<p>Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang Novel Volume 1 was written by Priest and is printed in large trim with deluxe paper, french flaps, spot gloss covers, a mix of exclusive color and b/w interior illustrations, and a robust glossary and name guide specific to the series.</p> <p>The discovery of violet gold, a vital fuel for steam-powered machines, propelled the empire of Great Liang into an age of prosperity. But for Chang Geng, a young man raised on the impoverished northern border, the concerns of the empire are as distant as the stars above.</p> <p>When raiders from the north attack Chang Geng’s small village, he discovers that the life he knows is a lie. His mother, his teacher, and even his godfather whom he trusted more than any other, Shen Shiliu, are not what they seem. As enemy nations close in, Chang Geng follows his godfather to the heart of the imperial capital, where a greater fate lies in store for him.</p> <p>The Seven Seas English-language editions of these novels will feature the uncensored text in deluxe paperbacks with exclusive new covers and interior illustrations. The ebooks will also be available on digital platforms.</p> <div style="text-align:center;"> <a href="https://devstore.crunchyroll.com/products/stars-of-chaos-novel-volume-2-9781638589358.html" onblur="this.style.outline='2px solid transparent';" onfocus="this.style.outline='2px solid #000000';" style="display:inline-block; width:180px; margin:10px; padding:10px 20px; background-color:#fab818; color:#000000; text-decoration:none; border-radius:5px; font-weight:bold; text-align:center; outline: 2px solid transparent; font-size:16px;" aria-label="Go to next volume in series">Next Volume &rarr;</a> </div>