In a starfaring future shattered by nuclear fallout, Ashe, a tenacious young woman, roams the desolate wasteland of her homeworld. Feeling a heavy weight as her family's sole survivor, she is determined to remain isolated, even a year after being exiled from their underground shelter.Reluctantly saving a mysterious child, Jade, she gets pulled into a perilous journey that uncovers the significance of his abilities and the forces that aim to exploit him. With their support, can Ashe finally face the haunting darkness of her past?Atom Bomb Baby chronicles the survivors of a galactic-wide calamity as they find new friends, fight against unjust oppression, and ultimately uncover the secrets behind the arrival of the Kraal and the fall of civilization. This journey appeals to fans of Science-Fiction, Dystopian, and Urban Fantasy.Go to https://RidersOfTheStars.com/ for additional content.It's been twenty-five years since the Kraal appeared from another dimension out of time and space, sweeping across all the galactic worlds and causing the death of 98% of the population in a matter of months. The military Corps of the Union of Stars responded with a "cleansing" strategy, raining nuclear devastation on the already ravaged worlds.What was once a vibrant and bright civilization became a treacherous intergalactic wasteland, with new, perilous creatures emerging from the void storms caused by the cleansing. While a few fortunate individuals found refuge in underground shelters, most survivors struggle amidst the ruins of their past, looking to the stars and yearning for what used to be, as a few dominant groups battle for control, such as the Star Rangers and the Wardens.