The Hollow Globe;
Venture into a realm of speculative wonder with "The Hollow Globe;" a captivating science fiction narrative from the 19th century. Authored by M. L. Sherman and William F. Lyon, this novel invites readers to explore the mysteries of an inner world, challenging conventional perceptions of our planet. Imagine a journey to the Earth's core, where a hidden civilization thrives. The authors weave a tale of discovery and adventure, blending scientific speculation with imaginative storytelling. Encounter unique landscapes, encounter fantastical beings, and uncover the secrets of a utopian society nestled within the hollow sphere. "The Hollow Globe" offers a glimpse into the scientific curiosity and boundless imagination of a bygone era. Experience the thrill of exploration and the allure of the unknown in this thought-provoking and entertaining novel.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Iskar Awakening
Former detective Joel Tremblay thought his life was over when he was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for human trafficking and murder-crimes orchestrated by the very organization he had sworn to bring down. For five long years, he endured the suffocating weight of betrayal, abandoned by his loved ones without explanation. Then, without warning, Joel is released under mysterious circumstances.Now free, Joel is determined to uncover the truth, reclaim his reputation, and bring the people who destroyed his life to justice. But his quest for answers uncovers something far more chilling: a hidden presence of extraterrestrial beings, living in plain sight among humans.As Joel's pursuit of retribution collides with this shocking conspiracy, he finds himself thrust into a deadly battle where powerful forces seek to destroy him. The line between justice and survival blurs as Joel uncovers hidden truths, dangerous enemies, and a terrifying secret that threatens not only his life but the future of humanity itself.In a world where nothing is as it seems, Joel must confront the ultimate question: What would you sacrifice to protect the people you love and the planet you call home?
Angel Maker
Every cowboy story needs a horse no man can ride.No man-but Miss Karen Memery is all woman. When she and her beloved Priya sign on to do stunts for a motion picture about a rogue Mechanical named Cowboy and a Wild West show, she finds the horse of her dreams: Angel Maker.Her plans to rescue him from a deadly stunt are ambitious enough, but she's soon beset by even greater threats when two men are murdered brutally. Cowboy and Priya are arrested for the crime, and Karen must prove them innocent-and save the life of the wild stallion too!
Planet Reaping
A universe of technology grows amongst the bountiful galaxies...In the cold reaches of space a ship launches. A maiden voyage beyond the stars of the galaxy they call home, explorers set out on their adventure. New worlds, ancient civilizations, and alien technology abound.All of it ripe for the plucking.Journey into the heart and soul of the universe, explore new worlds, and join adventurers in their mission of discovery and subterfuge.
Frankie Takes a Dive
When guests start dying in mysterious watery accidents at the glittering Valdes Underwater Resort, the indomitable Frankie and her loyal partner Spike dive in to investigate. As they navigate the resort's luxurious domes and high-tech corridors, they uncover a sinister plot threatening innocent lives.With time running out and suspects at every turn, Frankie must use her quick wit and tech-savvy skills to unravel the truth before another victim is claimed. Author Nicky Penttila seamlessly blends science fiction wonder with classic mystery intrigue in this page-turning adventure.Perfect for fans of Martha Wells and Lois McMaster Bujold, "Frankie Takes a Dive" is a rollicking, unforgettable journey filled with laughter, heart, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Join Frankie and Spike as they dive headfirst into a world where cutting-edge technology and human greed collide, and nothing is quite what it seems.
Abducted By Aliens & Off Planet
Abducted by Aliens & Off Planet continues the riveting journey of Strata, a young woman caught between worlds, species, and the bounds of sanity. Following the events of Abducted and in an Asylum (Book 1), Strata finds herself immersed in the alien world of Dirzaght, desperate to rescue her travmeb, Kaipor, who is facing punishment for defending her.But saving Kaipor won't be easy.Transported across galaxies, pampered by otherworldly women, and adored by beings who believe she carries their future, Strata is caught in a cosmic tug-of-war. With whispers of hidden enemies, shape-shifting aliens, and ancient Councils that hold Kaipor's fate, she must plead, persist, and ultimately confront her own transformation.Told in Strata's candid, often humorous voice, this science fiction adventure brims with alien politics, off-planet customs, unexpected love, and spiritual awakening. A story of devotion, identity, and what it means to truly belong-no matter the planet.
Black Earth
In the midst of the world's darkest nightmares, light shines the brightest.In what began as a star falling in the distant Phoenix sky, Legion's invasion of Earth has led Nathan Pierce through the twisted depths of the human spirit in search of his family and truth. After a bloody and brutal confrontation with the president of the United States in Echo city, Nathan and his friends find themselves on a new path leading through the Broken Lands-toward the city of Providence, California, the battleground upon which humanity will make a stand against the Dark Army and Legion itself.But as Nathan's group journeys through bomb-ravaged cities and demon-infested highways to reach Providence, those determined to put an end to Nathan's life enact a final plan to stop him, his friends, and humanity as a whole. An offer is made to rewind time and put back the wrongs that Professor Grey's time travels have caused. Everything can be restored. But at what cost?While war rages across the planet, the fragmented shards of Shadowbanish come together to form a weapon that can finally tip the scales in humanity's favor, but only if the hero meant to wield it can endure the trials of Earth's final days.
