The worlds of Rik O’Hare

Rik O’Hare is a science fiction author based in the United Kingdom. He is the author of Judgement (forthcoming 2026), a dystopian thriller set in humanity’s last orbital refuge.

About Judgement

When guilt-haunted Martal Strand uncovers a deadly conspiracy in humanity’s last orbital refuge, he must race against time to protect the fragile future of everything – and everyone – he knows. Judgement is a pulse-pounding science fiction thriller of survival, loyalty, and the high cost of truth. The novel will be published in early 2026.

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Rik is a member of the British Science Fiction Association. His work explores themes of survival in extreme environments, orbital habitats, conspiracies, and the moral cost of truth. He writes for readers who crave immersive storytelling set in vibrant worlds filled with engaging characters facing impossible choices.

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