About the Author

Megan E. O'Keefe was raised amongst journalists, and as soon as she was able joined them by crafting a newsletter which chronicled the daily adventures of the local cat population. She has worked in both arts management and graphic design, and has won Writers of the Future and the Gemmell Morningstar Award. Velocity Weapon, the first novel in her Protectorate series, was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel. Megan lives in the Bay Area of California.

Reviews

A brilliantly plotted yarn of survival and far-future political intrigueFull of twists, feints, and deception, O'Keefe's latest presents a visionary world rife withpolitical intrigue and space adventureMeticulously plotted, edge-of-your-seat space opera with a soul; a highly promising science-fiction debutFurious action sequences, funny dialogue and a plot that will keep you guessing every step of the way