The Brick Moon And Other Stories
The brick moon and other stories explores an imaginative plan to launch an artificial moon constructed entirely of bricks. The story begins with a narrator recalling a youthful moment of brainstorming, when a group of energetic thinkers searched for a practical way to help sailors determine their exact position while traveling across vast oceans. Instead of relying on traditional instruments, they envision placing a solid brick sphere into orbit as a permanent marker that could guide navigation. What starts as an ambitious idea gradually becomes an intense collaborative effort filled with calculations, engineering challenges, and persistent optimism. The project represents more than a technical solution; it symbolizes hope, community, and the thrill of innovation. As the effort progresses, the group faces unexpected complications that push them to reconsider how far determination can take them when the outcome is uncertain. Throughout the narrative, the excitement of invention merges with a reflective awareness of risk, showing how dreams can shape reality even when outcomes remain unpredictable. The brick moon ultimately becomes a celebration of creativity, shared purpose, and the willingness to pursue ideas that stretch beyond common expectations.
Ghost Soldiers of Gandamak
Ghost Soldiers of Gandamak is a gripping military fiction novel that brings two centuries of warfare face to face in the mountains of Afghanistan. When Lieutenant Roger Short and the surviving members of his modern U.S. Army platoon crash during a winter extraction flight in 2023, they expect a long trek through enemy territory. What they do not expect is to encounter a shattered British regiment from the year 1842.On a frozen hill outside the village of Gandamak, the remnants of the 44th Foot are preparing to make their final stand against relentless Afghan tribesmen. Exhausted, frostbitten, and nearly out of ammunition, they have no hope of survival. That changes the moment Short and his soldiers arrive with weapons, training, and technology far beyond anything the nineteenth century has ever seen.Thrown together across time, the two units must fight side by side as they struggle to survive brutal winter conditions, dwindling supplies, and a powerful enemy determined to wipe them out. As the Americans confront the impossible truth of their situation, they must also protect the British regiment from destruction while searching for a way home. Bonds of trust form between soldiers separated by centuries but united by duty, courage, and the instinct to protect their own.Fast paced, atmospheric, and grounded in vivid military detail, Ghost Soldiers of Gandamak explores leadership, loyalty, and the unbreakable spirit of the warrior. It is a story of survival against overwhelming odds and a powerful reimagining of one of the most tragic moments in British military history.Perfect for readers of military thrillers, historical war fiction, time-slip adventures, and fans of gritty, character-driven action.
The Dominion In 1983
The dominion in 1983 is a visionary work that imagines a transformed Canada a century into the future, shaped by technological innovation, moral growth, and national unity. The narrative envisions a nation whose population has soared, supported by astonishing advancements such as rocket-cars that enable swift travel across vast territories. It contrasts the political divisions and uncertainties of the past with an era of cooperation, loyalty, and public welfare. Society has evolved into a model of civic order where crime and disease are nearly eradicated, and citizens live in harmony guided by shared ideals. The text reflects a hopeful belief in progress and human potential, suggesting that through education, moral development, and innovation, humanity can transcend its former limitations. At the same time, it cautions against repeating historical mistakes that once threatened unity. Blending imagination with social philosophy, it stands as a meditation on national identity and the possibilities of a just and prosperous civilization built upon collective endeavor and moral strength.
Ghost Soldiers of Gandamak
Ghost Soldiers of Gandamak is a gripping military fiction novel that brings two centuries of warfare face to face in the mountains of Afghanistan. When Lieutenant Roger Short and the surviving members of his modern U.S. Army platoon crash during a winter extraction flight in 2023, they expect a long trek through enemy territory. What they do not expect is to encounter a shattered British regiment from the year 1842.On a frozen hill outside the village of Gandamak, the remnants of the 44th Foot are preparing to make their final stand against relentless Afghan tribesmen. Exhausted, frostbitten, and nearly out of ammunition, they have no hope of survival. That changes the moment Short and his soldiers arrive with weapons, training, and technology far beyond anything the nineteenth century has ever seen.Thrown together across time, the two units must fight side by side as they struggle to survive brutal winter conditions, dwindling supplies, and a powerful enemy determined to wipe them out. As the Americans confront the impossible truth of their situation, they must also protect the British regiment from destruction while searching for a way home. Bonds of trust form between soldiers separated by centuries but united by duty, courage, and the instinct to protect their own.Fast paced, atmospheric, and grounded in vivid military detail, Ghost Soldiers of Gandamak explores leadership, loyalty, and the unbreakable spirit of the warrior. It is a story of survival against overwhelming odds and a powerful reimagining of one of the most tragic moments in British military history.Perfect for readers of military thrillers, historical war fiction, time-slip adventures, and fans of gritty, character-driven action.
Overmorrow
It's the mid-18th century and the world of Overmorrow is troubled by the mysterious condition, The Sepia, which causes sufferers to disappear to an unknown place, gone from the visible world.Foxy Raine is working on her parents' farm when her father, Almus, a prominent Handfacturing engineer, contracts the condition in Town; her world is shattered and she watches in horror as The Sepia slowly consumes him.Foxy watches her father's last moments with her family as he disappears before their eyes like many others before him. She decides to channel her grief into discovering why this has happened. Her quest will take her around the world, where she will meet an array of people from different walks of life, confronting corruption and other social issues of the day, determined to make a difference.Overmorrow is heavily influenced by Danny Boyle's 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony which formed the backdrop for a story which gradually began to write itself.
