A secret galactic war. An insidious conspiracy. One final hope for victory.Wil Sietinen is driven by duty. Second in line to a powerful family dynasty, the young noble would rather design starships than use his formidable telekinetic abilities for battle in the galactic military. However, Wil's hopes for peace shatter when he's kidnapped by a mysterious alien enemy, only to discover a brutal interstellar war has been covertly waging for centuries.
Learning that he's the genetic endgame of a generations-long plan to win the war, Wil grapples with the daunting responsibility of being his people's final hope for victory. But when he realizes the enemy isn't who he's been led to believe, he faces an impossible moral dilemma as the fate of his civilization hangs in the balance.
Caught between ruthless adversaries and unsure who to trust, can Wil secure the galactic empire's future?
Shadows of Empire is the riveting first installment in the Cadicle series, a timeless space opera epic filled with interstellar adventure, political intrigue, and virtuous heroes. Join three generations of one noble family as they navigate love and war to lead a revolution that will change the course of a galactic empire.
"Appealing characters and detailed worldbuilding draw the reader into a tale of politics, sabotage, kidnapping, telekinesis, and clones. [...] DuBoff weaves together sympathetic characters, an intriguing plot, devious villains, exciting space adventure, and hopes pinned on a chosen savior." - Publisher's Weekly
Shadows of Empire is Book 1 in the Cadicle series, containing three volumes:
- Volume 1: Architects of Destiny
- Volume 2: Veil of Reality
- Volume 3: Bonds of Resolve
NOTE: Shadows of Empire was previously published as Rumors of War.
