Lea Red’s novel “Flowers in the Void” — sensual sci-fi fantasy about fateful decisions, the fight for justice, and all-forgiving love. Argza Grane, nicknamed Spider, is a harsh and cold-blooded cosmic pirate—captain of a ship, a barbarian who makes a living by looting and killing. After a shipwreck, Argza finds herself on the planet Erlandera. A local family saves his life and helps with repairs to the ship. Instead of gratitude, Argza kidnaps their son, the young Silvenio, the future Keeper of Knowledge. But Silvenio’s dreams are not destined to come true: Argza takes away his family, shatters all plans, and turns him into a personal slave. Their meeting will change the course of fate forever. How will this journey end? For fans of “Dune,” “Star Wars,” and “Academy.”