-ZARATE CREATIONS BESTSELLER-
ALEX G ZARATE
DRAKE'S ORB
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In Drake's Orb, Captain Drake's life takes a dramatic turn when he witnesses a traumatic event, leading him to resign from The Protectorate—a powerful planetary defense body. Determined to chart a new course, he becomes the captain of the civilian research vessel, The Mary, venturing into the depths of deep space.
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But as he steps aboard The Mary, Captain Drake faces an unexpected challenge. The crew harbors deep-seated hostility towards former military personnel, viewing them as harbingers of bad luck. Undeterred, Captain Drake sets forth on their planned missions, hoping to prove his worth.
However, fate seems to conspire against them. The first mission ends in failure, leaving the crew injured and questioning the captain's leadership. And when the second mission follows a similar pattern, lives are tragically lost, further intensifying the animosity towards Captain Drake.
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Amidst the growing tension, the captain teams up with his first officer and the ship's AI to decipher the underlying cause of their misfortunes. As they dig deeper, they uncover secrets buried within The Protectorate, entangled with the mysteries of an enigmatic artifact recovered during their explorations.
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Time is running out, and Captain Drake realizes that their final mission could hold the key to their survival—or their downfall. The stakes are high, and he must navigate a treacherous path to unveil the truth that threatens to unravel everything they hold dear.
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In "Drake's Orb," experience a heart-pounding journey of intrigue, discovery, and camaraderie as Captain Drake and his crew embark on a thrilling quest that will test their resolve, reveal hidden truths, and shape the destiny of not only The Mary but the entire cosmos.
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A broken captain. A rebellious crew. A doomed mission.
After experiencing a devastating event, Captain Drake finds himself re-evaluating everything around him. He ends his military career and chooses to become the captain of a civilian space station bound for deep space.
As he starts his new position he’s met with friction from the crew. Some resent the idea of military control and others do not like having a new captain intent on change. This resentment worsens when a mission goes wrong and lives are lost.
His first officer, Jennifer Starker, is against him from the start, but realizes both must work together as each mission results in mounting danger for them all. They realize something darker is afoot and forces beyond their control are intentionally sabotaging them. The captain fears it has something to do with his past while the ship’s A.I. and the crew is convinced the captain is to blame.
When an unknown device is discovered, the captain’s solution to saving the ship and gaining his crew’s trust may be closer than he realizes.
Can Captain Drake find a way out of his lingering darkness? Will he find a way to prevent the demise of his civilian crew and ship?
Drake’s Orb is a first book in the Drake science fiction series. If you like space adventures filled with drama, tense thrills and dark secrets, then you’ll love Alex G Zarate’s incredible sci-fi adventure.
Buy Drake’s Orb and find what is lurking in the depths of space!