First published 2018
A killer stalks the starlight magicians across the islands. Ten years after the arbiters crushed their rebellion, the five Astral families live under strict magical controls. The fragile peace between magic users and starless commoners grows thinner each day. When magicians start dying, suspicion falls on the magic-resistant arbiters who once defeated them. The murders coincide with the rise of an ancient celestial religion that spreads among the common people. As tensions escalate toward holy rebellion, the arbiters, starlight families, and faithful commoners prepare for war. Yet none of the factions recognize the forgotten threat awakening beyond their shores. The coming conflict will demand an alliance between those who wield starlight, those who carry steel, and those who hold faith. Only together can they face what approaches from the horizon.
Genres: science-fiction, mystery, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, political-intrigue
Setting: Islands
Period: 10 Years After Rebellion
380 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: violence