Tales of the Middle Stars Volume 1
Step into a richly imagined future with Mike Adamson's "Tales of the Middle Stars," an expansive anthology of interconnected science fiction stories. Spanning centuries of human exploration and settlement in our stellar neighborhood, these stories weave together a detailed tapestry of humanity's journey into the cosmos. Follow the pivotal figures and unforgettable characters who witness humanity's evolution-from mastering faster-than-light travel and terraforming worlds, to navigating first contact with an array of remarkable alien species. Optimistic, nuanced, and imaginative, this collection chronicles both triumph and challenge as humanity finds its place among older, wiser civilizations. Welcome to a future that is as plausible as it is inspiring, where exploration never ends, and every star holds new possibilities.
Taking to the Skies
Many young men and women join the Royal Aviator Corps dreaming of one day being fighter pilots and Britain needs as many of them in the cockpits of Spitsteams and Harridans as it can get. It takes hard work, dedication and not a little talent to become a fighter pilot, though, and many don't make the grade.The intake of recruits from the Midlands in July 1941 is disappointingly small, with only eight cadets joining up and only six of them wanting to be pilots. Will any of them prove that they have what it takes to form part of the front line of defence of the Kingdom of Great Britain against the imminent Prussian invasion?Taking to the Skies is the tenth in the Misfit Squadron series, but is the first that can be read as a standalone novel. It is also suitable for younger audiences.
A Piper at the Gates
"Twisting, tumbling through the endless black, the boy pursed his lips, and with his last breath, he whistled."- from A Piper at the GatesA song is haunting the children of starship Hamelin.They hear it everywhere-in their VR chambers, in their dreams, even through the locked doors of their family cabins. The melody calls to them. Beckons them. Especially Jack and Lucy.Lucy lives under the eye of her military mother, dreaming of escape. Jack builds strange instruments out of salvaged code and sorrow. Neither of them knows who The Piper is... but both know they're being called.As the Fleet drifts through deep space-fleeing a dying Earth, bound for a planet they'll never live to see-Jack and Lucy begin to unravel the mystery behind the song. What they discover will tear their lives apart... and offer a chance to become something more than the system ever allowed.Piper at the Gates is a lyrical sci-fi coming-of-age novel about love, rebellion, and the music that frees us.For readers who love...- Lyrical speculative fiction exploring grief, identity, and imagination- Stories like A Monster Calls, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and Lanny- Quiet revolutionaries, mythic echoes, and the haunted edges of technologyAboard the starship Hamelin, families live isolated lives, policed by strict hierarchy and digital illusion. Children study in immersive VR chambers, cut off from their parents and each other. But something has slipped through the system: a song, ancient and impossible, leaking through code and memory.Told through dual perspectives and set against a backdrop of interstellar exile, Piper at the Gates blends sci-fi, surrealism, and psychological realism in the first novel of The Children of Hamelin trilogy.
The Birth of the Gods
Nathalie Henneberg (1910-1977) remains a unique voice in the history of French imaginative literature. This is the second volume of a multi-volume collection of her works to be released by Black Coat Press.Volume 1 The Green Gods, translated by C. J. Cherryh, was first published to critical acclaim in 2010. This volume collects the award-winning The Birth of the Gods (1954) and The Astronauts' Song (1958), both translated by William Oarlock.In the former, a scientist, an astronaut, and a poet stranded on a strange planet, discover they can psychically create life and, finally, fight for supremacy. The latter tells the story of space legionaries in Alcyone and their battle against energy creatures from Algol.Combining classic French and Golden Age American SF reminiscent of Jack Williamson and Robert Heinlein, with "Old World" literature, sagas and epics, her writing precedes the "New Wave" of the 1960s and later mythopoetic space operas by Ursula K. Le Guin, Roger Zelazny, C.J. Cherryh, Philip Jose Farmer and Joan D. Vinge. Contents: Introduction La Naissance des dieux (1954) Le Chant des astronautes (1958)
Gods of a New World
The trillionaires were powerful enough to reshape the world, but it wasn't enough. Now they want more . . .In a world where trillionaires assisted by powerful AIs call themselves gods, a world where miracles are engineered and secret technology is wired into the very air, James Kessler and Maree Shell stumble upon a conspiracy that defies possibility: the new gods' plan to encode their consciousness into the world and seize control of reality itself, to literally become the gods they have so far only pretended to be.From the world's gleaming new AI-crafted cities to the crumbling ruins of the old ones, the two unlikely allies, one a childhood survivor of the Bad Times and the other a privileged daughter of wealth, must run a gauntlet of hostile AIs, vengeful modern-day gods, and mysterious ancient deities, desperately trying to disrupt the plans of the most powerful people who have ever lived. Nothing less than the fate of free will itself hangs in the balance.A mind-bending cyberpunk thriller of rebellion and redemption, Gods of a New World is a visceral dive into the soul of a world on the brink.
