A beautifully illustrated story of courage, legacy, and hope in a post-apocalyptic world — from retired military veteran, teacher, and first-time author Steven Karsten.
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Steven Karsten is a retired military veteran and educator who has dedicated his life to service — first to his country, and then to generations of students in the classroom. After careers defined by duty, courage, and a commitment to shaping the future, he turned to storytelling.
Roger Ramjett and S.T.A.R. draws from Steven's deep belief in courage, sacrifice, and the power of ordinary people standing up for what's right. The story's themes of legacy, service, and rebuilding in the face of adversity reflect the principles he carried throughout his life — from the military to the classroom and now onto the page.
Steven lives with his family and continues to inspire others through his writing. Roger Ramjett and S.T.A.R. is his debut book.
In a post-apocalyptic future, cataclysmic explosions have ravaged the Great City, throwing the world into chaos. As society collapses into lawlessness and piracy, a courageous group of men and women form S.T.A.R. — Security to Advance and Rebuild — to restore order and hope.
When young Roger Ramjett loses his father Rick — a founding member of S.T.A.R. — to a pirate's laser rifle, he vows to carry on his father's mission. With his loyal dog Rocket by his side, Roger joins S.T.A.R. and fights to protect the citizens of the Great City.
A beautifully illustrated story for readers of all ages about courage, legacy, and the dawn of a new day.
“Roger sat on his STAR cycle and gazed upon the Great City. How peaceful, he thought to himself, and how wonderful the bright lights of the City appeared from the top of Lookout Mountain. Like millions of fireflies gathered for a festival, they glimmered in the night.”
“Rocket looked up at Roger and gave him that knowing look that said, ‘Yes, we are very lucky.’”
“But not all people were pirates and thieves. There were people of courage, people of truth, people of vision and of hope for the future. People of true courage that would not let the Great City continue to be ravaged.”