The Exiled Heir by Daniel Cortes

In the vast reaches of the Eternal Empire, Kaelan Verellian, heir-apparent of the Great House Verellian, finds himself ensnared in a web of betrayal and political intrigue. Falsely accused of treason by the Eternal Emperor, Kaelan is condemned to a life of hardship in a distant mining colony on Helios V.

Unbeknownst to him, he is but a pawn in a ruthless game of power. Facing an impossible choice, Kaelan’s father abandons him to the clutches of the Emperor, sparking a relentless drive for survival within Kaelan. With the aid of unlikely allies, Kaelan starts a rebellion, against his own family, and against the Empire itself.

As the rebellion unfolds, unforeseen twists and turns alter the course of destiny, forcing Kaelan to make impossible choices and confront the true nature of the Eternal Empire.