Security Chief Kaimir Misca of Sapphira Space Station has a problem: the opulent, party-loving Arorans, who test his patience and the Sapphira Vanguard’s resources. When a string of high-profile jewel thefts plagues their lavish gatherings, the Arorans demand Kai’s personal attention.
Forced to trade his security uniform for elaborate attire, Kaimir plunges into a world of excess, where every indulgence is a reason to celebrate and each partygoer a potential suspect. As the night deepens, hidden motives and dangerous alliances threaten the peace on Sapphira.
Amid an intoxicating haze of high-society indulgence, Kai encounters a familiar face: the enigmatic and infuriating Camdon Iridi, a Zari with a knack for trouble. When betrayal strikes, Kaimir must rely on his wits and an unlikely ally to expose the true culprits. Can he unravel a web of deceit before the thieves vanish into the vastness of space, or will the facade of Aroran society conceal the truth?
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A thrilling short story of intrigue, glittering deception, and unexpected alliances, Starthief Night serves as a prelude introduction to the Sapphira Space Station series. Included in Starthief Night is a sneak peek of chapter one in Stardust Legend (Sapphira Space Station #1).