🥳🎉YESSS! So psyched, it’s going LIVE!🎉🥳

YESSS….I’m so psyched, it’s going LIVE!

I’m happy to announce that my book OBSIDIAN: War of Shadows — the 2nd Book of THE OBSIDIAN CHRONICLES — is available now for Pre-Order at $2.99!

Anyone who places a Pre-Order will automatically receive the book on 8-26-2026 in digital eBook format, to read on any device with the Kindle App.

As a Thank You, I will also be sending a special digital gift to anyone who places a Pre-Order. Just send me a DM with your Order #.

Plus, if you haven’t already gotten a copy of the 1st eBook (OBSIDIAN: Birth to Venus), this is a great opportunity to Buy One Get One FREE. Just let me know if you’d like a free copy of the 1st eBook & I’ll send you a link to download Birth to Venus, as well!

Thank You for Your Support

If my words have ever touched you, in my non-fiction Newsletter or in my creative writing, please know how much it would mean to me to have your support.

Writing these books have been a labor of love, sweat, & tears, not only because of the creative writing itself, but what it means to me — personally — as proof that I am championing my Creative Self and finally allowing her to be seen. It’s been quite the journey.

The metaphor of writing a book and giving birth to it as an author is very accurate. The nervousness, excitement, and desire to do it with love & care are spot on!

It’s thrilling to do it wholeheartedly, and I’m grateful to be on this journey with you.

I have always said that Substack is my Creative Home and it truly is. It’s emboldened me to honor the Creative in me, and it’s been a joy to encourage you to reach for the same. No matter what dreams you may hold in your heart, I trust we can help each other to be who we want to be, who we choose to be: living our lives fully— as our truest, most Authentic Self.

Now let’s dive into Jai’s OBSIDIAN world!

Experience the Homo sentient life here, through her eyes, in this scrollable animation: https://www.marisavictus.com/obsidianchronicles/

Here’s what readers have to say!

🗣️This book is science fiction at its best; it has drama, fantasy, thrilling adventure, suspense, danger, science, romance and more! It’s a fast-paced, captivating read. The story is very well developed and well told. The characters are multifaceted, likable and “real”. I was completely drawn into the action. Highly recommend this book to anyone!

🗣️The author combines many types of action (covert ops, shoot outs, martial arts) with a suspenseful sci-fi fantasy plot, emotional side stories, and some steamy sexy scenes, making this an exciting and fun page turner. The protagonist develops a strong sense of herself in a way that’s relatable and empowering. If you’re looking for an entertaining and thought-provoking read, I highly recommend this book!

Book 1 — OBSIDIAN: Birth to Venus

The year is 2116. Scientists know why super-centenarians live beyond 100 years old but 66 years have passed since Dr. Jai Dean was born and she doesn’t look a day over 21. And she’s only grown stronger with age. She can see better than a bird of prey, pinpoint the vertical position of any sound, strike a target 600 meters away, and heal wounds that cut straight to the bone. For decades, she’s had no name for it, no label to define what she is, no way to understand her body or understand the power she holds. Jai lives on the run, determined to keep her family and secret safe.

Everything changes when scientists discover the Homo sentient, a new superior species that can siphon other people’s energy to maintain their youth. And for the first time, Jai’s not alone. What will she do when new friends become family, tensions rise, and humans and sentients are bent on destroying each other?

The world is breaking. A powerful shadow force hunts her family. And Jai is still evolving. With new skills and buried secrets, Jai’s future may be uncertain, but she knows who she is and what she stands for.

THE OBSIDIAN CHRONICLES follow Jai as she’s haunted by her past and struggles to shape the future when Homo sapiens no longer rank at the top of food chain. It’s a story about the future but, more than that, it’s a story about the things that never change. For Jai, family is defined by choice, not by birth or blood. Family matters and it’s worth fighting for.

Book 2 — OBSIDIAN: War of Shadows

The year is 2121.

The War of Species between humans & Homo sentients erupts.

But, when friends become foes, who can win when the victors & the vanquished are one in the same: Americans, all?

Together, we rise.

Divided, we fall.

For Dr. Jai Dean, the answer is clear:

Family’s defined by choice, not by birth or blood.

Family’s worth fighting for.

But the world is breaking.

Shadow forces are hunting her family from both sides, and there’s no escaping the truth:

Jai may be the most powerful sentient — and she’s still evolving — but, as strong as she is, with buried secrets, even her eyes are struggling to see

The battles we wage within are just as formidable as the ones we wage without.

Will her psycho-obsidian blade be enough, to conquer the shadows before it’s too late?

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