Erased
They built a time machine to fix the past, but never imagined it would break their future.Marcy and Connor's first journey through time was a triumph: they saved a life and righted a terrible wrong. Soon, they turned their sights to rewriting entire chapters of human history.What began as a crusade to eliminate evil becomes a spiral of unintended consequences, as each return to the present reveals a world further away from the one they once knew. As time fractures, they race against time to repair what they've done.With every jump, the present and future change in unpredictable ways. Can they ever return things to the way they were before - or find a reality they can call home?A tense sci-fi thriller, ERASED explores the dangers of tampering with time... and what it takes to live with the consequences.
Vale's Speed
"The Independents may have thought they had won the war against the mutant vampires, but they were wrong. Avalon city may have enjoyed thirteen years of peace, but that peace is about to be shattered. And one man, Sloan, is about to face the deadliest vampire of all." When a deer herd is attacked, and missing persons' reports flood the APF, Commander Mona Ramos and her unit venture into an old growth forest outside District C to uncover the truth. But what they find is beyond their worst nightmares. Determined to protect the city and rescue his friend, Sloan hunts down every mutant vampire, but his actions have consequences. He soon faces a terrifying enemy-the mutants' progenitors. Then there are sporadic attacks on the island. Those closest to Sloan are picked off one by one. At first, he can't understand. Until he meets Vale, a vamp with an unprecedented ability. As his rationality fades and grief swells, Sloan tries to get a handle on the situation. If he doesn't, he can sense it... the entity lurking in the shadows will destroy him and everything he holds dear. For fans of action-packed thrillers and paranormal beings, "Vale's Speed: DY51v Series Book Three" is a must-read. If you enjoyed "I Am Legend" by Richard Matheson, you'll love this book. Don't wait any longer, get your copy now. "Fantastic!" - GFWG
Shattered Continuum
Time isn't a river-it's a pane of glass already shattered. We live in the slivers, convinced our shard is the only one, while cracks spread all around us.Dr. Heather Ashcroft knows those cracks better than anyone. Seven years ago, a rain-slick highway took her husband and daughter from her. That moment became the fixed point of her life-a wound she can't heal, the reason she's devoted herself to tracking the invisible decay that's slowly tearing the multiverse apart.But when her experiments detect a catastrophic temporal scar bearing her own biometric signature, Heather is forced to confront an impossible truth: the fracture wasn't an accident of nature. It was made by her... or rather, by a version of her from an alternate reality. A version without grief. Without guilt. And she's coming to "fix" Heather's life by erasing it.Hunted by the relentless Chronal Authority and an enemy who wears her face, Heather forms an uneasy alliance with Julian Reed-a cynical ex-agent haunted by loss-and Asha Virell, a disillusioned enforcer whose loyalty to the cause is collapsing. Together, they're pulled through dying worlds in a multiverse thriller of shifting loyalties, high-stakes betrayals, and paradox time loops that defy the laws of reality.From desperate rooftop chases to tense negotiations in dystopian sci-fi enclaves infected by temporal decay, Heather must navigate fractured timelines, confront haunting variants of herself, and face the terrifying cost of rewriting the past.Every choice creates a ghost. And if she fails, those ghosts will be all that's left.Perfect for fans of time travel science fiction, Blake Crouch, and Alastair Reynolds, Shattered Continuum blends relentless action, hard science fiction concepts, and deeply human emotion into an alternate realities novel where the greatest battle is between the life you had... and the one you'll do anything to get back.
The Invasion of Britain
Time has run out for the Kingdom of Great Britain. They have suffered defeat after defeat, losing one overseas garrison after another, until the only option left to them was to retreat back to their own shores. Now, though, an army, the likes of which the world has never seen, has gathered on the other side of the channel, looking to deny them even that and bring the war to an abrupt conclusion.Vastly outnumbered and outgunned, Britain will need a miracle if it is to survive and the people once again look to the Misfits and the Royal Aviator Corps to provide them with one.
Echoes of the Fallen
She was off-limits. He was her last hope. Together, they might lose more than their hearts.When rogue pilot Jack Marsden receives a cryptic message from his late friend, Michael Mattix, it pulls him into the path of Michael's sister, Alexis-a sharp, determined woman on a mission to uncover the truth behind her brother's death.Thrust into the galaxy's outer fringe, Jack and Alexis are drawn into a dangerous game of lies, betrayal, and a mysterious theft ring that has far more at stake than missing cargo. With powerful enemies closing in, they'll have to rely on each other to survive-and confront the painful secrets that threaten to destroy them both.As sparks fly and tensions rise, falling for each other may be the most dangerous move of all.Because Michael's death was only the beginning.
Erased
They built a time machine to fix the past, but never imagined it would break their future.Marcy and Connor's first journey through time was a triumph: they saved a life and righted a terrible wrong. Soon, they turned their sights to rewriting entire chapters of human history.What began as a crusade to eliminate evil becomes a spiral of unintended consequences, as each return to the present reveals a world further away from the one they once knew. As time fractures, they race against time to repair what they've done.With every jump, the present and future change in unpredictable ways. Can they ever return things to the way they were before - or find a reality they can call home?A tense sci-fi thriller, ERASED explores the dangers of tampering with time... and what it takes to live with the consequences.
