When Planets Fall

The Sirkel Galaxy, Book 1

A wrecked starship. A bloodthirsty ruler ready for war.
A disabled mechanic is the planet's only hope.

Breaker's planet is divided by blood: red, blue, and green. Scarlatti's brutal feuds mean death is always one mistake away, and the eighteen-year-old disabled mechanic is driven to stay in line and keep the peace to protect his family.

But when Breaker discovers a wrecked starship and is shackled to an enemy with metal wings, he faces an impossible choice: fix the ship as a weapon for the green-bloods within seven days, or watch his family burn.

Diving deep into the ship's mysteries, Breaker unravels layers of lies, and the truth Scarlatti hides shatters everything he believes. Caught between the peace he longs for, the family he protects, and the enemy whose secrets he keeps, who will Breaker betray, and how far will he go to survive?

War is coming. War respects no boundaries. And war leaves no survivors.

For fans of sci-fi adventure with a fantasy twist, disabled characters written with real representation, complicated sibling relationships, body modification, found starships, themes of home, a sprinkling of star-crossed lovers, and pet cleaning bots.

Praise for the novel

"In this richly imagined start to a new sci-fi series, Reed brings optimism to the goal of solving entrenched violence in a galaxy far, far away . . . A propulsive, sharply crafted tale about a planetary war."
Kirkus Reviews

"When Planets Fall is a fast-paced, well-crafted and intriguing narrative. The world building is well done and believable, and details of the planet and its inhabitants' are impeccable, making for a vibrant tale. The characters are definitive and distinctive, with very distinguished inner and outer conflicts, compelling the reader to turn page after page . . . The story is intricately crafted and a stunning catalyst for the reader's imagination."
InD'Tale Magazine

"When Planets Fall was such a fun science fiction read! It had all the elements of science fiction that I love but it also featured an underdog, futuristic technology, and the world was nicely developed . . . I needed to have this book on my bookshelves."
Genre Minx Book Reviews

Praise for the series

"Excellent world-building and realistic representation of disabilities make this a stand-out sci fi keeper."
A Goodreads reviewer

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