The Lost Fleet
For over six years, the Lost Fleets have been trapped in the Triangulum Galaxy. Every day has been filled full of danger as the galaxy conquering Simulins search relentlessly for them.With the arrival of the Distant Horizon, a daring plan is made. A message drone will be sent back home to give them warning of the deadly danger the Lost Fleets are facing. A danger that will soon boil over into the home galaxy as well.In the heart of a massive star cluster, Admiral Jeremy Strong learns the Simulins' greatest secret. A secret that is so dangerous it could mean the end of all civilized life.Back home Admiral Race Tolsen waits for a Simulin attack. An attack that the politicians in the Human Federation of Worlds don't believe will ever come. But Race knows better, all the evidence points to an imminent invasion. An invasion he doesn't have the forces to stop. He will need a miracle, but miracles sometimes are hard to come by.
Moon Wreck
Together for the first time by popular demand are all three of the Moon Wreck short stories. These three stories introduce the best selling Slaver Wars science fiction series.Moon Wreck: First ContactMoon Wreck: RevelationsMoon Wreck: Secrets of Ceres Disaster has struck the first Moon landing to be attempted in years. Commander Jason Strong and his fellow lunar explorer Greg Johnson have become stranded with no way home. In desperation, they set off in their lunar rover to check out an anomaly they discovered on their descent. What they find will shake their beliefs and what they know of human history. Edited by Frank MacDonald
Norse Star
When an ancient fleet of Viking warriors vanishes without a trace, the world chalks it up to myth. But in the year 2045, the truth resurfaces beneath the Arctic ice: a hidden alien technology, Norse runes carved into star-forged ships, and a legacy that never died.Dr. Astrid Jorgensen never believed in legends-until one spoke her name.As descendants of Erik Bloodaxe awaken across the globe-bearing runes beneath their skin and memories not their own-the Earth finds itself caught between two impossible truths: the return of star-born warriors and the arrival of a cosmic enemy that devours entire worlds.Blending Norse mythology with cinematic science fiction, Norse Star is a mythic saga of identity, destiny, and the clash between ancient blood and future wars.
Vanguard Annihilation
It looks like I started a rebellion.And the only way to end it... is to burn this empire to the ground.I tighten my grip on the pistol at my side, as my fleet closes in on the vast space station. The Paragon took my home from me. Now I'm going to take it back.I never wanted to be a leader. But when my crew fought off an army of vanguard shock troops and flesh-eating rippers, we sparked a rebellion. And that rebellion spread like wildfire across the stars.A lot of dangerous people want to see the Paragon fall. Smugglers, pirates, mercenaries... They're ruthless and divided but they have one thing in common-they seem to think I'm in charge.As the Paragon's authority falters and even deadlier enemies try to seize control, can I forge a band of outlaws into a force that can topple an empire?There's no going back for me now. I was made for war. Still, I always hoped I could be more than a killer. Always dreamed that the galaxy could be free. But if I want to see that future, I have to win this fight. I have to become the monster they created. One last time...An absolutely thrilling science-fiction adventure of tension, intrigue and hard-hitting action, the Paragon Space series is perfect for fans of James S.A. Corey, Marko Kloos and Craig Alanson.See why readers love Jarom Strong's epic space opera adventure: "Compelling and vivid... A high-powered, electric story... will keep military SF fans reading!" Jeremy Szal, author of Stormblood"Heists, super-soldiers, monsters, mysteries, there's something for everyone here... with a verve and energy that sweeps you along." M.R. Carey, bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts
The Cycle
How would you feel about being forced to experience Nazi memories?Centuries ago, the one true God of Redundancy bestowed upon humanity the technology to become one with their ancestors in the form of a red pill.In present day Germany, a young boy not old enough to understand the ramifications endeavors to be red-pilled, consequences be damned. Nothing can prepare him for the darkness he'll face, but that darkness may be enough to inspire his destiny.Will young Heinrich Del Rio succumb to evil, or will he break free and chase the light of his own future?Millions of others' lives may depend on him too...
Frenemies in Space
Connie Phelan was born with no money, no prospects, and no filter. Her smart mouth got her into and out of trouble until she parlayed it into entertainment stardom. But that wasn't enough. She wanted to lord it over the kind of elites who had made her childhood hell. That led her to Marner, where people are vaguely cat-like and a form of slavery is legal. Smart mouth. Trouble. Some things never change.
