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Helixandra
When Matthew Fisher boards a luxury yacht to celebrate his college graduation, he expects sunshine, relaxation, and a week with friends. Instead, the voyage ends in catastrophe.
A violent, unnatural storm tears the yacht apart and hurls the survivors into a world that should not exist.
They awaken on the shores of a hidden island—untouched by time and crawling with prehistoric predators. Towering terror birds stalk the jungle. Engineered creatures defy everything science should allow. And somewhere beyond the treeline, a mysterious tribe watches the newcomers closely, whispering of a “false god” and an ancient curse tied to the land.
Cut off from rescue and hunted at every turn, the survivors must rely on each other to stay alive. But as the jungle tightens its grip and secrets begin to surface, Matthew realizes the island’s greatest threat isn’t just the monsters lurking in the shadows.
It’s the truth behind why the island exists—and the man who brought them there.
Forced into leadership as his group fractures and trust collapses, Matthew must decide how far he’s willing to go to protect the people he loves… and whether escape is even possible once Helixandra has claimed them.
A violent, unnatural storm tears the yacht apart and hurls the survivors into a world that should not exist.
They awaken on the shores of a hidden island—untouched by time and crawling with prehistoric predators. Towering terror birds stalk the jungle. Engineered creatures defy everything science should allow. And somewhere beyond the treeline, a mysterious tribe watches the newcomers closely, whispering of a “false god” and an ancient curse tied to the land.
Cut off from rescue and hunted at every turn, the survivors must rely on each other to stay alive. But as the jungle tightens its grip and secrets begin to surface, Matthew realizes the island’s greatest threat isn’t just the monsters lurking in the shadows.
It’s the truth behind why the island exists—and the man who brought them there.
Forced into leadership as his group fractures and trust collapses, Matthew must decide how far he’s willing to go to protect the people he loves… and whether escape is even possible once Helixandra has claimed them.
340 pages, Hardcover
Published December 18, 2025
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About the author
Jason M. Bucklew
1 book5 followersJason M. Bucklew writes survival science-fiction thrillers that explore isolation, human tension, and consequences when science outpaces caution.
His debut novel, Helixandra, follows a group of survivors stranded on a hidden island shaped by dangerous experimentation — and an ancient threat that won’t stay buried.
Jason is hard at work on his next stories, including Witness in the Pines, a horror thriller, and a sequel to Helixandra.
He believes in grounding speculative fiction in real science and believable characters — and telling stories that stay with you long after the last page.
His debut novel, Helixandra, follows a group of survivors stranded on a hidden island shaped by dangerous experimentation — and an ancient threat that won’t stay buried.
Jason is hard at work on his next stories, including Witness in the Pines, a horror thriller, and a sequel to Helixandra.
He believes in grounding speculative fiction in real science and believable characters — and telling stories that stay with you long after the last page.
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January 30, 2026
What begins as a carefree graduation trip quickly turns into a fight for survival in this fast-paced, high-concept adventure. After a violent storm destroys their yacht, Matthew Fisher and his friends are thrown onto a hidden island where time seems frozen and danger rules every corner of the jungle.
The island itself is the star of the story, lush, hostile, and deeply unsettling. Prehistoric predators, unnatural creatures, and a mysterious tribe watching from the shadows create a constant sense of threat. The tension doesn’t rely solely on monsters, though; as the group struggles to survive, fear, fractured trust, and difficult leadership choices add an emotional edge to the action.
What sets this apart is the gradual unveiling of the island’s secrets. As Matthew is forced into a leadership role, the story shifts from pure survival to something darker and more complex, raising questions about control, responsibility, and whether escape is truly possible. A gripping read for fans of survival thrillers, lost-world adventures, and stories where the greatest danger isn’t always what’s hunting you in the dark.
The island itself is the star of the story, lush, hostile, and deeply unsettling. Prehistoric predators, unnatural creatures, and a mysterious tribe watching from the shadows create a constant sense of threat. The tension doesn’t rely solely on monsters, though; as the group struggles to survive, fear, fractured trust, and difficult leadership choices add an emotional edge to the action.
What sets this apart is the gradual unveiling of the island’s secrets. As Matthew is forced into a leadership role, the story shifts from pure survival to something darker and more complex, raising questions about control, responsibility, and whether escape is truly possible. A gripping read for fans of survival thrillers, lost-world adventures, and stories where the greatest danger isn’t always what’s hunting you in the dark.
February 13, 2026
Helixandra by Jason M. Bucklew is a fast paced, gripping adventure that quickly pulls you in. What starts as a fun getaway turns into a dangerous fight for survival on a mysterious island filled with terrifying creatures and dark secrets. The tension builds steadily, the world feels vivid, and Matthew’s forced leadership adds real emotional weight. A thrilling, hard-to-put-down read for fans of survival and sci-fi adventure.
February 11, 2026
Helixandra is a thrilling survival adventure that blends prehistoric danger, mysterious science, and human drama on a hidden island beyond time. Packed with suspense, emotional stakes, and shocking secrets, it keeps readers hooked as Matthew fights to protect his friends and uncover the island’s dark truth.
December 29, 2025
I would recommend this book. I started reading and couldn’t put it down. Loved it! Can’t wait for the next one!
January 15, 2026
This book was excellent! Kept me wanting to turn the page without setting it down. Highly recommend this.
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