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Breach of Contract: Book 2 in The Data Collectors Trilogy
To trust or not to trust, that is the question. Nothing is quite as it should be when Lucene Jones finally arrives on Erde. The Peace-Keepers are forced into an uneasy alliance with the Vitruvians when they discover that the nomadic Royals may have skipped out on a deal. Namely, they failed to deliver the one natural born empath, born of two genetically modified Data Collectors, to a restless demon named Jasper Set. To make matters worse, the Terrestrial Academy of Research and Awareness (TARA) is beginning to notice odd side effects from tampering with Mother Nature, making the Data Collectors seem potentially unfit to continue their research. How can they possibly save the human species when they can’t even save themselves, begging the question, has everyone gone insane?
319 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2020
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June 19, 2025
When Karma Becomes Narrative
What distinguishes this book is its narrative use of karma not as moral debt, but as psychological momentum. The characters are trapped not by fate, but by unresolved intention. Palli builds a metaphysical justice system that mirrors our Earth-bound one, and through it, we see how healing isn’t about punishment or erasure it’s about understanding.
The tribunal scenes are metaphors for therapy, soul retrieval, and truth telling. This book doesn’t offer resolution easily, because neither does life.
What distinguishes this book is its narrative use of karma not as moral debt, but as psychological momentum. The characters are trapped not by fate, but by unresolved intention. Palli builds a metaphysical justice system that mirrors our Earth-bound one, and through it, we see how healing isn’t about punishment or erasure it’s about understanding.
The tribunal scenes are metaphors for therapy, soul retrieval, and truth telling. This book doesn’t offer resolution easily, because neither does life.
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January 27, 2022A sci-fi tale of epic proportions!
BREACH OF CONTRACT is a picture-puzzle mix of futuristic and “some things never change” themes. It’s a classic tale of good versus evil, boy meets girl and earthling ingenuity on an intergalactic scale.
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BREACH OF CONTRACT is a picture-puzzle mix of futuristic and “some things never change” themes. It’s a classic tale of good versus evil, boy meets girl and earthling ingenuity on an intergalactic scale.
Read our full review here:
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July 31, 2025
What If Star Wars Had Lawyers and Emotionally Intelligent Shapeshifters?
Second books can be tricky, but Breach of Contract nailed the vibe shift. This one felt darker, deeper, and more complex like someone dimmed the lights and whispered, “Hey, things are about to get real.”
This story dives into all the consequences of book one the shady political mess, the real danger of being a Data Collector, and the fact that Lucene and friends are caught in something way bigger than they imagined. The introduction of the Null and the new contract plotline brought in that juicy “sci-fi legal drama” energy that I didn’t know I needed.
It’s also the book where the Royals really start showing their teeth. Their sinister manipulation of intergalactic law and human trust adds this undercurrent of dread to everything. And yet, you’ve still got heart. Cepheus is heartbreaking and brilliant in this one, and Ivan and Fatima's return to Erde? Ugh, it got me emotional.
This book blends space politics, moral dilemmas, and soulful moments so smoothly that you barely notice the shift from whimsical to whoa, this is serious. I loved the pacing, the writing stayed sharp, and by the time that “tear in space” chapter hit, I was gripping my imaginary space seatbelt.
Second books can be tricky, but Breach of Contract nailed the vibe shift. This one felt darker, deeper, and more complex like someone dimmed the lights and whispered, “Hey, things are about to get real.”
This story dives into all the consequences of book one the shady political mess, the real danger of being a Data Collector, and the fact that Lucene and friends are caught in something way bigger than they imagined. The introduction of the Null and the new contract plotline brought in that juicy “sci-fi legal drama” energy that I didn’t know I needed.
It’s also the book where the Royals really start showing their teeth. Their sinister manipulation of intergalactic law and human trust adds this undercurrent of dread to everything. And yet, you’ve still got heart. Cepheus is heartbreaking and brilliant in this one, and Ivan and Fatima's return to Erde? Ugh, it got me emotional.
