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Fractured Orbit
Series · 3 books · 2023

Books in series

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#1

Eclipse

2023

Django and Mikka's paths collide as they embark on a journey that will shape the fate of a civilization built on half-truths and the backs of others. Rumors of civil war circulate through the Syndicate's orbital empire, catching both Django and Mikka in the crossfire, where the stakes are far higher than they realize.
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#2

Chimera

2023

When your world’s been torn apart, who can you trust to put the pieces back together? Chimera carries on where Eclipse left off. Django and Mikka get furthered ensnared in the Syndicate's Empire, and each get more than they'd bargained for as new alliances are made and the stakes for each of them are raised even higher.
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#3

Resurgence

2023

Where do you draw the line between rebellion and devastation? As the Syndicate Empire teeters on civil war, the decisions of Django, Mikka, and Eventide will shape the course of humanity. Django is faced with a decision: trust the man he's called uncle, or betray him to the man who promises Eventide's return. Who can you trust when your entire world has been a lie? Mikka stands to lose everything as she races to decipher the motives of the unpredictable space pirate, Abigail Monroe. David Aries has won her heart, but will Abigail save her soul? Eventide, trapped on the Domani vessel, the Inanna, must determine a path of escape. With every heartbeat, her resolve to reunite with Django strengthens, but will she maintain control of her own emotions long enough to form a plan? In the Syndicate controlled system, trust is hard to earn, and even more difficult to maintain, while betrayal lurks in every shadow. The trio must navigate through a web of lies to emerge unscathed. Will their choices result in Redemption? Or Ruin?

Author

Herman Steuernagel
Herman Steuernagel
Author · 11 books

Herman Steuernagel is a crafter of dystopian worlds and dark tales, including his internationally best-selling debut Lies the Guardians Tell. Herman grew up with a love of story and of writing. That love has never waned and led to a Bachelor of Arts (English Major) from the University of Calgary. His past titles include entrepreneur, financial branch manager, and journalist. He currently works as a web developer. Herman lives in British Columbia, Canada where he wields his stories of robots, vampires and other fantastical worlds.

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