Hoodwinked

A Space Opera of Alien Intervention

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Alien Adventure, First Contact Science Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction Adventure, Novels, and Debut

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Aug 18, 2026

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Hoodwinked

A Space Opera of Alien Intervention

Published Copy

Blurb

Are they stewards or conquerors?

Earth isn't being invaded. It's being prepared. When alien technology surfaces in a remote village, it seems like coincidence—until it doesn't.

Hood Wilson, a man who is equal parts human and something far older, becomes part of an unlikely trio scrutinizing this anomaly. They are pulled into the escalating unrest in North Africa and beyond.

As they race across the galaxy to expose the truth, one question looms: who is pulling the strings and why?

The truth, when it comes, will force them to fight for humanity's independence from those determined to reclaim an ancient hold on Earth.

Hoodwinked is a rollicking space opera of adventure, discovery, and the enduring question of what it means to be human in a universe far more crowded than we ever imagined.

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Genres

Alien Adventure, First Contact Science Fiction, Space Opera, Science Fiction Adventure, Novels, and Debut

Trigger Warnings

None

Type of Ending

Series

Not part of a series

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Publication Date

Aug 18, 2026

Page Length

469 pages

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Author

Mike Ribar has spent much of his life exploring distant places from the rugged landscapes of Alaska to assignments in Papua New Guinea, Canada, and Australia. The people, cultures, and experiences he encountered along the way helped shape his view of the world—and the worlds he creates in his fiction.

Mike’s attraction to science fiction began when, at the age of 7, he came upon the Science Fiction section in the Children’s section of his local library. The adventures that unfolded in those pages led to a lifetime of fascination with extraterrestrial civilizations, space exploration, and scientific advancement.

Mike currently resides with his wife in Washington State, where the beauty of the Pacific Northwest continues to inspire his imagination.