Award-Winning Sci-Fi Saga “Zeeka Chronicles” by Brenda
Mohammed Explores a Caribbean Paradise Under Siege by Zombies, Drones, and
Cyborgs
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago – March 10, 2026 –
Internationally acclaimed author Brenda Mohammed announces the continued
success and cinematic potential of her gripping sci-fi series, Zeeka
Chronicles. This five-episode saga, set in the year 2036, has captivated
readers worldwide with its unique blend of Caribbean culture, futuristic
suspense, and ethical exploration of artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
Winner of multiple international awards—including the
Readers’ Favorite International Award (2018), the Emagazine Gold Award (2018),
and finalist recognition in the Author Academy Global Awards (2018)—Zeeka
Chronicles has been hailed as “a modern Frankenstein with a Caribbean twist”
and praised for its originality, fast-paced storytelling, and cinematic scope.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In Zeeka Chronicles, a rogue scientist unleashes an army of
zombies and cyborgs on a tropical island paradise. As carnival celebrations
descend into chaos, humanity’s survival rests on the courage of a few unlikely
heroes. With drones circling overhead and biotech terror spreading, the series
asks: Can humanity survive the revolution of machines?
ADAPTATION POTENTIAL
Already developed into a five-series screenplay, Zeeka
Chronicles is primed for development into film or television. Its vivid
Caribbean setting, suspenseful plotlines, and ethical depth make it a standout
candidate for producers seeking fresh, global sci-fi stories.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brenda Mohammed is a prolific author, poet, and literary
advocate with 68 published books and 68 audiobooks spanning multiple genres.
She is the founder of the How to Write for Success Literary Network, President
of CIESART Trinidad and Tobago, and a recipient of numerous international
literary honours. Her work continues to inspire readers and uplift global
voices through storytelling and advocacy.
AVAILABALITY
Zeeka Chronicles is available worldwide in paperback,
eBook, and audiobook formats, and as a five-series screenplay. CLICK HERE
Audiobooks are a powerful way to extend the reach of your stories—they bring your words to life for listeners who may prefer sound over print, and they open doors to multitaskers, commuters, and those who find comfort in being read to. Publishing 68 audiobooks is a remarkable achievement—it positions you as a literary voice not only on the page but also in the ear, which is a unique kind of intimacy.
Discover Brenda Mohammed’s World in Audio
Why read when you can listen?
With 68 audiobooks spanning poetry, mystery, children’s tales, memoirs, science fiction, romance, mysteries, psychological thrillers, poetry anthologies, and self-publishing guides, Brenda Mohammed invites you to experience storytelling in a whole new way.
Perfect for:
- Busy readers on the go
- Lovers of poetry and prose
- Dreamers who enjoy stories told aloud
From heartfelt poetry to thrilling mysteries, every book is now an audiobook—ready to inspire, entertain, and uplift.
Step into Brenda’s universe. Let her words speak directly to you.
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1. Hi Brenda, just connected and had to reach out properly. 68 published books, 68 audiobooks, three screenplays, awards across five continents, and a writing journey that began after surviving cancer; that is not just an impressive career, that is a testament to what human resilience looks like when it finds its true outlet.
The fact that you went from senior banking leadership and qualified six times for the Million Dollar Round Table while in Insurance, to building a literary network that mentors writers worldwide, shows that everything you have done has been in service of something bigger than yourself.
- Ridwanullahi Ibrahim
2. You are talented, smart, caring, and your website is a legacy of your achievements.
. – J. Maraj
3. Congratulations on your wonderful website. So proud of you.
– Roza K.
4. Oh, that's such an incredible life you had. I enjoyed reading your biography. Thanks for sharing your website with me.
DREAMS OF THE HEART reminds us that love and faith are the true language of the soul. Step into poetry written by Author Brenda Mohammed that uplifts and inspires. Your heart will thank you.
JUST FOR YOU is a heartfelt companion, reminding us that love and hope can illuminate even the darkest paths. A timeless treasure for anyone seeking beauty, comfort, and inspiration in verse. Members of the How to Write for Success Forum contributed Valentine's Day Poems.
SWEET MEDLEY is a medley of poems on Dreams, Hope, and Love that will warm your heart. The book is filled with the author’s own poems, as well as tributes and dedications from members of the How to Write for Success Literary Forum.
Brenda Mohammed is a prolific, multi-award-winning author turned Screenplay writer, from Trinidad and Tobago, with 68 published books and 68 audiobooks spanning various genres, including science fiction, memoir, mystery, romance, poetry, and more.
Her gripping Caribbean sci-fi saga Zeeka Chronicles has been adapted into a five-part screenplay, primed for film or television. Her sci-fi horror, ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES, is a finalist in a film and screenplay contest by Horror.com. This recognition marks a major milestone in Brenda’s journey to bring her literary universe to the screen, reinforcing her reputation as a visionary storyteller with global impact.
