With a bank account overflowing with strange alien currency, Jace is finally ready to turn the Aetherwing into the ship of his dreams: new tech, upgraded systems, and enough firepower to make sure nobody ever corners him again.

But a nearby distress call cuts those plans short. The captain can’t ignore it, not when it turns out to be connected to his long-gone parents. What should have been a simple detour becomes something else entirely: a trail of breadcrumbs leading straight into a trap.

When the dust settles, Jace is marooned on a desert planet with a battered ship, dwindling supplies, and an unwanted companion: a fearsome alien soldier who seems to know everything about Jace and his history, and insists he’s his sworn enemy.

As Jace uncovers more about his cosmic heritage – including some mortifying revelations – he realizes survival is only half the fight.

Published
March 26, 2026
Where to find this book
External links open a book search at the selected retailer. Availability may vary.
Interstellar Birthright

The series

Full series details →
Risingshadow

Anticipation distribution

How anonymous reader anticipation is distributed across the 1–10 scale.

100
90
81
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
Risingshadow

Be the first reviewer

Sign in and write the first reader review.

Risingshadow

Readers Also Enjoyed