SPECIAL EDITION
The dust has barely settled but the nightmare, now known as Zero Day, echoes across the Settled Systems, leaving a fledgling Alliance grappling for stability. Sovereign's terrifying ambition to reshape humanity in its own image may have been thwarted, but its lingering threat casts a long shadow.
The crew of The Venture-Andre, Bex, Bishop, and Caleb-are now Alliance Tracers, tasked with hunting down those who seek to capitalize in the wake of Sovereign's defeat. But loyalty is a fragile thing in a universe still reeling from the brink of destruction. Meanwhile, General Katherine Mallory navigates a treacherous new battlefield, facing enemies as formidable in the Council Chambers as any on the front lines.
Old wounds fester and new forces rise, all vying to unlock Sovereign's power. As the fragile peace threatens to unravel, these heroes must choose where their allegiances lie. Will the Alliance endure this new era, or is it doomed to collapse and shatter into a Broken Alliance?
About the Author :
David E Graham is a Silver Falchion Award Finalist for Science Fiction (Killer Nashville 2026), a Literary Titan Gold Award recipient, and a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). An award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy, he is drawn to the boundless potential of speculative worlds.In his novels, David delves into the profound costs of war and the immense weight of leadership and command. His stories are a reflection of his belief that even in the most fantastical settings, real-world issues of corruption and greed can shape not only our everyday lives but also the political landscapes we inhabit. Residing in Tennessee with his wife, Lisa, David weaves tales that are both escapist and thought-provoking, inviting readers to consider the timeless struggles of humanity through a fresh lens.
Review :
Editorial Review by Christian Hurst, author of the Lily Starling series
David Graham's Broken Alliance is a gripping, human story of loyalty, consequence, and what it means to lead when the lines between right and wrong blur beyond recognition. This is science fiction with heart and purpose-propulsive and cinematic, but grounded in emotional truth.
From the opening pages, Graham immerses you in a world alive with political tension and personal stakes. His prose hums with energy, his characters carry the scars of their choices, and every decision feels earned. What makes Broken Alliance truly stand out is how it balances moral complexity with relentless forward motion-you turn each page because you need to know how these people will face the next impossible choice.
The writing is confident and urgent, yet layered with empathy. These aren't heroes and villains-they're survivors of their own convictions. Graham captures that beautifully, showing how compassion can become both a weapon and a wound. It's cinematic action with literary soul, the kind of storytelling that reminds you why science fiction endures: it asks what humanity looks like when tested to its limits.
By the time the story builds to its heart-pounding finale, the payoff feels both inevitable and deeply personal. The resolution carries real weight-earned through character, not coincidence-and lingers long after the last page.
A smarter, sharper, and more human sequel, Broken Alliance doesn't just expand the Tracer universe; it deepens it. It's a story about courage, the cost of integrity, and the fragile alliances that define us all.
Five stars well earned ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
