Nightwatch

A star-spanning dictatorial theocracy hounds two sisters to the limits of space in this story of consequences, religious terror, and persistence against repression. Within this grim reality, endurance becomes the measure of humanity. But is there any point to the struggle? For out in the black, a mysterious hell stalks victor and vanquished alike. This thing, this destroyer, devours crushed dreams and spits them back at humanity with spite. Only a stout and loving heart can withstand its evil influence. A Light in the Black is the sequel to Stephan Michael Loy's allegory against theocracy, Shining Star. Together, they dramatize the adage that only faith, hope, and love matter in the world, and the strongest of those is love. Stephan Michael Loy has been churning out stories of adventure and fantasy since way back in junior high. He's been writing professionally since the 1970s, breaking in his writing chomps on the Louisville Courier-Journal and IU's Indiana Daily Student newspapers. He has a degree in Journalism from Indiana University and an advanced degree in Art Education. He is a military veteran, having served five years in Armor and Cavalry commands in Europe and the United States. He uses all of these experiences in the stories he creates. He has published multiple novels and novellas on Smashwords that can also be found in print at Lulu.com and Amazon, among other online sources. Go to stephanloy.com to easily find these books in print or ebook formats. Stephan Loy lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife Amy and their two criminal cats, Buffy (the Cat Toy Slayer) and Oz.