Maurice Broaddus's Sweep of Stars is the first in a trilogy that
explores the struggles of an empire. Epic in scope and intimate in
voice, it follows members of the Muungano empire - a far-reaching
coalition of city-states that stretches from O.E. (original earth) to
Titan - as it faces an escalating series of threats.
"The beauty in blackness is its ability to transform. Like energy we
are neither created nor destroyed, though many try." - West African
Proverb
The Muungano empire strived and struggled to form a utopia when they
split away from old earth. Freeing themselves from the endless wars and
oppression of their home planet in order to shape their own futures and
create a far-reaching coalition of city-states that stretched from Earth
and Mars to Titan.
With the wisdom of their ancestors, the leadership of their elders, the
power and vision of their scientists and warriors they charted a course
to a better future. But the old powers could not allow them to thrive
and have now set in motion new plots to destroy all that they've built.
In the fire to come they will face down their greatest struggle yet.
Amachi Adisa and other young leaders will contend with each other for
the power to galvanize their people and chart the next course for the
empire.
Fela Buhari and her elite unit will take the fight to regions not seen
by human eyes, but no training will be enough to bring them all home.
Stacia Chikeke, captain of the starship Cypher, will face down enemies
across the stars, and within her own vessel, as she searches for the
answers that could save them all.
The only way is forward.
