The Fractured Dark

by Megan E. O'Keefe Narrated by Ciaran Saward

Overview

Dying planets, dangerous conspiracies, and secret romance abound in the second installment of the Devoured Worlds trilogy by award-winning author Megan E. O'Keefe.

Naira and Tarquin have escaped*vicious*counter-revolutionaries,*misprinted monsters, and*the pull of a dying*planet. Now, bound together to*find the truth behind the blight that has been killing habitable planets, they need to hunt out the Mercator family secrets.*But, when*the head of Mercator*disappears, taking*the universe's*remaining supply of starship fuel with him, chaos breaks loose between the ruling families. Naira's revolution must be put aside for the sake of humanity's immediate survival.

The Devoured Worlds
The Blighted Stars
The Fractured Dark

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

O’Keefe’s characters, even the minor ones, are deftly drawn. The dilemmas her characters face are compelling ... thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to the final volume.”—Locus

Praise for The Devoured Worlds:
 
"The Blighted Stars delivers a first-in-series that's smart, incisive, and utterly gripping. Megan E. O'Keefe's masterful storytelling will draw you into a complex, brutal, yet hope-charged world, break your heart, and leave you begging for more." —Rowenna Miller, author of Torn
 
"Brimming with unconventional gender dynamics and shifting identities, The Blighted Stars is character-driven science fiction at its best—a taut novel with human questions at its heart." —E. J. Beaton, author of The Councillor 
 
"Emotional arcs and action sequences, vivid worldbuilding, and interesting explorations of body printing and corporate servitude provide an immersive story...O'Keefe's latest has the intrigue, surprises, and high stakes of her previous novels." —Library Journal

"The story’s environmental themes are handled very well (O’Keefe gives the reader much to think about without sounding didactic); the characters are lively; and the writing is full of energy. A very promising series launch." —Booklist

"O’Keefe delivers a captivating exploration of identity in this smart, addictive space adventure full of intrigue, visceral danger, and deeply personal stakes. Come for the epic sci-fi action, stay for the charmingly broken characters just doing their best." ―J. S. Dewes, author of The Last Watch

"The Blighted Stars is a delightfully twisty space opera filled with unique worldbuilding and deft explorations of humanity, family, and power. Add in a dash of rebellion and a hint of romance, and I'm hooked—I can't wait for the next book!” ―Jessie Mihalik, author of Hunt the Stars

Library Journal

★ 07/28/2023

Having escaped from misprint monsters and a dying planet, Naira Sharp is determined to find out the truth behind the death of hospitable planets, knowing that her former employers, the Mercators, are behind it. Also on her side is Tarquin Mercator, the studious son of this hated family, and a man Naira was growing to care for—except that her new print does not have those memories. When Tarquin's father announces he is going into seclusion and taking most of the supply of the material needed to create starships, Naira, Tarquin, and their allies must play a dangerous game to find him and the fuel, stop the rest of the ruling families from revolting, and fight against the growing influence of the parasitic infection that exists in most of what is left of humanity. Skillful work with printable bodies, mind downloads, and alien influences creates a myriad of morally gray decisions by many characters that bring twists throughout. VERDICT O'Keefe's sequel to The Blighted Stars continues to masterfully play with genetic enhancement and reproducible physiology, corporate power, and alien life. An exciting science-fiction series that will make readers anxious for the final volume.—Kristi Chadwick

Product Details

BN ID:	2940178106068
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	09/26/2023
Series:	The Devoured Worlds , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged

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