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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. As I read, I appreciated Kathleen Welton’s descriptive skills and how she made the technical parts of the legal proceedings understandable."
—Readers' Favorite, 5 Stars
"The Star Thrower is a captivating novella driven by three complex, engaging characters and written with poise and lucidity...a thought-provoking, timeless tale inspired by the past yet inflected with the anxieties of the present."
—The Book Review Directory
"What are you willing to do when something matters. That lingering thought is what gives the story its staying power, and it is exactly why it feels worth reading."
—The Book Revue
"The Star Thrower deserves a place on every bookshelf for its powerto inspire the reader to step up and contribute to causes that ensure a healthyfuture and well-being of our planet."
—Feathered Quill Book Reviews
"For anyone who has ever felt that their efforts were too small to make a difference, this novel illustrates that your voice matters, your courage is contagious, and one person’s choice to act can ultimately turn the tide for an entire community."—Authors Reading
"A reflective and socially conscious novel that underscores the power of purpose, partnership, and small acts of change."
—The Prairies Book Review
"The Star Thrower is a hopeful novel about choosing a life that feels true, then learning how to defend it. It’s about friendship, grief, vocation, environmental responsibility, and the way conviction grows from small moments of attention. More than anything, it’s a book that believes people can change course and that communities can change too. That belief is what gives the novel its warmth. By the end, it feels less like a story about grand destiny and more like a story about finding your bearings and moving toward them, one choice at a time."
—Literary Titan
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The Star Thrower
A Novel
- January 25, 2026
- Paperback, eBook, and Audiobook
- Publisher: Archway Publishing
Fresh out of university, three friends celebrate their graduation in Bali with a life-changing pact: to abandon their chosen career paths and find their true purpose.
Inspired by the resilience of the sea turtle, the friends vow to face future challenges together.
When a toxic corporate spill threatens their town's wildlife, three recent college graduates on a journey of self-discovery risk everything to find the truth.
LOGLINE: After a company dumps chemicals near the ocean, three friends find themselves in a race against time to save the endangered wildlife. They solve the "what" and the "why" of the incident and discover their true selves.
The Star Thrower Screenplay
Written by Kathleen Welton Inspired by Loren Eiseley
HONORABLE MENTION
Nature without Borders International Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION
American Story Showcase
QUARTERFINALIST
ScreenCraft Feature Competition
AWARD WINNER
6th Annual KinoDrome
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Save the Date! November 17, 2026 World Sea Star Day
