The glitter of Venice’s lights hides a dark truth: when the floodwaters rise, no one is safe.
Coming April 21, 2026
Early praise for All the Scattered Stars:
“A gripping eco-thriller that delves into the mystical bonds between humanity and the earth, while exposing the devastating impact of our destructive habits.”
– Mindy McGinnis, Edgar Award-winning novelist and author of Heroine and Under This Red Rock
“Via Luino’s All the Scattered Stars builds an engaging and unique world, an Italy that never quite was, shining a light on the interconnection between how humanity treats Earth, and how humanity treats those that have been declared Other. Luino’s debut novel is a pleasure to read.”
– Jennifer Pullen, author of Fantasy Fiction: A Writer’s Guide and Anthology
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Koru knows better than to trust anyone but her own. Hidden deep in the winding twists of Venice’s narrow alleys, Koru and her found family must disguise themselves to survive. They are Rhunlokni, an ethnic minority gifted with the ability to channel the power of the Earth, their Goddess. They have long been vilified and prosecuted for their strange abilities—and Koru’s gift is the strongest of her generation.
So when the police arrive in St. Mark’s Square to arrest Koru for a crime she didn’t commit, she does the only thing she can—she runs. Though Koru manages to escape the police, a larger threat is drawing near. Koru must figure out what the Goddess is trying to tell her, protect those she loves, and uncover the truth of her past before it’s too late—because Venice is sinking. Tonight.
Coming April 21, 2026