Space Opera Series

CHRONICLES OF SPACE MARAUDERS

A sweeping saga of adventure, betrayal, and cosmic destiny.

Can be read in any order!

Chronicles of Space MarauderBook 1

Jericho's Odyssey

He never wanted to save the galaxy…

Jericho's Odyssey

In a fractured galaxy where freedom is rare and danger is everywhere, Jericho Holiday captains the Desperado, a barely-holding-together ship crewed by rebels, misfits, and a loyal robot with a personality glitch. When a routine job reveals a powerful artifact tied to a galaxy-shaking conspiracy, Jericho and his crew become targets of indoctrination forces, rogue machines, and factions desperate to claim it. From neon megacities to lawless frontier worlds, the crew must survive assassins, monsters, and their own pasts as Jericho faces a choice—keep drifting through the stars, or become the leader the galaxy desperately needs.

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Chronicles of Space MarauderBook 2

Orphans

Alliances Shattered, Destiny Forged

Orphans

Six families were slaughtered in a single night, leaving four orphaned children scattered across a fractured galaxy. Brought together by Asha—a towering military robot who chose to become their mother—Kaii, Yen, Dorian, and Archer form a family forged in loss and loyalty. But when strange entities appear and the truth behind their parents’ deaths begins to surface, they discover the massacre was part of a hidden experiment—and something out there wants them erased.

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Chronicles of Space MarauderBook 3

Kaine's Legacy

Every legacy begins with a lie.

Kaine's Legacy

In 2100, twelve-year-old prodigy Samuel Kaine lives under the weight of brilliance, legacy, and a dying Earth—until he meets Nelle Khouri, the fearless girl who becomes his first true friend. When a violent attack shatters their world and draws Sam toward the shadowy extremist movement Reclaim, his search for answers begins to uncover dangerous secrets. As the Nexis Solis project races to find humanity a new home among the stars, Sam discovers a conspiracy at the heart of the mission—one that could reshape humanity’s future.

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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

A few words from the people who stepped into the Marauders universe.

This is a wildly entertaining, fast-paced adventure that delivers everything a sci-fi fan could hope for—high-stakes missions, unforgettable characters, and a richly imagined universe.

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Jericho’s Odyssey

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From the first page, the action grabs you and doesn’t let go. William and Janaya Rongholt have crafted a story that’s thrilling and meaningful, blending galactic rebellion with deep emotional undertones.

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Jericho’s Odyssey

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This book was such a great follow-up to the first in the series. One of the things I loved most was the cast of characters—each one felt totally unique and brought something special to the story. They’re quirky, relatable, and just plain fun to read about. You really get the sense that the author knows these characters inside and out.

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This was a fast paced, fun read. I couldn't put it down. I hope there's a book 2. I don't want to give anything away, but I still have some questions that I hope could be resolved in another book. I can't wait!!

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Orphans

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This is a wildly entertaining, fast-paced adventure that delivers everything a sci-fi fan could hope for—high-stakes missions, unforgettable characters, and a richly imagined universe.

Amazon Reader

Jericho’s Odyssey

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From the first page, the action grabs you and doesn’t let go. William and Janaya Rongholt have crafted a story that’s thrilling and meaningful, blending galactic rebellion with deep emotional undertones.

Amazon Reader

Jericho’s Odyssey

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This book was such a great follow-up to the first in the series. One of the things I loved most was the cast of characters—each one felt totally unique and brought something special to the story. They’re quirky, relatable, and just plain fun to read about. You really get the sense that the author knows these characters inside and out.

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Orphans

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ABOUT
WILLIAM RONGHOLT

William Rongholt is a science fiction author whose work explores the human cost of survival in vast, often unforgiving universes. His Chronicles of the Space Marauders series blends space opera, political tension, and deeply personal character journeys set against the cold expanse of the stars.

With roots in tabletop role-playing and narrative design, Rongholt brings a systems-driven approach to storytelling—where choices carry weight, alliances shift, and no victory comes without consequence. His stories are shaped by moral ambiguity, found family, and the question of what people are willing to become when the universe pushes back.

A Note from the Author

I write to discover my world. I build systems, cultures, and conflicts, then place characters inside them to see what holds, what breaks, and what they become. Each story teaches me something new about the universe—and about the people who have to survive in it.

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