The Dark Planet

Balanced Realms Series, Book 1

Something is coming -- throwing the balance of the realm into chaos.
Darkmoor is a dumping ground for other planets, where criminals are left to fend for themselves in an environment incapable of electricity or modern innovation. But what makes a criminal?

Over the centuries, these outlaws have banded together to form communities, basic infrastructure, and even religion. Out of this forsaken place, a hero will arise, and a secret will emerge that could devastate the pampered lives of those on the surrounding planets and the entire realm. Some are eager to take advantage.

Follow the journey of three people destined to collide in a battle of creed and greed.

This is book one in a series.

©2024 A.L. Steele (P)2025 A.L. Steele

Gripping Space Opera

Really fun journey into space with Clay and Vanna. Just enough politics and god-building to develop the themes we'll see in later books while allowing for the character development. One of the best villians I've encountered in a while. The narrator is great. Definitely going to continue with this series.