Grafted

What if the forest wasn’t just alive… but watching? Dr. Ione Lockwood has built her life on logic, data, and control. A brilliant botanist on the verge of a career-defining Amazon expedition, she has no patience for myths—especially the ones her late grandmother believed. But when she inherits the mysterious Silvanus Preserve, a vast old-growth forest in Northern California, everything begins to unravel. The forest isn’t just an ecosystem. It’s a consciousness. At its heart lies Oren, an ancient forest entity bound to a living tree known as the Heartwood. Wounded centuries ago by a betrayal rooted in Ione’s own bloodline, Oren is fading—and something far worse is coming. Enter Prometheus Industries, a powerful biotech corporation led by visionary CEO Cyrus Kress. His goal is not conservation, but control: to extract the forest’s biological resonance and unlock the secret to human immortality. As science collides with myth, and technology wages war against nature, Ione is forced into an impossible choice: Remain human… or become something greater. GRAFTED is a gripping eco-thriller blending science fiction, environmental fantasy, and psychological transformation—perfect for readers who love ancient forests, biotech conspiracies, and powerful female protagonists. Duration - 20h. Author - Valerie Fiddmont. Narrator - Valerie Fiddmont. Published Date - Friday, 23 January 2026. Copyright - © 2026 Valerie Fiddmont ©.