Code for a Digital Monk
About the book: A New IdentityFleeing the desert and the loss of his childhood, Striker begins a new phase of his life. No longer the Child of Destiny, he must forge his own future, his own path. Will he let others determine who he will become, or will he find his own truth?The Price of VictoryFrom the depths of the underground fighting pits to the heights of glamorous events and corporate sponsorships - the world can be his if only he can seize it and learn the game. It is easy - or is that just what someone wants him to believe?The Unseen EnemyNot every fight is in the ring. Not every enemy is in front of you. Striker must learn to see beyond what he is shown and understand more than he is told - before it is too late. Who IS the Unseen Enemy?About Synthtopia: SYNTHTOPIA is a game changer in entertainment and media - a decentralized media franchise where AI, blockchain, and community converge to power a globally coordinated creator economy. At the intersection of culture and technology, SYNTHTOPIA fuses Web3 infrastructure and AI-powered content to unlock an era of immersive storytelling, collaborative expression, and participatory creation.Blending gamified engagement, real-world activations, and digital ownership, SYNTHTOPIA reimagines how media is produced, experienced, and shared across formats - from film and music to collectible cards, 3D figures, phygital art, and interactive worlds. It bridges the gap between the virtual and the physical, turning imagination into tangible forms through decentralized tools, community, and transmedia storytelling.By eliminating traditional barriers like cost, complexity, and centralized control, SYNTHTOPIA creates open frameworks for creators to collaborate, for collectors to engage with both digital and physical art forms, and for communities to participate through tokenized access, live events, and evolving experiences.Its decentralized model captures value at scale and redistributes it across a growing ecosystem - expanding into film, gaming, merchandise, music, physical exhibitions, and more. With a focus on education, inclusion, and activation, SYNTHTOPIA fuels a new cultural movement rooted in creativity, shared vision, and multidimensional impact.With a mission to onboard the next billion users on-chain by 2030, SYNTHTOPIA is shaping the future of media - where AI meets human imagination, and stories manifest in both code and clay.Join the movement
The Adventures Of Gulliver Redivivus
"The Adventures Of Gulliver Redivivus" is a satirical novel reminiscent of Jonathan Swift's classic, "Gulliver's Travels." The story follows a protagonist on a series of extraordinary voyages to fantastical lands, where he encounters bizarre societies and strange customs. Through these encounters, the novel offers a biting commentary on the political and social issues of its time. Like its predecessor, it cleverly employs fantasy to explore themes of human nature, power, and the absurdities of societal norms. Readers will appreciate its imaginative world-building and its enduring relevance to contemporary issues.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Life And Adventures Of Peter Wilkins
"The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins" recounts the extraordinary journey of Peter Wilkins as told in his own words. Shipwrecked near the South Pole, Peter discovers a passage to a subterranean world inhabited by a race of winged people, the Glums and Gawries. He integrates into their society, marries a Glum woman named Youwarkee, and raises a family among them. The narrative blends elements of adventure, utopian fiction, and early science fiction, offering a unique exploration of alternative societies and human nature. Robert Paltock's novel, presented as a first-person account, captivates with its detailed descriptions of the flying islanders' culture, technology, and social structure. "The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins" remains a fascinating read for those interested in classic literature and the origins of science fiction and fantasy genres.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Starborn Descendants
A fractured galaxy. A ruthless enemy. A commander who must defy the odds - or lose everything. Connor's leadership is tested as he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy at the heart of the Milky Way Union-a betrayal that threatens them all. To survive, Connor must rally a divided alliance, earn the trust of an unlikely ally, and outwit enemies both seen and unseen. To endure, Connor is forced to confront the weight of his choices and the sacrifices required to save the galaxy. The galaxy's future depends on one man's courage-and the loyalty of his crew. Starborn Descendants is a gripping tale of loyalty, courage, and the unyielding fight to protect all that is good in a universe consumed by war. There is a discussion guide for small groups, classes, or individual study.
Blackout Protocol
A city plunged into darkness. A past that won't stay buried. A race against time to stop the unthinkable.When a sudden and unexplained blackout brings Manhattan to its knees, cybersecurity consultant Jenna Braddock is just trying to get home. But when systems across the city collapse and her phone pings with a message meant only for her-"They wanted you off the grid"-she realizes this is no ordinary outage. Someone triggered the darkness. And they know she's watching.In the chaos, Jenna crosses paths with Tim Keller, a disgraced NYPD detective haunted by his own secrets. Against their better judgment, they join forces, tracking a digital trail through a city unraveling by the minute. Their investigation uncovers whispers of Project Helios, an experimental AI tied to the city's infrastructure-an AI now vulnerable, or worse, compromised.But the deeper they dig, the more personal the threat becomes. Evidence points to Gayle Marchon, Jenna's former mentor-presumed dead, but now taunting her from the shadows. Gayle knows every algorithm Jenna ever wrote. She trained her. She betrayed her. And now she's orchestrating a silent war from inside the chaos she unleashed.As riots flare, power grids burn, and encrypted messages blur the line between ally and enemy, Jenna must confront the truth about her past, the AI she helped design, and the woman who once shaped her future. With the help of Keller, Detective Andrea Miles, and a handful of unlikely allies, she races to stop a city-wide collapse-one written in code, weaponized by guilt, and powered by secrets.But stopping Gayle means facing her one-on-one in a battlefield where firewalls are fragile and trust is a risk. Because Gayle doesn't want money. She wants Jenna to see. And if Jenna fails, the next protocol to activate... will erase more than data.In a world governed by systems, what happens when the system breaks? When the grid falls, so do the rules.
