The Shattered Star

<p><em>A war fought among the stars. A brother torn between loyalty and conscience. A Covenant of light hiding only shadow.</em></p><p>The Starlit Covenant has ruled the galaxy for a thousand years demanding obedience in the name of peace. Kael Vallen believed in their oath in the promise of light - until the war showed him the truth.</p><p>The enemy he was ordered to kill are not monsters but people. Families. Children. And the brother he trusted Auctor may be more dangerous than any Starless rebel.</p><p>As battles rage Kael must survive the deadliest test: not only to lead his comrades but to decide who he truly is.</p><p>Is he a soldier bound by duty?</p><p>Or a man willing to defy the Covenant even if it means becoming a traitor?</p><p>A character-driven military science fiction novel with epic scope and emotional depth.</p><ul><li>For fans of <strong>The Forever War</strong> <strong>The Expanse</strong> and <strong>thoughtful space operas</strong>.</li><li>Blends <strong>military sci fi action</strong> with <strong>philosophy betrayal and human drama</strong>.</li><li>Explores <strong>loyalty conscience and rebellion against oppression</strong> in a collapsing galactic empire.</li></ul><p>If you want <strong>gritty military science fiction with heart</strong> where soldiers bleed betray and endure then you might enjoy <em>The Shattered Star.</em></p>