Drifters' Alliance, Book 2

Drifters' Alliance #2

by Elle Casey

NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, ELLE CASEY, brings readers Book 2 of DRIFTERS' ALLIANCE, an ongoing Science Fiction Space Opera series.

Captain Cass and her crew are drifting, waiting on word from the Alliance that they’re ready to meet. But something pops up in her clearpanel that she wasn’t expecting, and people with hidden motives are stirring up more trouble than she can handle alone. It’s going to take a little help from some friends to get her out of this mess. Hopefully, she still has some left who are willing to take a risk on her.

This is Book 2 in an ongoing series. Book 3 is now available. More books coming for this series in 2016!
Science Fiction, Space Opera
For older teens and adults
CONTENT Colorful language, sexy stuff, and general badassery

Genres: Science Fiction, Space Opera

225 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 28, 2015

About the author

Elle Casey, a former attorney and teacher, is a NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling American author who lives in France with her husband, the youngest of her three kids, and several horses, dogs, and cats. She has written more than 40 novels in less than 5 years and likes to say she offers fiction in several flavors. These flavors include romance, science fiction, urban fantasy, action adventure, suspense, and paranormal.

BOOKS BY ELLE CASEY
 (by genre):

ROMANCE 

By Degrees

Rebel Wheels (3-book series)
Just One Night (romantic serial)
Just One Week
Love in New York (3-book series)
Shine Not Burn (2-book series), also available as an Audiobook
Bourbon Street Boys (3-book series), also available as an Audiobook
Desperate Measures
Mismatched

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE 

All the Glory: How Jason Bradley Went from Hero to Zero in Ten Seconds Flat
Don’t Make Me Beautiful
Wrecked (2-book series), Book 1 also available as an Audiobook


 CONTEMPORARY URBAN FANTASY

 

War of the Fae (10-book series)
*Book 1, The Changelings, is a free ebook at most retailers*
Ten Things You Should Know About Dragons (short story, The Dragon Chronicles)
My Vampire Summer

Aces High



 SCIENCE FICTION
 

Drifters’ Alliance (3-book series +)
Winner Takes All (short story prequel to Drifters’ Alliance, Dark Beyond the Stars Anthology)
The Ivory Tower (short story standalone, Beyond the Stars: A Planet Too Far. A Space Opera Anthology)


 DYSTOPIAN

 

Apocalypsis (4-book series) *Book 1, Kahayatle, is a FREE ebook at most retailers*


 PARANORMAL
 

Duality (2-book series)
Monkey Business (short story)
Dreampath (short story, The Telepath Chronicles)
Pocket Full of Sunshine (short story & screenplay)

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Reviews

[Jana LaPelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anarchy... Well Named! 4 1/2 Stars

I just have one question, can I join the crew of the DS Anarchy? Elle Casey is taking me back to my first love and that was Sci Fy . I haven't really read Sci Fy for some time but I find after reading books 1 & 2 of Drifters' Alliance I want more. This second installment of the series does not disappoint, Casey does what she does best by building a solid storyline as well as continuing to grow and nurture the main characters. Captain Cass is, as we all know, a serious badass, she is a kick ass, ask questions later kinda girl, my favorite type of female lead, but as this story evolves we are presented with the more vulnerable side to Cass as she takes up her leadership role as Captain putting her crew first, honestly they are not just her crew but what she hopes to become her family.

Secrets are revealed, the past comes back to haunt Cass, a crew comes together, and alliances are forged. I can't wait to see what is in store for Cass and the crew of the DS Anarchy next. Book 3 is set to release early November.

[Vega_girl · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5*

So when Elle Casey writes a series she doesn't mess around!!! I am loving all the twists and turns and the action in this novel is amazing!!! I could feel the blood....so much Gore my sister who hates love stories always reads Elle because of her graphic discriptions!!!LOL!! I am absolutely at a loss as to the actual love interest, but I think that makes it more fun to figure out!!! Can't wait for the next one!!!

[Robyn Alyson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Honestly, I like the story, it's a little unpolished, but thats an indie book thing. My issue is the constant slurs. I think the author thinks it's cute. It is off-putting and jarring enough to turn me off of this author. And it was published in 2015, so don't try telling me the author didn't know better. A professional editor or a slew of reasonable betas would have benefited the author. Someone who would convince her that using a marginalized culture as a name for her group of marginalized characters who happen to be thieves and "shifty" in general was not a great idea.

[Dani (lovesbooksandtea) · Rating 2 out of 5]

This felt like a filler book. Everything that happened probably could have been split between the first book and the third, the plot did not add anything to the story and basically nothing actually happened. It was like “this is what happened while they waited” *insert random uninteresting adventure with 1 surprise twist that could have been a chapter in book 3*. Honestly, it’s put me off reading the third book.

[Gillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but worth reading

Fun space opera. Woman captain who is strong without devolving into shallow bitchiness. Fun pseudo science and exciting universe. I got my copy at the local library on ebook.

[Lushr · Rating 4 out of 5]

these are fun!basically books one and then book two only cover about one or two days each, but they are packed to the brim with action, much fun! it’s very nice to find something safe fun engaging and well written to read.

[Greyscotty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting there. Character development but still some secretive stuff going on. I'll wait a couple of days before going on to Book 3.

[Russ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Started this in late afternoon on my birthday, finished it at 2 AM on the 8th. Jumped back on Amazon and grabbed book three, then read it until I fell asleep. Elle creates great characters!