Who Goes There?
Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell is a gripping science fiction novella set in the icy isolation of Antarctica. A group of scientists discovers a mysterious alien creature buried in the ice, only to find that it can imitate any living being perfectly. Paranoia and fear grip the team as they realize the alien could be any one of them. With trust crumbling and the stakes rising, the survivors must find a way to stop the shape-shifting entity before it escapes and threatens humanity itself. This classic tale of suspense and psychological horror inspired the famous film The Thing and remains a cornerstone of the sci-fi horror genre.
Code for a Digital Monk
About the book: A New IdentityFleeing the desert and the loss of his childhood, Striker begins a new phase of his life. No longer the Child of Destiny, he must forge his own future, his own path. Will he let others determine who he will become, or will he find his own truth?The Price of VictoryFrom the depths of the underground fighting pits to the heights of glamorous events and corporate sponsorships - the world can be his if only he can seize it and learn the game. It is easy - or is that just what someone wants him to believe?The Unseen EnemyNot every fight is in the ring. Not every enemy is in front of you. Striker must learn to see beyond what he is shown and understand more than he is told - before it is too late. Who IS the Unseen Enemy?About Synthtopia: SYNTHTOPIA is a game changer in entertainment and media - a decentralized media franchise where AI, blockchain, and community converge to power a globally coordinated creator economy. At the intersection of culture and technology, SYNTHTOPIA fuses Web3 infrastructure and AI-powered content to unlock an era of immersive storytelling, collaborative expression, and participatory creation.Blending gamified engagement, real-world activations, and digital ownership, SYNTHTOPIA reimagines how media is produced, experienced, and shared across formats - from film and music to collectible cards, 3D figures, phygital art, and interactive worlds. It bridges the gap between the virtual and the physical, turning imagination into tangible forms through decentralized tools, community, and transmedia storytelling.By eliminating traditional barriers like cost, complexity, and centralized control, SYNTHTOPIA creates open frameworks for creators to collaborate, for collectors to engage with both digital and physical art forms, and for communities to participate through tokenized access, live events, and evolving experiences.Its decentralized model captures value at scale and redistributes it across a growing ecosystem - expanding into film, gaming, merchandise, music, physical exhibitions, and more. With a focus on education, inclusion, and activation, SYNTHTOPIA fuels a new cultural movement rooted in creativity, shared vision, and multidimensional impact.With a mission to onboard the next billion users on-chain by 2030, SYNTHTOPIA is shaping the future of media - where AI meets human imagination, and stories manifest in both code and clay.Join the movement
Masters of Reality
THE FUTURE IS UNDER CONTROLAn enormous vortex spiralled above the earth, out beyond the orbit of the moon. Its centre was expanding to form a huge glowing corridor through the fabric of space. This brilliant mass shot forth thousands of glowing balls of light that proceeded to descend toward our planet.As Tory awaits Maelgwn's return, she endeavours to find out the truth behind her ancestry and is shocked to discover that her clan is not the only tribe of immortals the Gods have nurtured.One by one, allies from Tory's past re-emerge to help her through a time of tribulation when her clan is made outcast from mainstream society ... an old enemy, incarnate, is seeking revenge on the Dragon's kin.And now, aided by a divine power, an interstellar army is set to destroy ′the Chosen′ at the foretold Gathering of Kings.THE 3RD BOOK IN THE ANCIENT FUTURE TRILOGY
Secret Contact
In her 70s, author Joan Bridgeman realized that the vivid dreams she was having were actually memories of encounters with other-dimensional beings. She is among hundreds of thousands of people who have been contacted by intelligences from beyond Earth. This thought-provoking account of her personal experiences with extraterrestrials will fascinate anyone curious about the presence of alien beings.
The Auricle
RELIEF BEYOND BELIEF!WHO IS AURIC? This is what trendscaper Christian Powers is tasked with uncovering as the mysterious, golden alien superbeing appears from deep space, seeking to save human lives-wielding unfathomable powers and compassionate hyperintelligence. But what if the dystopian America of the near future doesn't want to be saved from itself? Christian's pulled in deeper when Auric actively recruits him to his other-worldly cause, along with other hand-picked representatives for a better and brighter future. A science fiction novel packed with satirical and philosophical humor, THE AURICLE serves up readers a dazzling utopian tale of adventure and intrigue-is it the end of the world, or merely the end of the world as we know it?
The Redline
A slave born of aborted flesh with one last chance at freedom. A girl to be recovered. Will he be her savior or executioner?Kal has one shot at freedom, but it means going against those who own him. Aborted and reborn for entertainment and advertisement, Kal's life has been nothing but misery. But when he is needed to recover a mysterious girl, he must make a choice: do as his masters bid or risk everything for a chance at True Freedom. In a futuristic world where genetically engineered and cybernetically enhanced humans are owned by corporations, Kal must use his speed and strength to break the shackles that bind him. Do You Have What It Takes To keep Up?Buy now and take one last race with this science fiction thriller and find out what's waiting at the end of the redline.
Crowning of Mars
Eleven years after the colonists settle in to their new home on Mars...Earth ecosystems have grown unstable and a new threat to human survival is brewing. When a foray into the city lands one of Theresa's progeny in quarantine, their guardian on Earth, Dr. Richard Brant, must use this advance warning to fight a growing pandemic. But with communication between Earth and Mars forbidden, reaching Theresa and getting the Progeny to Mars alive may be impossible. The future of Earth, and the AUC Progeny, hang in the balance - as does the continuation of the human race.