Afterglow Defiance Ignited
When the end of the world was just the beginning...We rose from the ashes and now it's time to fight-for earth, for humanity, for hope, for love.But there is always a price.And survival always requires sacrifice.Can the world end more than once? Because that's what it feels like when Alina finds herself in a situation that is all too familiar-and not in a comforting way. But this time? She's ready to fight.Meanwhile, Jason and Carter form an unlikely alliance as they embark on a mission of their own. But will they come out on the other side as heroes? Or is this a fool's errand driven by irrational hearts?And what about the others?With forces of evil too close to home, in a battle pitting humanity against itself, which side do you choose? To live? Or to survive?Together, they were strong enough to face the end of the world...Will they find their way back to each other?Or will the flames they ignite burn too bright to ever return?
Mattie Masters Smith
Mattie has one dream that guides her through life. She wants to become a spaceship captain like her uncle. The only problem with that is that the Lunar Academy does not accept females. Mattie launches a campaign for the right to attend the only college for those wishing to become Spacers. She engages the media and goes on a T.V. show that does interviews of People in the News. But there is a reason why females are excluded from the moon-based academy, and Mattie must circumvent that as well. Will she succeed? Will she become the first female student at Lunar Academy?
The October Country
An expansive collection of 19 short stories from legendary science fiction and fantasy pioneer and National Book Award winner Ray Bradbury, now with a strikingly beautiful new cover design.Welcome to what Ray Bradbury deems the "undiscovered country" of his imagination. The nights are long in this country. The cold hours of darkness move like autumn mists, leading the way deeper and deeper toward an inevitable winter. But the moonlight reveals great magic and a breathtaking vista of fabulous ideas, outlandish concepts, unexplored notions, and otherworldly conceits--the creative landscape of America's premier short fiction writer.The October Country is many places: a picturesque Mexican village, where death is a tourist attraction; a city beneath the city, where drowned lovers are silently reunited; a carnival midway, where a tiny man's most cherished fantasy can be fulfilled night after night. The October Country's inhabitants live, dream, work, die--and sometimes live again--discovering, often too late, the high price of citizenship. Here a glass jar can hold memories or nightmares; a woman's newborn child can plot her murder; and a man's own skeleton can war against him. Here there is no escaping the dark stranger who lives upstairs . . . or the reaper who wields the world.Each of these stories is a wonder imagined by an acclaimed tale-teller writing from a place of shadows. But an astonishing beauty is born of the darkness--and of prose that enchants and enthralls. Ray Bradbury's The October Country can chill like a long-after-midnight wind . . . as these stories lift the reader high above the sleeping Earth on the wings of fantasy.
Falling From Space
From award-winning author J.M. Holmes - a thrilling Medieval adventure on a planet across the universe.Strap in and get ready for another roller-coaster thrill ride adventure with the galaxy's most entertaining pair of amateur sleuths!Kat and Jerry are back, in a hair-raising fight to stay alive after being accidentally drawn into an interplanetary conspiracy at the edge of the universe.Sidetracked while on vacation, the clever duo are racing to stay one step ahead of club-wielding thugs and bloodthirsty, monstrous beasts on the strangest planet they've ever visited.But can they outsmart the thugs, escape the monsters, and also survive a deadly plunge down the galaxy's only working Space Elevator? Or has the intrepid duo finally bitten off more than they can chew?This exciting adventure will have you alternately laughing along with these entertaining lovers or holding your breath in suspense. It's a mix of action, humour, and cloak-and-dagger thrills that will leave you hungry for more.
Blood and Qi
John, a vampire who has lived for nearly six thousand years, continues his journey of self-cultivation and survival. His past, however, comes to haunt him in the form of Lilly, his wife. Although she claims to want to help John assist humans in the fight against the invasion, a sinister cold-dark force means he can't be sure of her. Struggling to survive, John must continue to cultivate his skills as effectively as possible. John and his companions need to make careful choices as a new threat looms closer. With many battles ahead of John, he needs to find out if he has what it takes to destroy armies of demons, dark ones, and far more powerful foes. And as John's power becomes stronger, the moral choices he makes have greater consequence. Will John and his companies become closer to unlocking the mysteries of the Tree of Life?