[Kathy Sebesta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Standard book 2 of a trilogy. Already a deus ex machina ending.

[Ashley Wu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engaging but short

Definitely attention grabbing and suspenseful but too short. Good cliffhanger. Curious is the third is also as short as this one.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been a while since I read the first book, but this was a great follow-up. I can't wait to read Book 3!

[Gayle Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like it. Great continuation of the 1st book. My only complaint was it is very short compared to the 1st book. I have already ordered the 3rd book though.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

good! captain grows into her role. there is a budding romance but hard for me to understand why. crew develops.

[Josephine · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was like being part of an episode in a series. Can't wait to read more

[Poetic Puppy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s finally time to meet the other members of the Alliance and what an odd group they are. While they may appear to be very different from one another, it soon becomes apparent that this Alliance has the potential to be something great, as each ship brings something unique to the table.

We learned a little more about Cass and Macon in the previous book, and in this one we learn a little more about the rest of the crew. The twins are hiding quite a secret, as is Lucinda. The crew of the Anarchy may still be hiding things from one another but they seem to be able to pull together when the going gets tough, and unfortunately for them, they’re going to be tested yet again. I’m not sure if this book is any more exciting than the last, or if I’m just more involved with the story now but it’s definitely exciting and I can’t wait to find out what happens next.

My only real complaint about this set of novels so far, is that they are quite short in comparison to some of her other works, so you’ll find you’ve read all there is to read before you know it. While that may be slightly disappointing because you’ll want more, the up side is that the story isn’t over yet. Bring on book 4!

[Éric Kasprak · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book in the Drifters series is as awesomely smooth as the previous one. So here what I add to say about book 1:

I love the sci-fi adventure genre (call it space opera if you will) and Drifters Alliance is a superb example of it. The story itself is a straightforward, fun and exciting one, but it is the absolute smoothness of the writing that brings it to greatness. The story of Cass and her crew/friends flows so effortlessly that the books literally reads itself. Ms. Casey has a true talent with words, pacing and the overall understanding of telling a wonderful story. As far as sci-fi adventure goes Drifters Alliance as all the right ingredients: interesting characters, action/tension sequences, a well though out settings full of looming questions and with Captain Elle Casey at the (writing) helm; I'm totally on-board.

So after a second helping of the buttery smoothness of Elle Casey writing, I'm still hungry for more and to hell with cholesterol.

[Tagra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still enjoyable, but definitely not quite as solid as the first one. One of the things that really appealed to me about Cass was her balance. She was winging it and doing a good job of hiding how terrified she was inside. When shit went sideways your asshole clenched right along with her and you breathed a sigh of relief as she pulled it off and got out. In Book 2, she's becoming a bit too in-control. We're learning more about her training and now every time we need to know something, she's studied it. When we need to do something, she's been trained in it. Everything that happens to them seems to revolve around her past. It's too convenient. The characters are a bit too slapstick, too. The humour is starting to feel forced, and I get the sense that the book was written fairly quickly and not polished as much as it should have been to tone down those burrs.

Still enjoying the series, but at 5 bucks a pop I really want them to have a BIT more meat to them.

[nounoumie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 to 4,5 stars
Wow. Just wow. I liked the 1st book, but this one really blew my mind : got my heartbeat up, gave me a sleepless night, got me telling the short version of the story to my (star wars geek) son who seemed to get as excited as I am about The DS Anarchy.
Captain Cass is still great, her crew is fantastic, her thoughts (and blunders )are awesome!
It was hugely entertaining reading the chapters where Cass 'meets' a pirate, got 'shiped' to her enemy, and where she had to face her past again.
The end of this book is not a cliffhanger, but gives you something to look forward to in book 3.

[Linda Spicer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best series ever!

That cliff hanger, Elle!!!! Damn you! I can not wait for November to get the next book. Cass is a certified badass and her whole crew is amazing. I can't wait to see what happens with the Alliance.

[Debi Domby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Action packed

The series is getting better. Lots of action, snarky comments and strong characters. I like that all the characters are developed so nicely and that the story flows well. Onward to more adventures

[Jon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was pretty much as good as the first, but again we leave off almost mid-scene, and the pacing is just so incredibly rapid it feels rushed and unrealistic. Still entertaining, but maybe starting to wear on me.

[Lori Livingston · Rating 5 out of 5]

An engrossing series.

A nice blend of characters makes this series a great read. There are plot twists enough to keep the story interesting without getting so complicated you can't keep track of who is doing what. The adventures of Captain Cass and her crew are a fun read.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good installment. I'm curious to see where this leads...

[Mandy Jamerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twists and turns, kept me guessing constantly. Enjoyed it immensely.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok still good but wish this was one book! The way it was cut off seems like it was but sepetated later :( Still hints at romance but no real movement to make it a romance. Still very well written.

[Brian White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced and funny. Reminds me a lot of the much too short lived television series, Firefly.

[Brian Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this as much as the first book in this series. Would definitely recommend the entire series, as long as you don't mind ignoring everything else going on for a few hours.

[Ryan Viergutz]

Even more maniacal than the first! This story goes deeper into the crew, deeper into Cass's past AND grows a biting edge!

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cass Kennedy continues to come to grips with captaining the DS Anarchy and has a run in with her old trainer and has a confrontation with a "Pirate" as the tale continues.