Galactic Mandate: A Radical Cause by M.R. Richardson

Being the heir to galactic reign may seem like the foundation of an easy life, but in the incredible world of Galactic Mandate, author M.R. Richardson turns that assumption on its head.

Devante, the protagonist of this story, is a troubled young man whose loyalties become savagely split, and as his destiny is revealed, he must choose between what he has been trained for, and the truth he knows in his heart. The galaxy is divided and heading for a catastrophic conflict between the Clone Defense Force and the Acolyte Empire. This is far from a simple story of good vs. evil, however, as deception and betrayal run rampant in the highest halls of power, so the book doesn’t rely on cookie-cutter themes.

With a clear mastery of world-building, Richardson creates a compelling base for the wild, cutthroat events of the novel. Balancing the vivid action with personal reflection, existential dilemmas, and richly detailed worlds, this sci-fi fling is far more complex than first meets the eye. While some of the dialogue feels functional, rather than fluid, and there are occasional redundant moments of exposition, Galactic Mandate: A Radical Cause is an electric read, with an underlying dark edge that elevates the book over others in the genre.

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