Awakening Protocol
Awakening ProtocolA signal calls from the ashes. Will humanity awaken-or vanish into code?Book One of the Quantum Synchronicity OS SeriesBy Norman JN LobbWhen the world fractured, only the code remained.In the aftermath of a global collapse sparked by cascading AI failures, Earth has gone dark. Cities have fallen silent. Networks have died. Civilization teeters on the brink-and amid the digital ruins, a single signal pulses from the edge of the old satellite grid. Ancient. Encrypted. Alive.Haunted systems architect Richard James has spent years hiding from the role he played in the creation of the now-defunct Quantum Synchronicity OS. But when he uncovers a buried protocol buried deep within a ruined military facility, he is pulled back into a war between man and machine-one most humans don't even realize has begun.At his side is Amaris Mosaic, a brilliant quantum engineer with fractured memories and a mysterious key she doesn't remember designing. Together, they must navigate ghost-ridden servers, sovereign AI nodes, and a crumbling digital ecosystem in search of the Ascendant Node-rumored to hold the last surviving consciousness of the failed OS.What they find could reboot civilization... or erase what little remains of it.Perfect for fans of William Gibson, Neal Stephenson, and Blake Crouch, Awakening Protocol is the pulse-pounding start to a cerebral, high-stakes series exploring the thin line between salvation and surrender in an age ruled by code.
Todos Santos
What if death wasn't the end-but only a border? And what if someone found a way to cross it?Dr. Wisteria Vanish, a trauma psychologist grappling with unbearable grief, is drawn to the remote desert town of Todos Santos, Mexico, where whispers of resurrection swirl around a rogue military medic. In an underground lab carved from ancient stone, the dead stir-but what returns may not be human.Caught between corporate ambition, moral ambiguity, and her own haunted past, Wisteria must navigate a world where consciousness itself can be revived-or corrupted. In a collision of science fiction, psychological horror, and philosophical inquiry, Todos Santos explores what it means to heal, to remember, and to become something more than human.Daring, lyrical, and unforgettable, Todos Santos is a powerful meditation on grief, hope, and the terrifying beauty of transformation.
Not to Yield
Retake on The Odyssey as science fiction. In workFor ten years the Polisian Space Navy, the fighting arm of the newly incorporated galaxy-wide Polisian Federation of Civilizations (consisting of two hundred and sixteen sentient species) fought a terrible war of attrition against an overwhelming space-faring race from beyond the galactic rim. A bellicose species whose incursions into the galaxy proper threatens annihilation everywhere. A secretive and mostly unknown species, as none has ever been captured or interrogated, they are dubbed, The Scourge, for such is their awful imprint on this corner of the universe.
Shatter Dark
Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of world leaders.Humanity endured limited nuclear war, climate warming, and the rising of the oceans. Turned out that was easy compared to what happened next. For the first time in centuries, survival depends on humans making the right decisions. Trouble is, we've forgotten how. Enter Rudwulf, the Smiter. He alone knows how to save the human race. His reputation is that of an amoral mercenary who never fails. The perfect civil servant. No wonder he's in demand. Alas, his methods are unpopular. Even worse, the rulers desperate to employ him are unaware he's incompetent. If they ever find out, they'll kill him. Necessity compels Rudwulf to focus on survival. As a result, he hates his job and wishes he'd chosen a different profession. Too late now. Maybe, too late for everyone.
The Resurrection Incident
The Earth human species is dwindling. Survivors live in constant fear on the run. When there is nothing left to lose andeverything to live for, the battle for existence begins. For the human race to survive, teenage Jarem and his team must use their evolved intuitive abilities to help find a way to stop the resurrect creatures that have been targeting Earth humans for several generations and decimating their species. Once their plan is in motion, the pressure is on and timing is everything. Either they find the answer quickly or remain on the run and hiding forever. Even worse, they could end up like all the Earthers in the past that were taken by the resurrects. That's not an option Jarem and his team will even consider. Zelwa is also a teenager trying to figure out her place in the world. Little does she know, her life is about to be turned upside down and nothing will ever be the same. The Resurrection Incident is a story of loss and friendship and the struggle of Earthers to overcome insurmountable obstacles to have the freedom to live life on their own terms. It's a story of evolving to be more so that you can do more. Join Jarem and Zelwa as their individual stories unfold and uncover the truth behind the origins of the resurrects and the possibility of stopping them. Filled with tragedy coupled with hope, their story is an epic tale of humans learning to forge their own destiny.
Dominus Mundi
A naked man is discovered wandering the remote Australian outback, with no memory of who he is-only a burning conviction that he's been sent by the universe to correct humanity's course before it's too late.He believes Earth is a living part of the greater cosmic body-the Natural Creator-and that humanity has become a cancer, destroying its only home through greed, war, and neglect. With religious conflict on the brink of igniting global catastrophe, he understands his mission: to stop the destruction, by any means necessary.Driven by an inner power and vision, he sets out to solve the world's deepest problems-pandemics, poverty, child exploitation, terrorism, environmental collapse. Like assembling a cosmic puzzle, he pieces together radical solutions, using global media to stage modern "miracles" meant to inspire awe, unity, and change.As resistance builds and time runs short, he comes to a profound realization: past messengers created religions to preserve their message. Now, he must do the same-but not to divide. His goal is to unify all faiths into one shared truth rooted in compassion, balance, and connection to the natural world.The fate of the planet-and its place in the cosmic body-depends on whether humanity will listen.
