Victor Manibo

In addition to his novels, Manibo’s short fiction and essays have appeared in publications such as Catapult , Fireside Fiction , and Strange Horizons . He is also a lawyer and a graduate of the Clarion Writers’ Workshop. Born and raised in the Philippines, he now lives in New York City. His work has been praised for its sharp social commentary, layered worldbuilding, and gripping pacing.

Manibo’s writing often explores themes of memory, identity, labor, and the unintended consequences of technological or biological shifts. His second novel, (2024), continues his interest in speculative worlds, this time focusing on space colonization, class inequality, and a mysterious death aboard a generational ship bound for a new planet. victor manibo