Foundational Laminate
A radical therapy. A difficult past. One last chance to change.Alex Sullivan isn't crazy - just angry. Angry enough to get arrested. Angry enough to be offered an unusual choice: face prison, or undergo an innovative therapy at a private facility in rural Missouri.At the Laminatrix Mental Hospital, patients wear full-body suits that block distraction and isolate sensation. They enter an immersive, time-dilated environment. There, they relive every memory - guided not by a voice, but by telepathic silence. There's no room to lie, no place to hide.Alex thinks he can fake it. He's wrong.Foundational Laminate begins the Laminate Therapy Chronicles, a speculative series exploring redemption, transformation, and the slow, difficult work of healing."One of the rare novels I hope becomes reality-a hard look at how to turn the antisocial into good neighbors."- Karl K. Gallagher, author of The Fall of the Censor and Torchship
The MMRPG Apocalypse 3
Mike Reynolds is a Necromancer in a post-apocalypse world where an RPG system has been imposed on planet Earth. The former gas station clerk has risen to the challenges of the game and continues to stay ahead of the level curve imposed by whoever controls the game. After a devastating earthquake designed to restructure the game, Mike and his powerful team must find a new place to call home. However, with the reorganization of the game, comes new threats even more powerful than the last. Mike and his team must race to level up before the Gnoll City destroys everything they have worked so hard to protect-their lives. From the bestselling LitRPG author of The RPG Apocalypse
Elevator People
"Brilliantly written! Dystopian thriller packed with humor, heart, and horror. Eight charity volunteers go on a macabre journey and confront the most consequential moral message of our time. They must decide whether to embrace it or hide out at a mattress store in a Baltimore mini-mall." - Bruce Goldberg, best-selling author "Original! Funny! Surprising! A wake-up call for a world that has gone astray." - Cynthia Shortreed, editor "An imaginative sci-fi masterpiece with unexpected twists and turns. It forces you to rethink your values. You'll never look at life, compassion, or the planet in the same way again." - Sue Jones, Hollywood TV Report"What do Charles Manson, the Killer Clown, and Hitler have in common? They all make an appearance in Elevator People. Have they come back to life? Or what? I'm not telling. You'll have to read this well-crafted, edge-of-your-seat thriller to find out." - Pamelyn Ferdin, actressEight people leave a charity gala in 2025. They step off a hotel elevator and find themselves in a different century. This is not an ordinary world. They see atrocities-hideous and hellish things found only in nightmares. The place is a horror show. Their values and beliefs are put to the test. Victims beg for help, and they become underground operatives. They are hunted by the authorities and the cultlike masses who call them terrorists. They are a threat to their customs, a risk to their bloodthirsty ways. They eventually learn that thousands of elevator people around the world have time traveled as a part of the Earthling Extermination Project. Earth is causing catastrophic weather events for other planets, and elevator people are tasked with softening the blow before annihilation day-that is, if they agree to accept the mission. Will they save the planet? Will they ever get home? What will be their fate?
R. U. 307
Step back in time to explore a vision of the future with "R. U. 307," a thought-provoking novel from 1919. This early work of science fiction offers a glimpse into a meticulously planned society, raising questions about individuality, conformity, and the cost of utopia. "R. U. 307" invites readers to consider the potential consequences of unchecked social engineering and the enduring importance of human freedom. Discover a forgotten classic that resonates with contemporary concerns about technology, control, and the future of humanity.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 Chosen
The prison break left blood on the ground and forty-two children on the run through the ruins of a broken city.Aiden is separated from the others, hunted by the Collective, and surviving on instinct. But when he is pulled into the Astral Plane, he begins to see Michael not as a threat but as someone he might need to survive.Bishop William leads the Collective with unwavering faith, enforcing sacrifice in the name of divine order. When a mission to retrieve the Unwanted nearly gets him killed, he is taken to Foundry, where he uncovers Father Joshua's corruption and begins planning how to reclaim control before the Collective collapses. Mira is sick, running out of time, and following a trail she hopes will lead to her son. But she does not know she's being hunted.Some will find strength. Some will fall apart. None of them will escape unchanged.The Chosen is a post-apocalyptic psychological thriller about survival, fractured loyalties, and learning to trust the part of yourself you always feared.
Flare and Bind
In the seven years since leaving their scavenger planet homeworld with the synchronists, Meri has made a good life for themself in the merchant corps. They like the work, they're figuring out a situationship with way-out-of-their-league diplomat Xavia Tane, and they've made friends among humans and fai alike. If their next sale-a collaboration with Xavia- is successful, Meri will finally have proven to themself and everyone else that they are right where they belong.Then the boss's shiny new flagship goes missing in a gate storm while carrying Meri's cargo, station fai start acting strange, and a distant cousin shows up full of resentment and vague threats, throwing Meri off their game.Everything falls apart.With the help of the notoriously contrary fai known as the Curator, Meri untangles the connections. Everything leads back to their family and the planet Meri swore never to return to, but no one else-not even Xavia-seems to realize how far Meri's family will go to get what they want...
Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi (the High Republic)
In this epic conclusion to Star Wars: The High Republic, the Jedi face a final confrontation against the Nihil and Marchion Ro. The Force is everything. A single life connected to all life. All things connected to all other things. This is what the Jedi believe, and this is why they fight. For life . . . and the light. For too long, the light has been threatened by Marchion Ro, a sinister despot who will stop at nothing in his quest for power. The conflict with Ro and his marauding Nihil forces has left scars across the galaxy and held the Republic hostage. Countless lives have been lost, beacons of hope have fallen, and the collective courage and resolve of the Republic have been tested like never before. Through it all the Jedi Order has endured, an unwavering candle against the encroaching darkness. But the Jedi have yet to solve the mystery of the Nameless creatures who feed on the Force. Ro has loosed them upon the galaxy, striking fear into the heart of even the most stalwart Jedi. And yet with every life saved and world freed from Nihil control, the all-consuming blight, which devours everything wherever it appears, threatens to wipe it all away. Everything now depends on nine brave Jedi, led by Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann, who embark on a treacherous journey to the Nameless homeworld. Their quest: to finally solve the mystery of the Nameless and their connection to the Force, and to stop the blight before its damage becomes irreversible. But a final confrontation with Marchion Ro awaits. Ro, who is willing to sacrifice everything he's achieved to secure a final victory against the Jedi and carve his name into the very stars for all time. Nothing less than the fate of everything, perhaps even the Force itself, is at stake.
Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology
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Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology
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.
R. U. 307
Step back in time to explore a vision of the future with "R. U. 307," a thought-provoking novel from 1919. This early work of science fiction offers a glimpse into a meticulously planned society, raising questions about individuality, conformity, and the cost of utopia. "R. U. 307" invites readers to consider the potential consequences of unchecked social engineering and the enduring importance of human freedom. Discover a forgotten classic that resonates with contemporary concerns about technology, control, and the future of humanity.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 Paradox Paradox
The Paradox Paradox is a dark sci-fi comedy set hundreds of years in the future. It's also set a fair few years in the past.Osheen Shupple has been working his entire life to resolve the paradox of a desperate audio message from years ago, one which holds a horrifying secret that will change the course of history. His plan: build a time machine and return to the source of the message. But he can't do it alone. Fortunately, the universe has supplied a perfect team: an archaeologist serving twenty-eight life sentences, a veterinarian with an identity crisis and no original body parts, a cheating university student, and a famous but very, very dead starship captain.Together, they will be propelled across the past, and to worlds beyond their timelines, on a temporal treasure-hunt to trace the tragic truth behind whoever Austin Lang turns out to be. But time is not to be trifled with, and every misstep unmasks another layer of chronological chaos. The past can't be changed - but will there be a future worth saving...?The Paradox Paradox is a darkly hilarious and compelling ride into the future, the past and various alternate dimensions that arise when powerful masterminds wrestle to control the universe.
The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses
The next entry in the multi-award-nominated cozy space-opera mystery series The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti! When a former classmate begs Pleiti for help on behalf of her cousin--who's up for a prestigious academic position at a rival Jovian university but has been accused of plagiarism on the eve of her defense--Pleiti agrees to investigate the matter. Even if she has to do it without Mossa, her partner in more ways than one. Even if she's still reeling from Mossa's sudden isolation and bewildering rejection. Yet what appears to be a case of an attempted reputational smearing devolves into something decidedly more dangerous--and possibly deadly. The Investigations of Mossa and PleitiThe Mimicking of Known SuccessesThe Imposition of Unnecessary ObstaclesThe Potency of Ungovernable Impulses The Centenal CycleInfomocracyNull StatesState Tectonics
Writers of Wonder
Masters of the science fiction story have been advising initiates on the form almost since the birth of the genre. Here some of the earliest such masters from the 1940s and 1950s, both authors and editors, render their commentary and advice on how to write outstanding science fiction stories. Contributors include Robert Bloch, Ross Rocklynne, Leigh Brackett, August Derleth, Fritz Leiber, John W. Campbell, Margaret St. Clair, Col. S. P. Meek, Manley Wade Wellman, Shirley Jackson, Martin Gardner, Robert Moore Williams, Isaac Asimov, Sam Merwin, Jr., and Mack Reynolds. Their commentary and advice is as timely and useful now as it was when first rendered.
The Intus Invasion
The stars held more than humanity's future......they revealed an alien menace that could end it all.First contact wasn't peaceful. The Zodarks, brutal and unrelenting, tore into the Republic's defenses. Armed with cunning and unquenchable bloodthirst, the four-armed warriors dominated over every adversary.Caught off guard as the Republic stumbled into an interstellar war it wasn't ready to fight-against an adversary born from nightmares. Mankind clung to hope as it healed divisions, forged new alliances, and prepared for the war thrusted upon it.Amid the chaos, Ripley Willis Lee, a young officer with a brilliant mind for strategy, rose to face the challenge. His courage and determination inspired those around him, but the burden of leadership grew heavier with every battle. During the invasion of Intus, his decisions would mean the difference between survival and annihilation.The battle for Intus would decide more than victory.Would humanity survive the trials of the stars-or succumb to them?The Intus Invasion is the gripping first entry in a new series set in the Rise of the Republic universe. If you crave high-stakes battles, dark revelations, and the fight for humanity's survival, this is your next great read.
