Book 1: The Awakening
by Desmond Knipe
Five strangers. Same birthday. One ancient tree. A discovery that defies explanation.
In a near-future Earth fractured by ecological collapse and human disconnection, five strangers are pulled by an invisible force to New Zealand’s last untouched wilderness. Each carries a hidden psychic gift. Each is bound to a destiny that could heal—or destroy—a dying planet.
As they converge beneath a colossal Kauri tree, the Earth itself delivers a message: awaken, or be forgotten. But their awakening won’t be easy. Shadowy forces, advanced technologies, and their own inner demons threaten to unravel the fragile thread holding them together.
NAMUH: The Awakening blends science fiction, mysticism, and near-future realism into a story of transformation and connection. Perfect for readers who crave high-stakes adventure with a soul.
This is Book One of a bold new trilogy. Start your journey here.
NAMUH: Book One — The Awakening
On a near-future Earth facing instability and accelerating change, five strangers from different corners of the world begin experiencing events they cannot explain — shared sensations, fragmented memories, and an inexplicable pull toward something older than history.
Drawn to the wilderness of New Zealand and the roots of an ancient Kauri tree, Michael, Tara, Sophia, Brahma, and Apollo uncover a connection that binds them to one another and to forces operating beyond conventional understanding. As dormant abilities begin to surface, they are forced to confront not only external threats, but the limits of their own perception.
What follows is a journey that spans continents, ideas, and inner landscapes. Emerging powers intersect with advanced technology and entrenched systems, raising questions about responsibility, evolution, and the unseen architecture of reality itself.
Blending speculative science fiction with metaphysical undertones, NAMUH: The Awakening is a character-driven novel about discovery in a world on the brink of transformation.
Book One of the NAMUH Trilogy.
“I just finished this book, and I’m still thinking about it days later. The concept is so cool—these five people from totally different lives being mysteriously drawn together because they share this hidden power and a birthday. It feels part sci-fi adventure, part deep spiritual quest, and it totally worked for me. The way the author wove the climate crisis into this cosmic battle felt really timely and meaningful, not just a backdrop. It’s a fast-paced story with a lot of heart, and it asks big questions about truth and who we are without being preachy. If you like stories that are both a page-turning adventure and something that makes you feel hopeful and curious, you will love this. Thank you”
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Desmond Knipe writes fiction and non-fiction that explore evolving systems, human perception, and the intersection of technology and consciousness.
Desmond Knipe is a novelist and independent publisher whose work explores speculative fiction, character-driven storytelling, and metaphysical themes within grounded narrative worlds. His writing spans visionary science fiction and contemporary fiction, with a focus on immersive settings and evolving human perspectives. He is the founder of Author Founder and the publishing imprint AF Print.