The novel 'Mindstalkers' by D.A.S.L. is a sci-fi thriller set in modern-day Tampa, Florida, focusing on a plus-size Black woman named Solstice Bellatrix who becomes bonded to an alien entity called a Mindstalker, giving her telepathic powers.
Solstice is pursued by a covert government agency known as EDGE, while also being sought after for her abilities to combat a powerful and malevolent force growing stronger.
The story explores themes of identity, surveillance, trauma, and autonomy, blending elements of Afrofuturism, alien conspiracy, body horror, and romantic suspense in a vividly depicted Tampa setting.
With a focus on a realistic and imperfect heroine reclaiming power in a world that underestimates her, 'Mindstalkers' delivers high-octane action, twist-filled revelations, and a unique take on alien invasion, emphasizing the struggles and strengths of its lead character.