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Through Steel and Stars #2
Interstellar Gambit
Reclaimed by Shadows. Driven by Fate.
In the wake of a devastating battle, Admiral Frost and his crew’s journey is far from over. Rescued by one of Eboni’s children, Everest, and her advanced conscious intelligence (CI) Atayu, Troy faces new perils and complex alliances. The mysterious Atayu is not only connected to his past but also to his future.
As Troy uncovers more about Eboni’s enigmatic origins and her seven children, he realizes the stakes are higher than he ever imagined. Every decision he makes could either unify a powerful force or doom his crew to oblivion.
Yet, it’s not just the weight of command that burdens him—Troy is haunted by the moral implications of Eboni’s re-spawn center, a technology capable of miraculous regeneration but fraught with ethical dilemmas. He must navigate this moral minefield while rallying his allies to confront the lurking threats, or the universe itself will be torn apart!
In the wake of a devastating battle, Admiral Frost and his crew’s journey is far from over. Rescued by one of Eboni’s children, Everest, and her advanced conscious intelligence (CI) Atayu, Troy faces new perils and complex alliances. The mysterious Atayu is not only connected to his past but also to his future.
As Troy uncovers more about Eboni’s enigmatic origins and her seven children, he realizes the stakes are higher than he ever imagined. Every decision he makes could either unify a powerful force or doom his crew to oblivion.
Yet, it’s not just the weight of command that burdens him—Troy is haunted by the moral implications of Eboni’s re-spawn center, a technology capable of miraculous regeneration but fraught with ethical dilemmas. He must navigate this moral minefield while rallying his allies to confront the lurking threats, or the universe itself will be torn apart!
521 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2025
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Dawn Chapman
60 books178 followersDawn Chapman has been creating sci-fi and fantasy stories for thirty years. In 2005, her life and attention turned to scripts, and she started work on The Secret King (TSK), a 13-episode science fiction television series, with great passion for this medium.
In 2010, Dawn returned to her first love of prose. She has been working with Coach EJ Runyon, who has encouraged her away from fast-paced script writing, to revel in the world of TSK and Letháo as an epic prose space journey.
This year, her experience of working with producers/directors from the United States and Australia has expanded. From drama and science fiction to action, Dawn has built a portfolio of writing, consulting, and publishing.
In 2010, Dawn returned to her first love of prose. She has been working with Coach EJ Runyon, who has encouraged her away from fast-paced script writing, to revel in the world of TSK and Letháo as an epic prose space journey.
This year, her experience of working with producers/directors from the United States and Australia has expanded. From drama and science fiction to action, Dawn has built a portfolio of writing, consulting, and publishing.
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March 26, 2025
Interstellar Gambit
Troy and the crew of Eboni are discovering just how dangerous the universe can be. Eboni and her children are very powerful ships, but that just makes more people that want them for their own. The powers of the re-spawn center helps alleviate some of that risk, but that has its own moral dilemmas as well.
This is an excellent example of how sci fi litrpg stories are done! The space battles are fast paced and pretty intense. The story can get pretty deep though, there are some characters that are going through a lot and suffering with PTSD. It does present a story of hope, but it can be heartbreaking. I did really enjoy this story and I’m looking forward to seeing where it goes next!
Content Warning: language, self harm concepts
Troy and the crew of Eboni are discovering just how dangerous the universe can be. Eboni and her children are very powerful ships, but that just makes more people that want them for their own. The powers of the re-spawn center helps alleviate some of that risk, but that has its own moral dilemmas as well.
This is an excellent example of how sci fi litrpg stories are done! The space battles are fast paced and pretty intense. The story can get pretty deep though, there are some characters that are going through a lot and suffering with PTSD. It does present a story of hope, but it can be heartbreaking. I did really enjoy this story and I’m looking forward to seeing where it goes next!
Content Warning: language, self harm concepts
March 21, 2025
This is the second book of the series and starts right after the end of Interstellar Pawn. Ms. Chapman tells an emotional story that includes deeply traumatized characters. There were parts of this story that I found difficult to read. There were also lots of supportive scenes that made reading this book worth it. Great world building and fascinating characters make this series worth investing in.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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