Lily Starling and the Death Machine
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Survival has a cost. The galaxy always collects.
Lily Starling has survived time displacement, war, and storms that could swallow entire worlds. But survival has never felt this fragile.
When a forbidden technology resurfaces-one capable of preserving life at an unthinkable cost-Lily is drawn into a tightening web of political pressure, institutional secrecy, and moral compromise. As a deadly plague spreads across Union space, the systems meant to protect its citizens begin to fracture, and truth becomes something carefully managed rather than openly faced.
Isolated within structures she no longer trusts, Lily is forced into the role of investigator rather than hero. Every answer deepens the unease. Every solution demands a sacrifice someone else is willing to offer.
Lily Starling and the Death Machine is a YA sci-fi thriller about control, survival, and the quiet decision to hope when the universe is off-kilter. Told with Fincher-style tension and the heart of a character-driven space opera, it asks what it means to choose hope-especially when everything is out of your control.
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About the author
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.