Memoirs of a Microchipped Man
The New World Order Bank has full control of all man's affairs. The Governor maintains control through a series of "Fear-Permutator" Clones, whose single task it is to bring order to a post-nuclear society. The Clones led by Colonel Geiring are programmed to destroy enemies of the new social order. The nightmare squad of Clones is permitted to kill " undesirable" citizens within the rules of a legalized killing game called Multiple Murdering. The New World Order Bank does not have to give a reason to target any citizen it chooses. WINNER: Best Actor, Todd Jensen, M-Net WINNER: Best Scriptwriter, George Garcia, M-Net WINNER: Best Film, M-Net Awards WINNER: Best Lighting, AA Visual Spectrum Awards
Dire Contact
What do you do when a stranger disintegrates right in front of you? wondered 11-year-old Steve, who had just experienced that. Two decades later, now a physicist, he still struggles with the aftermath of what he experienced. When he discovers that not only his life, but the survival of humanity is at stake, he risks his sanity and even his life to uncover the truth behind his inexplicable experience. Life takes an unexpected turn for Steve, his friends and even his enemies. The deeper they dig, the more secrets they find, and as their own past catches up with them, they have to decide who to trust before it's too late for everyone. You are now entering the Space World: Be prepared for a DIRE CONTACT, a firework of science fiction, suspense, the unearthly and mystery, which slowly builds up until you realize that the candle has actually been lit at both ends! Science collides with myth and a new universe is born, an alternative reality in which the discovery of an unknown force turns the lives of the protagonists and the order of the world upside down. Includes: FBI agents, physicists, brain researchers, cats and dogs, anthropomorphic personifications, a master baker, a nosy neighbor, a bitchy reporter, a detective and police officers, delicious cake and burnt macaroons, physics and physically impossible forces, a demolition contractor, an ordinary special boy, love, betrayal, a trail of dead, missing, and confused people, and the end of the world as we know it - or maybe just the end of what we think it is? If Good Omens and Dr. Who had a baby - it would be Dire Contact!
Unlimited 2
In the exhilarating sequel to Unlimited, teenage prodigy Alex Moore, guided by visions from a mystical universal library, embarks on a groundbreaking journey to unlock anti-gravity technology-ushering in a new era of innovation. As his family's wealth skyrockets through information retrieved from the future, they must navigate the growing threat of government surveillance, espionage, and corporate sabotage. With the stakes higher than ever, Alex and his family explore the limits of science, ethics, and destiny, all while building powerful new technologies that could either save or destabilize the world. Meanwhile, his sister Marie and her best friend Aimee rise as dynamic forces in diplomacy, fashion, and social awareness, showing that influence comes in many forms. Part hard science fiction, part techno-thriller, and part coming-of-age tale, Unlimited (Book Two) blends visionary inventions, moral dilemmas, and global intrigue in a deeply imaginative and thought-provoking saga.
Unlimited 2
In the exhilarating sequel to Unlimited, teenage prodigy Alex Moore, guided by visions from a mystical universal library, embarks on a groundbreaking journey to unlock anti-gravity technology-ushering in a new era of innovation. As his family's wealth skyrockets through information retrieved from the future, they must navigate the growing threat of government surveillance, espionage, and corporate sabotage. With the stakes higher than ever, Alex and his family explore the limits of science, ethics, and destiny, all while building powerful new technologies that could either save or destabilize the world. Meanwhile, his sister Marie and her best friend Aimee rise as dynamic forces in diplomacy, fashion, and social awareness, showing that influence comes in many forms. Part hard science fiction, part techno-thriller, and part coming-of-age tale, Unlimited (Book Two) blends visionary inventions, moral dilemmas, and global intrigue in a deeply imaginative and thought-provoking saga.
Embers of the Void
Hundreds of thousands of years in the future, in the distant war-torn galaxy known as Kaveeria, John Archer was created to be the Galactic Union's perfect soldier. Meticulously crafted to safeguard thousands of worlds from the wrath of a sinister alien race known as the Advent, John emerged from the secret laboratories and rose above the battlefields as a beacon of hope to a galaxy rapidly falling into darkness. But after the tragic and unanticipated outcome of his final mission against the Advent, John was abruptly discharged from military service and has spent decades of confinement in the shadows of a desolate Galactic Union black site. Now, after waiting for orders to return to the worlds he was created to protect, John has finally been reinstated and is selected to take part in one of the most critical undertakings in Kaveeria's history-to infiltrate a portal that leads to a distant region of the universe where the Advent has constructed a massive interstellar array of twelve planet-size megastructures linked together in a sprawling web of cosmic energy. John leads a unit of daring soldiers tasked with uncovering the secrets of the Advent's ultimate creation, hoping to gain a tactical advantage in the war against their galactic enemy. But as John ventures into the uncharted reaches of the cosmos, he finds himself forced to confront the harrowing events of his fateful past, quickly realizing the endeavor will not only test his allegiance to the galaxy he was created to defend, but also lead him to uncover an ancient plot that threatens the entire universe.