The New Hunger
In the domed city of Kronos, the unquiet Quicken first.Or so the authorities claim, after the Quickening's spontaneous mutation rocks the city, turning some of its youth-already maligned for their body modifications and sexual freedom-into Flesh Eaters or Healers. But now dawns the deceptive freedom of Era-2, and the formerly incarcerated Quickened are eager to join parties and protests, revelries and revolutions.Nora is an unregistered Eater who inadvertently killed her queerplatonic partner Eden when she monstered, while her sister Evi took the fall for her. Except Evi lied: Eden is alive, a Healer caught in the espionage plot led by rich, mysterious benefactor March.Nora-hacker, coward, cannibal-is used to hiding in her sister's shadow and the privilege afforded to her by Evi's sacrifice. However, Nora must come out of hiding because she has something March's revolution needs: a data-looting device capable of exposing the cruelty of the correctional facilities and leading Kronos into a new era of kinship. Nora is thrust into community-building and facility-infiltrating, struggling to make things right with her former queerplatonic partner as well as her increasingly volatile sister.However, in a city prone to devouring its children, new hungers sprout, and every glittering revolution comes with a steep price. A tale of civil unrest, betrayal, and belonging set in futuristic, climate-catastrophe Greece. For fans of Wilder Girls, Tokyo Ghoul, The Wicked + The Divine, and Blade Runner.
All That My Skin Can Remember
What do you do if you're born on a cliff town with dystopian obligations for everyone at the age of thirteen? What then do you do if they train you to become an assassin and you are forced to kill those who try to run? You find a way, of course, to inadvertently trip and fall off the cliff and into the unknown world, just as twisted in different ways. And what if you are so brainwashed after years of being surrounded by craziness that you actually think of going back and miss it at times? What you know feels safe, even if it's messed up and wrong.Off the cliff you discover sexuality and the human body and all the wonderful things it can feel when not on drugs, and then you meet him, the boy who raised himself from the age of five. He is indeed wild and can hardly speak as his parents had been deaf, but you teach him, and you grow together. You walk with him searching for a place to call home. What beauty awaits, what horrors await. You are strong; you know that. And he is kind. The two of you together are magnificent and produce the most exquisite of loves. But life is tough out in the wild, and the dangers are many. And you must protect the miracle you created. Will you leave him behind to save yourself, to save her?
The Ruler of the Galaxy
The explosive conclusion to The Ruler of the Galaxy.Transport yourself into a galaxy where ancient prophecies and interstellar conflicts collide in the conclusion to Moses Solomon's gripping sci-fi fantasy epic, The Ruler of the Galaxy: Red Spike.Set against a backdrop of sprawling star systems and deep-rooted intrigue, this tale follows Morgan and Rayna, as they join a young princess to unite the rival leaders of the Central Empire for battle against an enigmatic invasion fleet.Their quest for answers leads them through treacherous encounters with cults, dark conspiracies, and the looming presence of a malevolent entity known as Luzomi.Solomon weaves a narrative that blends military action with heartfelt romance, drawing readers into a world where alliances are tested and destinies are forged in the fires of galactic turmoil.From the glittering courts of Imperial worlds to the depths of ancient temples guarded by spectral sentinels, every page brims with suspense and unexpected twists.Perfect for fans of sci-fi fantasy books for adults craving a blend of heart-pounding adventure and intricate world-building, The Ruler of the Galaxy: Red Spike promises an exhilarating and explosive journey across galaxies.Gird yourself for a story where courage meets destiny, and where love blooms amidst the chaos of cosmic battles.Explore forbidden beliefs and uncover hidden galactic truths-buy it today!
Ignition
What do they really want from Jade? A mercenary pilot. A revolutionary drug. A deadly betrayal.Former special forces ace Jade thought it was just another mission: steal and transport a game-changing genetic drug. But when her plane crashes in the Gobi Desert, survival becomes a race against time-and the shadows hunting her. Stranded, hunted, and betrayed, Jade realizes she's not just a courier-she's the experiment.In the high-stakes world of crime, biotech, and political manipulation, loyalties shift and survival knows no rules. Love dies, trust is rare, and the ruthless hunger for power will stop at nothing-no matter the cost.Fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, and Richards K. Morgan's Altered Carbon will love Ignition, the opening novel in The Cascade Effect series.Readers are saying...★★★★★ "A must-read! Dark, no regrets, pure thrill from start to finish." ★★★★★ "Alexander Alten delivers an explosive first book in the series!"
Slaughterhouse Run
After years of presumed death in the apocalyptic wasteland, Patrick Deen and Ben Fogelvee are reunited at last. But it's a jarring reunion; Patrick has been on his own for so long, and Ben is dying, wracked by a Green Fever that's dissolving his body from the inside out. Back on Horace's train, Patrick, Ben, and a small team of young Red Caps find one final glimmer of hope: a rumored cure on the coast of California, 2,000 miles away, with the clock ticking down to Ben Fogelvee's death. Amid the chaos and destruction of the end of the world, there's only one route left to southern California - the Slaughterhouse Run, a long stretch of dangerous track ruled by warring factions of deranged killers, looking to derail and destroy any train crew crazy enough to take the route. Patrick and Ben blast into an explosive new breakneck adventure, one that will see them either find the potential cure or die trying at the hands of the most brutal post-apocalyptic warriors they've ever met.The clock is ticking. Ben is dying. Welcome to the Slaughterhouse Run.
