Misplaced (Valley of Fire Book 1)

Name: Misplaced (Valley of Fire Book 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (1105 reviews)
Author: John Van Stry

by John Van Stry

Fantasy Science Fiction

4.7 (1,105)

4.7 stars from 1,105 reviews. Top 89% of Fantasy books we track.

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Last checked: May 6, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love gritty sci-fi where characters claw their way up from nothing and street smarts matter as much as firepower.
You're drawn to stories about chosen family and loyalty forged in dangerous circumstances, especially when mentors aren't quite on the right side of the law.
You want space opera that feels lived-in and intimate, focusing on one person's rise rather than galaxy-spanning battles.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your sci-fi optimistic or exploratory. This is survival and power struggles in a harsh corner of a fallen empire.
You're looking for a standalone. Misplaced is book one of the Valley of Fire series, and you'll want to continue.
You need constant plot momentum. This builds character and world deliberately, rewarding patience over sprint-reading.

About this book

Eric and his sister escaped a violent past and found shelter with a starship salvage yard owner who operates in moral gray areas. After twelve years working in salvage, Eric wants to forge his own future. However, the streets and the Solarian Empire are not easy to leave behind. As he enters adulthood, his abilities attract unwanted attention from jealous rivals and mysterious forces who would prefer to eliminate him rather than see him succeed. Two years following the Solarian Empire's collapse, Eric still carries the wariness of a hunted life, but he has stopped running. In a kingdom where power is fierce and betrayal is constant, he must learn to confront challenges directly. Misplaced is set in the Wolfhounds universe and presents a story centered on resilience, loyalty, and resistance. This edition compiles the serialized version with additional bonus material.

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Currently around #45K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 25% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 1,105 reviews

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