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Joseph Young

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Born

in El Paso, The United States

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https://authorjosephyoung.com/

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Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller

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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: 4.33 · 103 ratings · 79 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Oath to a Withered Star (The Starborne Duology, #1) 4.40 avg rating — 50 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 4.52 avg rating — 29 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 Book 2) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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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Something bigger is calling...🌠

He thought it was just a job.

But some companies don’t run on ambition or money, they run on something far more powerful.

Heir of the Cosmos is the story of a man caught between what he knows and what he's becoming. It's a journey across hidden truths, ancient power, and the kind of decisions that ripple across galaxies.

There’s action. There’s betrayal. There’s romance.

And at the center of it all?

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Published on May 29, 2025 05:43 • Tags: new-recommended-cosmic

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This book got under my skin in the best and most unsettling way. Carnage in D Minor is not just a psychological thriller. It is a character study of Leeza, a Black piano prodigy turned neurosurgical clinician and veteran, trying to survive PTSD, addi ...more
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