"It's rare to find a story that captures both the awe of the universe and respects the science... Grounded, intelligent, and genuinely thrilling."—Jarrod Slatter, astrophysicist
If you enjoy games like Stellaris or FTL, you might like...
Stars Apart (Seven Systems #1)
The crew of the Iron Vyper are on the run...
In the seedy underworld of the Seven Civilised Systems, connections are currency, and secrets are a resource.
But sometimes connections come with a cost, and secrets aren’t worth the price of keeping them. It’s a lesson the crew of the Iron Vyper – framed for a crime they didn’t commit, and on the run from enemies they didn’t even know they had – are now learning the hard way.
Pursued by both authorities and criminals alike, the crew – a captain torn between regret and redemption, a former soldier fleeing from his failures, a shipmate with history hidden even from herself, and a hitchhiker who sells secrets for a living – find themselves on the fringes of a vast conspiracy, as they struggle to clear their names and uncover the truth behind the brewing conflict.
But secrets don’t surrender without a fight, and winning one battle could risk starting a war.
Fans of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary, grand strategy sci-fi Stellaris, and the classic sci-fi staple Firefly will enjoy the fast-paced action, thrilling twists, and character-driven plot of Stars Apart.
"I loved this book, it had me hooked from the first chapter and by the 8th I had so many questions and predictions that I wanted to have finished reading the book already just so I would know the answers."
"If you're looking to take a chance on a new sci-fi author in 2026, this is the book for you, especially if you’re a fantasy fan who occasionally dabbles in the genre like I do."
"I wasn’t able to put this down once I started. I was hooked almost immediately by the story and will absolutely be reading Stars Apart again. Nathan Greaves has presented the first novel in what will be a highly anticipated series, based in a world in the far future of our own."
Read the first chapter here!
Paperback
ISBN-13: 978-1-7640541-3-3
Publisher: SkyNation Publishing
Preorders: June 29th 2026
Release Date: July 20th 2026
Series: Seven Systems
Pages: 535
Product Dimensions: 203mm x 133mm
Hardcover
ISBN-13: 978-1-7640541-4-0
Publisher: SkyNation Publishing
Preorders: June 29th 2026
Release Date: July 20th 2026
Series: Seven Systems
Pages: 466
Product Dimensions: 216mm x 140mm
Stellar Paperback
ISBN-13: 978-1-7643559-0-2
Publisher: SkyNation Publishing
Publication Date: September 7th 2026
Series: Seven Systems
Pages: TBA
Product Dimensions: 203mm x 133mm
Stellar Hardcover
ISBN-13: 978-1-7640541-9-5
Publisher: SkyNation Publishing
Publication Date: September 7th 2026
Series: Seven Systems
Pages: TBA
Product Dimensions: 216mm x 140mm
