Acadia

The Audiobook

Euan Morton is currently recording the audiobook version of Acadia by Sterling Nixon. The audiobook is scheduled for release in January 2026.

About the Book

Acadia is the first book in Sterling Nixon's science fiction series Children of Acadia. The novel presents a dystopian vision of humanity's future, set in a militarized city where survival depends on merit scores.
While an earlier version of Acadia was published in 2016, Nixon has extensively revised the work for this 2026 edition.

The Story

Two hundred years after creatures called "Roaches" swept across Earth, humanity's remnants have retreated behind the walls of Acadia—the last human city. Every citizen's worth is determined by a ruthless merit system where earning points means safety, while falling short results in being "Rifted" into the depths beyond salvation.

The story follows two main characters: Jessica, who faces the threat of the Mahghetto—an unforgiving trial where failure means death—and Cojax, a young soldier desperate to prove himself as a Validated defender of the city. When Jessica appears from outside the city walls, from lands supposedly devoid of life, their paths converge around a conspiracy that threatens Acadia's rigid order.

About Sterling Nixon

Sterling Nixon is known for his work in suspense and fantasy genres. His writing often blends elements of historical and speculative fiction. The concept for Acadia was inspired by his years in law enforcement, where he observed how resources were allocated based on seniority rather than merit. This led him to envision a perfect meritocracy, which gradually evolved into the complex world of Acadia (Sterling Nixon).

Nixon has been writing for over twenty years and has built a strong connection with his readers through THE ENCLAVE, a writer/reader community where like-minded individuals discuss upcoming books, ideas, and writing conferences (Sterling Nixon). Nixon has also authored other works including the Nickle Brickle'Bee series.

About the collaboration with Euan Morton

"Working with Euan Morton on ACADIA has been an absolute pleasure. His remarkable talent and depth of interpretation brought every character and moment vividly to life. Beyond his skill as a performer, Euan is simply a wonderful person—collaborative, insightful, and a joy to work with."

— Sterling Nixon

Publication Details

Original Edition

ISBN 978-0990370871¹

New Edition

ISBN 978-1951780357²
January 15, 2026

Publisher

S&J Publisher

Age Rating

14+ (parental guidance suggested)

Original 2016 print edition of Acadia
New 2026 edition featuring Euan Morton's audiobook narration

Links

Visit Sterling Nixon's official website for more information about the author and his works.