In the wake of a brutal interstellar war, the defeated survivors race out into the stars looking for a sanctuary in deep space. They head off to a distant corner of the galaxy on a desperate journey, seeking out a planet they believe sterilized of human life back in antiquity, where they can begin anew. They limp along in crippled, battle-damaged warships, short on food, fuel and spare parts, in the hope they can make it to their lonely destination without perishing along the way.
It is a nearly hopeless endeavor where the fleet struggles with starvation, impossible decisions and spirits sinking into the pits of despair.

If they are lucky, perhaps a handful of them will ultimately survive to start over again.

This book is a second edition.

With everyone he cares about either dead or long absent, Cowl Coven has lost interest in life. Despite the endless distractions of a high-profile job as a programmer in the Hub and nightly runs into the chasm below for the black market, he still finds himself looking for a way out. When a hacked piece of data reveals what seems to be human life on the desolate, alien-infested surface of Earth, he thinks he might have just found it. What he finds instead is secret government project that has destroyed the lives of thousands. Human beings are being mangled and equipped with mechanical devices that rob them of all self-agency. Cowl is forced to decide if he will hold on to a safe life he doesn't really want or if he's going to accept the danger to save one of the victims

Captain Lyle Kerrigan leads Earth's inaugural colony ship, Intrepid, on a historic mission that holds the dreams of five hundred hopeful colonists. Battling challenges beyond the vastness of space, Kerrigan must ensure the safety of his diverse crew.

Amidst the monotony of her duties, Chief Petty Officer Alina Ballard's life takes an unexpected turn after a mysterious alien encounter. Thrust into a role she never anticipated, Alina must navigate challenges that test not only her skills but also her understanding of the universe.

For seasoned political consultant Paine Wingate, the journey to the new colony was envisioned as a stepping stone to a future governorship. However, as the unexpected unfolds on the outskirts of our solar system, Wingate grapples with the realization that true leadership surpasses political gamesmanship.

Wayward Stars is a gripping tale of exploration, survival, and the indomitable human spirit. As Intrepid hurtles towards the unknown, the crew must unite against a cosmic mystery that defies their every expectation. The destiny of humanity hangs in the balance as they embark on a journey that will redefine their understanding of the cosmos.

AWARD WINNING: Next Generation Indie Book Award for Sci Fi 2025 Finalist!
AND: Reader's Favorite Book Award Visionary Fiction 2025 Finalist!
AND: Independent Author Network Award for Sci Fi 2025 Finalist!

In a galaxy where power is measured in stars and secrets are currency, one man holds the key to salvation—or annihilation.

As humanity’s vast empire stretches across the cosmos, Thad Jaron becomes an unwitting pawn in a deadly game of corporate greed, alien prophecy, and interstellar betrayal. Enslaved by a neural implant that forces obedience to his ruthless employer, Thad is sent on a high-risk mission to capture members of the “pressers”—a mysterious alien race from the newly discovered planet Frobe, who can see their own futures.

But the deeper Thad delves into the pressers’ world, the more he questions everything he’s been told. Their abilities are more than just extraordinary—they’re dangerous, coveted, and possibly galaxy-shattering. Returning to Earth with these prophetic beings in tow, Thad must choose: remain a tool of exploitation, or fight back before their visions become a weapon in the wrong hands.

Meanwhile, the mighty Triad Empire teeters on the edge of collapse. As rebellion brews across star systems, battle-hardened Colonel Basil Deerborne and his genetically enhanced soldiers fight to hold the line. His wife, Director Mary Deerborne, wages a different war—one of morality, trying to preserve justice as chaos threatens to consume the rule of law.

When a rogue comet signals an omen of cosmic upheaval, destinies collide. With time unraveling, alliances fracturing, and war on the horizon, Thad and the Deerbornes must defy impossible odds to stop a catastrophe that could end civilization as they know it.

The future isn’t written—yet. But someone’s already seen how it ends.

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If you loved Dune, Foundation or Ender's Game, you'll love the first novel in this epic, galaxy-spanning series.

"Kirwan’s writing is crisp and vivid, whether describing taut battle scenes, unfamiliar technology, or interpersonal moments... Kirwan's imagination seems boundless..." - Kirkus Reviews

"This author should win the HUGO award for producing the best science fiction I have read in the last thirty years." Susan Yea

In 2063, Earth's overheated climate and war-ravaged cities are near breaking point. A new habitable planet is discovered within reach, but the first two missions have failed to return. This is the story of the third mission to Eden.

What really awaits the crew of four as they make the long journey to this supposed uninhabited virgin planet, and what is the link to the secret 900 year old sect known as Alicians back on Earth? While Blake leads the Eden mission, a young researcher named Micah discovers a terrible truth that threatens the very existence of humanity.

Editorial Reviews:
A science fiction thriller with terrific images and revelations. SF Author Gary Gibson

The reader is pulled into an all too real future, with memorable characters, leaving the reader craving more. Lydia Manx, Piker Press

Amazon Reviews:
????? Superb, well-crafted, quality Scifi. I immediately bought book two in the series!
????? This is Orson Scott Card quality scifi at half the price!
????? Masterful science fiction, refreshingly original
????? I lost sleep over this book!
????? A breath-taking and truly epic series
????? A fabulous four-book set, full of imaginative new ideas
????? Six stars…brilliant…this series is addictive

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They fight the wars nobody else wants to.

The Frontier Corps are the Terran Empire's repository for failures, malcontents, criminals, and other people with nothing left to lose but to sign their names on the dotted line of a ten year contract for another shot at life.

But flung across the stars to face horrifying enemies, it may as well be a death sentence.

Pari Petrosyan is a grizzled veteran of the Corps. With only a few months left of her contract, she has her mind on her discharge papers. Her easy path on her way to freedom is interrupted when a new commander arrives, ready to launch a large-scale military offensive to finally end the conflict she had spent her entire career fighting.

Caught between the grinding war machines of the empire and the inhuman monstrosities known as the Resh, Pari has to try to survive if she ever hopes to be free.

Experience the start of a Military Sci-Fi series from Joe Kassabian, author of the Liberty of Death Series. This gritty, space marine boots-on-the-ground series is perfect for fans of Rick Partlow, Galaxy's Edge: Legionnaire, and Starship Troopers.
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