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About the Author

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My name is M. Redding and I am an independent author. I write stories that are deep with emotion and introduce you to characters that you will enjoy rooting for. Whether you prefer a space opera with mysterious planets or an FBI story about a quirky but loveable Agent, I have a story for you. Please check out my current offerings and thank you for your support! 

See Recent Reviews:

Lori Caputo-Hartford
Set in a vividly imagined future, the story seamlessly blends political intrigue, deep-space exploration, and raw human emotion, creating a narrative that feels both thrilling and personal. Johnathan Eckers is a protagonist you can’t help but root for, a man scarred by tragedy, haunted by his past, and yet driven by loyalty, hope, and the lingering possibility of redemption.
What really stood out to me is the balance between grand, cinematic world-building (secret meetings in the Alps, colossal starships, galactic dangers) and the intimate human moments of romance, friendship, survivor’s guilt, and the heavy cost of service. The writing makes you feel the weight of Johnathan’s choices, and the recurring theme of fate versus free will kept me hooked the entire way through.
There are echoes of The Expanse and Foundation here, but with a more personal, emotional heartbeat. The story has plenty of action and suspense, but also lingers on the quiet, heartbreaking details that make characters feel real. By the end, I found myself deeply invested in both the fate of humanity and the fate of one man caught in the middle of it all.
If you love science fiction with depth, equal parts action, emotion, and mystery, this is a book worth picking up. I’ll definitely be looking for the next installment.
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Hans Potter
A Human story on another planet.
Indigo 5 is a Sci-Fi, adventure that captures everything I love about the genre.
Spaceship, foreign planets, some action, a little romance. But all told in a very human way. A story of a fantastic space journey that is framed by the very real and grounded experiences of Johnathan the protagonist of the story.
I was surprised by how deep and emotional the narrative ran, I thought I was going to be turning pages for an epic space adventure instead I found myself walking alongside our leading man, as I felt his traumas, celebrated his wins, and ultimately cried for his losses.
This book is not just for Sci-fi lovers, it's for anyone who has ever tried to run from loss only to have it keep finding you.
Wonderful read, would recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful story set in a Sci-fi narrative.

Top reviews from the United States

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  HBullock
• 5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing read!!Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2025
• Format: KindleVerified Purchase
• Absorbing read courtesy of author M. Redding’s debut novel! The tension steadily builds as the reader is introduced to and follows the life of protagonist Johnathan Eckers in this sci-fi thriller. Especially notable is the writing style M. Redding’s employs: leaving no surprise to chance, the reader is left in the dark along with Johnathan trying to figure out what the true intentions for Indigo 5 are. While some authors attempt to adopt the same technique, often the reader can still guess the outcome with accuracy and “ see around the corner” to the plot. Not so here: M. Redding created suspense and excitement as the plot advances and the mystery deepens, continuing to leave the reader surprised at each turn. A read well worth the time!
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Tootsie

• 5.0 out of 5 stars Sci-fi thriller.Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2025
• Format: KindleVerified Purchase
• If you are looking for a new sci-fi read that grabs you with plenty of futuristic concepts then this book is for you. It’s dramatic storyline is a fast and fun read mixed with mystery, drama and the pull of the human heart. Indigo 5 is a Winner!!
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mike

• 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2025
• Format: KindleVerified Purchase
• Really enjoyable read!. I love a good sci fi and this hit all the marks. It has some unexpected twists and turns to keep you engaged!
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Sean Burdeau

• 5.0 out of 5 stars Talented new writer!Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2025
• Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
• A great sci-fi read! From love to loss to deep space espionage this book keeps you turning pages. Can't wait to see what this talented new writer publishes next!

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C.J.

• 5.0 out of 5 stars Good ReadReviewed in the United States on August 25, 2025
• Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
• I truly enjoyed this book. I found the story line very detailed, interesting and it was easy to read. I would definitely recommend this book and am looking forward to this author’s next book.
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Gloria Kling

• 5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing ReadReviewed in the United States on October 1, 2025
• Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
• What an amazing read. Don’t miss this one. You won’t be able to out it down!!!
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Scott

• 5.0 out of 5 stars A great new Sci-Fi thriller!Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2025
• Format: KindleVerified Purchase
• A fun sci-fi thriller and read - get it and enjoy!
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Kindle Customer

• 5.0 out of 5 stars Deep emotional storyReviewed in the United States on September 18, 2025
• Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
• This is a very deep and emotional book and will take you by surprise with the amount of twists and turns and you just find yourself rooting for the main character and hoping things get better for him.
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  Big Al
• 5.0 out of 5 stars Great new author!Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2025
• Format: KindleVerified Purchase
• I loved this book!
  Hooked me and didn’t let go.
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lori caputo

• 5.0 out of 5 stars This book pulled me in from the very first page and didn’t let go.Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025
• Format: Paperback
• Set in a vividly imagined future, the story seamlessly blends political intrigue, deep-space exploration, and raw human emotion, creating a narrative that feels both thrilling and personal. Johnathan Eckers is a protagonist you can’t help but root for, a man scarred by tragedy, haunted by his past, and yet driven by loyalty, hope, and the lingering possibility of redemption.
  What really stood out to me is the balance between grand, cinematic world-building (secret meetings in the Alps, colossal starships, galactic dangers) and the intimate human moments of romance, friendship, survivor’s guilt, and the heavy cost of service. The writing makes you feel the weight of Johnathan’s choices, and the recurring theme of fate versus free will kept me hooked the entire way through.
  There are echoes of The Expanse and Foundation here, but with a more personal, emotional heartbeat. The story has plenty of action and suspense, but also lingers on the quiet, heartbreaking details that make characters feel real. By the end, I found myself deeply invested in both the fate of humanity and the fate of one man caught in the middle of it all.
  If you love science fiction with depth, equal parts action, emotion, and mystery, this is a book worth picking up. I’ll definitely be looking for the next installment.
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Steve Lalka

• 5.0 out of 5 stars Sci-Fi thriller.Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2025
• Format: Kindle
• What good luck to find this new author. Indigo 5 was a great read. A fun new sci-fi read. Really enjoyed.
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Becca

• 5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Summer Read!Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2025
• Format: Paperback
• Got this recommended to me by a friend and Wow! The world established here seems so vast and it pulls you in more as the book goes on. There were so many element The main character Johnathan is one I sympathized with so well. Great Sci-Fi read! Would recommend!
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Amazon Customer

• 5.0 out of 5 stars A page turner!Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2025
• Format: Paperback
• Great read!
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KB

• 5.0 out of 5 stars Great sci-fi read!Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2025
• Format: Kindle
• What a great sci-fi thriller! You won't be disappointed!
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Nikko

• 5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING 10/10!!!Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2025
• Format: Kindle
• An absolute great read. A book that keeps you on your toes and has a great mix of action, grief, and the resilience to discover a new world!
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William Webb

• 5.0 out of 5 stars Unforeseen twists galore…Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2025
• Format: Kindle
• I really liked the number of times that the author surporsed me with a new twist. This was a really fun read!
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Christina

• 5.0 out of 5 stars A great readReviewed in the United States on July 28, 2025
• Format: Kindle
• This was right up my alley for science fiction reading!
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Shawn Shenefield

• 5.0 out of 5 stars Sci-Fi FantasyReviewed in the United States on July 29, 2025
• Format: Kindle
• Very good read!