Suspended in the Stars - (Xerus Galaxy Saga) by E A Hendryx (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

When Talie Zarna is forced to hide rogue soldier, Renner Cartha, her life isn't the only thing threatened. Living as the famed Soaring Staress on the circus spaceship Midway masks her true identity, but Renner's very presence threatens to draw unwanted attention.

As a former royal guard, Renner holds secrets of his own. Like evidence of a political assassination he is on a mission to deliver to the Xerus Galaxy's governing council. Renner's flirtatious confidence is at odds with the seriousness of his mission, but when his former guard captain, Jas Uli-Tai, discovers him hiding among the circus performers, Talie risks everything she's come to cherish-going so far as to leave the safety of the Phenomena circus-to do what is right.

With Jas closing in at every turn, Talie and Renner come close to finding the High Council only to discover corruption at its core. Their only option for escape is a cocky smuggler who's not quite what he seems and an underground resistance group called The Rising that's fighting for change in the galaxy.

Faced with the weight of her true identity and the cost of embracing it, Talie must decide if she is willing to give up everything for the sake of saving the Galaxy, even if that means giving up the boy she loves.

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Suspended in the Stars is the first book in the Xerus Galaxy Saga. It is a no spice romantic space opera perfect for fans of The Lunar Chronicles, The Starboard Trilogy, and The Illuminae Files.

Review Quotes

"What do you get when you mix a rogue soldier, a girl in hiding, a circus spaceship, and a corrupt government? A planet-sized journey through the galaxy! Suspended in the Stars is an amazing new adventure from the mind and heart of E.A. Hendryx and I can't wait for the next installment in the Xerus Galaxy Trilogy!"

-Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author

"Suspended in the Stars is an electric romp across the galaxy that's sure to captivate readers! Showcasing the dazzle of circus performers, wayward soldiers, dastardly villains, and conflicted royals, author E.A. Hendryx has created a love story laced with secrets, hidden identities, and heart-pounding theatrics that had me swooning, cheering, and gasping aloud. And that ending! I simply must know what happens next!"

-Shannon Dittemore, award-winning author of the Winter, White and Wicked duology

"Talie and Renner rewrite the stars in this epic science fantasy that takes readers on a galactic adventure from the heights of a flying trapeze to the depths of a subaquatic city. Action-packed with a memorable cast and plenty of plot twists to keep you guessing. Can't wait to see what Hendryx has in store for the sequel."

-Jill Williamson, Christy Award-winning author of By Darkness Hid and Thirst

"With a backdrop of endless space and characters that shine like the stars themselves, Suspended in the Stars is an epic romp through the black, punctuated with delicious romance...the best space scifi I've ever read!"

-AJ Skelly, bestselling author of the Wolves of Rock Falls series and Magik Prep Academy series

"From the soaring heights of a circus spaceship, to the depths of political intrigue and corruption, Suspended in the Stars will bring you to the edge of your seat and careen you through epic twists and turns. Hendryx delivers an adventure of galactic measures that will leave readers desperate for more."

-C.J. Milacci, award-winning author of the Talionis Series