Deepwater trilogy

The Deepwater trilogy is a series of science fiction novels written by New Zealand author Ken Catran.

Other notable themes and elements include beauty, color, light amidst darkness, responsibility at a young age, the significance of youth in the ongoing existence of the human race, rebellion, and fear of the unknown.

The story follows Robbie Mikkelson, a 13-year-old boy living an ordinary life until he experiences a phenomenon called "prexing," which transports him between two realities.

They face challenges including: battling alien creatures (trites, amebs, solunks, and mag-mets), dealing with "Jel," a dangerous substance in the ship's ventilation system, managing long duty shifts to stay alive, growing distrust among the crew, questioning their identities and purpose, Robbie/Reb struggling to reconcile his dual existence as he "prexes" between Earth and Deepwater, with his life on the spaceship becoming increasingly real.

The trilogy was adapted into a television series in 1997, marking the Sci Fi Channel's first original scripted production.