Quiichaar: The Adduco Ventum

by Reed Sturm

A telepathic message is sent across the galaxy leaving some to believe that this is the final sign of the Adduco Ventum - the return of Sar. This ignites a daredevil race across Earth for an unsuspecting Quiichaar and his family. Can they escape those who would stop at nothing to put an end to the prophecy? Meanwhile, thousands of light years away, a lone Quiichaar serves at the hand of the Emperor. He must resist temptation, solve a heinous murder, and uncover a conspiracy that threatens to destroy the foundations of imperial peace throughout the galaxy. Set in 1970, The Adduco Ventum is at its heart a love story emersed in mystery and adventure.

“The world-building is top-notch . . . It feels tangible and immediately lived-in. Intelligent and accessible writing, the Quiichaar series is worth the time investment,” says Asher Syed of Readers’ Favorite.

620 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2025

About the author

After working as a design engineer, Reed Sturm has spent the last thirty years teaching science and engineering at the high school level. Reed has been fascinated with story telling his entire life and enjoys creating fantastical worlds where clever characters can adventure.

Reviews

[Lynnsey Degitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the privilege of reading this book after talking about it last year during many engineering class periods. As someone who likes sci-fi, I’ve never really read anything comparable to it and it was cool to find an entirely different type of book than I’m used to reading. The next one’s definitely on my list!

[Jessica Misiora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quiichaar is epic sci-fi adventure sure to engage galactic wayfarers and the romantic at heart. When the return of Sar is signaled, doting parents must strive to protect their daughter Descia who shows signs of special powers. Meanwhile, a daring thief and a Quiichaar to the Emperor team up to solve a galactic mystery while dodging foul play. Sturm masterfully weaves three stories into a unifying theme sure to pull on your heartstrings. A must read for those who enjoy quests of the galaxy and the heart!