Astro Corps HQ
The Newsletter of the Galaxyverse
Coming September 10, 2026
Shadow War
ASC Galaxy Book 2
How do you fight a war you don't know about?
When crew members begin disappearing from another Astro Corps ship, the crew of the ASC Galaxy is sent to investigate. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly turns into something far more dangerous-evidence of a hidden enemy operating deep within Allied space.
Before the mystery can be solved, the unthinkable happens. Members of the Galaxy's own crew vanish¿ including Captain John Harrigan.
Now the officers and crew of the Galaxy must work together to uncover the truth behind the disappearances, confront an unknown alien threat, and rescue their captain before it's too late.
But the deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes that the conflict they are facing did not begin with them.
A war fought in the shadows has been unfolding for generations.
And the crew of the Galaxy may be the only ones who can finally bring the Shadow War into the light.
Shadow War is Book Two of the ASC Galaxy series, a character-driven military science fiction saga of starships, loyalty, and the cost of defending humanity among the stars.
The Captain’s Mess
Hello, pull up a chair. Captain Harrigan was just called back to the command center (CC). We may not have much time to talk, as we are out near the Zontaerian Kazaki border and things are tense. The ship may get called to condition one soon.
ASC Galaxy: Shadow War has gone through the first round of edits, and this very week our wonderful editor, Eric Ellis, will work on round two. Steve Hamilton has given us the final covert for the book as well. Many thanks to Steve. It was hard to come in as the new cover artist and make a cover that fits into the lineup with ASC Galaxy: Those Who Endure.
Speaking of ASC Galaxy: Those Who Endure it is now out on Amazon and other online retail outlets. While sales are not skyrocketing, we have had excellent results for our first ten days. However, I am not sitting still. We are running four days of ads on Meta this week. We are going to be at the Bell County Comic Con on Aug. 1 and 2. So come out and see us. Get a copy of ASC Galaxy: Those Who Endure, and I’ll sign it for you, plus you’ll get a free custom bookmark.
Uh-oh, I hear the ship’s AI is calling condition one. We must have arrived at the border. I have to go; after all, it is my job to write the story of what is happening here. So I am off to tell you the events unfolding in ASC Galaxy: Weighed in the Balances.
Honor to those who endure, so others will rise.
Shawn Blakeley
Endure Press Happenings
Those Who Endure: ASC Galaxy Book 1 launched on July 10, 2026. We are proud of this first installment of the Galaxyverse and are excited that people are finding their way to it. Get your copy today!
Shadow War: ASC Galaxy Book 2 is almost done with editing. The cover has been completed and as you can see above it is gorgeous. We look forward to launching this title on September 10, 2026.
Endure Press will be attending our first convention in Bell County Texas. Come find us at Bell County Comic Con August 1 and 2. Get your signed copies of Those Who Endure and meet the author!
Work continues on future titles as Soldiers of the Corps: ASC Galaxy Book 3 is done with it’s beta reading and we are reviewing notes and preparing for sending to our editor Erica Ellis in August. This is a vital part to the writing process and we are grateful for all our beta readers.
Weighed in the Balances: ASC Galaxy Book 4 is currently in the drafting process. Shawn is very excited about this newest installment and we are aiming for a June 2027 release.
We have also received questions about submissions. At this time, Endure Press is not accepting manuscripts. Our focus remains on launching the ASC Galaxy series well. As we grow, we hope to expand and support additional authors in the future.
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