Grievously injured in the final battle of a bitter war, Thomas Dyson awakens to find that he is trumpeted as a hero of the battered Republic of American States. Though a pawn to those deciding the Republic's future in space, he seizes the chance to navigate the stars as an astrogator. Haunted by his trauma, Dyson discovers that his last hope to conquer his demons lies with the very senator who exploited him, and that senator's final, desperate gamble to keep his countrymen exploring the stars.
Allen Shoff lives with his wife and three adorable children in the high deserts of the American West. Inspired by his faith and by the history and natural beauty of his surroundings, he seeks to bring life to stories that speak to the best of the human spirit. Showcasing worlds rich with carefully-researched science and technology, steeped in classical and Thomistic philosophy, and filled with memorable characters and settings, Allen Shoff’s work is designed to set a higher bar for modern science fiction.
Allen Shoff studied history and music at an undergraduate level before ultimately earning a J.D. in 2013. He is a practicing attorney and member of the Idaho State Bar.