Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The Sleepless | 2022 | Buy |
| Escape Velocity | 2024 | Buy |
| Dead Note | 2025 | Buy |
| The Villa, Once Beloved | 2025 | Buy |
Victor Manibo is a Filipino-American science fiction author whose work uses speculative premises to examine real-world social issues. His debut novel, The Sleepless, came out in 2022 and imagined a near-future world where a growing number of people no longer need sleep, and the social and economic consequences that follow. Escape Velocity, published in 2024, moved the setting to a luxury space station and dealt with class, secrets, and the lengths people go to for escape.
Manibo has continued writing at a steady pace, with Dead Note and The Villa, Once Beloved both scheduled for 2025. His books sit at the intersection of science fiction and thriller, with enough genre tension to keep the plot moving while the speculative elements do heavier thematic work. He has been recognized as a noteworthy new voice in science fiction, bringing a perspective shaped by his background as a Filipino immigrant and a lawyer.