This book blends space politics, moral dilemmas, and soulful moments so smoothly that you barely notice the shift from whimsical to whoa, this is serious. I loved the pacing, the writing stayed sharp, and by the time that “tear in space” chapter hit, I was gripping my imaginary space seatbelt.
June 17, 2025
An Ethically Complex, Emotionally Driven Sequel
If The Data Collectors was the quiet before the storm, Breach of Contract is the thunder that follows. The stakes here are far more intense not just for the galaxy, but for Lucene’s soul. We now see her caught between cosmic diplomacy and personal survival. What struck me most was how Palli doesn’t shy away from morally grey territory. Who owns truth? What is safety when peace itself is conditional?
Jasper was a standout for me. Cold, unreadable, almost villainous but you can’t look away. The baby subplot chilled me to the bone. There’s so much here about agency, about what gets sacrificed for "greater good." You could teach a class on the ethical questions raised in this book.
If The Data Collectors was the quiet before the storm, Breach of Contract is the thunder that follows. The stakes here are far more intense not just for the galaxy, but for Lucene’s soul. We now see her caught between cosmic diplomacy and personal survival. What struck me most was how Palli doesn’t shy away from morally grey territory. Who owns truth? What is safety when peace itself is conditional?
Jasper was a standout for me. Cold, unreadable, almost villainous but you can’t look away. The baby subplot chilled me to the bone. There’s so much here about agency, about what gets sacrificed for "greater good." You could teach a class on the ethical questions raised in this book.
July 31, 2025
The Empire Strikes Back Vibe, But With More Consent Forms
Everything goes sideways in this book and I loved every page of it. Where The Data Collectors was all about setting the stage, this one flips the script and says, “Oh hey, remember those peacekeepers? Yeah, someone’s murdering them.” 😳
The tone shifts toward espionage, secrets, and betrayal. I was totally hooked by the subplot involving the Witches of France and the oddball, found-family feel that emerges with characters like Hysechia, Marzipan, and Jasper. (The names alone, right?)
Also, can we take a moment to appreciate that this book discusses intergalactic law like it’s actually interesting? Somehow, I was invested in legal loopholes between planets, which is a sentence I never thought I’d write.
Everything goes sideways in this book and I loved every page of it. Where The Data Collectors was all about setting the stage, this one flips the script and says, “Oh hey, remember those peacekeepers? Yeah, someone’s murdering them.” 😳
The tone shifts toward espionage, secrets, and betrayal. I was totally hooked by the subplot involving the Witches of France and the oddball, found-family feel that emerges with characters like Hysechia, Marzipan, and Jasper. (The names alone, right?)
Also, can we take a moment to appreciate that this book discusses intergalactic law like it’s actually interesting? Somehow, I was invested in legal loopholes between planets, which is a sentence I never thought I’d write.
June 24, 2025
Intrigue and Alliance in a Fragile Peace
This second installment is more politically charged and full of narrative subterfuge. With shifting alliances, breached treaties, and secret dialogues, Breach of Contract feels like an interstellar chess game. Characters like Drake Cushing once a mentor figure emerge with murkier motivations. Meanwhile, the “Null” and Jasper’s role introduce disorienting moral ambiguities. The stakes are not just galactic but deeply personal, and the narrative's tone grows darker without losing its soul.
This second installment is more politically charged and full of narrative subterfuge. With shifting alliances, breached treaties, and secret dialogues, Breach of Contract feels like an interstellar chess game. Characters like Drake Cushing once a mentor figure emerge with murkier motivations. Meanwhile, the “Null” and Jasper’s role introduce disorienting moral ambiguities. The stakes are not just galactic but deeply personal, and the narrative's tone grows darker without losing its soul.
June 28, 2025
Fantastic!
Breach of Contract is a fantastic continuation of The Data Collectors series. Danielle Palli effortlessly deepens the story, raising the stakes while keeping the same witty, thought-provoking style that made book one so brilliant.