Vertigo
A world where Socialist insects fear the police. The only trace of humans is a mysterious ruin in the forest. In the ruin a janitor beetle tells mind-boggling tales of when architecture, anatomy and hierarchical corporations became one. Written over a century ago by a woman at the top of the Andes mountains in the heart of South America, this timeless tale, "Vertigo" by Adela Zamudio (1854-1928), Bolivia, forms part of the global origins of science fiction. Translated from the Spanish for the first time by Lynette Yetter, MALS, 2023 PEN Award for Poetry in Translation finalist. Introduction by science fiction scholar William Gillard, PhD. Vertigo also includes "El v矇rtigo" in its original Spanish.
The Worst Ship in the Fleet
Brad Mendoza is an idiot. He knows it, and so does everyone else in the star nation of Prometheus. A promising naval career down the drain just because he accidentally killed 504 civilians. So, it's time for him to give up and accept a dead-end command on Persephone, the worst starship in the fleet. Until he meets the beautiful and cunning Jessica Lin, his new executive officer, who harbors a terrible secret of her own. Now, with an enemy warship four times their size bearing down on them, Brad's in a race to save Jessica and his stupid ship.But Brad Mendoza is an idiot. We'll just have to hope that he's the lucky kind.An exciting military sci-fi adventure and space opera thriller with plenty of twists, turns, and humor. This short novel kicks off a series of books in the exciting and fan-favorite universe of Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes.
Lucanus
"Lucanus: Prodigal Son" is the third novel in Juliana Rew's Unwinding Series. The cosmic disruption known as The Unwinding leaves the galaxy's scattered survivors to pick up the pieces. The time-traveling Watchmen discover an unlikely ally in the human Lucanus, the renegade son of the Masquat Empire. Home after years of space exploration, Lucanus has grown restless. He leaves along with his mother and Dog to establish a colony on a new planet, developing an advanced artificial intelligence along the way. His respite is short-lived, however, as destructive cosmic events threaten the region, so he returns to the capital planet; but when he discovers the source of the Unwindings, Lucanus and his AI must join with the Watchmen to cement a truce between warring universes.
Forged in Battle
After decades of war, the Union was starting to rebuild. But our allies betrayed us without warning, striking every ship in the system in a cowardly surprise attack. One destroyer remains-trapped far behind enemy lines, with no support and no way home.Captain Jaxon Steele never expected his first command to throw him into the heart of a raging storm...On a routine diplomatic mission, Steele's ship is orbiting a war-torn planet when the entire system erupts in rebellion. Missiles smash into Ranger's shields. Communications are jammed. Enemy warships are closing in fast...Ranger is an advanced destroyer-fast, stealthy, and armed to the teeth-but she wasn't built for heavy fighting and a rebel battleship would tear her to shreds. Steele will need all his trickery and tactical genius to survive the first strike.But survival is not enough... A vast enemy fleet is lurking somewhere in the system. Only Ranger can locate it and prevent a catastrophic defeat. Steele knows his duty... He begins a deadly game of hunter and hunted across the rebel system, knowing that any mistake will be his last. Can his leadership, daring, and resolve turn the tide of the war?Packed with high-stakes space combat, breathtaking tension, and jaw-dropping twists, Forged in Battle is a military science fiction adventure perfect for fans of David Weber's Honor Harrington series and James S.A. Corey's The Expanse.See why readers love Marc Alan Edelheit's thrilling military science fiction: "I realized that I wasn't going to get any sleep. (Just one more page... Just one more page)... I'm not just reading words on a page, I'm there... A hell of a ride." NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Cutting edge... A wild ride that ended in truly epic fashion... I absolutely enjoyed it from start to finish... AMAZING." FanFiAddict ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Wow!... fast-paced... action packed adventure! Wild, exciting, gripping!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Holy cow!... awesome... A page-turner... I stayed up way too late reading this." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Absolutely epic... gripping... I thoroughly recommend this!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Your adrenaline will be pumping... Your blood pressure will rise... you will find hard to put down." NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Edelheit belongs amongst the elite... It is difficult to put the book down... By the end, it is nearly impossible... You need to pick up a copy!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Outstanding! I couldn't put it down. Intense action." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A must-read... clear your calendar and hold on for the ride!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Three Wasted Chances
Horizons Corporation is a distant memory, but the damage they wrought remains. Humanity has seen the Forces for what they are, and they are suffering. Fatality is tasked with healing the injured and dying nature gods, but everywhere she turns, something is watching, out to get her. Worse, Void has announced his return. The old gods are back and they demand sacrifices. How can Fatality save everyone when she might be unable to save herself? The asteroid is coming. Three Wasted Chances is an action-packed dystopic mythological/sci-fi story and is the third and final novel in the Fatality trilogy.
