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Tracer #2
Broken Alliance
The dust has barely settled but the nightmare, now known as Zero Day, echoes across the Settled Systems, leaving a fledgling Alliance grappling for stability. Sovereign's terrifying ambition to reshape humanity in its own image may have been thwarted, but its lingering threat casts a long shadow.
The crew of The Venture—Andre, Bex, Bishop, and Caleb—are now Alliance Tracers, tasked with hunting down those who seek to capitalize in the wake of Sovereign's defeat. But loyalty is a fragile thing in a universe still reeling from the brink of destruction. Meanwhile, General Katherine Mallory navigates a treacherous new battlefield, facing enemies as formidable in the Council Chambers as any on the front lines. And deep within Trelin Base, Commander Bryton guards the galaxy's most dangerous secret: Sovereign, whose unnatural power remains an ominous threat.
Old wounds fester and new forces rise, all vying to unlock Sovereign's power. As the fragile peace threatens to unravel, these heroes must choose where their allegiances lie. Will the Alliance endure this new era, or is it doomed to collapse and shatter into a Broken Alliance?
"With high-stakes action, moral dilemmas, and richly imagined worlds, this gripping sci-fi adventure explores the cost of freedom, the power of loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit. Perfect for fans of intricate plots, dynamic characters, and thought-provoking themes, this story will keep you hooked until the very last page."
The crew of The Venture—Andre, Bex, Bishop, and Caleb—are now Alliance Tracers, tasked with hunting down those who seek to capitalize in the wake of Sovereign's defeat. But loyalty is a fragile thing in a universe still reeling from the brink of destruction. Meanwhile, General Katherine Mallory navigates a treacherous new battlefield, facing enemies as formidable in the Council Chambers as any on the front lines. And deep within Trelin Base, Commander Bryton guards the galaxy's most dangerous secret: Sovereign, whose unnatural power remains an ominous threat.
Old wounds fester and new forces rise, all vying to unlock Sovereign's power. As the fragile peace threatens to unravel, these heroes must choose where their allegiances lie. Will the Alliance endure this new era, or is it doomed to collapse and shatter into a Broken Alliance?
"With high-stakes action, moral dilemmas, and richly imagined worlds, this gripping sci-fi adventure explores the cost of freedom, the power of loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit. Perfect for fans of intricate plots, dynamic characters, and thought-provoking themes, this story will keep you hooked until the very last page."
418 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2025
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About the author
David E Graham
4 books7 followersDavid E Graham is a writer of science fiction and fantasy, drawn to the boundless potential of speculative worlds. He grew up in rural Virginia, a lifelong consumer of entertainment who marveled at the way master storytellers could paint vivid landscapes of the future or conjure forgotten ages of fantasy, all while holding a mirror to our present reality. It is this passion that drives his own work, where he explores the deep, complex themes that resonate in our world today.
In his novels, David delves into the profound costs of war and the immense weight of leadership and command. His stories are a reflection of his belief that even in the most fantastical settings, real-world issues of corruption and greed can shape not only our everyday lives but also the political landscapes we inhabit. Now residing in Tennessee with his wife, Lisa, David weaves tales that are both escapist and thought-provoking, inviting readers to consider the timeless struggles of humanity through a fresh lens.
In his novels, David delves into the profound costs of war and the immense weight of leadership and command. His stories are a reflection of his belief that even in the most fantastical settings, real-world issues of corruption and greed can shape not only our everyday lives but also the political landscapes we inhabit. Now residing in Tennessee with his wife, Lisa, David weaves tales that are both escapist and thought-provoking, inviting readers to consider the timeless struggles of humanity through a fresh lens.
