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Starlight
The lingering mystery of a destroyed planet threatens to unravel the Commonwealth. Lacking answers, the alien races of its constituency—Humanity among them—grow restless.
Captain and Fleet veteran Dash Anderton wants a crew, a contract, and to be left alone. Fate lands him in the spotlight when he accidentally saves renowned alien singers—and revolutionary covert agents—Sisters Celescia from deadly operatives of their oppressive homeworld government. The regime seeks secession from the Commonwealth against the wishes of its population. A move that risks a cascading exodus of other member states and a collapse of galactic order.
Recruited into the troupe, the singers and crew discover an insidious conspiracy to defeat the Commonwealth. With the Commonwealth’s diplomatic fleet inbound and time running out, the Z Team must battle ruthless assassins, outwit scheming officials, and confront ghosts of the past to salvage peace on the edge of collapse and save countless lives—including their own.
Blending The Expanse, Mass Effect, The Collapsing Empire, and The Fifth Element, this book is perfect for fans of science fiction and those new to the genre.
Captain and Fleet veteran Dash Anderton wants a crew, a contract, and to be left alone. Fate lands him in the spotlight when he accidentally saves renowned alien singers—and revolutionary covert agents—Sisters Celescia from deadly operatives of their oppressive homeworld government. The regime seeks secession from the Commonwealth against the wishes of its population. A move that risks a cascading exodus of other member states and a collapse of galactic order.
Recruited into the troupe, the singers and crew discover an insidious conspiracy to defeat the Commonwealth. With the Commonwealth’s diplomatic fleet inbound and time running out, the Z Team must battle ruthless assassins, outwit scheming officials, and confront ghosts of the past to salvage peace on the edge of collapse and save countless lives—including their own.
Blending The Expanse, Mass Effect, The Collapsing Empire, and The Fifth Element, this book is perfect for fans of science fiction and those new to the genre.
572 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2023
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About the author
Chris DeSantis
3 books3 followersChris DeSantis grew up in the 80’s with a love for stories in all mediums, science fiction in particular. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering. Since then, he worked as a software engineer on a variety of products; from finite element analysis simulators, to DoD contractor on counter-WMD platforms, and educational software. His debut novel The Z Team is forthcoming in November 2021.
He can be found on social media @chris_desantis_author.
He can be found on social media @chris_desantis_author.
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November 2, 2023
Awesome story. Couldn't believe how fast I went through this. Love the main characters and complex story. Excellent bad guys and very satisfying ending. Some really tense moments where I couldn't put it down. It's one of those where you'll to just take a quick peek at the next chapter, and then you're still reading a half hour later. I don't think you have to read the first book to enjoy this one, but it was also very good, so highly recommend it anyway.
December 3, 2023
Chris Desantis’ Starlight follows a reluctant hero and his crew as they escort assets involved in a high stakes tug-of-war for the future of an entire planet and its people. Written with the right amount of humor, just a tad of love interest and believable tech; the story never feels contrived. Starlight’s slightly sadistic antagonist keeps you on your toes and wanting revenge. An enjoyable read with the perfect ending scene; I am all in for book 3!
December 18, 2023
Epic! Exciting!
Captain Dash Anderton and his crew find themselves in the midst of life threatening drama unfolding.
Dash's intervention in an assignation attempt on a performer involved in influencing the direction of a vote to save her home planet.
The ensuing chase across the galaxy, kidnapping attempts, the political manipulation and manunvering gives us a great story.
Wonderful characters and what is next for them?
Thank you for the opportunity to read your book.
Captain Dash Anderton and his crew find themselves in the midst of life threatening drama unfolding.
Dash's intervention in an assignation attempt on a performer involved in influencing the direction of a vote to save her home planet.
The ensuing chase across the galaxy, kidnapping attempts, the political manipulation and manunvering gives us a great story.
Wonderful characters and what is next for them?
Thank you for the opportunity to read your book.
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