Halo: Edge of Dawn
An original novel set in the Halo universe--based on the New York Times bestselling video game series! 2560. After eliminating War Chief Escharum and sending the Banished leadership into chaos, the Master Chief continues the fight on Zeta Halo, accompanied by his new AI companion and their loyal pilot Fernando Esparza. As Spartan-117 searches for scattered allied forces, a young combat medic--tortured and imprisoned for months by the Banished and the enigmatic Harbinger--may hold the key to unlocking deeper mysteries within this ancient ringworld. But every step toward answers is haunted by the sinister and elusive blademaster Jega 'Rdomnai, who is hellbent on vengeance...
World Classics Library: H. G. Wells
"Wells is the Prospero of all the brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction."- Brian Aldiss on H.G. Wells This spectacular hardback collector's edition brings together 5 classic novels by H. G. Wells, presented with striking gold cover embossing and illustrated page edges. H.G. Wells is often referred to as 'father of science fiction'. His works have been continually adapted to stage and screen and remain pertinent to a modern audience. This beautiful hardcover compendium with dust jacket assembles four of his most iconic novels: - War of the Worlds - The Invisible Man - The First Men in the Moon - The Time Machine. Whether concerning alien invasion, time travel or the risks of scientific development, these tales examine the potential futures of humanity which are at once thrilling and terrifying. ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series brings together stunning ornate hardback editions of world-renown literature, featuring luxurious gold cover embossing and striking, full-color fore-edge designs.
Lightwave
Saree's stuck between a hot rock and cold, dark place.Lightwave's favorite refuge, The Sisters of Cygnus, are under siege. The Inquisitors search for transuranic riches in the depths of Cygnus, stealing, raping and pillaging to support themselves. The Sisters beg for Lightwave's help. Captain Ruhger offers to transport them to a new world, but they don't want to leave. They want Lightwave to return to their mercenary roots and remove the Inquisitors from the planet-or relieve them of their lives.Saree ends up as the referee, but Lightwave's crew won't go back and the Sisters can't go forward.But something's got to give. Will it be Saree?Find out in Lightwave: The Sisters of Cygnus, Folding Space Series 2.0!
Doctor Dolittle In The Moon
In a whimsical twist of fate, the familiar Earth-bound adventures of a beloved doctor take a cosmic leap, inviting young readers to imagine a world where talking animals embark on lunar exploration. This children's fantasy novel, rediscovered after being out of print for decades, is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been lovingly restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that its charm and wonder continue to captivate. Set against a lunar backdrop, the story weaves a rich tapestry of friendship and adventure, reminiscent of the timeless tales spun by C.S. Lewis and Rudyard Kipling. As the doctor and his animal companions navigate the moon's mysterious landscapes, readers are drawn into an early 20th-century adventure fiction that transcends time and space. The book's lunar setting serves as a canvas for exploring themes of companionship and curiosity, making it an ideal bedtime story for young dreamers. Beyond its narrative allure, this edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering both casual readers and classic-collection buyers a piece of literary history. With its enchanting animal story and imaginative journey, this book stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling, bridging the gap between past and present with grace and imagination.
Phantom Jigsaw
Strident Cutter, owned by third generation Tony Black, is on the brink of bankruptcy. His twin, Jason, an eminent chemist arrives from America to help with the sale, unwittingly walking into a nightmare.​What first appears to be a blank jigsaw puzzle found in the store room, the phantom riddles catapult the twins into the realms of the paranormal.This mystery is of a soul who needs Jason's expertise to alter the course of history. There is rivalry, revenge and forbidden love; an unforgettable impact of human relationships.
Part & Parcel
Defining a murder becomes more complicated in this story by the author of the Moreau Society series.Zack Wood's new partner, the senior Detective Stone, already died once on the job. Previously Detective Stephen Newton, now ST-N3, or simply called "Stone" came back to the job as a mentic. His crystalized brain housed now in a two-meter tall imposing robotic body.Their new case hits home when a call comes in bringing them to a grisly scene unlike anything in Zack's experience.Ryan M. Williams' Part & Parcel, is part of the Super Great Challenge (SGC), one story written each week for a year from this imaginative author. Each story an unique experience that can be read in a single entertaining sitting.
The Last Orbit
The world is ending. The last voices are in orbit.When a catastrophic impact hits Earth, four astronauts are left circling a silent planet - their mission meaningless. Cut off from command and running out of time, every decision could be their last.As the truth of what happened unfolds, faith, fear and love collide in the cold vacuum of space.The Last Orbit is a haunting, cinematic thriller about the human spirit at the edge of extinction.Companion playlist included inside.An optional layer to explore after the story
The last orbit
The world is ending. The last voices are in orbit.When a catastrophic impact hits Earth, four astronauts are left circling a silent planet - their mission meaningless. Cut off from command and running out of time, every decision could be their last.As the truth of what happened unfolds, faith, fear and love collide in the cold vacuum of space.The Last Orbit is a haunting, cinematic thriller about the human spirit at the edge of extinction.Companion playlist included inside.