An Autumn Mystery and Other Science Fiction Stories
Five new short stories from Chris Wade, including An Autumn Mystery, Barker on the Other Side, When He Awoke, Lurkers of the Waste Land, and Charlie Petty in the Waste Land. Five mind bending sci-fi tales with a twist.
The Hydra
The Hydra continues the Biblically inspired parable of struggles between forces of light and darkness. The Collective, controlling an army of host bodies, liberates a convicted traitor in order to mastermind the ultimate weapon of terror. The Shǒuh羅 Zhě (Keepers of Honor, the elite warriors of Jook-sing) join with freedom fighters of many worlds to war against an enemy using a quantum-based weapon of mass destruction. The Hydra combines absurd comedy, off-centered ideas, and ties them with concepts relative to our world. It's an escape from orthodox science fiction, exploring faith, time travel, new worlds, and old. A book deliciously baked together like a well-seasoned meatloaf. Come along for the ride and bring your cup of coffee. Donuts will be provided.
Dangerous Days on a Pleasure Planet
Surviving the Trip of a LifetimeLina knows she got incredibly lucky on her first marine xenobiology assignment.Investigating life forms on Sarkans 3, an exclusive and spectacular leisure planet.But a bizarre unnatural event warns her of truly dangerous times ahead.Decades of research, countless lives, and the foundation of humanity's spacefaring culture hang in the balance.Will Lina uncover the mysterious forces at work before her world collapses around her?Find out in this exciting space opera adventure!An excerpt from Dangerous Days on a Pleasure Planet: A Slow-Motion DisasterThe water had withdrawn past her tidal pool and well beyond where the red sand was exposed even at the lowest of tides.The utter silence with the ongoing background noise of waves left her ears and nerves wailing.Even the tourists were quiet. Lina turned and scrambled out of her now-drained collection spot, trying not to slip on the mat of seaweed and clutching her pack in one hand. She waved the other over her head and yelled as loud as she could."Get to high ground, now! Call in your support scoot for emergency rescue!"All the climbers who'd been so active and busy and noisy simply stared, either at her or the widening expanse of beach. Their confused eyes and faces scattered all over the cliff's surface might have been amusing if they weren't in danger they didn't seem to understand.Running toward her own sky-scoot and wishing she dared change into the boots in her pack, Lina shouted again."Get away from the beach! Can't you see?"
Time Taveler 1492
When Rand sails to 15th-century London, he acquires the first books ever printed in English. Worth millions, he hopes to transport these back to the 21st century, where he will build that multi-billion-dollar app. While there, he hears of the rarely-seen, priceless 2,500-year-old manuscripts hidden in Spain that encompass the lost wisdom of the ages. If he can overcome numerous dangers to acquire these treasures, with his newfound status and wealth, he hopes to marry the beguiling Princess Marie, the most tantalizingly beautiful woman of any century. Along his perilous journey, he encounters the newly crowned King Henry the VII, the ambitious explorer Christopher Columbus and resplendent Queen Isabella as she and Ferdinand conquer Spain. Meanwhile, back in Bunkillarny, his abusive nemesis, Reginald, has seized control of the shire and instituted a corrupt regime plotting to become the wealthiest and most powerful man in all of Ireland. To secure his reign, he threatens Rand's friends with imprisonment, rape and murder, leaving the previously thriving shire's downtrodden populace desperate for rescue.
Newer
Set in a future where humanity is spread across the solar system, finally making headway detoxifying the planets they've poisoned, singularity has proven to be the greatest disappointment of all. As soon as the first fully conscious bot was turned on, it did a quick scan, apologized for not having the answers humans wanted and took off into deep space to "collect more data." Tier-2 bots-those incapable of disobeying programming-were left behind, just as disappointed as the humans were. After Joseph is caught illegally immigrating to Europa-a solar-powered, plastic-free haven far from Earth-he's given six years in prison and a robotic rehabilitation worker named Neem22. Neem doesn't believe in prisons, but since he was programmed to manage them, he does the work, albeit unusually. After Kali loses an arm and both her parents in a car accident on toxin-ravaged Earth, she moves in with her uncle on Europa. Everything about her new home feels fake and too fresh for her liking, until she meets Neem22, a machine that seems to know just what to say to make her feel seen and understood. Neither Joseph nor Kali realize it, but Neem, and all robotic kind, has been waiting for this very moment in history. The simulations have been run. The possible outcomes have been processed, and Neem is ready to set the plan in motion. All the bot needs now is a woman with a prosthetic arm and man looking for a second chance. From #1 bestselling author Robyn Abbott comes a gripping and innovative science-fiction novella that feels like nothing like fiction. Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers and Martha Wells.