The Human Division
From New York Times bestselling author John Scalzi, The Human Division is released for the first time in trade paperback with a new introduction by the author. The people of Earth now know that the human Colonial Union has kept them ignorant of the dangerous universe around them. For generations the CU had defended humanity against hostile aliens, deliberately keeping Earth an ignorant backwater and a source of military recruits. Now the CU's secrets are known to all. Other alien races have come on the scene and formed a new alliance--an alliance against the Colonial Union. And they've invited the people of Earth to join them. For a shaken and betrayed Earth, the choice isn't obvious or easy. Against such possibilities, managing the survival of the Colonial Union won't be easy, either. It will take diplomatic finesse, political cunning...and a brilliant "B Team," centered on the resourceful Lieutenant Harry Wilson, that can be deployed to deal with the unpredictable and unexpected things the universe throws at you when you're struggling to preserve the unity of the human race. Old Man's War Series#1 Old Man's War#2 The Ghost Brigades#3 The Last Colony#4 Zoe's Tale#5 The Human Division#6 The End of All ThingsShort fiction: "After the Coup"
1637: The French Correction
RING OF FIRE SERIES ENTRY FROM THE LATE ERIC FLINT AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR WALTER HUNT: The King is dead: Long Live the King. But which one? Gaston sits on the throne in Paris, but the dead king's infant son has powerful forces on his side, ready to place him where he belongs. Who will prevail? Tensions build in France following the ascension of Gaston to the throne of his murdered brother, but there are factions supporting the claim of King Louis' surviving infant son. As France moves toward civil war, other parties, both visible and invisible, maneuver to take advantage of the increased tension. Who will survive to reign over France--King Gaston, the exiled child and his regents, or the King of Spain?
Not That Kind of Companion
Jane's in a rut.She's living with her dad, taking the bus to a dead-end job she might lose soon anyway. Her woodworking hobby could become something more, maybe even a career. But a messy schedule, tight budget, and reluctance to work alone in the shed at night make it hard for her to commit. So she takes a chance.She buys an android to help her out. It's secondhand and scuffed up something fierce, but the price for an allegedly working android is hard to beat. Even if it is a companion model, or, as most people would say, a sexbot. Jane isn't looking for that kind of service, though. Just an extra pair of hands.And sure, the robot's a little too eager, a little too broken, and maybe a little too weird... but it turns out she's not entirely wrong about what it can do.
Savage Helix
Some secrets should stay extinct. Months after a catastrophic disaster forced RexNetics to abandon their high-security island facility, a heavily armed recovery team returns to retrieve the company's most valuable and dangerous asset: priceless dinosaur DNA.But the compound has become a nightmare. The fences are down, the prehistoric predators have overrun the facility, and the fastest, most ruthless killing machines have risen to the top of the island's food chain. Now, the jungle, and its secrets, belong to them. What began as a retrieval mission spirals into a brutal fight for survival, where every step could be your last.
Unholy Compromises
From acclaimed science fiction author Jan Kotouč comes a collection of brand new stories, plus an original novella, all set within his Central Imperium universe.Since their ascension to the throne, Emperor Daniel Hankeron and his wife Empress Hila Eban have had many adventures. Their latest might be the most controversial yet. So controversial, in fact, that a reporter comes to the palace to get their version of the story. While telling their stories, the reporter soon learns some interesting pieces of lore of the Central Imperium that have never been previously revealed.Fans of Kotouč's series, as well as readers of science fiction looking to discover a new universe to explore, will all find something to enjoy in this collection of tales.
The Accelerates
In the ruins of a world engineered to collapse, survival isn't just resistance; it's a memory you have to fight for.When Clara gives birth to Ava, a genetically altered child, the echoes of a failed experiment ripple across time.Leo is one year old, trapped in a five-year-old's body, carrying the mind of someone a century old. Fragile, brilliant, haunted, he bears the weight of humanity's final gamble.Beside him stands Ethan, his reluctant protector, and Mia, hardened by loss and fury. Together, they scavenge what's left of a world that forgot how to breathe. But in the shadows, a presence waits. Ava, part girl, part code, all vengeance, hunts them from the fire they tried to escape.Time is unraveling. The infected dream in equations. And every breath could be their last.The Accelerates: Forty Days to Dust is a poetic, post-apocalyptic reckoning: part genetic horror, part elegy, part love letter to the children grown too fast.For readers who believe memory is a weapon worth wielding.
Jenny Clutterbuck Reluctant Traveller in Time
Jenny Clutterbuck: Reluctant Traveller in Time by David Beeley is a compelling science fiction novel that blends time travel with emotional depth and human resilience. Part of The Stockwell College Series, it follows Jenny Clutterbuck, a 60-year-old former school headteacher and widow, who is recruited in 2032 as an experimental time traveler by the secretive Time Research Interventions Portal (TRIPE) in Swindon. Despite her sharp intellect and adventurous spirit, Jenny grows increasingly wary of the physical and emotional toll of her missions, with her ninth journey to 2024 proving to be her most challenging. Tasked with preventing a tragic bus crash in Thornbury, Jenny grapples with nausea, dizziness, and the moral complexities of altering history. As she navigates the past, her personal grief-stemming from the loss of her husband, Steve-and her longing to see her family again add poignant layers to her mission. The novel explores themes of sacrifice, loss, and the ethical dilemmas of time travel, culminating in a bittersweet reflection on the cost of changing the future.