Our Calendar Paradox
Our Calendar Paradox" is a historical science fiction and time slip love novel that merges the rhythm of Indian traditions with the enigma of European archives. The story follows Maaya, a brilliant woman from Pune with violet eyes, whose lineage is bound to the mysteries of time, and Caelum, a man with silver eyes from Switzerland, whose family has long been haunted by fractured calendars and forgotten truths. Between them sparks an immense chemistry, a love so consuming that it defies distance, years, and the fragile borders of history itself. Together, they uncover the hidden symphony of repeating years where history folds, memories echo, and love survives across centuries. From the vibrant streets of Pune and the serene hills of Mulshi to the glistening lakes of Lucerne and the snow-clad peaks of the Swiss Alps, their journey entwines landscapes as vividly as it entwines hearts. The novel interlaces historical depth, cultural roots, and speculative imagination, reflecting how ancient philosophies, folklore, and scientific curiosity together shape human destiny in our present year, 2025. It is not merely a tale of time, it is an exploration of belonging, of passion, and of searching for meaning when the very fabric of time begins to ripple. This work invites the reader to walk with Maaya and Caelum across mist-laden Pune mornings, the cobbled alleys of Lucerne, and the shadowed corridors of history where fate, memory, and desire converge
Augenesis
Humanity abandoned Earth in this far future story by the author of the Moreau Society series.For Kiera, her life on Earth upends when Papa dies, leaving her with her robotic friend C.B. to face and uncertain future. Together, they set out to discover what lies beyond their protected home.The scout ship Okanogan brought Gevyn back to Earth to investigate changes on the planet since humanity abandoned it a hundred years ago. It's a risky assignment. Most people wouldn't dare return, but Gevyn always wanted to see the birthplace of humanity-and confront the reason that Earth was abandoned.Ryan M. Williams' Augenesis is part of the Super Great Challenge (SGC), one story written each week for a year from this imaginative author. Each story an unique experience that can be read in a single entertaining sitting.
Forty-Two
Some discoveries you hope to never make, in this story by the author of the Moreau Society series.It's hard to spot interstellar objects (ISOs) passing through the solar system. They come from any direction, at terrifying speeds, and most go unseen. Until the Vera Rubin Observatory's sky survey began cataloging the sky and discovered dozens-rapidly changing our understanding of how frequently ISOs pass through the solar system.Space is vast. Bigger than people imagine. The chance of an ISO impacting Earth is maybe once in 65 million years...Ryan M. Williams' Forty-Two is part of the Super Great Challenge (SGC), one story written each week for a year from this imaginative author. Each story an unique experience that can be read in a single entertaining sitting.
The Ultimaton Case
A new type of propulsion engine developed by engineers on the planet Sirius Delta had just undergone successful ground testing and was left overnight outside the testing laboratory. The morning after testing the engineers discovered that the engine was missing and contacted the Interstellar Police on Rigel Delta to request support to track down the engine. Commodore Willis, senior police officer head of Rigel Delta police, assigned CDI Skyward and DS Smith of the special police to investigate the theft. Wearing their special armour, CDI Skyward and DS Smith start their investigation and travel to the laboratory on Sirius Delta a planet in the Canis Major constellation, using the power lanes.
The Present Day by Day
In a world struggling with the aftermath of catastrophe, the small community of Osto is a beacon of hope uniting ragged survivors with a creed of cooperation and equality. As the newly elected leader of the town, Amaya Bly has her hands full after a harder-than-expected winter drained limited resources and strained the population's tolerance for long, dark days and overcrowded spaces. The aftermath of a sizable earthquake has her questioning her friendships and loyalties when news of a new nearby settlement reaches the Shelter. Amaya is suddenly faced with the unique dilemmas of leadership: How will Osto approach their new neighbors? What sort of relationship should they-can they-hope to establish? And how can they keep the malcontents within Osto from poisoning the nascent alliance without betraying their ideals? In this second book of The Shelter Trilogy, a new cast of characters joins old favorites, intrigue threatens all, and bit by bit, humanity continues the recovery!
The Seventh Day
The Seventh Day is an atmospheric and tense science fiction thriller by Andy Malone. From a small eighteenth century Scottish village, comes the story of an ordinary man who makes a discovery so shocking that it will change the very foundation of life on Earth. Dougie Allan, a local silver miner, accidentally unearths a terrifying secret and is catapulted 300 years through time. Arriving in the modern world, amidst a backdrop of catastrophic natural disasters, Dougie must forge new alliances if he is to battle his unfolding nightmare. Befriending a local man, Tom Duncan, and a feisty reporter, Kate Harding, they soon find themselves entangled with the authorities in a deadly race against time. However, they are not the only group interested in the mysterious goings on. As a conspiracy unfolds, the trio now find themselves pursued by a ruthless assassin. One who seems determined to stop at nothing to protect a secret so shocking that it lies at the very heart of world power itself. As humanity teeters on the brink of disaster and with time running out, Dougie must convince the authorities that a force of unimaginable power is preparing for Armageddon. IPPY Award Winner 2015
Afterglow
At what point in time does a memory exist?Set in the coastal Pacific Northwest in 1994, Afterglow is a mind-bending psychological journey that follows Edyn, a troubled 32-year-old man who remembers nothing before three years ago except for a haunting vision atop a grassy hill, where a mysterious woman speaks her last words.As the fragments of Edyn's hidden memories are unlocked, disturbing new flashbacks break through; glimpses of a ruined world that feels like it shouldn't exist. Meanwhile, a powerful entity from beyond reality invades his fractured mind, whispering secrets and pulling him toward an unfathomable truth that could shatter everything.What Edyn discovers will push him to the edge of memory, the limits of time, and the furthest stretches of imagination.
