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Sweep of Stars
Adult • Science Fiction • Fantasy • Adventure
(Astra Black Book 1)
Astra Black
• Book 1 of 3
Sweep of Stars follows members of the Muungano empire, a coalition of city-states that split away from old Earth to form a far-reaching polity stretching from O.E. (original earth) to Titan. The Muungano sought to escape endless wars and oppression and build a new order guided by elders, scientists, and warriors, but old powers now set plots in motion to destroy what they have built.
As threats escalate, young leaders such as Amachi Adisa contend for the authority to guide the empire, Fela Buhari and her elite unit take the fight to regions not seen by human eyes, and Stacia Chikeke, captain of the starship Cypher, faces enemies across the stars and within her own vessel while searching for critical answers.
When outside powers plot to destroy the Muungano empire, young leaders Amachi Adisa and Stacia Chikeke must fight for its survival.
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Book details
- Series
- Astra Black Book 1 of 3
- Publisher
- Tor Books
- Publication date
- March 29, 2022
- Print length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781250264923
Science Fiction + Fantasy + Adventure
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What to Know Before Reading Sweep of Stars
The description focuses on political and military struggles within a speculative interstellar federation that split from old Earth. Much of the setup centers on competing young leaders, the Muungano’s elders and scientists, and elite units operating in unknown regions of space. The supernatural does not appear central; the emphasis is on empire-building, external conspiracies, and shipboard conflict. This may appeal more to someone interested in large-scale political stakes combined with focused action among named individuals.
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About the author
Maurice Broaddus
An accidental teacher (at the Oaks Academy Middle School), an accidental librarian (the School Library Manager which part of the IndyPL Shared System), and a purposeful community organizer (resident Afrofuturist at the Kheprw Institute), his work has appeared in Magazine of SF&F, Lightspeed Magazine, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Asimov’s, and Uncanny Magazine, with some of his stories having been collected in The Voices of Martyrs. His novels include the urban fantasy trilogy, The Knights of Breton Court, the steampunk novel, Pimp My Airship, and the middle grade detective novel series, The Usual Suspects. As an editor, he’s worked on Dark Faith, Fireside Magazine, and Apex Magazine. His gaming work includes writing for the Marvel Super-Heroes, Leverage, and Firefly role-playing games as well as working as a consultant on Watch Dogs 2. Learn more about him at MauriceBroaddus.com.
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