In the lawless aftermath of a collapsed galactic empire, survival belongs to the cunning, the ruthless, and—rarely—the honorable. Commodore Gideon Adira, heir to a once-noble house now struggling for relevance, leads a fragile convoy of merchant starships through hostile star lanes to deliver food to the starving millions aboard the crumbling space city of Albion. The task is noble. The risks are immense. Pirates lurk behind every asteroid. Treacherous rival houses scheme for control. And worse still, an old enemy is on the hunt.

Ivan Morozov, ruthless commander of the mighty warship Dominator, has set his sights on Adira’s fleet. Morozov wants more than victory—he wants vengeance, power, and the utter obliteration of the Adira name. As Gideon navigates the tangled web of politics, sabotage, and impending battle, he must confront a truth as massive as the decaying city of Albion itself: only through strategy, sacrifice, and sheer will can he hope to outwit the forces arrayed against him.

As his loyal crew follows him into the void, Gideon Adira must rise above the dishonor of his rivals and confront the very symbol of the empire's fall—a towering, once-glorious space city now hollowed by corruption, decay, and despair. Within its shadow, allegiances shift, plans unravel, and the line between hero and villain begins to blur.

Featuring thrilling starship battles, sharp political intrigue, haunting echoes of a lost civilization, and a protagonist who refuses to bow to a dying system, this richly imagined space opera is a must-listen for fans of Dune, The Expanse, and classic interstellar epics. Written by award-winning teen author Joseph Graff, In the Shadow of a Giant is as poignant as it is pulse-pounding, and delivers a timeless message about leadership, legacy, and what it means to stand tall—even in the shadow of giants.