Lily Starling and the Storm Riders

Bestselling second installment in the Lily Starling series.

The storm is coming. Just as Lily Starling begins to feel at home among the stars, it tears everything apart.

When a routine rescue mission turns into a devastating ambush, Lily watches in horror as the Storm Riders-a ruthless band of spacefaring raiders-vanish into the chaos, taking her closest friend with them.

Now, with the Salamander crippled and the galaxy on edge, Lily must convince her crew that the Storm Riders are more than just pirates. They are zealots, wielding the power of a cosmic tempest the Union refuses to understand. One that may have been set in motion long before Lily was even born.

As the hunt takes her to the farthest reaches of known space, Lily must rely on unlikely allies, question everything she's been taught, and face the growing storm within herself.

Because the leader of these zealots is hiding a dark secret.

And if Lily can't stop them, the storm will swallow everything.

As an award-winning author and creative director, Christian Hurst knows how to tell a story with impact. He is the creator of The Lily Starling Series, a YA space opera that marries his love for the genre's classic roots with diverse, queer-inclusive characters and themes of identity. His work is informed by years of experience in design and branding, allowing him to connect with readers on a deeper level. Christian calls Pennsylvania home, where he lives with his wife, son, and three dogs.