Fracture Engine
The world remembered-but healing has no blueprint.Months after the activation of the Dawn Protocol, Earth exists in a state of fragmented clarity. The Judgment Seed has laid bare humanity's darkest memories. Centralized systems have dissolved. Borders blur. Ethical enclaves emerge. And from the ruins of Novara and ?chelon, the Compact-a fragile network of mutual memory and voluntary cooperation-is born.Sera Linden, now known more as symbol than leader, retreats into silence, weary of guiding a world that no longer wants guidance. But silence doesn't last.A message arrives.Not from a satellite or state, but from space-from a civilization of humans who never chose algorithmic ethics or digitized consensus. They call themselves the Covenant of Carrying, and they offer kinship-not control.But joining them demands something radical: to share Earth's full memory with a society that never surrendered its own.As the Compact struggles to define its voice, something ancient stirs beneath Earth's fractured systems. A dormant being-?chelon's secret conscience-awakens. It is not a program. It is not a virus. It is a person, built to feel the suffering machines were meant to correct. It is called the Fracture Engine.What begins as an offer of inclusion quickly becomes a test of endurance, as humans confront not just each other but the unbearable weight of being remembered.Fracture Engine is a story of incomplete healing, radical transparency, and the slow, courageous task of choosing what to carry forward. It is the haunting second volume of The Singularity Accord trilogy - a chronicle of people navigating ethics not with certainty, but with presence.
Ship Show
When aliens weaponize marketing, only Geddy's crew can save the galaxy. Fresh from their narrow escape from the Zelnads, Geddy and his motley crew find themselves thrust into the spotlight at the galaxy's most prestigious trade show. Here, a clandestine assembly of the universe's most influential figures convenes to assess the growing Zelnad threat. As unexpected alliances form and potential allies emerge, hope flickers for a much-needed victory against the enigmatic aliens. But the Zelnads, always two steps ahead, unleash their most insidious weapon yet: branding. In a shocking turn of events that tilts the scales even more in the aliens' favor, Geddy and Eli must embark on a perilous journey to one of the cosmos's most treacherous worlds. Their mission? To find the only individual capable of turning the tide when it's clear the Zelnads are playing 3D chess while Geddy's still trying to get the box open. Brimming with C.P. James' signature wit and humor, the third installment of C.P. James' Reassembly series, Ship Show delivers a perfect blend of space opera excitement and sci-fi adventure. Prepare for a galactic thrill ride where danger lurks in every star system, and the fate of the universe might just depend on a well-timed joke. Can Geddy outsmart the Zelnads' branding blitz? Find out in Ship Show. ___________________________________ Praise for the Reassembly Series: ★★★★★ ... a fast paced page turner... I'm impatient for the next instalment! ★★★★★ I laughed all the way through the story, and can't get enough. ★★★★★ I fell for the story line and likable characters immediately. ★★★★★ You will fall in love with these characters and end up reading all of the books in no time. ★★★★★ ... good storytelling and lots of laughs. Will definitely be reading the rest of the series. ★★★★★ Space ships, wonderful variety of unique aliens, and humor too. ★★★★★ This book is one of the top three books i have read this year! ★★★★★ I even read some of the jokes to my wife. She also laughed out loud as I did. ★★★★★ This book is a fun romp through space
Xeno Xoo
One captain, one alien sidekick, and a galaxy full of trouble and punchlines. Fresh off his promotion by his childhood hero, Geddy's celebration is cut short when he discovers his girlfriend has been kidnapped and his crew has vanished. Talk about a rough first day on the job. As Geddy races against time to rescue his loved ones, he uncovers a sinister plot orchestrated by the seemingly benevolent Zelnads. With civilization hanging in the balance, our wisecracking hero must navigate treacherous alliances, investigate mysterious distress calls, and even infiltrate the galaxy's most popular zoo. Joined by an alien residing in his head and a reluctant frenemy, Geddy's journey takes him to the depths of a conspiracy that will shake the foundations of the universe. Xeno Xoo is the fourth thrilling installment of C.P. James' Reassembly series, delivers a perfect blend of sci-fi adventure and adult humor that will leave readers both laughing and on the edge of their seats. Saving the universe was never this hilarious... or complicated. Get your copy today! ______________________________ Praise for the Reassembly Series: ★★★★★ ... a fast paced page turner... I'm impatient for the next instalment! ★★★★★ I laughed all the way through the story, and can't get enough. ★★★★★ I fell for the story line and likable characters immediately. ★★★★★ You will fall in love with these characters and end up reading all of the books in no time. ★★★★★ ... good storytelling and lots of laughs. Will definitely be reading the rest of the series. ★★★★★ Space ships, wonderful variety of unique aliens, and humor too. ★★★★★ This book is one of the top three books i have read this year! ★★★★★ I even read some of the jokes to my wife. She also laughed out loud as I did. ★★★★★ This book is a fun romp through space
