Architects of Destiny (Cadicle #1)

Cris Sietinen is heir to the most powerful Dynasty on Tararia, but he couldn’t care less about business and politics. He was born with rare telekinetic gifts—abilities he would never be permitted to develop within the confines of his family’s estate, thanks to the decrees of the powerful Priesthood. While the Tararian Selective Service (TSS) offers an official telekinesis training program, joining the organization is only a distant dream. Determined to explore his potential on his own, Cris leaves Tararia and begins a new life on a cargo freighter. But, everything changes when Cris receives an unexpected training opportunity with the TSS—a chance to find a home with people like himself, free from the Priesthood and political objectives. Except, some paths are designed, and Cris’ course was set. Architects of Destiny is the first installment in the Cadicle series. This short novel is a prelude to the defining events in Tararia’s history in the ensuing years. Is it possible to change destiny? The Cadicle series follows three generations of the pivotal Sietinen Dynasty as each learns their part in an elaborately orchestrated galactic conflict. Torn by politics, love and war, the Cadicle and those he holds most dear must choose between duty and morality as the true nature of their purpose unfolds. Through their roles as Agents in the Tararian Selective Service, they will be on the front lines of space battles, but the political skirmishes they must face on Tararia could prove just as dangerous. The Cadicle holds the key to winning both, but at what cost?This new space opera series is a return to the multi-generational sci-fi epic. It includes elements that will appeal to young adult, teen and adult audiences alike. The story is told through multiple character perspectives and uses internal dialogue extensively to unveil hidden plots. With action, adventure, space travel on high tech spaceships, special telekinetic and telepathic abilities, political intrigue, romance, war and generic engineering, the Cadicle series offers a new genre-defining science fiction saga. Readers who enjoyed Ender's Game, Dune, and Star Wars will like this series.Keywords: military science fiction, action and adventure, young adult space opera, young adult space adventure, coming of age