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November 3, 2025
Broken Alliance - David Graham
I really enjoyed the story. I really like cyberpunk sci-fi stories that feature robotics or body modifications or artificial intelligence. I think that there are so much creativity back to people can do with those tropes or themes, and every person does them differently. I also love the space exploration and rebellion themes in the story as well. And then I love the characters. We got to meet so many neat fun and interesting people in this story and in this series like Bex, Andre, and Kat. The authors, writing and the way beige tell the story makes you feel like you’re a part of the crew, the story is just so immersive. I just need to read the book one.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Out of 5 Stars ⭐️
# of Pages 🌙 332 pages
Release Date 🌟 11/3/25
Format 💫 Gifted Digital Copy
Series 🌙 The Tracer, #2
Genre/Tropes ✨ science fiction, cyberpunk, artificial intelligence, found family, quests, rebellion
Favorite Character ☀️ Bex
Favorite Line 🌟 “We don’t split up, Bex,”
“Stop staring, child, this old thing has survived two wars and a lot of pasta. It’s a miracle the seamstresses can still find a way to let it out just a tad more,”
I really enjoyed the story. I really like cyberpunk sci-fi stories that feature robotics or body modifications or artificial intelligence. I think that there are so much creativity back to people can do with those tropes or themes, and every person does them differently. I also love the space exploration and rebellion themes in the story as well. And then I love the characters. We got to meet so many neat fun and interesting people in this story and in this series like Bex, Andre, and Kat. The authors, writing and the way beige tell the story makes you feel like you’re a part of the crew, the story is just so immersive. I just need to read the book one.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Out of 5 Stars ⭐️
# of Pages 🌙 332 pages
Release Date 🌟 11/3/25
Format 💫 Gifted Digital Copy
Series 🌙 The Tracer, #2
Genre/Tropes ✨ science fiction, cyberpunk, artificial intelligence, found family, quests, rebellion
Favorite Character ☀️ Bex
Favorite Line 🌟 “We don’t split up, Bex,”
“Stop staring, child, this old thing has survived two wars and a lot of pasta. It’s a miracle the seamstresses can still find a way to let it out just a tad more,”
November 6, 2025
I got this ARC hoping to finish it in time. Unfortunately life has happened and I'm just over halfway now. It's been good enough that I already purchased the eBook and the first in the series as well.
David makes a great world here and while the first book was much more focused on the mystery and action, this one has much more of a political intrigue side to it as well. It's even more frustrating and upsetting in so many ways because of it.
Take a shot and jump into this world, it shows the bad, and the good of humanity in a futuristic setting.
Cliché comparison time: This book is perfect for fans of The Expanse, Firefly, Honor Harrington (if you like the parts without naval battles/strategy), and rooting for the good guys.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
David makes a great world here and while the first book was much more focused on the mystery and action, this one has much more of a political intrigue side to it as well. It's even more frustrating and upsetting in so many ways because of it.
Take a shot and jump into this world, it shows the bad, and the good of humanity in a futuristic setting.
Cliché comparison time: This book is perfect for fans of The Expanse, Firefly, Honor Harrington (if you like the parts without naval battles/strategy), and rooting for the good guys.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 8, 2026
Broken Alliance is a character-driven science fiction adventure that picks up right where Tracer leaves off. We follow Bex, Andre, Kat, and the rest of the Venture’s crew as they uncover a conspiracy tied to black-market thetic technology, corporate power grabs, and the lingering ghost of Sovereign. The stakes scale from street-level desperation to full political upheaval, with personal loyalty binding the whole thing together. By the time the dust settles, alliances shift, institutions crack, and the characters have to decide who they want to be in the systems they’ve helped reshape.
Author David Graham writes with a steady rhythm: some moments hit hard and fast, like the firefight in the Paramor or Bex racing across rooftops; others stretch out with quieter emotional beats, especially in the aftermath scenes near the end of the story. What I appreciated most is how the book doesn’t rush the characters’ inner shifts. Bex’s relationship with identity and agency, Andre’s weariness and stubborn hope, Kat’s complicated sense of duty, these all felt grounded. Even when the plot leaned into big sci-fi spectacle, the emotional center stayed human.
The author also makes some interesting choices about power structures and responsibility. The political hearings, the scramble over the Trelin Base project, and the moral ambiguity of the Alliance add a sharper edge to the adventure (the council scenes show this well). Sometimes the villains are overt, like Davenport, but more often the danger feels systemic, which makes the world feel authentic and messy. I liked that the story refuses a clean resolution. Even the epilogue acknowledges the work still ahead while nudging us toward future threads in the Settled Systems.
