Daniel Coldstar #2: The Betrayer
Author(s): Stel Pavlou
In this exciting sequel to The Relic War, adventure calls…but can Truth prevail?
The galaxy is at war. And Daniel Coldstar and his Truth Seeker friends are traversing the galaxy, saving refugees from destroyed worlds and trying to locate the stolen Book of Planets before the evil Sinja use it to cause any more damage.
Meanwhile, someone wants Daniel Coldstar to stray from his mission and sends him messages that lead him right to an abandoned ship—a ship that has mysterious ties to Daniel’s past.
What does the anonymous messenger want with him? And who can Daniel really trust in a galaxy filled with the Sinja’s devious lies? Ever since his old friend Blink and an anatom named Hex betrayed him, Daniel isn’t sure.
When the messages eventually lead Daniel to Ionica Lux’s home, long-held secrets are finally revealed and Daniel and Ionica will have to put their lives on their line to save their loved ones and destroy the Sinja forces once and for all.
Review(s):
“What an epic space adventure and a fun scifi read! I love it!”
“Daniel Coldstar: The Betrayer is a binge-worthy read that slingshots from one electrifying scene to the next. Thoughtful, well-written, inventive, but most of all, pure fun.”
“Packed with action and rip-roaring adventure, this space saga is sure to appeal to sci-fi readers of all ages!”
“Action-packed, thought-provoking, and FUN—this is science fiction at its best.”
“Thrills, surprises, laughs, and genuine heart—this is the rare sequel that’s more than worthy of its predecessor. The Daniel Coldstar books are perfect for young readers getting their feet wet in sci-fi!”
“Underneath all the whizbang, this is ultimately a story about friendship and family,
and who doesn’t need that in tough times? A satisfying sequel!”
“A sci-fi adventure that’s equal parts mystery, comedy, and action, Daniel Coldstar: The Betrayer will keep pages flipping at warp speed.”
"Pavlou still excels at the slow burn, letting out a few details at a time to keep middle-grade readers coming back for more. There’s enough exposition that a reader new to the series could start here, but be sure to have both books on hand for young sci-fi fans."
ISBN: 9780062126092