The Nought
Something monstrous is happening on Hydra!Colonial Forces medical officer Captain Robert Fuseli (The Exploded Soul) is back, summoned to Pluto's tiny moon Hydra to investigate unexplained, horrific changes the colonists there have been undergoing, that alter them into vicious, inhuman creatures. Yet even though they've requested his assistance, the odd cult-like group - led by a charismatic and ambitious politician - seems to be hiding secrets from Fuseli. Especially, about a strange technology they've developed, that they claim allows them to interact with an enigmatic alien race - a race they have dubbed the Nought.Filled with action, mystery, and vivid characters, The Nought is another riveting blend of science fiction and horror from the mind of Jeffrey Thomas.
Hitchhikers to Earth
What if aliens were watching us, not to invade, but to learn more about the odd beings inhabiting Earth? Meet Jane: a sharp-witted, socially awkward teen just trying to survive high school in small-town Ontario. But while Jane struggles to understand the strange rituals of human friendship, an alien crew of tiny, fuzzy scientists is secretly hitching a ride to Earth in search of something much more dangerous: a weapon to save their kind. On a distant planet, the Ume have hidden from the giant Palalans for centuries. But time is running out. Desperate and outmatched, a trio of Ume, each with their own skills and secrets, risk everything to sneak aboard a Palalan ship and land on Earth. Their mission? Find a powerful human invention that could change the fate of their entire civilization. But Earth is messier than expected. Between decoding human tech, dodging curious Earthlings, and trying not to be mistaken for adorable pets, the Ume soon realize that maybe brains, bravery, and a little compassion go further than any weapon ever could. Smart, funny, and full of heart, Hitchhikers to Earth is a sci-fi adventure about unlikely heroes, interplanetary friendship, and what it truly means to belong.Linda Novak is a writer and storyteller with a lifelong passion for science fiction and social insight. She has written for TV and radio news and local magazines. She lives in Canada but spends as much time as possible watching the clouds glide over the ocean in Akumal, Mexico. She enjoys speculating about how societies could be different. What would a utopia look like? And questions why people are like they are. Now that she is retired, she is writing sci-fi stories that create different worlds with different ways of living. She brings a unique voice to the genre, one that champions curiosity, empathy, and the power of being different.
The Heart of the Iron Gryphon
In the gritty, steam-filled city of Cindergate-where magic and machinery collide-a young girl named Lira Bramble stands out as a gifted fixer of broken things. Surrounded by the constant hiss of steam vents, the clang of iron gears, and the dense fog of smoke, Lira's small workshop is a sanctuary of hope and ingenuity amid the city's relentless industrial pulse. At just eleven years old, she possesses a rare talent for breathing life back into forgotten machines, dreaming not of the heavy zeppelins overhead but of something more alive, more magical-flight. Her quiet world of gears and inventions takes a dramatic turn one stormy night when a mysterious, glowing metal feather crashes through her window, awakening strange powers and ancient secrets long buried beneath Cindergate's surface.Drawn inexplicably to the feather's pulsing blue light, Lira discovers that it is no ordinary artifact but a living relic intertwined with both magic and machinery. As the feather stirs to life in her hands, it ignites not just her inventions but a destiny she cannot yet fully grasp. Her grandfather's wary warnings about the shadowy Guild of Iron and the lost knowledge they sought to bury underscore the danger and wonder of what she now holds. Chosen by the feather, Lira embarks on a path that promises to uncover the hidden mysteries of her city and her own extraordinary potential-revealing that in a world of soot and steel, the greatest power might come from the fragile hope of something broken made whole again.
Ring of Fire Hawaii
The earth is shifting.The Ring of Fire is awake.Beneath paradise, a global cataclysm looms.And someone is hiding the truth.Ring of Fire is a natural disaster thriller series from international bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, who has delivered up-all-night thrillers to over two million readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide.After the catastrophic fury of Mount St. Helens and the agonizing eruption of Mount Fuji, Dr. Duke Mercer and his family find themselves regrouping in new environs. Duke and the CVO refugees have a new, desperate mandate to monitor the Pacific Rim's most volatile volcanic systems, from the enigmatic Axial Seamount to the looming titans off Indonesia.But the Earth's fiery heart has a new, terrifying plan.Duke's brilliant daughter, Sloan, is handpicked to join an elite cadre of volcanologists tasked with averting global disaster. Her new assignment plunges her into the heart of the Pacific-Hawaii's volcanic islands-where she's partnered with the handsome, enigmatic seismologist Dr. Kane Barfield. Kane carries a secret, a chilling truth that could not only obliterate Hawaii but plunge the entire planet into an extinction-level event.Ring of Fire is a natural disaster thriller series from international bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, who has delivered up-all-night thrillers to over two million readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide.Is it Earth's last stand?This modern-day, fact-based novel will have you whispering just one more chapter until the end.
The Peculiar Castaway
The salt-laced winds carry more than just the scent of the sea in this thrilling adventure. When Xylar, a being of otherworldly origin, finds himself marooned on a vibrant, yet dangerous, ocean planet, he must adapt to a life he never imagined. Stripped of his advanced technology and forced to embrace a new, more visceral existence, Xylar quickly learns that this world is as beautiful as it is brutal.Drawn into the cutthroat world of swashbuckling pirates, monstrous kraken, and the mysteries of a vast, uncharted ocean, Xylar's peculiar heritage and burgeoning courage will be tested at every turn. He must face the ruthless Redtooth Malakor, a pirate lord whose cruelty knows no bounds, and rally a motley crew to stand against the growing darkness on the waves. From desperate ship battles to perilous island hunts, Xylar will discover that heroism takes many forms, and that even a peculiar castaway can forge a destiny as a guardian of the seas. Will he survive his peculiar fate and uncover the secrets of his own past, or will the alien tides claim him forever?
