Eclipse of Empire

Accidental revolutionaries.

Charlie and the others hadn’t set out to free the galaxy, but fate had other plans…and so did the ancient AI robot, Lenny, who brought them together. And brought them to Sanctuary.

Now, a whole planet of Copperell refugees looks to Charlie for leadership and his first task as their commander is to find weapons to arm the AI-guided zoo ships that are their only military fleet. And only the Anguilar have the weapons they need.

For once, the operation goes off without a hitch, but during the mop-up, they discover the secret of a terrible superweapon the Anguilar have spent the last ten years constructing:
The Nova Eclipse.

It can destroy entire worlds, lay waste to solar systems, and it’s already claimed its first victims.

And the next target is Strada.

The Eclipse is massive, heavily armed and always accompanied by a deadly escort of Anguilar cruisers, and even with the weapons they stole, they’d never be able to take the force on in a stand-up fight.

Charlie and the others have no choice but to do things the sneaky way, infiltrate the Eclipse…and destroy it from within.

Or die trying.

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Published: November 12, 2023

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Taken to the Stars

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Most people don’t expect to wake up on an alien ship, let alone be told they’re humanity’s best shot at surviving a galactic war. But Charlie Travers isn’t most people—he’s just a guy with no military training, no cosmic ambitions, and no idea why a sentient robot decided he was worth abducting.

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That’s where the journey begins.

Taken to the Stars doesn’t follow the path of your typical space opera. Instead, it unravels like a chain reaction—one ordinary life detonated by impossible events, sending ripples through a universe on the edge of collapse. Across twelve tightly written installments, the series pulls readers into a sprawling galaxy filled with brutal alien empires, fractured alliances, and technologies that blur the line between machine and mind. But it’s not just about ships and shootouts. It’s about how a reluctant hero builds his place among creatures who’ve never even heard of Earth—and why they might need him more than they know.

The atmosphere here is both gritty and alive. Every star system feels distinct, every ally and enemy grounded in their own internal logic. Fans of character-driven military sci-fi will find a rare balance: high-stakes action that doesn’t overshadow the emotional undercurrents. There's wry humor in the face of annihilation, deeply personal choices inside vast interstellar conflicts, and an evolving protagonist who never feels like a flat action figure in a flight suit.

What makes this story resonate is how grounded it remains in the human experience—even light-years from home.

Whether you’re into galactic rebellion, artificial intelligence with attitude, or underdogs who actually have to learn how to lead, this is the kind of series that quietly hooks you—and doesn’t let go.