Synopsis: Nearly six centuries have passed since humanity's discovery of vitalerium, which ushered in a golden age of space exploration and colonization. Planet Deorum's society is centered around this illustrious, gravity-bending blue crystal. The year is 2701. Following a near-fatal disaster, roughneck freelancer Roman Matthews becomes unwittingly trapped at the center of a harrowing conspiracy. Hunted by Deorum's government, the Coalition for Prosperity, Roman must use his deadly skillset to survive against all odds. Roman and his band of unlikely allies will discover that the Coalition's indiscretions threaten the delicate balance of advanced civilization. As a sect of the Coalition prepares to implement their Machiavellian vision of utopia, the proverbial pendulum begins to swing toward chaos... "[Vitalerium's] style calls to mind the work of both Isaac Asimov & Quentin Tarantino..." --Kirkus Reviews - "Casbarro's novel evokes the spirit of classic sci-fi, reminiscent of the works of William Gibson, while also drawing comparisons to the adventurous tones of Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars . ... Vitalerium: Descent into the Void is more than just a tale of space exploration and futuristic technology; it's a story that reflects timeless struggles against tyranny and the fight for freedom." --Literary Titan Awarded 5 Stars Literary Titan Gold Book Award Recipient - "Nicholas Keating Casbarro's exploration of political intrigue and ethical dilemmas in a technologically advanced society [is] thought-provoking, offering moments of reflection amidst the fast-paced tale. ... Vitalerium: Descent into the Void is a captivating read that blends science fiction, suspense, and philosophical reflection." --Readers Favorite Awarded 5 Stars - "Nicholas Keating Casbarro has delivered an action-packed tale fraught with phenomenal conflict, a finely drawn setting, and unforgettable characters. It is a delightful offering for fans of space opera and science fiction." --The Book Commentary Awarded 5 Stars - Featured in the BookLife Indie Spotlight for Sci-fi & Fantasy WELCOME SCI-FI FANS!  If you're a reader who loves science fiction, space operas, dystopian sci-fi epics, and spacefaring odysseys, you're in the right place! The Vitalerium series is a unique mix of hard science fiction, and immersive character-focused storytelling. If you enjoy intense world building, gripping action, and heart-pounding adventures filled with suspense, then Vitalerium is for you. If you crave carefully crafted narratives, political intrigue, corruption and philosophical exploration, then look no further.  In Vitalerium , you will dive head-first into a dark, cyber-metal dream in an awe-inspiring, technologically advanced universe. You will meet a litany of memorable characters: some righteous, some malevolent, and some that blur morality's lines. And while galivanting across the cosmos, you will get a front row seat to the rise of a future mythological hero... On countless flights and at a lofty height of 36,000 feet, I wrote this story with the hopes of transporting readers to a captivating sci-fi world in outer space. Strap in for a wild ride, and prepare to descend into the void...  "Casbarro's novel evokes the spirit of classic sci-fi, reminiscent of the works of William Gibson, while also drawing comparisons to the adventurous tones of Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars ." --Literary Titan "Vitalerium: Descent into the Void is a captivating read that blends science fiction, suspense, and philosophical reflection." --Readers Favorite Nicholas Keating Casbarro was born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1990. He attended Northeastern University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Boston, class of 2013. Though he never practiced, he maintained his curiosity and love for the sciences. After college, he worked in the medical device field with a specialty in wound-healing and burn treatment. In 2021, he joined a regenerative medicine company where he would spend five days a week on a plane, traveling the country to work with burn surgeons and victims.  This extended period of travel would change his life. The inspiration for this series stems from Casbarro's proclivity for intense dreams, where he often experiences sleep paralysis. The impetus to the series' first installation came from a vivid dream he experienced while flying. This time, he decided to follow the thread. Since childhood, he had a deep love for science fiction, growing to appreciate the greats in sci-fi like Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, and many others. Casbarro used his time on countless flights to create the Vitalerium Series and its universe. The majority of the first Vitalerium novel was written at 36,000 feet. Many characters are based on real people, who breathe life into the story. Numerous plot elements can be attributed to real-life experiences, philosophical lessons, defi