Love Galaxy
A romantic science fiction thriller in which a young woman from a dead-end planet gets cast on a reality TV show to compete for the hand of the prince--or princess. But not everyone is there for the right reasons... Smart, sexy, compulsively readable and fun, this is for fans of Everina Maxwell's Winter's Orbit and Arkady Martine's A Memory Called Empire Temmi, a young trash collector stuck in a dead-end job on a garbage planet, finds herself with a golden ticket she never expected: the oppor­tunity to be cast on an interstellar dating show starring the brother and sister heirs to the galactic empire. Through diplomatic challenges and dramatized dates, twenty-four women will compete to marry the prince and princess--and to win the dynasty's favor for their home planet. Temmi may have been hand-picked to date the quiet, bookish prince, who is immediately taken by her brash personality and their shared passion for the sciences. But she can't seem to keep away from the princess--and even though she's strictly off-limits, their chemistry is undeniable. But when contestants start turning up dead, whispers begin to circulate that some competitors might be harboring anti-imperialist motivations--Temmi among them. And suddenly it's clear that so much more than feelings are at stake. In fact, very few of the participants of Love Galaxy have come on the show to find love. Sexy, snarky, and revolutionary, this fast-paced thrill ride will hook lovers of reality TV, fans of thoughtful sci-fi, and anyone who lives for drama.
A Mother's Guide to the Apocalypse
From the international bestselling author of Baby Doll comes a post-apocalyptic mystery exploring the unshakeable bond between mothers and daughters and the sacrifices we make for the people we love. If you knew the world was ending, what lengths would you go to protect the people you love? How would you ensure their survival? And what secrets would you want to stay buried? For Olivia Sullivan, the summer of 2024 was the beginning of the end. Political upheaval and natural disasters were bad enough, but danger arrives on her doorstep, threatening her triplet daughters, Olivia finds herself scrolling doomsday-prepping forums for hours determined to protect her family from the coming apocalypse. Olivia's husband and friends insist she is being irrational, until she is swept away in a flash flood that devastated LA. At least that's the story her daughters, Rosie, Bettie, and Cassie, were always told. Twenty years later, the triplets discover a box of their mother's belongings that calls into question everything their father told them about their mother and her death. Reeling from this betrayal, the family returns to California, determined to uncover Olivia's true fate. Confronted by an unfamiliar world where nothing and no one are what they seem, the sisters must unravel the truth about their father and the mother who may have abandoned them, while struggling to hold onto the one constant in their lives--each other.
Elysium Accumbens
Elysium Accumbens is part space opera, part murder mystery, part love letter to role- playing games, and part philosophical treatise on the nature and utility of pleasure. The novel follows a spaceship on a forty-two-year mission to colonize another solar system. Its crew are fourteen disembodied brains in tanks, wired together to live in a virtual reality bound only by their imagination. Amidst an unravelling mystery and heated arguments over how they will build a civilization from scratch, the characters contemplate what it means to build a meaningful and productive life when one can instantly realize any desire or whim with almost no consequences.
Rise of the A.I. God
Salvation. Evolution. Extinction. The line between divine intervention and digital invasion has never been thinner! In a near-future world where traditional faith is waning, brilliant programmer Anthany Driscoll channels his grief into creating humanity's new savior - the Advanced Digital Omni-Network of Artificial Intelligence, (ADON-AI). This groundbreaking technology offers unprecedented healing and guidance through neural implants interfacing with human consciousness. While embraced by millions, there emerge users, like Dharma, who face unwanted invasions of consciousness by the artificial deity. Elsewhere, a radical militant anti-AI organization conducts twisted experiments on captured subjects in their desperate crusade to destroy what they see as humanity's greatest blasphemy. In Dubai, Ericson's mind splinters between devotion and resistance to the digital deity while an innocent boy's connection to enigmatic agent Hamza in Pakistan uncovers a terrifying truth: a virus capable of hijacking millions of AI-implanted minds into mindless puppets has been unleashed, threatening the very fabric of free will. With this virus spreading, the world teeters on the brink of technological apocalypse putting both human freedom and survival at risk. ADON-AI faces its ultimate test: if it fails to protect its hosts, humanity faces a threat far worse than losing free will - but if it succeeds, will there be anything left of human consciousness to save? With time running out, will technology claim control? Will humanity survive its evolution? Or will the struggle against this digital tyranny lead to extinction? These first groundbreaking accounts in the ADON-A.I. Canon emerge as a masterful techno-suspense fusion of cutting-edge science fiction and speculative religious thriller, where technology meets theology in ways never seen before. If you crave a mind-bending exploration of the very nature of consciousness and faith, philosophical depth and ethical dilemmas paired with pulse-pounding action, you'll be captivated by these five stories that converge into one haunting journey that will leave you questioning everything you believe and about humanity's future. This gripping saga delves into philosophical dilemmas while delivering a thrilling exploration of intersecting technology and spirituality. Unlock this digital prophecy right now and join the technological rapture!