Before her literary ascent, Brenda was a trailblazer in banking and insurance, rising to senior leadership at a local bank and earning international recognition as a top-tier financial professional. Her career helped shape communities and drive economic growth across Trinidad and Tobago.
She also excelled in insurance, earning the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table qualification six times and a Life Underwriting Fellowship from the American College, USA.
Her writing journey began after surviving a near-fatal battle with cancer. That experience birthed ‘I Am Cancer Free,’ a bestselling memoir that won global acclaim. Brenda’s works have since earned honours across five continents—including the PLATO Award, Socrates Award, and Dante Alighieri Award from CIESART Spain, Reader’s Favorite International Awards (USA), Author Academy Awards, Literary Global Awards, and the CLR Award (India).
Founder of the How to Write for Success Literary Network, Brenda Mohammed has mentored countless writers and published anthologies and magazines that uplift voices worldwide. She continues to champion literature as a force for good. Her leadership has cultivated a space where writers are not only creators but crusaders, using their craft to heal, educate, and inspire.
Her self-help guide, How to Write for Success, was hailed by the Ethiopian Herald as “a comprehensive toolkit for writers, critics, and editors.”
A Peace Ambassador and advocate against domestic and all types of violence and suicide, Brenda’s influence extends beyond the page. She’s a member of Stage 32, connecting her to the global film and TV community, and continues to inspire through humanitarian work, literary leadership, and cinematic storytelling.
In a world where stories shape lives, Brenda Mohammed emerges as a beacon—her words healing wounds, building communities, and transforming the literary landscape from Trinidad and Tobago to the world stage.
A BOOK REVIEW FOR THE CHILD POET I am genuinely impressed by *The Child Poet: A Poetic Galaxy for Children*, featuring poems about nature, the galaxy, books, and family life in simplified forms, so children can easily capture their meanings, with beautiful illustrations. Your book of children’s poems is exactly what parents, educators, and caregivers need to nurture children's creativity and love of language. Parents, librarians, and educators rely on peer reviews and professional recognition when selecting children's poetry. “The Child Poet” has strong value for parents seeking children's books that offer science education and creative development benefits. The beautiful Illustrations create visual engagement that makes poetry less intimidating for young readers and supports comprehension through visual context clues. I recommend this book to parents, educators, and children. Susan JOIN MY MAILING LIST FOR MORE NEWS ABOUT MY BOOKS.
THE FIVE-BOOK MEMOIR SERIES, written by Trinidadian Author Brenda Mohammed, is set in Trinidad and Tobago.
The first book, MY LIFE AS A BANKER, starts with the author's early life and childhood, leading up to her first job, which was in banking.
After a successful banking career spanning several years, Brenda was promoted to a senior managerial position.
In her memoir, RETIREMENT IS FUN, which is a sequel to My Life as a Banker - A Life Worth Living, Brenda describes her many wonderful experiences at the end of her banking career.
Reluctant to move on from banking, she amazes herself when she turned down an offer to work in a higher position at another bank.
She chose Insurance instead, and it turned out to be the better choice for her.
Of course, life is not a bed of roses, and in the book I AM CANCER FREE, you will read how Brenda stands out as a beacon of light throughout every challenge she faces.
In her pictorial travel book of priceless memories, TRAVEL MEMOIRS WITH PICTURES, she describes countries visited and the wonderful times she and her family had on their tourist trips.
In her fifth memoir, MEMOIRS OF DR. A.M. KHAN, she describes her father's journey as an Educator and the part he played in her life and his students.
Lovers of Memoirs and also Educators will love these books.
Young adults will love BARRY HOLMES MYSTERIES with three thrilling and exciting tales of kidnapping and mysterious disappearances.
The stories are interspersed with clean romantic scenes to delight you.
In three mind-blowing episodes, the author weaved the first story.
THE GIFT OF LOVE introduces Barry as an amateur detective.
Love, mystery, and resilience intertwine in The Gift of Love, a captivating tale set against the vibrant backdrop of a Caribbean island, where Crystal Rice is torn between fulfilling her dying father’s wish for her to marry Peter Paton, the son of his wealthy friend, and her undying love for her boyfriend, Barry Holmes.
Barry, her first love, becomes her ally in the search for her lost daughter, showcasing courage and determination.
The Gift of Love has been adapted into a screenplay for a movie.
THE AXE MURDERER is well written in the author's humorous style.
Barry faced many obstacles in identifying the real perpetrator, as others fit the profile.
Readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride to capture the real culprit.
The end is surprising.
WHAT HAPPENED TO MARY LOO revolves around the bizarre disappearance of a businessman's wife immediately after the lockdown for the coronavirus pandemic is lifted. Did she really disappear?
FORMAT: Four
Episodes- Limited Series –TV- Sci-Fi Horror
LOGLINE: A Caribbean paradise meets
apocalypse when a mysterious outbreak linked to the Zika virus transforms dead
babies into 51 weaponized zombies and unleashes a massacre at the Carnival
celebrations in 2036.
