The Uninstrument

A Republic of Shadows

By: Kevin L. Michel

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

What if the galaxy’s deadliest weapon isn’t a blade or a beam, but the note your heart chooses to sing?

Sixteen-year-old Jameus Aldren has never left the monastery-station of D’cairn. The night his father battles illness, rival ground forces from Orsina and Thaya land on the hidden moon of Oratorio—each convinced an ancient relic called the Uninstrument can win their war.

Into the chaos strides the ex-monk–turned–warlord Malkeos, intent on forging the relic into a symphony of domination. With only a flame-etched token, his father’s notebook, and unlikely allies—renegade envoy Zara and disillusioned Orsinan soldier Tarin—Jameus must balance the triad virtues of Desire, Courage, and Wisdom before the Uninstrument’s shattering resonance consumes armies and souls alike.

The Uninstrument: A Republic of Shadows melds the star-spanning sweep of space opera with the philosophical depth of visionary fiction. Fans of Dune, Ender’s Game, and The Left Hand of Darkness will find pulse-pounding chases, a myth-rich sanctuary, and a clash of conflict and harmony.

• Includes “The Republic Codex” appendix, the maxims that reshape interstellar diplomacy
• Perfect for readers who enjoy coming-of-age stakes, big-idea SF, and a dash of mythic wonder

Will Jameus strike the final chord of war—or tune a divided galaxy to harmony? Open the Uninstrument and listen…the next note is yours.