The Obsidian Gambit
The Obsidian Gambit
They sent him to die in silence. He answered with war.

Kaelen Vance was a decorated officer until the system turned on him. Falsely convicted and exiled to a remote mining sector, he's forced to pilot a rig in deep space-where survival is a matter of minutes, and death is the expected outcome. But Kael is no ordinary prisoner.

When a ghost-transmission from Earth reveals the truth behind his setup, Kael uncovers something far bigger than personal betrayal: a secret war, a resource called Obsidian Prime, and a conspiracy capable of toppling entire systems.

Now hunted, armed only with his will and a rapidly unraveling thread of truth, Kael must navigate a galaxy of lies, corporations turned militaries, and allies who may be enemies in disguise. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the game becomes.

But this isn't just survival.
This is a gambit-and Kael is ready to make his move.

The Obsidian Gambit is a relentless sci-fi thriller packed with political intrigue, rebellion, and the high-stakes cost of waking up in a galaxy built on deception.
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The Obsidian Gambit
The Obsidian Gambit
They sent him to die in silence. He answered with war.

Kaelen Vance was a decorated officer until the system turned on him. Falsely convicted and exiled to a remote mining sector, he's forced to pilot a rig in deep space-where survival is a matter of minutes, and death is the expected outcome. But Kael is no ordinary prisoner.

When a ghost-transmission from Earth reveals the truth behind his setup, Kael uncovers something far bigger than personal betrayal: a secret war, a resource called Obsidian Prime, and a conspiracy capable of toppling entire systems.

Now hunted, armed only with his will and a rapidly unraveling thread of truth, Kael must navigate a galaxy of lies, corporations turned militaries, and allies who may be enemies in disguise. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the game becomes.

But this isn't just survival.
This is a gambit-and Kael is ready to make his move.

The Obsidian Gambit is a relentless sci-fi thriller packed with political intrigue, rebellion, and the high-stakes cost of waking up in a galaxy built on deception.
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The Obsidian Gambit

The Obsidian Gambit

by James Magee
The Obsidian Gambit

The Obsidian Gambit

by James Magee

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Overview

The Obsidian Gambit
They sent him to die in silence. He answered with war.

Kaelen Vance was a decorated officer until the system turned on him. Falsely convicted and exiled to a remote mining sector, he's forced to pilot a rig in deep space-where survival is a matter of minutes, and death is the expected outcome. But Kael is no ordinary prisoner.

When a ghost-transmission from Earth reveals the truth behind his setup, Kael uncovers something far bigger than personal betrayal: a secret war, a resource called Obsidian Prime, and a conspiracy capable of toppling entire systems.

Now hunted, armed only with his will and a rapidly unraveling thread of truth, Kael must navigate a galaxy of lies, corporations turned militaries, and allies who may be enemies in disguise. The deeper he digs, the more dangerous the game becomes.

But this isn't just survival.
This is a gambit-and Kael is ready to make his move.

The Obsidian Gambit is a relentless sci-fi thriller packed with political intrigue, rebellion, and the high-stakes cost of waking up in a galaxy built on deception.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798319661487
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date: 08/07/2025
Series: The Obsidian Saga , #1
Pages: 312
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

James Magee is a storyteller with a passion for building worlds where justice is never simple and survival is never guaranteed. Drawing from a lifelong love of science fiction, high-stakes thrillers, and morally complex characters, he crafts stories that blend cinematic action with sharp psychological depth.

When he’s not writing, James spends time with his wife Kaylee and their two sons, Logan and Kason, whose curiosity and energy inspire new adventures every day. His brother Bill has been a constant creative force—countless late-night conversations helped forge the foundation of The Obsidian Gambit and the galaxy it explores.

James believes the best stories challenge the system, question the rules, and give readers something to fight for. The Obsidian Gambit is his debut novel and the first move in a much larger game.
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