{"product_id":"the-shattered-star-starlight-and-shadow-hardcover","title":"The Shattered Star: Starlight and Shadow - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSkyler R. Ostrom\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA war fought among the stars. A brother torn between loyalty and conscience. A Covenant of light hiding only shadow.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs battles rage, Kael must survive the deadliest test: not only to lead his comrades, but to decide who he truly is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs he a soldier bound by duty?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr a man willing to defy the Covenant, even if it means becoming a traitor?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA character-driven military science fiction novel with epic scope and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor fans of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Forever War\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Expanse\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ethoughtful space operas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends \u003cstrong\u003emilitary sci fi action\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophy, betrayal, and human drama\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores \u003cstrong\u003eloyalty, conscience, and rebellion against oppression\u003c\/strong\u003e in a collapsing galactic empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want \u003cstrong\u003egritty military science fiction with heart\u003c\/strong\u003e, where soldiers bleed, betray, and endure, then you might enjoy \u003cem\u003eThe Shattered Star.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 08, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379416035430,"sku":"9781968493028","price":44.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/pBwvY6FhDQ9781968493028.webp?v=1768921161","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-shattered-star-starlight-and-shadow-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}