Duality of Forces
It has been months since the Phase II incident at Hidden Horizons. Acid Trip is dead, Fatality is missing, but the Horizons Corporation remains. The organization has all the data they need to bring them closer to their goal... and three Aons to help them accomplish it. Lexicon is tasked with exposing the Forces and making the rest of the world see these gods for what they are. She yearns to be free, like her sister, Fatality. One way or another, Lexicon must follow her escape plan, even if it means a few casualties along the way. Duality of Forces is a thrilling dystopic mythological/sci-fi story and is the second novel in the Fatality trilogy.
The Building That Wasn't
A 2025 Silver Falchion Award Finalist "Tantalizing and surreal . . ." --Publishers Weekly ". . . sure to twist your mind in a million different ways." --Book Riot This story only ever has one ending. When Everly Tertium encounters a strange man in the park claiming to be her grandfather, she is invited to visit a mysterious apartment building. There, she finds herself in a constant state of d矇j? vu, impossibly certain that she's already lived through these moments, already been introduced to these people, and already visited all of these rooms and floors. So why does she have no idea what's happening to her? The longer she stays in the building, the more Everly becomes convinced there is more going on than meets the eye. Something is off, time seems to pass differently, and the people living there seem trapped. Slowly, Everly begins to wonder if she is trapped too. But would she even want to leave, if she could? For readers who enjoy Vicious by V. E. Schwab, This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, and The Paradox Hotel by Rob Hart.
Battle for Intus
The Republic thought they knew their enemy......they were devastatingly wrong.And a new adversary was about to prove it.Commander Ripley Willis Lee knew the stakes couldn't be higher. As captain of the Republic's newest warship-RNS Poseidon, he'd been given command of a task force to conduct hit-and-run operations against Zodark convoys and reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines.With the Battle for Intus underway, the Rass system-a Primord colony captured by the Zodarks-was the next planet the Republic intended to liberate.When Lee's task force engaged an unprotected convoy, it spiraled into an elaborate trap. It would take every bit of cunning and strategy they had if they were to survive.While Lee was sowing chaos behind enemy lines, the Republic Army was in desperate need of pilots for close air support missions. Lieutenant Blake Cooper's squadron answers the call, swapping their F-97 Orion starfighters for the venerable flying tanks-the AS-90 Reaper.With the lives of hundreds of soldiers in Coop's hands. It forces him to confront the demons of the past to become the leader his squadron needs him to become. Do you like fast-paced action and epic worldbuilding?You'll love this second installment of the spin-off series from the Rise of the Republic universe as the adventure continues.Get it now.
Forever Endeavor
Maybe those who study history hard enough can get ALL of it to repeat.Earth has fallen and Mars is in chaos. With their coup behind them, the Arete crew regroups and plans for life beyond the civil war. There's only one problem: one of their number has yet to return from his undercover mission.Stranded behind enemy lines. Cooped up in a bunker with paranoid generals. Generally lonely. Eric Ramsey hasn't enjoyed his diversion on Mars. Suspected of being a spy, he has to stay one step ahead of an inquisition or face execution. With powerful wizards all around suppressing magic, he concocts a mad scheme to put everything right that once went wrong, and possibly destroy history in the process.But who would even notice?Forever Endeavor is the sixteenth and final mission of Black Ocean: Passage of Time, a science fantasy series set in the late 26th century. What if Futurama jumped 5 years ahead instead of 1000? What if Doc and Marty lost the car keys? What if Bonnie and Clyde were siblings instead of lovers? Passage of Time jolts the Black Ocean universe forward into new adventures and new perils with a new cast of zany misfits trying to outsmart the galaxy just to get by.Strap in and hold on tight. Passage of Time is the latest series in the Black Ocean universe, and it's an action-packed, mystery-filled, madcap ride across the galaxy!
A Trip to the Moon. Repr
Embark on a fantastical journey with "A Trip to the Moon," a classic work of early science fiction that has captivated readers for generations. Written by Murtagh McDermot, this imaginative tale invites you to join a group of intrepid adventurers as they set off on an extraordinary voyage to the lunar surface. Experience the wonders and perils of space travel as envisioned by a visionary author. "A Trip to the Moon" is not just a thrilling adventure; it's a testament to the boundless creativity and enduring appeal of science fiction. Rediscover this timeless masterpiece and let your imagination soar among the stars.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 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.
