The Star Thrower
Kathleen Welton
Feb 2026 · Archway Publishing · Narrated by Mandy Kaplan
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“Readers who are passionate about the environment will appreciate The Star Thrower. I was drawn into the story immediately and had a hard time putting it down.” —Readers’ Favorite, 5 Stars Fresh out of university, friends Ava, Sam, and Leo celebrate their graduation in Bali with a life-changing pact: to abandon their chosen career paths and find their true purpose. Their summer of self-discovery takes a sharp turn when they become entangled in a legal battle against a powerful corporation responsible for a massive environmental spill. The stakes are immediate and personal: their coastal community's health, its economy, and the survival of endangered wildlife. The friends emerge victorious. While the community celebrates the win, the friends' ultimate reward is deeper than the legal triumph. By protecting life and bringing a corporation to justice, Ava, Sam, and Leo discover their true purpose, realizing that their combined talents are the 'how'—the essential tools—for the greater 'why'—the fierce protection of their world. The book celebrates the profound benefit of teamwork, illustrating that true purpose is often found not in solitude, but in collaboration for a cause greater than oneself.
“Readers who are passionate about the environment will appreciate The Star Thrower. I was drawn into the story immediately and had a hard time putting it down.” —Readers’ Favorite, 5 Stars Fresh out of university, friends Ava, Sam, and Leo celebrate their graduation in Bali with a life-changing p...
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Kathleen Welton is an award-winning writer who celebrates the beauty of beaches, birds, and wildlife while championing a sustainable future through her work. Her books share inspiring stories of gratitude as well as fun adventures where dreams take flight. She’s held leadership roles at a variety of companies, including Dow Jones-Irwin, Dearborn Trade, IDG Books, H&R Block, and the American Bar Association. A Stanford graduate with degrees in English and Italian literature, she also holds a Feature Film Writing Certificate from UCLA Extension. Her current projects include picture books and novels based on her screenplays. To learn more, please visit kathywelton.com.
Kathleen Welton is an award-winning writer who celebrates the beauty of beaches, birds, and wildlife while championing a sustainable future through her work. Her books share inspiring stories of gratitude as well as fun adventures where dreams take flight. She’s held leadership roles at a variety...
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