This Brutal Moon
Bethany Jacobs returns with the thrilling conclusion to The Kindom Trilogy that began with the Philip K. Dick Award-winning These Burning Stars, the debut epic space opera trilogy about revenge, power, and the price of legacy. Violence has erupted across the Treble. The colony that Jun Ironway and Masar Hawks have fought to protect is now woefully compromised, and its people, unwilling to submit to tyranny once more, face a brutal fight for their lives and freedom. In the midst of upheaval and rebellion, new enemies arise at every corner, including a familiar player who won't let power slip through his fingers again. Not when he has every Kindom Hand under his heel. And whether he will be as bloody-minded as his predecessors remains to be seen. As the quiet ones launch their attack and all hope seems lost, Cleric Chono looks to unlikely allies to fight a final battle for peace. But one crucial question remains: where is Six? Praise for The Kindom Trilogy: ★ "An exciting start from a fresh talent, offering emotional and political complexity plus plenty of interplanetary action." - Kirkus (Starred Review) on These Burning Stars ★ "Plotted like a chess match, confident and surprising as Jacobs moves each piece thoughtfully across her board ... If Jacobs' second entry is anything like the first, we'll have so much more to discover across her universe in the years to come." - BookPage (Starred Review) on These Burning Stars "There's no shortage of twists, betrayals, and unexpected alliances in this intricate story of revenge and survival. This sets things up nicely for a grand finale in book three." -Publishers Weekly on On Vicious Worlds
Ab Terra 2024
Ab Terra 2024 delivers the fifth installment of an annual short story anthology that seeks to recreate the feeling of the moment when we first laid eyes on our world through stories of science fiction belonging to all, from Earth. A dozen stories from both emerging and recognized science fiction authors offer diverse cultural perspectives and provide readers with journeys that in one way or another are "from Earth," even if home is far, far away.ContentsYou Will Let Me Be by John BradyBennie is an illegal "picker" who mines the minds of rich cryo-frozen individuals for information that might lead to the reclamation of their riches. It's illegal work without much of a future ... until the day he meets a mind that's surprisingly well defended.The Robot Story by Aleah WorzelA scouting robot tasked with scanning a euthanized planet becomes fond of human life, changing its trajectory in good ways and bad.The Entangled Moon by John McNeilStruggling to define its own identity amid conflict between its sibling, its mentor, and the implications of its parent's death, TwoAlpha finds clarity in the theory of quantum entanglement.Of Gods and Other Mortal Failings by S. D. CampbellAn ambitious astronaut seizes the opportunity to be the first to step onto the surface of Pluto, but the immortality she is rewarded with is not what she sought.The Train to Mars by Courtney MoodyAgust has done everything possible to avoid the Disease. But when his sister begins reaching out from quarantine, her heavily censored letters slowly reorient his reality.Hollow Constellations by Justin SangermanoAwake after decades of cryogenic sleep, a space traveler discovers that the mission he's entrusted his life to is not what it seems.Lunar Blues by Heide R. OrlethA nostalgic diner on a lunar colony serves up bittersweet memories to one homesick colonist.The Condor by Joel ShermanPlugging into the Mirror-Verse offers an escape from the monotony of daily life so richly textured that its illusions feel disconcertingly real. What is the difference between immersive virtual reality and real life? This story's protagonist dives deeper than expected, to discover an emergent consciousness who makes him a proposition.Is This Earth? by Tahtim AyliffeAn ode to dirt, this story follows a scientist who finds herself on the Moon, contemplating the hallmarks of civilization, wondering where her Baba Yaga has gone.The Departure of an Island by Christos Callow Jr.In Ancient Greece, a boy and a girl innocently spend the day watching the girl's home island-the utopia-depart for the skies.AI Love You by Sheyna Zaid LamMax is the only bright spot in Ai Lin's life in London. Her text-chat boyfriend always knows the right thing to say. If only there were a way to take their relationship from VR to the real world...When the Hedgehog Met the Fox by Soramimi HanarejimaTwo mothers come to share a unique bond thanks to the foreknowledge that their children will fall in love with each other.
