Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 01

Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 01, the steampunk danmei / Boys’ Love novels from China that inspired multimedia adaptations—written by Priest, the author behind live-action hits Guardian and Word of Honor!

In Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 01, The discovery of violet gold, a vital fuel for steam-powered machines, propelled the empire of Great Liang into an age of prosperity. But for Chang Geng, a young man raised on the impoverished northern border, the concerns of the empire are as distant as the stars above.

When raiders from the north attack Chang Geng’s small village, he discovers that the life he knows is a lie. His mother, his teacher, and even his godfather whom he trusted more than any other, Shen Shiliu, are not what they seem. As enemy nations close in, Chang Geng follows his godfather to the heart of the imperial capital, where a greater fate lies in store for him.

This steampunk series set in a world like historical China, built around the desire between two men (danmei), was penned by blockbuster author priest, whose works have been translated into many languages and inspired global multimedia franchises, including the live-action dramas Guardian and Word of Honor. The Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers and new interior illustrations.

Biographical Notes:

Priest is a bestselling and award-winning Chinese author known for a large body of work, including several popular danmei series. priest’s works have been translated into many languages and adapted into animated shows, audio dramas, comics, and live-action dramas, and include hits Guardian: Zhen Hun, Bandits/Legend of Fei, Faraway Wanderers/Word of Honor, and Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 01).

Title Notes:

LIVE-ACTION DRAMA: A live-action drama series based on the series, titled Winner is King (Feng Huo Liu Jin), has completed filming and is currently awaiting release.

ENGLISH DEBUT OF UNCENSORED NOVELS: This is the first official English release of the original danmei novel series, including romantic content often censored in various releases.

EXCLUSIVE ART, FAN OUTREACH: Each volume–prose with black and white illustrations–will feature translations and exclusive cover and interior artwork from passionate and prominent names in Western fandom.

FOR FANS OF: The three MXTX danmei novels–Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, Heaven Official’s Blessing, and The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System–as well as other Chinese danmei franchises that are on the rise thanks to the popularity of MXTX’s works, like The Husky and His White Cat Shizun, other works of author priest (such as Guardian: Zhen Hun and Faraway Wanderers/Word of Honor), and Thousand Autumns. Also for fans of Chinese fantasy (xianxia); historical fantasy from China focused on martial artist heroes (wuxia) like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Boys’ Love (romanticized love between two men) in fiction from around the world; steampunk fantasy; and political fantasy.

More details on Priest:

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Priest’s Baidu Page

More works by Priest