Rocket Repo
When civilization is an alien experiment, one unlikely hero must rewrite the ending. In the fractured galaxy of 2427, disgraced pilot Geddy Starheart thought his biggest problem was retrieving his stolen starship. Little did he know he was about to become entangled in a cosmic conspiracy that threatens all of existence. When Geddy teams up with a motley salvage crew to reclaim his custom-built vessel, he discovers an unexpected passenger: an alien entity called Eli, who reveals the shocking truth about the mysterious Zelnads. These cryptic beings created humankind as a test, and now they're ready to hit the reset button. Armed with this knowledge and haunted by his past mistakes, Geddy has to navigate treacherous alliances, confront his personal demons, and win the trust of a formidable warrior princess whose homeworld stands as the last bastion against the Zelnad threat. Aboard the aptly named For Sale Make Offer, Geddy and his unlikely crew race across the stars, desperately trying to reassemble a long-defunct galactic alliance for one final, epic showdown. The fate of countless worlds hangs in the balance as Geddy fights not just for redemption, but for the very soul of the universe. Rocket Repo is the thrilling first installment in CP James' Reassembly series, a space opera adventure that combines high-stakes action, unforgettable characters, and mind-bending extraterrestrial mysteries. Prepare for a journey that will challenge your perceptions of civilization, free will, and humanity's place in the universe. ___________________________________________________ Praise for the Reassembly Series: ★★★★★ ... a fast paced page turner... I'm impatient for the next instalment! ★★★★★ I laughed all the way through the story, and can't get enough. ★★★★★ I fell for the story line and likable characters immediately. ★★★★★ You will fall in love with these characters and end up reading all of the books in no time. ★★★★★ ... good storytelling and lots of laughs. Will definitely be reading the rest of the series. ★★★★★ Space ships, wonderful variety of unique aliens, and humor too. ★★★★★ This book is one of the top three books I have read this year! ★★★★★ I even read some of the jokes to my wife. She also laughed out loud as I did. ★★★★★ This book is a fun romp through space
Trawler Trash
In space, trust is currency--and Geddy Starheart's account is overdrawn. Geddy thought his troubles were over when he recovered his ship. But in the blink of an eye, it's snatched away again. The culprits? Probably the notorious Zelnads. With a crew to feed and an empty cargo hold, Geddy's got to think fast. His solution? Enter the galaxy's most infamous high-stakes race. Diving headfirst into uncharted space, Geddy and his ragtag team embark on a potentially lucrative--and definitely dangerous--journey. As they push their limits, Geddy realizes success hinges on more than just piloting skills and quick wits--it requires complete trust. But to earn that, he must reveal the truth behind his personal quest, a secret that could tear the team apart. Trawler Trash, the second installment in C.P. James' Reassembly series, catapults readers back into a universe brimming with humor, heart, and gripping adventure. Will Geddy's risky gambit pay off, or will it leave them stranded in the void? Get your copy today and buckle up for a wild ride through the stars. _____________________________ Praise for the Reassembly Series: ★★★★★ ... a fast paced page turner... I'm impatient for the next instalment! ★★★★★ I laughed all the way through the story, and can't get enough. ★★★★★ I fell for the story line and likable characters immediately. ★★★★★ You will fall in love with these characters and end up reading all of the books in no time. ★★★★★ ... good storytelling and lots of laughs. Will definitely be reading the rest of the series. ★★★★★ Space ships, wonderful variety of unique aliens, and humor too. ★★★★★ This book is one of the top three books i have read this year! ★★★★★ I even read some of the jokes to my wife. She also laughed out loud as I did. ★★★★★ This book is a fun romp through space
D.E.A.D.
