The Stars, Like Dust

A gripping tale of interstellar rebellion and a race against time.

In The Stars, Like Dust, Isaac Asimov weaves a thrilling space opera set in the early days of the Galactic Empire. The story follows Biron Farrill, a young man who becomes a target for assassination after his father, a planetary leader, is executed by the tyrannical Tyranni. Escaping from Earth, Biron is thrust into a dangerous web of cosmic politics and underground resistance.

As he travels across the stars, Biron searches for a legendary, long-lost secret—a weapon or a document from Earth’s ancient past that could finally break the Tyranni’s stranglehold on the galaxy. Amidst shifting alliances and the constant threat of betrayal, he must navigate the vastness of space to find the key to freedom for all of humanity.

Blending classic science fiction adventure with Asimov’s trademark themes of empire and destiny, this novel is an essential chapter in his future history. It remains a pulse-pounding exploration of the lengths a person will go to reclaim their heritage and overthrow oppression.