COMPARISON:
Twilight Zone, Frankenstein, General Hospital
Rich Futuristic Settings:
Brenda Mohammed crafts an intense, character-driven sci-fi thriller set
in a richly imagined futuristic Caribbean world in 2036. The episodic structure
gives it a dynamic, suspenseful edge, making it well-suited for TV adaptation.
The story’s high-tech elements, including robots, brain-enhancing inventions, and
weaponized zombies, maintained tension throughout all four episodes. The fusion
of sci-fi, dark fantasy, Carnival celebrations, Caribbean folklore, and beaches
makes the story both unique and immersive, creating a visually stunning and
culturally rich backdrop.
Based on Reality: The zombie fiction is purely the
author’s imagination, inspired by the 2016 Zika virus outbreak, and where Good
triumphs over Evil.
Strong Character Arcs: The protagonist, Dr. Steven Sharpe, undergoes a profound
transformation, evolving from a victim to a hero. He was raised by the very man
who destroyed his family—Bill Grady, the corrupt Chief of Police. Yet instead
of becoming a monster, Steven became a compassionate healer and the island’s
hero. The antagonist, Bill Grady (Zeeka),
is a psychologically complex character, adding depth to the conflict. Known to his undead army as Master Zeeka, he
is the Architect of Chaos. Cold, calculating, and consumed by vengeance, he is
the embodiment of twisted genius. He kidnapped Dr. Steven Sharpe when he was
seven, changed his name to Jason Stephens, threatened to kill his family if he
escaped, sent him to medical school, and used him to create a vaccine for
pregnant women with the zika virus. When the vaccine was rejected by the Gosh
Hospital, he bribed a Government official to give him the dead babies and used
the vaccine to create zombies.
Episode 1. Dr.
Raynor Sharpe witnesses a chilling sight outside his beachfront home, zombies
marching in unison, only to vanish moments later. Soon after, a lone zombie
known as Number Nine arrives at Gosh Hospital, warning Dr. George Brown of an
impending massacre orchestrated by his enigmatic Master Zeeka. He said that
Zeeka, fuelled by revenge, seeks retribution for the events of 2016, when Dr.
Brown refused a vaccine that could have saved unborn babies from microcephaly,
a disease linked to the Zika virus. His wife perished in childbirth, and his
new-born did not survive. Fast forward to February 2036, and chaos unfolds.
Fifty-one lethal zombies, disguised as a sailor band, infiltrate the Carnival
celebration. With transponders controlling their fake heads, they unleash
destruction, leaving 125 dead and 75 severely injured before disintegrating
into ash. Police suspect Number Nine perished in the shootout with the other
lethal zombies. Dr. Raynor Sharpe and
Dr. Janet Jones marry.
Episode 2.
Detective Jack Wildy stumbles upon a flash drive holding shocking evidence.
Master Zeeka is none other than Chief of Police Bill Grady. At the same time,
Dr. Jason Stephens, hiding deep secrets, hands over another flash drive to
Janet, asking her to deliver it to Raynor. The drive confirms his real
identity. He is Dr. Steven Sharpe, Raynor’s long-lost brother, who was
kidnapped by Bill Grady [Zeeka] forty years ago. Determined to expose the
truth, Janet plays a key role in reuniting the brothers and unveiling Zeeka’s
real identity. As the investigation deepens, police discover evidence that nine
flesh-eating zombies lived in Grady’s basement, triggering a massive manhunt
for Grady and his monstrous creations, who were hiding in the forest.
Episode 3. As the manhunt for Grady intensifies, he
abandons his zombies in the forest and makes his way to Dr. Raynor Sharpe’s home
in search of Steven Sharpe. However, his
plan is cut short when Miranda, Janet’s wonderful robot helper,
spots him with a gun. With a swift display of taekwondo skills, she captures
him and alerts the authorities. Grady is charged with over 200 crimes, to which
he confesses. In a desperate plea, he asks to meet Steven, revealing his
twisted past, claiming he was once engaged to Margaret Sharpe, Steven’s mother,
before she left him for another man. Convinced that Steven is his biological
son, he kidnapped him all those years ago. But Steven rejects his claim and
refuses to forgive him. Grady takes his own life in prison. His ashes are
handed to Steven, while the police use Grady’s high-tech weapons to shrink and
destroy his remaining zombies.
Episode 4. The finale. Number Nine is alive. Mandy’s
robot assistant, Eve, discovers him in Steven’s backyard, where Grady’s ashes
were buried. He collapses from an epileptic seizure, and Eve alerts Gosh
Hospital. Tests confirm that Number Nine is not a zombie, but Bill Grady’s
biological son, misdiagnosed with microcephaly. Raynor helps him choose a new
name, Nieman Grady. Steven’s brilliance shines once more as he cures Nieman’s
brain ailment, Craniosynostosis, with his breakthrough CrainX invention. His
medical contributions redefine the island’s identity, transforming Carnival
Tourism into Medical Tourism, securing his place as Gosh’s ultimate hero.
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