The Protectorate Books in Order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Velocity Weapon |
2019 |
Megan E. O’Keefe |
Buy |
| 2 |
Chaos Vector |
2020 |
Megan E. O’Keefe |
Buy |
| 3 |
Catalyst Gate |
2021 |
Megan E. O’Keefe |
Buy |
The Protectorate series is a space opera trilogy set in a far-future humanity spread across multiple star systems. The story begins when Major Sanda Greeve wakes from emergency cryosleep aboard a severely damaged gunship, her only companion an AI named Bero. She soon learns that the war she was fighting ended long ago, and everything she knew has changed.
Megan E. O’Keefe weaves together multiple storylines across time and space, examining questions about what makes a person who they are when memories can be copied, transferred, or erased. The first book, Velocity Weapon, won the 2020 Philip K. Dick Award and established O’Keefe as a voice in modern space opera.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Protectorate series about?
The trilogy follows Major Sanda Greeve, who wakes up on a damaged spaceship with only an AI for company, only to learn decades have passed and her home planet was destroyed in a war. The series explores themes of identity, memory, and the nature of consciousness against a backdrop of interstellar conflict.
What order should I read The Protectorate books?
Read them in publication order: Velocity Weapon (2019), Chaos Vector (2020), and Catalyst Gate (2021). The story builds directly from one book to the next, with escalating stakes and revelations.
Did The Protectorate series win any awards?
Yes, Velocity Weapon won the 2020 Philip K. Dick Award for distinguished science fiction published in paperback. The series has been praised for its plotting, worldbuilding, and treatment of AI characters.