The debut futuristic thriller novel from Hanna Delaney.

Find out what readers are saying about Oceanus: A new psychological thriller inspired by The Tempest, This sci fi futuristic mystery thriller novel is Hanna Delaney’s debut that re-imagines one of Shakespeare’s classics. As well as seeing what readers have said about this book, you can also read the first five chapters for free by clicking the button below.

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Oceanus is a futuristic mystery thriller novel inspired by William Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Find out what readers are saying about Hanna Delaney’s debut sci fi psychological thriller novel that re-imagines The Tempest in the 24th century.

Oceanus is a new science fiction nove, published in 2024. Oceanus is a sci fi thriller inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest. This story is a futuristic psychological thriller that tells the story of love, deception, betrayal and forgiveness. The image shows a woman sitting on a dock overlooking a lake. There is a storm above her.
A sci fi adventure story inspired by The Tempest The stricken SS Demeter floats helplessly in orbit around a mysterious planet. The crew have evacuated, leaving behind a single crew member. Survivors on the planet find themselves separated and forced to face the substance of their own dreams and nightmares. They don’t know why they’re there or what happened; unbeknownst to them, they are being watched. Oceanus is a futuristic thriller inspired by William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. If anyone is to find their way back home, the truth must be revealed. Oceanus tells a classic story of betrayal, forgiveness, love and deception. A suspenseful adventure story set in the 24th century. This image shows a photo of the book's cover as well as the synopsis typed in white writing alongside it. Oceanus is a science fiction psychological thriller novel inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest. With plenty of twists, mystery and suspense, Oceanus is set to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Tempest was the first of Shakespeare's plays I had seen on stage. I had read a few of them for English classes, but it held a special place in my heart as the first one to really come alive for me. So when I found out there was a book that took the premise and shot it into space I knew I had to get my hands on it. Oceanus did not disappoint! The characters are a lively, entertaining bunch and the story kept me on my toes. The plot quickly pivots off of the Bard's old, beaten path and I found myself at the end of my seat, trying to guess what in the world was going to happen next. I highly recommend this for any fans of Sci-fi or reimagined classics.
This book slowly builds the setting and when the story takes flight, things move at the speed of a rocket.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The shocking conclusion is something I'm still thinking about. Oceanus had everything I wanted in a story. It had fear, it had mystery. Thea was an absolute treasure. I would highly recommend this book to sci-fi fans..

In this futuristic mystery thriller novel, survivors on Oceanus are forced to face the substance of their own dreams and nightmares.

The stricken SS Demeter floats helplessly in orbit around a mysterious planet. The crew have evacuated, leaving behind a single crew member. Survivors on the planet find themselves separated and forced to face the substance of their own dreams and nightmares. They don’t know why they’re there or what happened; unbeknownst to them, they are being watched.


If anyone is to find their way back home, the truth must be revealed.


Oceanus by Hanna Delaney is a gripping and provocative read that will captivate fans of psychological thrillers, science fiction, and philosophical explorations of human nature, particularly those who enjoy complex characters, moral dilemmas, and the intersection of technology and humanity.Oceanus tells a classic story of betrayal, forgiveness, love and deception, told by a debut sci fi author, Hanna Delaney. With plenty of twists, mystery and suspense, Oceanus is set to keep you on the edge of your seat. A suspenseful, near future adventure story set in the 24th century.

Author’s note: ‘I have always loved Shakespeare’s The Tempest. It is one of my favourite plays. I felt that this story fits beautifully in a futuristic setting, as some of the issues surrounding betrayal, deception and slavery are still very relevant today. Inspired by the novels of Brian Aldiss, Frank Herbert and Philip K Dick, I set out to imagine a future where AI was a danger, and no longer legal. Oceanus is set in the 24th century and follows a crew of survivors as they try to find their way home.’

Oceanus carves out its own path, following loosely in the footsteps of The Tempest. If you like complex characters, mystery and psychological thrillers, give this a read.

Wow! This was amazing. The plot was so interesting. The sci-fi was, I thought, really true to classic sci-fi what-if-ism, but Hanna managed to not let that become the center of the plot. Instead it was all about character, which I think is the mark of really good fiction. And these characters were interesting and likable and empathetically written. And the writing was crisp and direct. Oh, and it’s based on The Tempest by Shakespeare. It reminded me a little of Hemingway’s terse, quick style but also of Philip K. Dick’s—I just read A Scanner Darkly. You get the sense that Hanna knows she’s writing about something important, and she doesn’t have time to waste with self-gratification or flowery prose that would distract the reader. Big things are happening in her story, and she has the self-discipline to focus on those.

Clifford Stumme, Goodreads

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