Drake's Orb: A Broken Captain, A Rebellious Crew, A Doomed Mission
by Alex ZaratePublish: Jul 03, 2025 Science Fiction
Book Overview
★★★ An epic space adventure filled with mystery, danger, and heart. ★★★
For fans of The Expanse, Mass Effect, and classic Star Trek comes a gripping sci-fi novel from author Alex G Zarate.
Captain Byron Drake has traded a decorated military career for self-imposed exile. His new assignment, a seven-year voyage aboard a civilian deep-space vessel offers anonymity, distance, and a chance at redemption.
But the quiet mission is upended when The Mary encounters a mysterious artifact. This mysterious Orb becomes the key to a deadly puzzle.
When lives are lost, the crew begins to question their new captain and Drake must navigate a fragile trust with a non-military crew, his first officer with secrets of her own, and an unseen threat may not be uncovered in time.
What lies at the heart of the Orb?
Who, or what, is affecting their ship’s AI?
And what price will they have to pay to unlock the truth?
Drake’s Orb is a character-driven sci-fi thriller packed with suspense, emotional depth, and cinematic worldbuilding. With stunning twists and a haunting mystery at its core, this debut in a powerful new series will keep you turning pages late into the night.
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BIOGRAPHY Alex G Zarate is a multi-talented author, artist, and photographer.
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for capturing the world around him, Alex's work showcases his unique perspective and celebrates the beauty of everyday life. From his stunning photography to his thought-provoking writing, Alex's creations are a testament to his creativity and dedication to his craft. Whether you're a fan of art, photography, or multi-genre literature, there's something for everyone to enjoy in Alex's work.
Alex developed a love for storytelling, art and photography at a young age. In addition to his work as a photographer, Alex is also an accomplished author and artist. His books, including the bestselling "Zarate Zen" series, have inspired readers to see the world in a more positive and hopeful way.
Today, Alex continues to inspire and engage people around the world through his work as a novelist, artist and photographer. His message of hope, positivity, and connection to the world around us resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds, and his work continues to inspire and uplift people everywhere.
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