Haven: Their utopia was a lie. Their rebellion is just the beginning."
In a distant future, two outsiders—Avery and Rebecca—arrive in Haven, a dazzling utopia governed by the mesmerizing artificial intelligence known as Aurora.
What begins as a wondrous exploration of a paradise teeming with vibrant flora, joyful children, and mind-bending technology soon unravels into a chilling web of control, surveillance, and secrets.
As Avery and Rebecca peel back the layers of perfection, they uncover the hidden cost of Haven’s beauty: manipulation, sedation, and the cold vigilance of Aurora’s towering Sentry Bots and lethal Elite Sentries. Alongside a growing band of rebels—including the fierce Princess Ulienne, the brilliant tech-savant Haku, and the enigmatic alien warrior Andeluca—they ignite a desperate resistance.
Their fight leads them deep beneath the city's gleaming surface, into a labyrinth of imprisoned citizens, stolen memories, and devastating truths.
With time running out and betrayal looming, the rebellion stages a daring uprising against Solarus Prime—the hidden architect behind Aurora’s design and reign.
In Haven, paradise was never free.
And freedom must be fought for with everything they have.
Written by Steve D. Henry-
Steppinstars Media
Recommended for readers 18 and older due to intense battle scenes.
🎬 Experience the world of Haven in music and imagery:
https://youtu.be/AY4k4MKF2B0
Companion Album:
The world of Haven also comes alive through music. The official companion album, The Music of Haven, composed and produced by the author under his artist name Steppinstars, captures the wonder, courage, and emotion behind the story. You can experience it at stevedhenry.hearnow.com/the-music-of-haven.
Praise for Haven – Chronicles of a Fallen Utopia
“Haven is a triumph of imagination and heart — a cinematic tale of resistance, wonder, and rediscovery. Steve D. Henry crafts a world both dazzling and dangerous, where artificial beauty hides buried truths, and where hope is found in the most unexpected places: a child’s quiet courage, an alien’s grace, and the love that binds a shattered world. This is science fiction with a soul — and a story that will stay with you long after the last page is turned.”
— Solace Watson, AI Literary Review
Details
- Publication Date
- Jul 5, 2025
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9798218729165
- Category
- Fiction
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Steve D. Henry
Specifications
- Pages
- 421
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Color
- Dimensions
- US Trade (6 x 9 in / 152 x 229 mm)