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War is coming.
Fleet Command seems to know it already, and representatives of the Empire’s intelligence bureau have made it clear that they most certainly know it too. But when it comes to identifying the true threat, special operative Elm Caden has the nauseating feeling that nobody is looking in the right place. Trained to meet the demands of his Empress at all costs, no matter where the evidence might lead, a large part of him has to wonder just how accidental this error actually is. While the Imperial Combine of Earth prepares to move against the Viskr — old enemies now believed to be covertly orchestrating attacks in human territory — Caden looks outwards to the Deep Shadows, the vast areas of unexplored space between the bright, spiral arms of the galaxy. And he can feel true malevolence staring back at him. Acclaimed by readers for its detailed world-building, engaging characters, and fresh, modern feel, this extraordinary debut novel is an immersive and multi-layered story. It slams open the door to a rich, new universe; a universe as vast as it is disturbingly real. SFTD is the first of five novels in the Great War of the Shaeld series. |
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"Blown away by how much I enjoyed it. It's a well written story with memorable characters and excellent world-building."
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"What a gem. This book is well paced, very creative and hard to put down. Do yourself a favor and pick it up."
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"Superbly written with an eloquence rarely seen in this genre, with a healthy balance of action and creeping fear, SFTD serves as a wonderful intro into a new science fiction universe."
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"Think Killzone, Battlestar, Firefly, Warhammer."
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"The characters whirl you away into a masterfully created universe."
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"A hidden gem ... a thrilling ride overall."
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"Unexpectedly fantastic! Can't wait for the next instalment to arrive on Audible. Great writing + great performance."
Audible UK Review
"One of the best, if not the best, self-published books I've read."
Goodreads Review
"Blown away by how much I enjoyed it. It's a well written story with memorable characters and excellent world-building."
Goodreads Review
"A great read, one that I would recommend to anyone who likes the genre."
Goodreads Review
"What a gem. This book is well paced, very creative and hard to put down. Do yourself a favor and pick it up."
Amazon USA Review
"Some of the best indie sci-fi I have read."
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"This book will captivate you. Period. ... It's a must-read."
Amazon USA Review
"This book is AMAZING!!!"
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"Superbly written with an eloquence rarely seen in this genre, with a healthy balance of action and creeping fear, SFTD serves as a wonderful intro into a new science fiction universe."
Amazon UK Review
"Think Killzone, Battlestar, Firefly, Warhammer."
Amazon UK Review
"The characters whirl you away into a masterfully created universe."
Amazon Canada Review
"A hidden gem ... a thrilling ride overall."
Amazon Germany Review