Madders of Time

Hive (Madders of Time #1) by D. L. Orton

In a future unraveling at the seams, where Earth’s last breaths are measured in rising tides and fractured time, a single decision could mean everything—or nothing at all.

The Madders of Time series bends the rules of science fiction by rooting its high-concept premise in something achingly human: love, regret, and the terrifying weight of second chances. Against the backdrop of ecological collapse and quantum uncertainty, a group of flawed, determined individuals dares to believe that time isn’t just a line—it’s a lifeline.

What begins as a story of survival inside a biodome, a crumbling refuge from a dying world, quickly evolves into a layered narrative about the butterfly effect of personal choices. Time travel isn’t a shiny escape here—it’s messy, dangerous, and deeply personal. The characters aren’t heroes. They’re scientists, lovers, exes, and sometimes their own worst enemies—each haunted by what they’ve lost and what they might still change.

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Madders of Time consists of one book — series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Updated 05/15/2025




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Speculative Fiction Books

(Madders of Time #1 / 2)
2025 | science fiction, dystopia, post-apocalyptic, romance
(Madders of Time #2 / 2)
2025 | science fiction, dystopia, post-apocalyptic, romance | Release date November 4, 2025

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