Debut Novel
The Struggle Between Stars
A story of tragic rebirth
In the wake of humanity's inaugural interstellar war, a battle-scarred veteran returns to a home transformed into an alien landscape. Haunted by the atrocities committed in the stars, he's unwillingly thrust into a transformative odyssey of healing, navigating the treacherous path of self-discovery. His desire for sanctuary leads him into uncharted territories, both within and beyond the galaxy.
Yearning for a new home where he can find peace and acceptance, he grapples with the haunting memories of war, seeking solace in a world that no longer feels his own. As he ventures into unexplored reaches, he discovers that the challenges of his personal pilgrimage are dwarfed by the looming shadows of the unknown.
In this cosmic journey, he confronts not only the demons of his past but also encounters horrors surpassing the atrocities of war. Will he find redemption in the universe's uncharted territories, or be forever haunted by the echoes of his wartime deeds? "The Struggle Between Stars" explores the limits of resilience, the search for redemption, and the unrelenting pursuit of a place called home in a universe unforgiving of its own scars.
“Do you recall the first time you picked up a book by an author who was new to you, and it just blew you away? It's a great feeling, isn't it? To discover there's another Andy Weir, Frank Herbert, Douglas Adams, or Arthur C. Clark. Readers who love the imagery and creativity that the vastness and diversity of space offers are going to fall in love with "The Struggle Between Stars" by Joseph Dawson.”
— Terri Stepek Reader Views Editor/Reviewer
"The Struggle Between Stars" offers a compelling blend of action and emotion. This sci-fi tragedy follows a war veteran's arduous journey for redemption in a vivid, meticulously crafted universe. The absence of named characters adds a unique depth, focusing intensely on the protagonist’s internal and external battles. It’s a thought-provoking, intense, and ultimately satisfying read, reminiscent of "The Road" and "Fear the Sky."
— Timo Bozsolik (Amazon reviewer)
Works in progress
NEON DYSTOPIA
In the year 2094, New Fontana is a city ruled by corruption, where corporations pull the strings, and justice is an elusive dream. Frank De Luca, a once-idealistic detective turned disillusioned, drifts through his cases, haunted by the loss of his family and burdened by the city's rotten core. His partner, Leo Thompson, is young, determined, and still clings to the belief that the system can be changed.
About Joseph
Joseph Dawson was born and resides in Maine with his wife, Mariah, and two sons. Joe works full time as a chef and is a Platoon Sergeant in the United States Army Reserves Serving as a signals intelligence analyst with one mobilization and seven years of service and counting. Joe has multiple pursuits and interests, including being a loving husband and father, cooking, journaling, weightlifting and fitness, traveling, hiking, video games, homesteading and snuggling his two cats, Jango and Boba, just to name but a few. Joe is an avid reader and audiobook listener, which is where he developed the drive, passion, and motivation to begin writing.
