The Elect Saga
A four part space opera series set in a distant part of the galaxy filled with pirates, bounty hunters, traders, explorers and strange aliens. Inspired by the space trading and combat simulation games of the 1980s and 1990s.
Status Quo
A brilliant scientist uncovers a terrifying plot to begin a galactic war. Aided by a talented, but reluctant and embittered combateer, he must stop the deployment of a super weapon he invented…
A weapon so powerful it threatens to destroy entire worlds.
Status Quo is part one of the Elect Saga.
Reviews of Status Quo
“You can see the inspiration of space computer games like Elite, Freelancer, Wing Commander and Descent. Drew clearly played a lot of these in his youth, but is able to turn those foundations into a fabulous and original space adventure amongst the stars!”
“Status Quo was a fantastic read and I blasted through it in a weekend. We follow the dual POVs of Jim Feynman and Rebecca Tyley as they become embroiled in a galactic conspiracy. There are enough twists to make it a great story in its own right. Drew’s writing hallmarks are there: fast-paced action, political intrigue, and a strong, complex, morally-grey female protagonist.”
“A great read with lots of nods to Elite and Wing Commander! The story gets going quickly and moves along at a fast pace, and the characters are interesting and believable. There’s plenty of space combat and an interesting twist at the end (which I won’t give away here). I’ve already ordered the next book in the series and hope this is just as good!”
Mutabilis
When a series of linked murders forces TradeCon to outlaw the shadow organisation known as the Obsidian Ring, a mysterious top secret document must be found in order to stave off a galactic conflict. The document contains a devastating secret, the key to power, domination and control.
A secret as old as space travel itself, the location of the legendary planet “Enigma.”
Mutabilis is part two of the Elect Saga.
Reviews of Mutabilis
“A gripping plot from the start, characters and scenes that are the result of a very creative imagination and lucidly expressed.”
“Superb, surpassed himself again. Beautifully executed.”
“Drew just has a knack of writing characters you love or hate… sometimes both at the same time!”
Incursio
The Swarmers, an intelligent race of space-faring insectoid-like creatures, have always existed on the edge of inhabited space. Whilst many human vessels have succumbed to spurious and random attacks in recent years, all out war with this strange alien race has been avoided.
But now, something has changed. Swarmer starcraft, powerful, fast and dangerous are invading TradeCon space and nothing seems able to stop them.
With star systems falling to the invaders on a daily basis, a desperate plan is hatched to deal with the aliens once and for all.
Incursio is part three of the Elect Saga.
Reviews of Incursio
“Yep… had to stay up late and finish that one in a single read. Where do I go to get a refund on a good night’s sleep?”
“You can’t leave it there… what happens next?”
“Weird alien stuff going down, crazy bunch of heroes. This is what we want. A perfect Space Opera!”
Finis
With the alien menace poised to overthrow the galaxy a lone group of combateers is all that that stands between them and total annihilation.
When one of their number is kidnapped by the aliens and their plans thwarted, the group must decide whether to mount a rescue and risk losing the war, or sacrifice her for the greater good of humankind.
But strange and uncomfortable truths are unearthed, which indicates all is not what it seems with the war against the aliens.
The path to victory is complicated by lies and untruths from those that were once considered trusted allies…
Finis is the fourth and final part of the Elect Saga.
Reviews of Finis
“Why does it have to end? Thank goodness Drew has written some other stuff too, on to the Shadeward Saga now!”
“Going to miss these characters, such fun hanging out with them in a strange and wonderful galaxy!”
“Can’t be the end, surely? We need more adventures!”