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The Shattered Radiant is the first in a series of fantasy books that follows an irreverent archaeologist by the name of Artemis Stark, an adventurer who comes into possession of a mysterious artefact that is linked to the spirit of a girl from ancient Palmyra, who can only inhabit animals. Choosing to accompany Artemis by possessing a cat, together they unwillingly end up in a race against time to search for a series of powerful stones, each granting abilities Artemis struggles to control. The situation turns deadly when a mysterious antagonist arrives at the museum where Artemis works and murders the director using one of the stones. Their epic journey takes them across the Americas, Europe, and Africa and even through time to the 1700s. As the story unfolds, the stones are revealed to be part of an ancient prophecy tied to advanced technology from a previous version of Earth, connected to a mysterious device called the Radiant. This discovery uncovers a far greater threat: an alien race that was nearly wiped out by humanity billions of years ago and is now heading their way.

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Luca Ottonello is a globally experienced storyteller, archaeologist, and digital creator whose work bridges history, science, and speculative fiction. Having lived and worked across multiple countries, Ottonello brings a uniquely international perspective to his writing, shaped by years of immersion in diverse cultures and historical landscapes. His professional journey spans education, law, administration, and archaeology. These experiences have provided him with a deep understanding of human systems, structures, and the ways in which societies function and evolve. Ottonello has also specialised in archaeology, focusing on reconstructing ancient environments through advanced 3D technologies. He holds a Master’s degree in Field Archaeology and a PhD in Digital Archaeology and Game Design, where he has explored the intersection of immersive storytelling, historical reconstruction, and interactive systems. Alongside his academic and professional work, Ottonello has developed games, systems, and experimental technologies, driven by a long-standing fascination with how worlds, both real and imagined, are built and experienced.

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