Velocity Weapon
Book 1 of the The Protectorate series
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Velocity Weapon by Megan O’Keefe launches readers into a gripping space opera full of interstellar war, political intrigue, and morally grey choices that shape the fate of civilizations.
Velocity Weapon by Megan O’Keefe is the thrilling opening novel of her acclaimed space opera series, introducing readers to a high-stakes universe of interstellar conflict, advanced technology, and complex characters. The story follows Sanda, a brilliant and resourceful pilot who awakens far from her fleet after a sudden betrayal, only to discover she is caught in a galaxy-spanning war with forces that threaten entire civilizations.
O’Keefe masterfully combines Space Opera, Political Intrigue, and Morally Grey Characters, creating a narrative where survival often demands cunning and morally ambiguous decisions. Sanda’s journey is both physically and emotionally perilous, highlighting themes of resilience, courage, and personal growth amidst chaos.
The novel also explores the power of Found Family, as alliances form between unlikely companions, each with their own secrets and motives. These relationships add depth and humanity to the high-stakes interstellar drama, providing emotional grounding amid epic battles and galactic-scale conspiracies.
With multiple POVs, readers gain a panoramic view of the galaxy, seeing conflicts unfold from different angles and understanding how actions ripple across star systems. O’Keefe’s world-building is meticulous, blending advanced technology, alien civilizations, and political complexity into a believable and immersive universe.
Fast-paced, intellectually engaging, and emotionally resonant, Velocity Weapon is perfect for fans of action-packed, character-driven science fiction. Megan O’Keefe crafts a story that is as thrilling as it is thoughtful, balancing spectacular space battles with intricate political manoeuvring and complex moral dilemmas.
Publication Details:
| Number of Pages | 544 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0356512223 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0356512228 |
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Other books in the The Protectorate series
She wakes 230 years later. The war is over. Everyone's dead. Sanda survives with rogue AI Bero and uncovers lies. O'Keefe's PKD-nominated trilogy: The Expanse meets Ancillary Justice. Dazzling space battles and political intrigue.
About Megan O'Keefe
Award-winning space opera author. Gemmell Morningstar winner for Steal the Sky. Philip K. Dick nominee for Velocity Weapon. Writers of the Future champion. Bay Area journalist's daughter crafting "steampunk Firefly" and edge-of-your-seat AI thrillers.