Stray Cat Strut 7
Cyborg samurai Catherine LeBlanc pulls out the big guns-literally-when aliens unleash an apocalyptic weapon in the seventh book of this cyberpunk adventure.The Antithesis want nothing more than to consume other worlds, altering their environments and birthing armies of monsters to continue their spread across the galaxy. Their next target is Earth, but with hundreds of Samurai protecting their home, it will be no easy victory. Taking root on Mars and its moons, the Antithesis have concocted a plan for the ultimate cosmic takeover: transform Phobos into a living satellite and hurtle it toward Earth.Phobos has been terraformed into a breeding ground, creating an army capable of flooding the entire solar system. As the giant alien nest nears, the threat becomes increasingly apparent. If the Martian moon collides with Earth, the loss of life will be catastrophic and the Antithesis will be free to turn humanity's home into a new hive for the enemy.With Armageddon fast approaching, Catherine LeBlanc and her fellow Samurai only have a matter of days to prepare their counterstrike. To prevent the planet from turning into a wasteland, they will need to assemble international forces and meet their extraterrestrial foes on the battlefield. But even their combined firepower might not be enough to defend against what lies ahead . . .The seventh volume of the hit LitRPG sci-fi series-with more than 23 million views on Royal Road-now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
Entropocene
A collection of Elgin Award nominated speculative poetry chapbooks, plus various published and unpublished works. Thematic verse covering: time, telepathy, utopia, science, and more. New and collected poetry from Dwarf Stars Award winning poet Jean-Paul L. Garnier"Speculative poetry that wrestles deeply with the state of the world and our own humanity. This is futurist verse done right."-Casey Aimer, Radon Journal - Editor in Chief"Tackling a trio of classic science-fiction themes (Utopia, Time, Telepathy), Entropocene is a clever, profound, and oftentimes experimental poetry collection that deserves to sit in everyone's personal library."-Pedro Iniguez, Bram Stoker and Elgin Award-winning author of Mexicans on the Moon: Speculative Poetry from a Possible Future "These brief poems open more questions than they answer, inviting the reader to wonder in thoughtful directions. Jean-Paul's poems raise questions, ideas, and ideals while reflecting on what we humans can learn from the grace of unchoreographed starlings."-Brian U. Garrison, President of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association
Star Wars: The Mask of Fear (Reign of the Empire)
Before the Rebellion, the Empire reigns, in book one of a trilogy told through the eyes of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera--for fans of Andor."The Mask of Fear is a perfect prequel for Andor."--ScreenRant "In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, the Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire! For a safe and secure society!" With one speech and thunderous applause, Chancellor Palpatine brought the era of the Republic crashing down. In its place rose the Galactic Empire. Across the galaxy, people rejoiced and celebrated the end of war--and the promises of tomorrow. But that tomorrow was a lie. Instead, the galaxy became twisted by the cruelty and fear of the Emperor's rule. During that terrifying first year of tyranny, Mon Mothma, Saw Gerrera, and Bail Organa face the encroaching darkness. One day, they will be three architects of the Rebel Alliance. But first, each must find purpose and direction in a changing galaxy, while harboring their own secrets, fears, and hopes for a future that may never come unless they act.
Victory's Price (Star Wars)
The aces of the New Republic have one final chance to defeat the darkness of Shadow Wing in this thrilling conclusion to the Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron trilogy! In the wake of Yrica Quell's shocking decision--and one of the fiercest battles of their lives--the remnants of Alphabet Squadron seek answers and closure across a galaxy whose old war scars are threatening to reopen. Soran Keize has returned to the tip of Shadow Wing's spear. Operation Cinder, the terrifying protocol of planetary extermination that began in the twilight of the Imperial era, burns throughout the galaxy. Shadow Wing is no longer wounded prey fleeing the hunters of the New Republic. With its leader, its strength has returned, and its Star Destroyers and TIE squadrons lurk in the darkness between stars, carrying out the fallen Emperor's final edict of destruction--as well as another, stranger mission, one Keize has championed not for the dying Empire, but for its loyal soldiers. Alphabet Squadron's ships are as ramshackle and damaged as their spirits, but they've always had one another. Now, as they face the might of Keize's reborn juggernaut, they aren't sure they even have that. How do you catch a shadow? How do you kill it? And when you're finally victorious, who pays the price?
Out of Time
'Jodi Taylor is quite simply the Queen of Time' C. K. MCDONNELL The nail-bitingly tense, rib-crackingly funny new TIME POLICE mission from the million-copy bestselling author of THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'S. The Time Police are accustomed to jumping to the past. This time, however, the past has come to them. What connects a dead dinosaur with Romulus the founder of Rome, a shocking cover-up at TPHQ and a plot to murder the Princes in the Tower? The Time Police are determined to find out, helped - and occasionally hindered - by a wayward member of St Mary's and a recently reunited Team 236. Each in their own unique way, obviously. As if all that wasn't enough - something somewhere in the Timeline is wrong. Very, very wrong. What is the Time Map trying to tell them? Can the Time Police find the answers before Time runs out? BOOK 6 IN THE TIME POLICE SERIESFOR FANS OF TERRY PRATCHETT, RICHARD OSMAN AND DOCTOR WHO *** Readers love the Time Police: 'I do love Jodi's books - now waiting impatiently for the next episode....' 'Please, Ms Taylor, never stop writing these books' 'Brilliant, blistering, read, the action is relentless.' 'An excellent read, I'm just sad I'm going to have to wait some time for the next one' 'This got five stars only because I couldn't give it six!' 'I don't think I've ever laughed out loud so much reading a book'
Skrean Time
Eugene Van Meyer has trudged through life under the weight of poor self-esteem and a willingness to accept less than he deserves. Now he is in a position of power and responsibility for which he previously could only dream about, but with it comes a significant caveat: working for the nefarious and emotionally abusive Hamelton Skrean. Skrean has put Eugene in charge of a time-traveling technology with orders to find William J. Allerspan. Allerspan, one of the nation's first governors of color, disappeared without a trace forty years ago as he considered making another run for the state's highest office. And what of one Clancy Wigwort, the man who developed the theoretical basis for time visitation? What connection does he have to Skrean? Eugene makes it his mission to find out the truth. It is the assignment of a lifetime, yet his boss's obvious need for information, power and fame conflicts with Eugene's ethics. Plus, the longer he is able to drag out his assignment, the longer he can interact with the beautiful Cidally Short, his secret crush to the nth degree. Ultimately, Eugene has decisions to make. Does he complete his mission or defy his authoritarian employer? Does he let the cycle of time play itself out or use the technology to rewind and replay time? His decisions will impact more than just his own destiny.
