Drake's Orb. Drake, #1

??? 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 a growing threat that 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.