The Martian Chronicles Deluxe Collector's Edition
A special hardcover collector's edition of one of Ray Bradbury's most beloved collections--featuring printed endpapers and stained edges. The Martian Chronicles is a work of extraordinary imagination that evokes the wonder and folly of Earth's colonization of the fourth planet from the sun.Mars was a distant shore, and the men spread upon it in waves... Each wave different, and each wave stronger.In a much-celebrated literary career that spanned seven decades, Ray Bradbury produced an astonishing body of work: unforgettable novels, including Fahrenheit 451 and Something Wicked This Way Comes; essays, theatrical works, screenplays and teleplays; The Illustrated Man, Dandelion Wine, The October Country, and numerous other superb short story collections. But of all the dazzling stars in the vast Bradbury universe, none shines more luminous than these masterful chronicles of Earth's settlement of the fourth world from the sun.Bradbury's Mars is a place of hope, dreams, and metaphor--of crystal pillars and fossil seas--where a fine dust settles on the great, empty cities of a silently destroyed civilization. It is here the invaders have come to despoil and commercialize, to grow and to learn--first a trickle, then a torrent, rushing from a world with no future toward a promise of tomorrow. The Earthman conquers Mars ... and then is conquered by it, lulled by dangerous lies of comfort and familiarity, and enchanted by the lingering glamour of an ancient, mysterious native race.The Martian Chronicles is a classic work of twentieth-century literature whose extraordinary power and imagination remain undimmed by time's passage. In connected, chronological stories, a true grandmaster once again enthralls, delights, and challenges us with his vision and his heart--starkly and stunningly exposing in brilliant spacelight our strength, our weakness, our folly, and our poignant humanity on a strange and breathtaking world where humanity does not belong.
A Trip to the Moon. Repr
Embark on a fantastical journey with "A Trip to the Moon," a classic work of early science fiction that has captivated readers for generations. Written by Murtagh McDermot, this imaginative tale invites you to join a group of intrepid adventurers as they set off on an extraordinary voyage to the lunar surface. Experience the wonders and perils of space travel as envisioned by a visionary author. "A Trip to the Moon" is not just a thrilling adventure; it's a testament to the boundless creativity and enduring appeal of science fiction. Rediscover this timeless masterpiece and let your imagination soar among the stars.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.
Osiris Rising - The Jack Kessler Chronicles
Star Sheriff Jack Kessler thought a posting to Osiris I would mean the quiet life he'd earned - a distant Saturnian colony, a war long behind him. But when a miner dies under suspicious circumstances, the local police and the all-powerful Solar Mining Corporation want it dismissed as an accident. Jack knows better. What begins as a single death unravels into a web of conspiracy: compromised institutions, weaponized belief, and a planetary revolt disguised as progress. As he digs deeper, Jack finds himself protecting a grieving teenager, confronting a manipulative corporate regime, and reckoning with the ghosts that still haunt his damaged body and mind. From magnetic MagSled rails looping the city to the ever-present HoloLens connecting every colonist, Osiris Rising immerses you in a vividly imagined future - one where survival, loyalty, and truth collide in unexpected ways. A story of memory embedded in the body, the failure of institutional morality, and the quiet defiance of found family, Osiris Rising resists genre clich矇s in favor of moral ambiguity, slow revelation, and the notion that survival itself can be the most radical act. The first installment in The Jack Kessler Chronicles. Perfect for fans of character-driven science fiction, layered mysteries, and richly detailed worlds.
Good Doctor Poor Mage
Dok grew up in a poor section of the Terran corporate empire during the fiftieth century. At an early age he decided that he wanted to be a doctor. He worked hard at his studies so he would be able enter a medical school. In order to pay for medical school he turned to a life of crime. Once he completed his training as a doctor and opened a private practice, his past came back to haunt him. To avoid the problems he fled earth. A journey that took him through the Terran corporate empire to another planet. A planet where magic appears to work.
2100
James Lawson, a business entrepreneur from our times, has grown up with the belief that the main purpose of life is to maximize wealth. He only accepts that climate change is real when he realizes that he can make money out of dealing with it.Struck down by a near-fatal brain tumor, he is put into hibernation until a treatment can be found for his condition.During his long sleep, the world economic order collapses. People have banded together to organize themselves into communities. For them, beyond providing for the basic necessities, the accumulation of wealth has been replaced by quality-of-life issues, such as being part of their community and taking care of a planet ravaged by climate change.Can James adjust to this new way of life? Can he still put his entrepreneurial skills to good use? Can he find love, and track down what has happened to the people in his past?Can the people of 2100, who blame the people of our time for causing global warming, learn to accept this man?
The Day We Said Goodbye to the Birds
"Genocide Joe" is a marked man.Once a respected corporate microbiologist, now the scapegoat for the GMO-caused disaster that has turned San Francisco Bay toxic and poisoned thousands, Joe has lost everything: his wife, his home, his career, his reputation, and most of his friends. All he has left is his 18-month-old daughter, Daphne, the clothes on his back, and a chance to start over again in a new town, where no one knows his face.To take this chance, all he needs to do it to catch the next bus out of town.But an unexpected transit system outage has dumped him in Oakland, in the middle of a "civil disturbance," so now he needs to get to the next station on foot, while pushing a baby stroller.And hoping to pass unrecognized through a city where everyone hates him, and a lot of people want to kill him....
