising tensions, and cosmic danger.

As the situation worsens, Stefan teams up with a determined botanist and a mysterious seer. Together, they must rely on trust and teamwork to confront the growing threats to their world.

The oppressed Muskans seize the chance for change, while a rogue human faction plots to exploit the new technology for its own mysterious ends. In this volatile environment, who can be trusted?

With Earth threatening destruction and the Paludis economy crumbling, Stefan must risk everything to save his home—even if it means facing an unstoppable force.

Go on an unforgettable journey to the edge of the universe.
Explore deep space, use the Einstein-Rosen bridges, and touch down on Paludis.
Join Stefan and his allies to help save their world.

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Books by Clayton Graham

Saving Paludis

First Contact
Aliens Arising (Short Story)
Milijun
Amidst Alien Stars
Alien Conflict and Communion

Science Fiction Short Story
Looking for Life
Silently in the Night

Audible Audio

Published March 20, 2025

About the author

As a youngster Clayton read a lot of science fiction. He loved the ‘old-school’ masters such as HG Wells, Jules Verne, Isaac Asimov, and John Wyndham. An award-winning author of science fiction novels, he has received many book awards including Author’s Show ‘50 great writers you should be reading’, Readers’ Favorite International Award finalist, and Book Excellence Awards finalist.

A background in aerospace engineering encourages his thoughts to surge skyward well beyond our universe. He delights in creating fantastic new worlds and the intriguing beings that inhabit them.

Clayton loves animals, including well-behaved pets, and all the natural world. He would likely love well-behaved alien animals, too!

You can follow Clayton on Facebook, X or Bluesky and check out his books and blog on his website.