The Shards and the Stars, by Ivan Oorton

In a galaxy ravaged by war, the search for the lost Power Shards has sparked a fierce conflict between the Empires: the Isodians against all the others. These formidable artifacts, once thought to bring stability, contain unimaginable power—and control over the future of the galaxy.

Chamwik Tehradhon, a reluctant hero, is thrust into a high-stakes mission to retrieve a mysterious artifact hidden in the Cat’s Eye Nebula. As he battles enemies and unravels secrets, his wife, Willow is captured and Chamwik finds himself caught in a game of trust, power, and evasion. On a journey that spans Earth and beyond, Chamwik must face his own growing powers—and the looming threat of a primeval being returning with plans that could reshape the galaxy. All while the most important fortresses safekeeping the fate of the galaxy are on the brink of crumbling.

With ancient civilizations, shifting alliances, and a dark prophecy guiding their path, Chamwik and his companions must navigate a galaxy tumbling into chaos. The Shards are the key, but who will control them—and at what cost?

The Shards and the Stars is a thrilling, action-packed futuristic epic of power, destiny, and the fight for survival in a fractured universe.