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Joseph Young

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Born

in El Paso, The United States

Website

https://authorjosephyoung.com/

Genre

Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller

Member Since

November 2023

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Joseph Young is a science fiction author and U.S. Air Force veteran from El Paso, Texas. Blending his background in technology and military service, Joseph crafts high-stakes adventures filled with action, betrayal, and cosmic mystery. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Programming, a Master of Science in Information Technology, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Technology Management. When he’s not writing or studying, Joseph enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, gaming, and exploring the boundaries of imagination.

His debut novel, Heir of the Cosmos, launches readers into a universe where gods walk among us—and power always comes at a cost.

His second book, Redline: The Final Breach, raises the stakes e ...more

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Average rating: 4.35 · 117 ratings · 88 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Oath to a Withered Star (The Starborne Duology, #1) 4.41 avg rating — 61 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Redline: The Final Breach 4.53 avg rating — 30 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Heir of the Cosmos 3.96 avg rating — 24 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Requiem of the Astral Throne (The Starborne Duology, #2) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Free Sci-Fi ARC – Requiem of the Astral Throne

I’ve started sharing early copies of my upcoming book, Requiem of the Astral Throne, for anyone who enjoys sci-fi and wants to read ahead of release.

It continues the story from Oath to a Withered Star: Same crew, bigger stakes, and things escalate pretty quickly.

If you’re interested in a free copy, you can grab one here:
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Published on April 30, 2026 19:49 • Tags: advanced-reader-copy, arc, book-giveaway, free-book, indie-author, sci-fi, space-opera

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Joseph Young liked Liz's review of Requiem of the Astral Throne (The Starborne Duology, #2): "Requiem of the Astral Throne, Book 2 of the Starbourne Duology gets a galaxy of stars. I already knew from reading Oath to a Withered Star, book 1 of the duology, that Young is a gifted Space Opera writer. Requiem of the Astral Throne does not disap" Read more of this review »
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Joseph Young liked Javierthearcnovice's review of Oath to a Withered Star (The Starborne Duology, #1): "This is a fun story filled with action and Star Trek vibes. I look forward to book 2."
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Joseph Young liked Sarah Soll's review of Oath to a Withered Star (The Starborne Duology, #1): "This was a really good book and a great read by Joseph Young. It was well written. It’s about a young girl, Captain Aries, who leads her crew to the Zephira Dawn, a small battle-ground hardened starship. The epic battles and great stories were well w" Read more of this review »
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