A hard science-fiction series with a post apocalyptic fantasy feel, the Shadeward Saga is set on the imaginary planet Esurio, in orbit about the red dwarf Lacaille 9352, a real star just over 10 lightyears from Earth. The planet is tidally locked; one side always faces the star, and the other is plunged into eternal darkness. Only between the two extremes is life possible. Long ago it was colonized, but knowledge of those events has since fallen into myth and legend...

Exoneration, Book Two of the Shadeward Saga. The priestesses of Drayden, with Kiri in their ranks, seek to dominate the planet Esurio, believing they have a goddess given right to do so. Meru discovers artefacts from the past which shed light on the strange and forgotten history of the people of the planet. Zoella’s fears grow into reality as the star above them, the fierce red dwarf Lacaille 9352, demonstrates its devastating power. The relationships between our protagonists deepen dramatically as they meet and are forced to choose sides. War and conflict rages around them. Forced into confrontation, they discover the strange and remarkable powers of the priestesses and the unforeseen consequences of technology long forgotten. Our protagonists begin to question what they’ve been told and Kiri, in particular, has a difficult decision to make between her feelings and her loyalty.