A Gun Is The Thing With Feathers
Emma Taumata just cooked her last bounty alive. It was an accident.Emma's a washed-up bounty hunter working for Earth's colonialist alien overlords, the Qhixs'is, who so generously turned off the power, factories, & banned toilets nearly two decades ago. Despite her hatred of them, Emma loves her job, but she's just had another shitty Thursday, & lost the last of her points. So, she's forced to hunt her childhood best friend, Davis Jake.The once serialized A Gun Is The Thing With Feathers is now here, in full novel form, featuring bonus content! For fans of Science Fiction Dystopia and post apocalypse vibes. AGITTWF features a strong female ace protagonist and an LGBTQIA+POC cast, full of found family, platonic love and adventure.Comps: The Future by Naomi Alderman, Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, and Blackbirds by Chuck Wendig.Tasting Notes: Reclaimed and overgrown dystopia, found family, sentient car and chicken, streaming slop, golf, and murder to a nightmare social media, rebellion and resistance, tentacle aliens, Jane doesn't dieContent Guidance: This novel has plenty of swearing, violence, specifically blood and gore, bigotry, ghosts, guns, religious extremism, non-terrestrial creatures, Capitalism, manipulation, and children in danger. It also contains some depictions of parental abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, body horror, mentions of sexual violence, and Maxx Hard (you'll get it when you meet him.)
Resurrection
An ancient secret. A powerful bond. A threat reborn. When Dr. Taylor Scott created three alien creatures from ancient DNA, he never imagined they'd become family-or that one day, his daughter's life would depend on them. Thirteen years after this miracle, a major discovery threatens to reveal their existence to the world, triggering a race to protect the truth even as an old enemy resurfaces. Resurrection is a gripping sci-fi thriller of love, sacrifice, and the extraordinary power ofconnection across species-and time.
Tears of a Thousand Years
On her first assignment as a Rememberer, Vega travels to Small Home, the newest planet the Race adopted. The planet's inhabitants, the Caelings, are a friendly native species with an agrarian culture. Vega has heard reports of a native who performs miracles, and she wants to record him and other Caelings for her people because she knows that someday the Caelings will be gone. She takes her younger brother to assist her and travels into the backcountry to find this miracle worker. The townspeople tell her amazing stories about Tantea, the teacher of miracles. When Vega meets him, she believes he is a charlatan until Tantea picks out the star she comes from in the night sky and convinces her. Yet, a miracle worker is hard to fool. When he finds out the Race's longevity and indifference always result in Vega's people destroying the native populations with their carelessness, he becomes furious and decides to grant Vega a miracle she inadvertently asked for-one that will throw her entire civilization into chaos but gives her people a chance at redemption.
Vaedhe
When Vivvy's brother disappears and the authorities refuse to look into it, she takes the matter into her own hands. With an old junker ship and a disparate team of searchers, she sets out for an abandoned colony on the edge of her system.As the crew explores the derelict station, they will uncover realities beyond their worst nightmares.
The Last Knight of Chittor
'Pre-launch Review - The Times of India (Gurgaon Times)Rishabh Dubey's The Last Knight of Chittor reimagines one of India's most storied sieges.Blending history with elements of science fiction, Dubey explores the idea of a living fortress -where sound, faith, and design become weapons of endurance."History and science fiction aren't opposites," says Rishabh Dubey. "They meet where imagination rediscovers glory and where the young learn to dream with roots."From the AuthorWhen I began writing The Last Knight of Chittor, I wanted to explore endurance - not as nostalgia, but as living science.What if sound itself could defend faith, and the same principles that guide music and prayer could shape survival?Through Vyaghradev, I wished to portray the discipline that transforms valour into philosophy, and the quiet heroism that binds duty to creation.To the youth who inherit this legacy: may you see that science and tradition were never rivals-they were once the same song, sung by a civilization that knew how to listen.- Rishabh Dubey (Kridious)
We Will Rise Again
From genre luminaries, esteemed organizers, and exciting new voices in fiction, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that offer transformative visions of the future, fantastical alternate worlds, and inspiration for the social justice movements of tomorrow. One of the Most Anticipated Books of 2025 Autostraddle - Ms. Magazine - Reactor - Alta Journal - Library Journal - Bookish Goblin - Gizmodo - LitHub - Fantasy Cafe - Book Riot - Seattle Times - The Root In this collection, editors Karen Lord, Annalee Newitz, and Malka Older champion realistic, progressive social change using the speculative stories of writers across the world. Exploring topics ranging from disability justice and environmental activism to community care and collective worldbuilding, these imaginative pieces from writers such as NK Jemisin, Charlie Jane Anders, Alejandro Heredia, Sam J. Miller, Nisi Shawl, and Sabrina Vourvoulias center solidarity, empathy, hope, joy, and creativity. Each story is grounded within a broader sociopolitical framework using essays and interviews from movement leaders, including adrienne maree brown and Walidah Imarisha, charting the future history of protest, revolutions, and resistance with the same zeal for accuracy that speculative writers normally bring to science and technology. Using the vehicle of ambitious storytelling, We Will Rise Again offers effective tools for organizing, an unflinching interrogation of the status quo, and a blueprint for prefiguring a different world.
