Skyler R. Ostrom
Skyler writes emotionally driven Sci-fi rooted in resilience, moral fracture, and the cost of survival. His passion for science fiction and Fantasy sprouted at a young age and continued to grow. After working many years in EMS, he brings lived experience into his work as an author. Skyler writes for those who, without hesitation, sacrifice a piece of themselves every day.
The Shattered Star: Starlight and Shadow
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A quest for peace, a bond of brotherhood, and a war that tests them both.
Thrown into a brutal conflict far from home, Kael is forced to confront the harsh realities that test his loyalty to the Covenant and the ideals he once held dear. Auctor, on the other hand, finds certainty and strength in the midst of chaos, leading him to question his brother’s doubts and fears.
Amidst the chaos and violence, Captain Junova struggles with the weight of command, making impossible decisions that cost lives. And in the midst of it all, soldier Pike grapples with his own inner demons, risking trust and connection in a world that has taught him the painful consequences of both.
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Praise
“…powered by palpable emotional intensity, and its deep development of its central characters and unapologetically graphic depiction of war pack an undeniable punch…” — Kirkus Reviews
“Ostrom has managed to introduce a whole new world, a whole new galaxy, while keeping the story intensely personal… The focus is always on the individuals, and that’s a gift in the genre.” — ARC Reader
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