Shadows of Empire — A.K. DuBoff

A secret war. A galactic empire in crisis. One final hope for victory.Wil Sietinen is torn between two worlds. As a High Dynasty heir and the galactic military's most promising telekinetic trainee, teenage Wil is expected to be nothing short of exceptional-and he's starting to crack under the pressure.When Wil is captured by the mysterious enemy Bakzen, he comes face-to-face with his destiny. An all-out war has been secretly waging for generations, and Wil's unique telekinetic powers are the only remaining hope to win.However, there's a dark secret behind the conflict, and Wil realizes that he and his loved ones are at the center of an insidious galactic conspiracy. With enemies not who they seem, who can Wil trust in his fight to save the Taran Empire?Shadows of Empire is the riveting first installment in the Cadicle series, a timeless space opera epic filled with interstellar adventure, political intrigue, and virtuous heroes. Join three generations of one noble family as they navigate love and war to lead a revolution that will change the course of a galactic empire.Appealing characters and detailed worldbuilding draw the reader into a tale of politics, sabotage, kidnapping, telekinesis, and clones. [...] DuBoff weaves together sympathetic characters, an intriguing plot, devious villains, exciting space adventure, and hopes pinned on a chosen savior. - Publisher's WeeklyShadows of Empire is Book 1 in the Cadicle series, containing three volumes:Volume 1: Architects of DestinyVolume 2: Veil of RealityVolume 3: Bonds of ResolveNOTE: Shadows of Empire was previously published as Rumors of War.