Master of Starlight

<p class=ql-align-justify>DW Ardern's debut <em>Master of Starlight </em>is a darkly comic novella unfolding in the remote outposts of the Sahara a tale of cosmic mystery jealousy romance and the cool proximity of the night.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>There was once a time when Olivier - astronomer adventurer stoner - believed he had a destiny mapped out in the stars.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>After decades of working on telescopes around the world the hippie scientist has exiled himself to the dunes of Morocco with only the marvelous starlight and a tabby cat named Tiku for company. </p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>When his academic rival Fritz disrupts his solitude he agrees reluctantly to journey deep into the Sahara on an excursion with a caravan of famous astronomers. Among them is Vera a brilliant astrophysicist and fellow traveller. Is this Olivier's chance at redemption? Or simply the perfect opportunity to revenge himself upon Fritz for stealing the love of his life...?</p><p></p>