Book of the Month

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March Book of the Month

The Shylmahn Migration

For the Shylmahn, it was grand adventure…

Brings gritty realism to the nightmare of an overwhelming invasion of Earth. Intelligent, epic science fiction.

"Intelligent science fiction"
William C. Brown, Ph.D.
Author of 'The Evolutionary Science of Extraterrestrial Life'

"Outstanding writing in a fine story"
"Very well designed and very well executed"
David L. Powell, Ph.D.
English and American Literature

The Shylmahn Migration is the first book in the epic science fiction Shylmahn trilogy.

Book One: The Shylmahn Migration

Book Two: The Occupation

Book Three: Genesis

Awards & Reviews

The Shylmahn Migration is the recipient of the Readers’ Favorite Five Stars award:

"The Shylmahn Migration by David R. Beshears is an alien invasion novel that's equal parts war story and philosophical thought experiment. We find ourselves on Earth whilst it is under siege by the Shylmahn, a race of explorers who don’t see themselves as conquerors, just pioneers. As their presence reshapes the planet, we follow both human survivors like the Britton family and the aliens themselves, who are often more curious than cruel. That dual narrative gives the story a layered tension: it’s not just us vs. them, it’s what happens when both sides think they’re in the right. With personal losses, moral ambiguity, and a sense of creeping dread, this is a smarter, sadder kind of sci-fi.

"Author David R. Beshears writes with an emotional intelligence that makes the big concepts hit even harder. I was fascinated by how the Shylmahn weren’t cartoon villains like you so often see in alien stories like this. They had their logic and their own sense of mission that made perfect sense and was well-described. Seeing Earth through their eyes made the whole conflict feel more tragic than explosive. I also appreciated how the human stories felt grounded and believable, not overly heroic. This is a book that asks you to sit with discomfort, and I admire that. The pacing is tight, the world feels fully realized, and there’s an underlying empathy that elevates the whole thing. The Shylmahn Migration is a bold and contemplative take on alien invasion that’s ideal for readers who like their science fiction with heart and depth."

- K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite

Screenplay Adaptation:

The miniseries screenplay adaptation of The Shylmahn Migration won the Pacific Northwest Screenwriting competition.