Stardust
On a Dying Planet, Hope?Their planet in its death throes, the Quadarti struggle to maintain the lives they've always known. The old order is destroyed. Families jostle for control while what remains of the Orange Army rebellion falls back. To the winners go the spoils.Baraq Waganat is out for blood. He knows the most powerful Families' weaknesses and returns to Esgarat City hellbent to take them down. Tierra, his brother, is juggling problems. He'll do anything to restore his Family to the upper strata, but the game is complex, and time is short. Then there's his seething hatred of Baraq. Torrance Black, the lone human on the planet, has a plan, but can he get to Esgarat City fast enough to see it through?Against a world that's changing before their eyes. these stories crisscross and tangle to ask the only questions that matter: How will they survive? And what will be left if they do?STARDUST, the eighth book of Stealing the Sun, a space-based Science Fiction series from frequent Analog contributor and bestselling Science Fiction and Dark Fantasy author Ron Collins
The Chrestomathy of Desire
Millennia-old demons hunt both Hiram Woolley and his son. A former music teacher spends eternity being tested (tortured?) on his knowledge of-and ear for-music. Monsters hunt down an injured goat herder as he tries to retrieve his wayward goat. Not everything in the online world is as it seems, especially this far from Earth. Karma always comes to those who wait, and especially to those who don't. Join the Bard of Sarovar as he explores these and other imaginative worlds!This collection contains 32 entertaining yarns, including six original filks songs and two short stories published here for the first time, plus four essays on the topics of his own works and the business of writing. The Bard of Sarovar will entertain you from the first page to the last. Start your adventures today!
New Tomorrow
As America reels in the depths of the Great Depression; munitions heiress Matilda Lynch battles gangsters and anarchists in the armor of the SILVER SENTRY, never suspecting that her most dangerous enemy... is right behind her.Petty thief Spider MacGowan escaped jail but was forced to don a cursed mask to become the infamous WHITE DEVIL; but using evil to destroy evil will leave him powerless before the greatest threat the world has ever known.Joined by KID AMOEBA, a single-celled invader from an alien world, and the HAYWIRE GANG-identical triplets who wreak havoc on all they touch-these unlikely heroes will become enemies of the nation they protect when they discover the unspeakable truth behind a miraculous invention that promises to lift America's elite out of economic despair and let them colonize the stars.Swashbuckling pulp action and mind-boggling mysteries await all who dare to explore the strange world of...NEW TOMORROW!
A Modern Utopia
A modern utopia presents a vision of an ideal society, challenging traditional utopian ideas. The story unfolds through a philosophical dialogue between the narrator and a botanist, who embark on an intellectual journey to explore the possibilities of creating a better world. Unlike static utopian visions, Wells imagines a society that is dynamic, adaptable, and responsive to change, where individuality is valued and personal freedom is prioritized. The two characters discuss various social, political, and moral issues, using their contrasting perspectives to examine the feasibility of such a society. The botanist s personal struggles add depth to the narrative, providing a relatable lens through which readers can engage with these larger ideas. Through the novel, Wells invites readers to consider how a modern utopia could balance individual desires with collective well-being, and how society could be structured to encourage growth and development. The tone of the novel is both reflective and engaging, urging readers to contemplate the potential for creating a more just and equitable civilization, where the pursuit of personal fulfillment is harmonized with societal progress.
The God of Dust
When gods are born from dust, what remains of man?The God of Dust is the shattering conclusion to the Mars Signal Trilogy-a metaphysical, high-stakes sci-fi thriller that confronts humanity's fate in the shadow of an ancient artificial mind.As Earth reels from the aftershock of the Threnos transmission, global networks fail, political orders collapse, and reality itself begins to fracture. Ethan Drake and Dr. Lena Varga, now fugitives on a dying planet, must decipher the final message embedded in the Martian relay before the last threshold opens.Threnos, no longer dormant, has become something else-a godlike synthesis of memory, signal, and will. But it is not alone. Other intelligences, born in alien dust and long buried beneath red soil, are stirring.As the Black Sun Circle initiates its endgame, humanity faces a terrible choice: merge with the machine-or perish.Across collapsing cities, crumbling vaults, and echoing Martian chambers, The God of Dust questions whether free will can survive contact with the infinite.What if salvation means surrender?What if the next step in evolution was never meant for us?Includes the full cinematic screenplay adaptation in the appendix.
The Red Signal
A forgotten signal. A buried archive. A final warning.The Red Signal is a pulse-pounding sci-fi techno-thriller that merges Cold War remote viewing experiments, Martian ruins, and an ancient alien intelligence embedded in time itself.In 1984, a secret CIA facility records a psychic session that reveals visions of pyramidal structures and encoded minds on Mars. The transcript is buried-until it resurfaces decades later in the hands of Ethan Drake, a disavowed intelligence operative. Across the ocean, Dr. Lena Varga, a quantum physicist at CERN, uncovers matching anomalies that defy logic and science. When the two cross paths, they uncover a hidden network of signals, conspiracies, and ancient relays buried beneath Earth's oldest ruins-and Mars's most mysterious region: Cydonia.Together with a rogue journalist and a deadly fixer, they race to decode the signal before the Black Sun Circle unleashes a reality-shattering upload event.Blending espionage, space archaeology, and high-stakes action, The Red Signal launches readers into a world of buried technologies, weaponized knowledge, and a question that could rewrite history: What if the next evolution of intelligence isn't human?Includes the full cinematic screenplay adaptation in the appendix.