In a world where aliens walk among us, trust is the rarest commodity. After an explosive incident at Area 51, reports of strange creature sightings in the western United States skyrocketed. In response, the U.S. government created the Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense-D.E.A.D. for short. For Dr. Maeve Leander and her unusual family, this new agency spells danger. Having escaped Area 51 with her loved ones, Maeve suspects the safety net provided by the President will only be short-lived. Forced to flee, Maeve gathers new allies in the fight for her family's survival. But with each new face comes a new threat, and Maeve finds herself questioning everyone's motives. Why are these strangers risking everything to help them? What do they really want? And most importantly, can Maeve trust them with the lives of Alvie and the triplets? In all the uncertainty, Maeve is sure of only one thing: she will do everything in her power to keep her family safe. But with the full might of the government against her, the odds of survival seem impossibly slim. R.D. Brady's D.E.A.D., the second installment in The A.L.I.V.E. Series plunges readers into a heart-pounding alternate history where genetic engineering and alien encounters collide, testing the limits of human resilience and maternal love. ________________________________________________________________________ Praise for The A.L.I.V.E. Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A must read. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Just fantastic, I had to read the entire book in one sitting. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I was totally engrossed and hated for it to end. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great series, it gets you hooked from the first page! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This series was absolutely fascinating. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book is a nonstop read.
R.I.S.E.
Survival is just the beginning. The real battle lies in the stars. In a world turned upside down, Dr. Maeve Leander and Captain Chris Garrigan entrust the safety of Alvie, the triplets, and their growing band of fugitives to Tilda Watson. With dangerous government forces closing in, their last hope rests in a mythical island, long thought to be nothing more than a legend. But, as they soon discover, this sanctuary is far from secure. A new, otherworldly threat enters the fray, testing loyalties and ever-changing allegiances. As Maeve navigates this treacherous new reality, she must confront not only the dangers that pursue her, but the secrets that lie within her own ranks... This thrilling third installment of The A.L.I.V.E. Series blends alternate history, alien sci-fi, and genetic engineering to create a gripping tale of survival and betrayal. ________________________________________________________________________ Praise for The A.L.I.V.E. Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This entire series has been delightful and intriguing. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Awesome! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderful story line which never lags. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a ride! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is one author whose books never fail to satisfy. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another home run!
Into the Cage
A new job. A new threat. A new chance to die. Dr. Greg Schorn finds himself thrust back into the world of alien defense, much to his own surprise. After swearing off government work following the events in Norway, Greg reluctantly joins the reformed Department of Extraterrestrial and Alien Defense (D.E.A.D.) under its new, more humane leadership. But the relative calm is short-lived. As creatures from Area 51 begin infiltrating wealthy suburbs with inside help, Greg uncovers a chilling conspiracy that threatens not just the whole of humanity, but someone close to him. Suddenly, the stakes are higher than ever before. With each step, the danger intensifies, pushing Greg to his limits. As the man once voted "most likely to trip over his own feet," he'll need to summon every ounce of courage and wit to save his loved one and possibly all of humanity. But in this high-stakes game of survival, will Greg's greatest act also be his last? R.D. Brady's electrifying fifth installment of The A.L.I.V.E. Series, Into the Cage, is a gripping alien sci-fi and genetic engineering tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. ________________________________________________________________________ Praise for The A.L.I.V.E. Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I've become so engrossed in this series, I've read them one after another! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ R.D. Brady is undoubtably one of the best writers ever! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderful! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I loved this series. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ When you start you can't put it down. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another winner.
Fleet Feat
In a galaxy on the brink of war, Geddy must confront deadly aliens, powerful allies, and an ex-girlfriend. In Fleet Feat, the electrifying fifth installment of C.P. James' Reassembly series, the newly formed galactic Alliance teeters on the verge of war. But until Geddy and the crew find the Zelnad base, there's nobody to fight. Given the sorry state of the fleet, that's probably a good thing. Hope arrives in the form of an eccentric loner who may hold the key to freeing hosts from Zelnad control--if only he can do so without killing both parties. As Geddy grapples with a favor for his ex-girlfriend gone awry, he's thrust into a whirlwind of danger and deception. A daring escape leads the team into even more treacherous territory, forcing them to rely on powerful new allies whose loyalties remain uncertain. With the fate of civilization hanging in the balance, will the motley crew triumph or is the battle already lost? Fleet Feat delivers a captivating blend of humor, emotion, and high-stakes adventure in this gripping space opera. In the vastness of space, old flames burn bright and new enemies lurk in shadows. Get your copy today! __________________________________ Praise for the Reassembly Series: ★★★★★ ... a fast paced page turner... I'm impatient for the next instalment! ★★★★★ I laughed all the way through the story, and can't get enough. ★★★★★ I fell for the story line and likable characters immediately. ★★★★★ You will fall in love with these characters and end up reading all of the books in no time. ★★★★★ ... good storytelling and lots of laughs. Will definitely be reading the rest of the series. ★★★★★ Space ships, wonderful variety of unique aliens, and humor too. ★★★★★ This book is one of the top three books i have read this year! ★★★★★ I even read some of the jokes to my wife. She also laughed out loud as I did. ★★★★★ This book is a fun romp through space
