About this book:

In a neon-drenched galaxy ruled by powerful corporations and shadowed by ancient secrets, master thief Astra Kael thrives in the underbelly, relying on instinct, skill, and a tight-knit crew. But a high-stakes heist targeting a legendary relic from the forgotten wars shatters her world. A blinding flash, a searing pain, and Astra awakens with no memory of the score, a pulsing celestial tattoo etched on her wrist, and a universe suddenly bent on hunting her down. Pursued by relentless bounty hunters and tracked by a mysterious, powerful entity, Astra must piece together her fragmented past to understand what she stole, why she was betrayed, and the terrifying significance of the glowing mark that pulses with an energy she can barely control.

As Astra navigates a treacherous path through bustling megacities and the forgotten depths of the Undercity, she forms an uneasy alliance with Rayen Voss, a disgraced detective haunted by his own past. Their quest for answers leads them to Zilix, an eccentric alien hacker who reveals the shocking truth: the tattoo is a fragment of the Constellation Heart, an ancient artifact capable of manipulating reality itself, and Astra is its unwitting vessel. Now, armed with burgeoning cosmic abilities and a desperate need for the truth, Astra must find the remaining fragments of the Constellation Heart before the sinister Blackfire Syndicate, the corporate power behind her betrayal, can reassemble it and plunge the galaxy into chaos.

From battling ancient Keeper entities in forgotten archives to confronting her treacherous former partner in collapsing precursor temples, Astra’s journey is a high-octane race against time. With the aid of Kyna, a formidable pilot, and the unexpected support of the enigmatic Xylian Enclave, Astra must master the immense power within her, not just to survive, but to protect the galaxy from those who would wield the Constellation Heart for their own destructive ends. Stolen Stardust is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that blends cosmic heists, lost memories, and galaxy-spanning conspiracies into an unforgettable tale of survival, betrayal, and the terrifying potential of a power beyond comprehension.