Praise for INTO THE DAX

“The deep connection between people and the natural world is woven throughout every page, reminding readers that ecosystems are far more interconnected—and fragile—than we often realize. Nature is not simply a backdrop in this story; it is a living force that influences every aspect of the plot. Welch's reverence for the environment gives the book emotional weight while reinforcing its central themes about stewardship, balance, and survival.” — Amazon Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“What stayed with me after reading Into the Dax is how it frames survival as something deeply entangled with belief systems, where science, religion, and environmental collapse are not separate forces but competing ways of interpreting the same broken world.” — Goodreads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"A dynamic dystopian novel filled with moral quandaries and people testing their ethical boundaries." — Foreword Clarion Reviews (4/5)

"I'm a huge fan of female leads, especially in a genre where there are few, and Kiley is the intelligent protector I was looking for. The world-building is first-rate . . . Well written and wholly immersive . . . Very highly recommended." — Readers' Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Loved it! 😍” — Reedsy Discovery Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

"Recalls such religious dystopian narratives as Margaret Atwood's The Testaments . . . Impassioned pro-green military SF featuring drone combat, corrupted religiosity, and insidious propaganda." — Kirkus Reviews. Verdict: ✅ GET IT

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PRESS

From Bop It to books: Marblehead inventor publishes debut eco-thriller‍ ‍— Marblehead Current

Marblehead’s Welch writes first novel‍ ‍— Item Live