The third and final book in a trilogy where the futuristic technology of Black Panther meets the scale of The Expanse and the intricate political maneuverings of Game of Thrones.

“Not to be missed.”—Washington Post on Sweep of Stars

Maurice Broaddus returns with A City Dreaming, the third book in his Astra Black trilogy, which explores the struggles of an empire. Epic in scope and intimate in voice, it follows members of the Muungano Empire—a far-reaching coalition of city-states that stretches from Earth to Titan and beyond—as it faces renewed threats to its progress.

We received a signal. Everything has changed.

The Interstellar Alliance are coming.

A new empire approaches and the Muungano, already facing foes much closer to home, will have to contend with what it means for their future. Across the solar system, from Earth to Mars and Titan, beyond the Orun Gate, and across time and space itself a battle will rage.

Their soldiers, scientists, diplomats and leaders will all have a role to play if their empire is to live on.

The Astra Black series:

Sweep of Stars

Breath of Oblivion

A City Dreaming

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Praise for this book

Praise for the Astra Black series

“Not to be missed.”—Washington Post

“Maurice Broaddus’s Sweep of Stars marks the opening gambit in a great saga, told with a unique voice and a talent that challenges and rewards in equal measures. It’s epic in scope, yet intimate. It breaks the mold of what’s expected, yet is as welcoming as a warm campfire on the darkest night.” —James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“This sprawling tale of kinship, community, and identity is sure to leave you eager for the next installment.” —J. S. Dewes, author of The Last Watch

“With detailed world building, social commentary on prison as another form of slavery, and epic space battles, sf readers who enjoy Octavia Butler and Samuel R. Delaney will enjoy this entry in the Astra Black series. Highly recommended.”—Booklist

“Powerful, sweeping Afrofuturist space opera … A hugely ambitious and notable work of postcolonial science fiction. This takes the genre in an exciting and challenging direction.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Takes off with an epic array of characters and plotlines that will enmesh readers in the politics and power struggles set across the stars.”—Library Journal, starred review

“Launches readers into the heart of an interplanetary struggle. . . . Sweep of Stars will leave readers eager for the next entry in this series. . . . The thrilling Black Astra trilogy kicks off with an array of intriguing characters.”—Shelf Awareness, starred review

“Richly detailed and intricately plotted … will draw in readers of epic science fiction.”—Booklist

“Broaddus’s second ‘Astra Black’ book is another sweeping space saga, with a complex story that explores deep themes.”—Library Journal

“This sharp-witted, galaxy-spanning sequel to Broaddus’s Sweep of Stars entertains while setting the stage for an explosive series finale. . . . The results allow for deeper explorations of the nature of empire and the costs of exodus, without veering into didacticism. . . . The Astra Black trilogy continues to be a must-read for fans of afrofuturism.”—Publishers Weekly

“Sweep of Stars is the brilliant beginning of a major series ” —SciFi Mind




About the Author

MAURICE BROADDUS is a fantasy and horror author best known for his short fiction and his Knights of Breton Court novel trilogy. He has published dozens of stories in magazines and book anthologies, including in Asimov's Science Fiction, Black Static, and Weird Tales.

Broaddus was born in London, but grew up in Indianapolis. His mother is from Jamaica, where she and many of his relatives still live.


Title: A City Dreaming
Author(s): Maurice Broaddus
Series: Astra Black
Volume: 3
ISBN: 9781250265159
Copyright 2026
Release Date: June 30, 2026
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
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