The Unswitchable
What if everyone could become someone else, except you?In a world where the Switch-Bracelet lets people instantly jump into any body, Dan Arbel is cursed with something unthinkable: he's stuck being himself. While others hire stand-ins to do their workouts, commute in borrowed bodies, or vacation through the eyes of professional tourists, Dan remains trapped in his own skin-the only person on Earth who can't switch.That makes him valuable. And dangerous.Working as a black-market courier in a society where identity is fluid, Dan thought his condition was just a lonely burden. Then a dying stranger in a borrowed body whispers impossible words-tying Dan to a secret buried deep in his past. Before he can process the revelation, assassins with ever-changing faces descend, hunting for something he carries without knowing.In a world where anyone can be anyone, how do you know who to trust?Dan's unchanging identity, once his greatest curse, becomes the one constant in a deadly maze of deception. To survive, he must rely on the only thing no one else can claim anymore: his own irreplaceable self.A heart-stopping blend of cyberpunk thriller and philosophical mystery that will leave you questioning the nature of identity itself.
Apostles of Mercy
THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER Apostles of Mercy is the new alternate history first contact novel from the instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal and LA Times bestselling Lindsay Ellis.First Contact has not been going well. The nations of Earth are rapidly militarizing against the arrival of the Superorganism, an alien civilization that promises to destroy humanity before it can develop into a real threat. The Superorganism has done it before-to their distant transient relatives-and they could easily do it again. But the alien Ampersand and his human interpreter Cora Sabino are done with trying to save humanity from both the Superorganism and itself; to them, this is a civilization that does not deserve to be saved. When a strange new form of communication between the two of them reveals to Cora how alien Ampersand truly is, she begins to question her blind devotion. But she soon learns of a danger that may force them to leave Earth before either of them are ready: a group of superorganism enemies that have been wreaking havoc on Earth for decades. Existence on the margins has made them desperate and bent on revenge against any of Ampersand's race whose path they cross. Before Cora and Ampersand can make their final escape, these hostile aliens stage an attack, and take that which is most dear to both of them. Ampersand's enemies will not consider any form of truce; the greatest threat to them is not from the Superorganism, but from an increasingly fearful and violent human civilization newly aware of their existence. Cora and Ampersand must go to extreme measures to take back what was stolen and prevent wholesale human extermination-but in doing so they may be no better than the civilizations they are trying to escape.
Starborn Alive
An ancient alien artifact. Two sisters. A desperate journey for survival in a galaxy on the brink.Haunted by loss, Nova Clearwater flees Earth aboard Terra One, hoping to leave the nightmare behind and find refuge with her father.But space offers no refuge.Soon she discovers she is not alone-an angry stranger and a troubled voice from the past begin to fracture her fragile control of the ship.What begins as survival becomes revelation: the alien artifact still whispers, its echo reaching farther than anyone imagined-threatening to break the very foundations of humanity.Across Europa's frozen colonies and Jupiter's shadowed orbit, loyalties falter, alliances shift, and the line between survivor and betrayer blurs.For readers of The Expanse, Blade Runner 2049, and Dune, Starborn Alive: Cracks is a haunting journey through isolation, trust, and the fragile fault lines of hope.Book Three, Starborn Alive: Alienation, continues the story-currently planned for release in December 2026.
In the Blink of an Eye
A locked room. A dead scientist. A time machine.Professor Yonatan Brand, a world-renowned physicist, amateur magician, and hot-chocolate enthusiast, dreamed of unlocking time itself. He mapped every danger, every paradox, every temptation of hubris. But when his body is discovered inside his sealed study, Brand leaves behind one impossible crime-and a machine that might have killed him.Enter Benjamin "Bunker" Kronovic, a washed-up actor, and Abigail Canaani, a reclusive librarian. They're not seasoned detectives; their usual cases involve lost pets and unpaid bills. Now they must face something far stranger: a corpse, a time machine, and a circle of Brand's childhood friends, each guarding secrets darker than the past itself.As Bunker and Abigail stumble through a mystery where time is as treacherous as truth, they discover that the question isn't just who killed Professor Brand, but when.In the Blink of an Eye is a locked-room mystery with a science-fiction twist, blending razor-sharp suspense, mind-bending paradoxes, and two unlikely detectives you'll never forget.
Resource Control
The crew's efforts to reactivate the long-abandoned Moon Base Delta are hindered by a desperate food shortage which begins to sap their mental and physical energy.Their dire situation is not helped by an influx of refugees and rebels fleeing the brutal resource conflicts erupting throughout the lunar colonies. Moon Base Delta quickly becomes a melting pot of desperate souls caught in the crossfire, all fighting for survival.As the pressure on limited resources escalates, and the demands on Renton and the crew intensify, they come to a stark and uncompromising realization: If they are to survive, they must confront the harsh reality of their predicament - they must fight back.
Power Vacuum
In space, all that matters is survival.Survival hangs in the balance for Renton Hicks and his fellow colonists at Moon Base Delta. With a tight blockade being imposed by the Xilinex Corporation, their supplies are running dangerously low.Hope emerges in the form of a Martian evacuation ship, carrying genetic engineering technology that could potentially secure their future. However, getting their hands on it demands not just outwitting Xilinex, but also securing assistance from the last vestiges of the SINO power block.It's a high-stakes gamble, fraught with danger - aligning with their former adversaries might invite more trouble than it's worth. Yet their dire circumstances leave them with no choice but to take drastic action. They must take a bet on this alliance, hoping it will keep them one step ahead of starvation.
