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The Dark Sun
A dark sci-fi thriller series.
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About the Author
Cristine Keller is a science fiction author drawn to dark, dystopian worlds where survival, morality, and control collide.A Gen X upbringing—split between constant moves as the child of an Army father and three formative years in West Berlin—shaped her perspective on instability, resilience, and human behavior under pressure. Those themes now sit at the core of her storytelling.She grew up consuming anything with a strong hook, from science fiction novels to her father’s comic book collection (whether she was supposed to read them or not). Influences range from classic films like The Thing and The War of the Worlds to atmospheric and industrial music such as Ultravox, Static-X, Rammstein, Danheim, and Heilung—sounds that still fuel the tone of her writing today.A lifelong gamer and storyteller, she began writing early, drawn to the freedom of building worlds and pushing characters to their limits. What started as a creative outlet eventually became something more: a way to explore the darker edges of human nature through speculative fiction.She writes for readers who aren’t looking for comfort—but for tension, consequence, and the kind of stories that linger.
The Dark Sun (Book 1)
An unseen threat.
A military deception.
A catastrophe no one sees coming.
Military medic Pocky has been separated from her twin brother Thomas for eight years. But using him as unwitting bait in a military trap wasn’t how she imagined them reuniting. Worse yet, it was her idea—and the lie weighs heavily on her conscience.Born a farmer, Lance never felt connected to the land he was supposed to love. When he sees an ad recruiting agriculturists for a research project, he jumps at the chance to leave his old life behind. Though he quickly bonds with his new team, he begins to suspect the military protecting them has another agenda.When the operation spirals out of control, the past catches up to the twins sooner than expected. As Lance’s team struggles to understand what’s happening around them, a chain of deadly events reveals an enemy determined to destroy everything in its path.
The Dark Sun Ascension — Coming September 2026
A choice that can’t be undone.
A team divided.
A desperate escape.A year ago, Lance made a choice he can’t take back. He handed Pocky over to General Rammer, trusting she and the entity she unwillingly carries would be protected. With no contact and no way to reach her, the silence is excruciating.
Lance’s team is fractured, and their assignment has stalled. The fungus is spreading, and Pham is nowhere to be found. And with the world depending on him, the weight of his decisions and his failures leaves their fate balanced on a razor’s edge.
Unbeknownst to him, something dangerous is brewing along the coast of Shad’Dyn. A desperate escape is unfolding. And by the time Lance realizes what’s happening, he may already be too late to save her.
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The Dark Sun
Available everywhere in ebook, paperback, and hardcover.
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ARC READERS WANTEDApplications for The Dark Sun Ascension open Monday, June 15.If you enjoy sci-fi thrillers and would like an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review, I'd love to have you apply.Book 2 of The Dark Sun series