Renegade
One thousand years after Earth was destroyed in an unprovoked attack, humanity has emerged victorious from a series of terrible wars to assure its place in the galaxy. But during celebrations on humanity’s new Homeworld, the legendary Captain Pantillo of the battle carrier Phoenix is court-martialed then killed, and his deputy, Lieutenant Commander Erik Debogande, the heir to humanity’s most powerful industrial family, is framed with his murder. Assisted by Phoenix’s marine commander Trace Thakur, Erik and Phoenix are forced to go on the run, as they seek to unravel the conspiracy behind their Captain’s demise, pursued to the death by their own Fleet. What they discover, about the truth behind the wars and the nature of humanity’s ancient alien allies, will shake the sentient galaxy to its core.
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Joel Shepherd
Joel Shepherd is an Australian author whose imagination bridges the vast expanse of science fiction and the intricate depth of fantasy. Born in Adelaide in 1974 and raised in Perth, he discovered an early fascination with storytelling through science fiction films and speculative tales that stretched beyond everyday life. This curiosity eventually led him to study film and television arts at Curtin University, a foundation that shaped his cinematic approach to narrative and world-building.
The Spiral Wars
Set against the vast expanse of deep space, The Spiral Wars unfolds as a sweeping military science fiction saga filled with political tension, moral complexity, and unrelenting action. At its heart lies a battle for survival, not only between empires and fleets but within the souls of those who fight them.
The story follows Commander Eric Debogande and his crew as they navigate the volatile Spiral arm of the galaxy, where shifting alliances and covert agendas threaten to ignite total war. Amid breathtaking starship battles and intricate tactics, the series delves into the human cost of power and the fragile balance between duty, loyalty, and freedom. Every victory comes at a price, and every choice ripples through a galaxy on the edge of chaos.
The Spiral Wars consists of ten books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