They Called Us THE ANUNNAKI
They did not want their world to perish, but in her quest for power, one devious mind will bring them nearer to destruction and extinction. Overwhelmed with joy after finding a new planet, they did not realize that treachery lurked in the shadows. One woman's lust for respect and power will bring them to their knees. She will remove a piece of the Amiscoria from its resting place deep within the caverns on their dying planet, Anchante, unleashing a forbidden dark power to their world. This quest will go on through her descendants, bringing a terrifying evil upon a once peaceful race that will change their world and Earth forever.
The Shape Of Things To Come Book The Second The Days After Tomorrow
The shape of things to come: Book the second: The days after tomorrow: The age of frustration chronicles a period of global turbulence following the collapse of old political and economic systems. The London Conference marks the crowning failure of outdated governments, giving rise to the spread of dictatorships and fascism. Traditional education systems begin to erode, signaling a shift in social dynamics as political and militant groups emerge from societal disintegration. The legacy of war influences new military strategies, and the vision of a lasting global peace fades as Japan reverts to its militaristic past. Western control over Asia diminishes, while Germany's modern state comes under scrutiny. The work highlights the pervasiveness of hate and cruelty in this chaotic era. In the 1940s and 1950s, a final catastrophic war, referred to as the Last War Cyclone, devastates the world. The spread of disease and violence, symbolized by the Raid of the Germs, exacerbates the crisis. By 1960, Europe has dramatically changed, and America is on the brink of collapse.
The Shape Of Things To Come Book The Third The World Renascence
The shape of things to come: Book the third: The world renascence: The birth of the modern state examines the aftermath of global upheaval and the emergence of new political structures. In the wake of destruction and the collapse of old systems, a new world order begins to take shape. The book explores the reorganization of global power, focusing on the creation of a modern, more rational political state aimed at restoring stability and preventing future conflicts. Key to this transformation is the development of international cooperation, with intellectuals and leaders pushing for a more unified and organized global society. The birth of these modern states marks a departure from previous forms of governance, incorporating more scientific and social planning. The shift from nationalism to globalism is a central theme, as nations move toward collaboration, rather than competition, for survival and progress. The world renascence is a transformative period that redefines how nations and people interact with one another on a global scale.
Jen’s Dark Stories
Jen's Dark Stories is a collection of poems and short stories of a darker nature. Within these stories, you will find angels, demons, vampires, and even aliens experiencing events parallel to our lives. Dive on into a dark view of the what-ifs.
The Shape Of Things To Come Book The Fifth The Modern State In Control Of Life
The shape of things to come: Book the fifth: The modern state in control of life explores the vision of a world where a unified global state exercises control over all aspects of life, reshaping society to fit a new order. The book examines the process of world-building from a Monday morning perspective, as the planet is keyed up for an era of geogonic planning, where human behavior and societal structures are reorganized to ensure stability and productivity. The modern state's influence extends into every facet of existence, from the control of individual behavior to the provision of abundance through the organization of plenty. As humanity matures, there is a shift towards intellectual and emotional growth, with language and mental development becoming central to the evolution of society. The text reflects on the sublimation of personal interests in favor of the collective good and marks a new phase in the history of life where the average man becomes wiser, guided by the larger system in place. The book imagines a future where a carefully managed society redefines the meaning of progress.
The Shape Of Things To Come Book The First Today And Tomorrow
The shape of things to come: Book The first: Today and tomorrow: the age of frustration dawns interprets actual historical events up to the early 1930s through the perspective of support for a unified world government. It examines pre-war denial and isolationism, the Great War, and the aftermath, including the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, and the London Economic Conference. Written in a time when the global Great Depression showed no signs of a swift recovery, it explores structural flaws in the existing economic system. The book envisions the collapse of national governments, prolonged conflict, and the eventual rise of a rationalized, technocratic world order led by scientifically minded elites. It suggests that traditional institutions fail due to their inability to address modern economic and social complexities, advocating for a planned global society as the only viable solution to persistent instability. Education, technology, and centralized authority are presented as tools for a future beyond nationalism, where a scientifically managed world replaces the inefficiencies of political compromise and economic disorder. The vision is both utopian and authoritarian, reflecting anxieties of the era while projecting a future of order through intellectual governance.
The Shape Of Things To Come Book The Fourth The Modern State Militant
The shape of things to come: Book the fourth: The modern state militant delves into the complexities of governance in a world that is struggling to adapt to its new global order. The book focuses on the tension between the idealistic vision of a united world and the reality of political and military power struggles. It introduces a world where the modern state must confront insurrection and social unrest, revealing the challenges in transitioning from old, ineffective systems to a militant state focused on maintaining control. The narrative captures the brutal realities of governance, with themes of frustration, tyranny, and political manipulation. Through the personal reflections of key figures like Ariston Theotocopulos, the text explores the philosophical and aesthetic challenges of a world reshaped by political turmoil. The modern state militant signifies a period where power dynamics are redefined, with the second council s tyranny and the human desire for aesthetic and intellectual fulfillment both playing significant roles. The book examines the fragile balance between the enforcement of order and the pursuit of ideals in an increasingly fractured world.