By the time I turned the last page, I felt satisfied but also curious. The ending gives the characters a breather, a moment of found-family warmth, and a hint that their fight isn’t done. It’s a good tone to leave on: hopeful but honest. If you enjoy sci-fi that balances action with character, especially stories about crews who choose each other again and again even when the galaxy keeps breaking around them, this one will land well. Fans of The Expanse, Mass Effect, or any tight-knit-crew narrative will feel right at home.
Author David Graham writes with a steady rhythm: some moments hit hard and fast, like the firefight in the Paramor or Bex racing across rooftops; others stretch out with quieter emotional beats, especially in the aftermath scenes near the end of the story. What I appreciated most is how the book doesn’t rush the characters’ inner shifts. Bex’s relationship with identity and agency, Andre’s weariness and stubborn hope, Kat’s complicated sense of duty, these all felt grounded. Even when the plot leaned into big sci-fi spectacle, the emotional center stayed human.
The author also makes some interesting choices about power structures and responsibility. The political hearings, the scramble over the Trelin Base project, and the moral ambiguity of the Alliance add a sharper edge to the adventure (the council scenes show this well). Sometimes the villains are overt, like Davenport, but more often the danger feels systemic, which makes the world feel authentic and messy. I liked that the story refuses a clean resolution. Even the epilogue acknowledges the work still ahead while nudging us toward future threads in the Settled Systems.
By the time I turned the last page, I felt satisfied but also curious. The ending gives the characters a breather, a moment of found-family warmth, and a hint that their fight isn’t done. It’s a good tone to leave on: hopeful but honest. If you enjoy sci-fi that balances action with character, especially stories about crews who choose each other again and again even when the galaxy keeps breaking around them, this one will land well. Fans of The Expanse, Mass Effect, or any tight-knit-crew narrative will feel right at home.
October 19, 2025
David Graham’s Broken Alliance is a gripping, human story of loyalty, consequence, and what it means to lead when the lines between right and wrong blur beyond recognition. This is science fiction with heart and purpose—propulsive and cinematic, but grounded in emotional truth.
From the opening pages, Graham immerses you in a world alive with political tension and personal stakes. His prose hums with energy, his characters carry the scars of their choices, and every decision feels earned. What makes Broken Alliance truly stand out is how it balances moral complexity with relentless forward motion—you turn each page because you need to know how these people will face the next impossible choice.
The writing is confident and urgent, yet layered with empathy. These aren’t heroes and villains—they’re survivors of their own convictions. Graham captures that beautifully, showing how compassion can become both a weapon and a wound. It’s cinematic action with literary soul, the kind of storytelling that reminds you why science fiction endures: it asks what humanity looks like when tested to its limits.
By the time the story builds to its heart-pounding finale, the payoff feels both inevitable and deeply personal. The resolution carries real weight—earned through character, not coincidence—and lingers long after the last page.
A smarter, sharper, and more human sequel, Broken Alliance doesn’t just expand the Tracer universe; it deepens it. It’s a story about courage, the cost of integrity, and the fragile alliances that define us all. I received this book as an ARC.
From the opening pages, Graham immerses you in a world alive with political tension and personal stakes. His prose hums with energy, his characters carry the scars of their choices, and every decision feels earned. What makes Broken Alliance truly stand out is how it balances moral complexity with relentless forward motion—you turn each page because you need to know how these people will face the next impossible choice.
The writing is confident and urgent, yet layered with empathy. These aren’t heroes and villains—they’re survivors of their own convictions. Graham captures that beautifully, showing how compassion can become both a weapon and a wound. It’s cinematic action with literary soul, the kind of storytelling that reminds you why science fiction endures: it asks what humanity looks like when tested to its limits.
By the time the story builds to its heart-pounding finale, the payoff feels both inevitable and deeply personal. The resolution carries real weight—earned through character, not coincidence—and lingers long after the last page.
A smarter, sharper, and more human sequel, Broken Alliance doesn’t just expand the Tracer universe; it deepens it. It’s a story about courage, the cost of integrity, and the fragile alliances that define us all. I received this book as an ARC.
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