Not for the faint-hearted, The Shattered Radiant catapults you into the ancient past, only to drag you unceremoniously back to the present. Along for the ride: a reckless looter…ahem, archaeologist, a possessed cat, and a mysterious killer chasing the very same prize as our so-called hero.

This is an adventure book, thriller, mystery, sci-fi epic, and an introduction to fantasy all rolled into one, with a splash of piracy setting sail here and there.

You will be outraged, spooked, and you may well hate the protagonist as much as the cat does. If you’re ready for a globetrotting race across Syria, the USA, Egypt, Zambia, the Caribbean, Russia, and beyond, this is a non-stop journey you won’t want to miss.

But be warned: once you begin, you may not be able to stop… at least, not until the cat lets you.

Luca Ottonello is a globally experienced storyteller, archaeologist, and digital creator whose work bridges history, science, and speculative fiction.
Having lived and worked across multiple countries, he brings a uniquely international perspective to his writing, shaped by years of immersion in diverse cultures and historical landscapes.
His professional journey spans education, law, administration, and
archaeology. These experiences provided him with a deep understanding of human systems, structures, and the ways in which societies function and evolve.
Luca later specialised in archaeology, focusing on reconstructing ancient environments through advanced 3D technologies. He holds a Master’s degree in Field Archaeology and a PhD in Digital Archaeology and Game Design, where he explored the intersection of immersive storytelling, historical reconstruction, and interactive systems.
Alongside his academic and professional work, Luca has developed games, systems, and experimental technologies, driven by a long-standing fascination with how worlds—both real and imagined—are built and experienced.
His debut work, The Shattered Radiant, emerges from this interdisciplinary background, blending historical insight, scientific grounding, and imaginative storytelling to create a richly immersive narrative universe.