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Arrival: A Silo 42 Protopian Adventure
The Saga continues...
After surviving the exodus from Silo 42 and the long march east, the pioneers finally reach the coast—only to discover that freedom is far more complicated than escape. As the community begins building Sunrise Village from the ground up, new alliances, old conflicts, and unexpected realities reshape everything they thought they knew.
Calen is invited into the mysterious Feema tribe to help them restore genetic balance and is confronted by the realities of new forms of relationship he has never imagined. Mateo learns about the awe and danger of the open ocean—and the enigmatic BlueKin who arrive on its waves. And every member of the clan must decide what it truly means to belong in a world that is no longer confined by concrete walls.
This is the story of renewal, cultural exchange, and hope on a transformed Earth, Arrival continues the protopian vision of the Silo 42 universe with heart, imagination, and inspiring realism.
After surviving the exodus from Silo 42 and the long march east, the pioneers finally reach the coast—only to discover that freedom is far more complicated than escape. As the community begins building Sunrise Village from the ground up, new alliances, old conflicts, and unexpected realities reshape everything they thought they knew.
Calen is invited into the mysterious Feema tribe to help them restore genetic balance and is confronted by the realities of new forms of relationship he has never imagined. Mateo learns about the awe and danger of the open ocean—and the enigmatic BlueKin who arrive on its waves. And every member of the clan must decide what it truly means to belong in a world that is no longer confined by concrete walls.
This is the story of renewal, cultural exchange, and hope on a transformed Earth, Arrival continues the protopian vision of the Silo 42 universe with heart, imagination, and inspiring realism.
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 5, 2026
About the author
Zev Paiss
17 books32 followersAbout the Author
Zev is a lifelong observer of current events and global trends, with more than 40 years of experience as a nationally recognized educator and sustainability consultant. Throughout his career, he has worked tirelessly to advance practical solutions for a more resilient future championing sustainable land use, walkable communities, renewable energy, urban agriculture, low-carbon transportation, and local self-reliance.
Originally from Los Angeles, Zev has called Colorado home since 1985. In 2023, he relocated to Costa Rica, where he now consults on the development of a visionary eco-village and permaculture farm.
Zev’s emergence as an author of positive future mysteries and thrillers is a natural evolution of his lifelong values. He believes deeply in the power of protopian storytelling narratives that are both optimistic and grounded in reality to inspire meaningful change and help guide humanity toward a more hopeful, life-affirming future.
We invite you to explore his work and hope it sparks your imagination and your own vision for a better tomorrow.
Enjoy the journey!
Zev is a lifelong observer of current events and global trends, with more than 40 years of experience as a nationally recognized educator and sustainability consultant. Throughout his career, he has worked tirelessly to advance practical solutions for a more resilient future championing sustainable land use, walkable communities, renewable energy, urban agriculture, low-carbon transportation, and local self-reliance.
Originally from Los Angeles, Zev has called Colorado home since 1985. In 2023, he relocated to Costa Rica, where he now consults on the development of a visionary eco-village and permaculture farm.
Zev’s emergence as an author of positive future mysteries and thrillers is a natural evolution of his lifelong values. He believes deeply in the power of protopian storytelling narratives that are both optimistic and grounded in reality to inspire meaningful change and help guide humanity toward a more hopeful, life-affirming future.
We invite you to explore his work and hope it sparks your imagination and your own vision for a better tomorrow.
Enjoy the journey!
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May 19, 2026
beautiful
This writer is a blessing to all of us, especially in the times we’re going through now. The unique and unwavering way the words flow to tell the story keeps you captivated and gives you that full feeling like you’re learning as you’re enjoying something. It makes me long for simplicity, for humankind to go back to basics so that we may all be able to understand. We are all just one.
This writer is a blessing to all of us, especially in the times we’re going through now. The unique and unwavering way the words flow to tell the story keeps you captivated and gives you that full feeling like you’re learning as you’re enjoying something. It makes me long for simplicity, for humankind to go back to basics so that we may all be able to understand. We are all just one.
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