The Fractured Dark

The Fractured Dark by Megan E. O'Keefe delves deeper into a universe on the precipice of chaos and destruction. This second instalment of the Devoured Worlds trilogy continues the exhilarating saga of Naira and Tarquin as they strive to unearth the mysteries threatening their existence. Fleeing from relentless counter-revolutionaries, grotesque misprinted monsters, and a planet on the brink of collapse, the duo finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets held by the powerful Mercator family.

As Naira and Tarquin uncover clues about the blight ravaging habitable planets, a new and urgent threat emerges. The head of the Mercator family vanishes, taking with him the galaxy's last reserves of precious starship fuel. This disappearance ignites a fierce struggle for power among the ruling families, thrusting the universe into turmoil. Naira's fervent revolutionary aspirations must be momentarily abandoned to tackle the immediate crisis threatening humanity's survival. With tension mounting and betrayal lurking at every corner, Naira and Tarquin must navigate treacherous political landscapes and their own complicated relationship to protect what remains of their world.

Praise for the Devoured Worlds series is effusive:

'Character-driven science fiction at its best - a taut novel with human questions at its heart'
E. J. Beaton, author of The Councillor

'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

'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

'This is space opera for the ages, wrapped in complicated and delicious layers of family and loyalty and science and love and duty. I couldn't put it down!'
Karen Osborne, author of Architects of Memory

With its intricate plotting, richly developed characters, and a universe teetering on the brink of extinction, The Fractured Dark offers a thrilling continuation of a beloved series, appealing to both new readers and devoted fans of science fiction and space opera genres. Dive into this riveting adventure and explore a world where every decision could mean the difference between survival and annihilation.