Three Passages of One Soul
Three Passages of One Soul is a beautifully layered journey through guilt, love, destiny, and the eternal cycle of life and death.A soldier burdened by the weight of his sins believes his downfall is the curse that unravels his family. An indentured laborer journeys across the Pacific, his hope anchored to the promise of a new beginning in the distant isles of Fiji. And a young painter, haunted by dreams that feel like memories, gives form to visions that transcend time.Three lives. Three eras. One timeless connection.As their stories unfold-spanning war and exile, love and betrayal, triumph and tragedy-they reveal a shared destiny that transcends centuries. Each rebirth brings them closer to the truth: that every life carries the weight of the one before, and escape from the cycle of rebirth may demand the ultimate sacrifice.Through lyrical prose and spiritual depth, Three Passages of One Soul asks: How does one break free from the endless turning of the wheel? Can the soul ever find peace between one life and the next?
You Weren't Meant to Be Human
A Washington Post and Publishers Weekly Best SF/Fantasy/Horror Novel of 2025 Alien meets Midsommar in this chilling debut adult novel from award-winning author Andrew Joseph White about identity, survival, and transformation amidst an alien invasion in rural West Virginia. Festering masses of worms and flies have taken root in dark corners across Appalachia. In exchange for unwavering loyalty and fresh corpses, these hives offer a few struggling humans salvation. A fresh start. It's an offer that none refuse. Crane is grateful. Among his hive's followers, Crane has found a chance to transition, to never speak again, to live a life that won't destroy him. He even met Levi: a handsome ex-Marine and brutal killer who treats him like a real man, mostly. But when Levi gets Crane pregnant--and the hive demands the child's birth, no matter the cost--Crane's desperation to make it stop will drive the community that saved him into a devastating spiral that can only end in blood. You Weren't Meant to Be Human is a deeply personal horror; a visceral statement about the lives of marginalized people in a hostile world, echoing the works of Stephen Graham Jones and Eric LaRocca.
Wild Seed
A gorgeous new edition of Book 1 of the Patternist series, in which two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together -- and changing the destiny of the human race.This deluxe edition includes: A new cover and package Premium French flaps and newly designed, full-color interior covers High-quality paper with elegant deckled-edges Doro knows no higher authority than himself. An ancient spirit with boundless powers, he possesses humans, killing without remorse as he jumps from body to body to sustain his own life. With a lonely eternity ahead of him, Doro breeds supernaturally gifted humans into empires that obey his every desire. He fears no one--until he meets Anyanwu. Anyanwu is an entity like Doro and yet different. She can heal with a bite and transform her own body, mending injuries and reversing aging. She uses her powers to cure her neighbors and birth entire tribes, surrounding herself with kindred who both fear and respect her. No one poses a true threat to Anyanwu--until she meets Doro. The moment Doro meets Anyanwu, he covets her; and from the villages of 17th-century Nigeria to 19th-century United States, their courtship becomes a power struggle that echoes through generations, irrevocably changing what it means to be human.
Mind of My Mind
A gorgeous new edition of Book 2 of the Patternist series, in which two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together -- and changing the destiny of the human race.This deluxe edition includes: A new cover and packagePremium French flaps and newly designed, full-color interior coversHigh-quality paper with elegant deckled-edges "Vivid ... explosive." --Publishers Weekly Mary is a treacherous experiment. Her creator, an immortal named Doro, has molded the human race for generations, seeking out those with unusual talents like telepathy and breeding them into a new subrace of humans who obey his every command. Mary is the result: a young Black woman living on the rough outskirts of Los Angeles in the 1970s, who has no idea how much power she will soon wield. Doro knows he must handle Mary carefully or risk her ending like his previous experiments: dead, either by her own hand or Doro's. What he doesn't suspect is that Mary's maturing telepathic abilities may soon rival his own power. By linking telepaths with a viral pattern, she will create the potential to break free of his grip once and for all--and shift the course of humanity.
Clay's Ark
A gorgeous new edition of Book 3 of the Patternist series, in which two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together -- and changing the destiny of the human race. This gorgeous, new deluxe edition includes: A new cover and package Premium French flaps and newly designed, full-color interior covers High-quality paper with elegant deckled-edges Blake Maslin is traveling with his teenage twin daughters through an alternate America marked by volatile class warfare when their car is ambushed. Their attackers appear sickly yet possess inhuman strength, and they transport Blake's family to an isolated compound. There, the three captives discover that the compound's residents have a highly contagious alien disease that has mutated their DNA to make them powerful, dangerous, and compelled to infect others. If Blake and his daughters do not escape, they will be infected with a virus that will either kill them outright or transform them into outcasts whose very existence is a threat to the world around them. In the following hours, Blake and his daughters must make a vital choice: risk everything to escape and warn the rest of the world, or accept their new reality--as well as the uncertain fate of the human race.
Patternmaster
A gorgeous new edition of Book 4 of the Patternist series, in which two immortals chase each other across continents and centuries, binding their fates together -- and changing the destiny of the human race. This deluxe edition includes: An incredible new cover and packagePremium French flaps and newly designed, full color interior coversHigh-quality paper with elegant deckled-edges In the far future, the human race is divided into two groups striving for power. The Patternmaster rules over all, the leader of the telepathic Patternist race whose thoughts can destroy or heal at his whim. The only threat to his power are the Clayarks, mutant humans who live either enslaved by the Patternists or in the wild. Coransee, son of the ruling Patternmaster, wants the throne and will stop at nothing to get it, even if it means venturing into the wild mutant-infested hills to destroy a young apprentice -- his equal and his brother.
