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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.



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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 novel one of five in the Great War of the Shaeld series.

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Reading Order...
  1. > Steal from the Devil <
  2. ​List of the Dead
  3. The Ravening Deep
    — I Dream of Damastion
  4. From Shattered Stars
    — A Storm to the Savage
    ​— Forge Ruinous
  5. Whom Gods Shall Fear
  6. On Vicious Wing
Volume Details...
  • Story Series: GWOTS
  • Published:  21st Dec 2013
  • ​4th Edition
  • Print length: 407 pages
  • Audiobook: 9 hrs approx
  • ISBN: 979-8704347088
  • Paper Format: 5x8"

Featured Characters:

Primary
  • Elm Caden
  • Rendir Throam
  • Euryce Eilentes
  • Maber Castigon
  • Bruiser​​
Secondary
  • Aker Santani
  • Groath Betombe
  • Occre Brant
  • Peras Tirrano
  • Amarist Naeb
  • Helia Thande
Minor and Mentions
  • ​Akasi
  • Brehim
  • Brokko Daxon
  • Caela
  • The Chamberlain
  • Chellis Bel-Osanda
  • Chia Bel-Veres Caden
  • Danil Bel-Ures
  • The Empress​
  • Ephisia Pardé
  • Frewn Pensh
  • Gendin Throam
  • Gordl Branathes
  • Halfre Blesson
  • Ider Firenz
  • Irim Su
  • Jaias Midraide
  • Joarn Kages
  • Junn Delanka
  • Kohoi Chun
  • Kulik Molcomb
  • Lau Caden
  • Lobas Maggine
  • Maishan Eilentes
  • March Bel-Askis
  • Maxil Brohidder
  • Medran Morlum
  • Modim Caden
  • Mostrum Appatine
  • Ohl Ain
  • Omin Volkas
  • Pavin Volkas
  • Prem
  • Quisten Leksis
  • Rupus Dyne
  • Sashan Geneve
  • Silane Creid
  • Taliam Norskine
  • Tassa Riese
  • Udis Pinsetti
  • Vella Laekan​
  • Westry Eilentes
  • Woban Klade

Reader Responses:

​"Superb, submerging read."
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"Unexpectedly fantastic! Can't wait for the next instalment to arrive on Audible. Great writing + great performance."
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"One of the best, if not the best, self-published books I've read."
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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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"A great read, one that I would recommend to anyone who likes the genre."
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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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"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."
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"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."
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          • Collis
          • Commander Operations
          • Dalivere Jalleck
          • Danil Bel-Ures
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          • Derrimus Kalistine
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          • Ephisia Pardé
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          • Godrin Ambrast
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          • The Intangible Hope of a Silver Dawn
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          • Jewelled Entreat of Blessed Devotions​
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          • Lobas Maggine
          • Maishan Eilentes
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          • Marlay Saccar
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          • Miall Crathus
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          • Mostrum Appatine
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          • Nur Rohana binti Ishak
          • Ohl Ain
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          • Prayer Monsul
          • Prem
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        • Serrofus Major
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        • Aldava
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      • The Imperial Combine >
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          • Forge Ruinous
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      • Civilian/Open Tech >
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        • Holos
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          • Plasteel
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        • Wormholes and Gates
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        • Mag-Tags
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      • Whom Gods Shall Fear
      • On Vicious Wing
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      • A Storm to the Savage
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