The characters evolve beautifully, the humour is spot-on, and the philosophical undercurrents give you so much to ponder long after you’ve turned the last page. It’s clever, heartfelt, and thoroughly entertaining a true standout in modern sci-fi. I’m already eager for the next adventure!
Breach of Contract is a fantastic continuation of The Data Collectors series. Danielle Palli effortlessly deepens the story, raising the stakes while keeping the same witty, thought-provoking style that made book one so brilliant.
The characters evolve beautifully, the humour is spot-on, and the philosophical undercurrents give you so much to ponder long after you’ve turned the last page. It’s clever, heartfelt, and thoroughly entertaining a true standout in modern sci-fi. I’m already eager for the next adventure!
June 24, 2025
The Makerspace and the Role of Creation
One of the most touching themes in this volume is creation as healing. The Makerspace isn’t just a physical place it’s a metaphor. When characters like Fatima and Ivan return to this space, their inventions and repairs represent emotional reconstruction.
The tools of creation gears, blueprints, recycled tech become stand ins for hope. It’s a rare sci-fi book that romanticizes repair over revolution.
One of the most touching themes in this volume is creation as healing. The Makerspace isn’t just a physical place it’s a metaphor. When characters like Fatima and Ivan return to this space, their inventions and repairs represent emotional reconstruction.
The tools of creation gears, blueprints, recycled tech become stand ins for hope. It’s a rare sci-fi book that romanticizes repair over revolution.
July 4, 2025
From the Witches of France to Planetary Treaties
This is where the book expands in magical realism. The “Witches of France” could have easily been a gimmick, but Palli instead threads them into the political architecture with purpose.
They represent the ancient meeting the modern, the mystical entwining with the scientific. When their rituals influence galactic decision making, we’re reminded that in Palli’s universe, even the arcane holds power.
This is where the book expands in magical realism. The “Witches of France” could have easily been a gimmick, but Palli instead threads them into the political architecture with purpose.
They represent the ancient meeting the modern, the mystical entwining with the scientific. When their rituals influence galactic decision making, we’re reminded that in Palli’s universe, even the arcane holds power.
July 13, 2025
Tighter, Darker, and More Focused
This book felt more urgent than the first. The tone is darker, and the stakes are higher. The characters we met before are more fractured, especially Lucene and Drake.
The political and emotional tensions hit harder. The pacing is tighter, and there's more movement between planets, conspiracies, and conflicts. Some parts still lean heavily into philosophy, but it’s mixed better with actual plot now.
Definitely more intense and satisfying.
This book felt more urgent than the first. The tone is darker, and the stakes are higher. The characters we met before are more fractured, especially Lucene and Drake.
The political and emotional tensions hit harder. The pacing is tighter, and there's more movement between planets, conspiracies, and conflicts. Some parts still lean heavily into philosophy, but it’s mixed better with actual plot now.
Definitely more intense and satisfying.
July 14, 2025
Soul Intentions
The characters pave the way in the second book of this incredible trilogy Breach Contract. They remind us that fate is non existent and that intention is everything. The author manages to bridge our world through parallels of a metaphysical world through life.
D A Wysong author of the Bestselling series “Monster Hunters Of America”
The characters pave the way in the second book of this incredible trilogy Breach Contract. They remind us that fate is non existent and that intention is everything. The author manages to bridge our world through parallels of a metaphysical world through life.
D A Wysong author of the Bestselling series “Monster Hunters Of America”
July 5, 2025
Deeply Personal and Honest
This book feels like a conversation with someone who truly understands life It made me laugh reflect and even tear up at times A beautiful read
This book feels like a conversation with someone who truly understands life It made me laugh reflect and even tear up at times A beautiful read
November 4, 2025
adventure continues
Great next book in this exciting adventure. If you’re looking for your next sci-fi series, this is a great choice.
Great next book in this exciting adventure. If you’re looking for your next sci-fi series, this is a great choice.
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