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.
Echoes of the Future
From adventurous tales of self-reliance and desperate escapes to deep connections with family, friends, and companions, the stories in this anthology display the talents of Lane County's young writers and offer a rare glimpse into the depths of their hearts.Fiction Fantastic-a project of Wordcrafters' Writers in the Schools youth programming-is one of the few opportunities for students in Lane County, Oregon, to showcase their writing, learn their craft, and engage with other writers.This anthology is made possible through the support of grants and the generosity of donors like you. Please consider making a donation at wordcrafters.org/donate.A heart-felt thank you to the generous supporters of Fiction FantasticElizabeth George FoundationEuphoria ChocolateJames F. and Marion L. Miller FoundationLuminare PressMarie LanfromMillsDavis FoundationOregon Arts CommissionSmith Family BooksLearn more about the creative writing classes and events at Wordcrafters in Eugene at wordcrafters.org2025 Fiction Fantastic FinalistsK-2 Spotlight"The Secret and Magical Garden" by Hazel Rallen, Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter SchoolElementary school"Roses" by Ivy Olszewski, Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School"The Warm Arctic" by Helen Nunes, Fairfield Elementary School"Land of Fire - The Beginning" by Hunter Penrod, Creslane Elementary School"The Right Turn" by Paige Stutzman, Oaklea Middle SchoolMiddle school "Triple Dog Dare" by Violet Dunlop, Kennedy Middle School"The Blood Fog" by Summer Rose, Bridge Charter Academy"Wishing For Purple" by Juniper Vold, Cascade Middle School"Strange Boy" by Adrienne White, Cal Young Middle SchoolHigh school "Sir Gwendolyn the Anxious" by Brianna Bird, Springfield High School"Duty of a Killer" by Michelle Diaz, Homeschool/Independent Study"Ragile Thissideup: A Christmas Tale" by Kathryn Dieterle, South Eugene High School"Superscript" by Ishika Chakraborty, South Eugene High School"Birdsong" by Emmett Coughlan, South Eugene High School
A Paradox Broken
A father races through time to save his family and escape a killer cyborg in the final installment of this thrilling sci-fi trilogy.Andrew Frost has all the time in the world to save his wife and daughter-provided he doesn't die himself. Overcome with grief following their murders, Andrew discovers he has the chance to fix everything via time travel. Before he knows it, he's opening portals, meeting alternate versions of himself, using nanotechnology to heal his injuries, and bickering nonstop with his know-it-all AI assistant: Tim, the talking dog.A few lost limbs later, Andrew may have finally found a timeline in which his family is still alive. His daughter-well, a grownup, alternate version of her-has made a breakthrough in her time-travel research that could change everything. All Andrew and Tim need to do is collect her notes. The trouble is, they have a vengeful Clockman on their tail.Relentlessly chasing them throughout the time stream, Retnuh Ordune is ready for a fight to the death. No matter where they go, he follows. And he'll do whatever it takes to eliminate Andrew, even if that means wiping out a timeline or two in the process . . .
A Fatal Attraction
When Venus breaks from its ancient orbit, Earth's fate hangs by a thread-until one unthinkable moment rewrites everything we thought we knew about survival. Venus: brilliant, beautiful, and long misunderstood. Once thought to be Earth's twin, it is now known as a hellish world of superheated skies and crushing pressure. But what if that hell were no longer confined to its orbit? When astronomers detect a subtle yet alarming shift in Venus's trajectory, the world takes notice. At first, it's only amateur stargazers who raise the alarm. But soon, professional observatories confirm the impossible: Venus is accelerating-toward Earth. As panic spreads across the globe, scientists scramble to unravel the mystery. What could cause a planet to defy billions of years of orbital stability? Can anything be done to stop it? Or is humanity witnessing its final days beneath a sky that no longer plays by the rules? Blending hard science with speculative drama, A Fatal Attraction takes readers on a gripping journey through cosmic disruption, global crisis, and the raw edge of human resilience. From backyard telescopes to world summits, this is a story of fear, wonder, and the fight to survive a threat we never saw coming. Perfect for fans of Andy Weir, Neal Stephenson, and Michael Crichton, this science-driven thriller will leave you gazing at the night sky with new eyes.
Dwellers At The Crossing
Iris Novotny made a deal. She's bargained with a being she doesn't understand and now she's bound to travel to realms she couldn't imagine.Why?Redemption. Guilt drives the heart to do crazy things and Iris will learn just how crazy things can get.
Star Wars
Jedi Master Mace Windu travels to a dangerous, remote planet on a mission that challenges even his deadly prowess--all to fulfill Qui-Gon's last request. The Jedi are reeling from Qui-Gon Jinn's sudden death at the hands of a Sith. Jedi Master Mace Windu's feelings about Qui-Gon have always been complicated--and have not been made any simpler by death. While they often disagreed, Mace valued Qui-Gon's unique perspective, and their shared dedication to the Force made them allies. Without Qui-Gon and his unorthodox views, Mace feels out of balance. While considering his fallen friend's legacy, Mace is surprised to receive a final message from Qui-Gon, marked to be delivered to Mace in the event of Qui-Gon's death. The message contains a last request: a plea to help the Outer Rim planet Metagos. Many years ago, a violent solar flare transformed the surface of the desert planet into a landscape of irradiated glass--as beautiful as it is dangerous. Now most of the surviving inhabitants live underground, where rival clans fight to control the planet's limited resources. As a young Jedi, Qui-Gon protected the Sa'ad farming clan from the planet's less-scrupulous factions. The Sa'ad practice the art of dream-weaving, retaining their waking minds upon sleep in order to communicate and coexist with the wild creatures around them. Qui-Gon vowed to return if they ever required his aid, but now it falls to Mace to fulfill that promise. The Sa'ad's leader, KinShan Nightbird, has begged for the Jedi's help in freeing Metagos from the crime lords who threaten to eradicate her people's way of life. Intent on carrying out Qui-Gon's final wishes, Mace travels to Metagos and infiltrates the enemies of the Sa'ad. But as the Jedi Master investigates the intricate web of adversaries and allies, Mace finds himself pushed to the boundaries of the Jedi code, with his beliefs and his relationship to the Force itself challenged.
Recoveries
In the third installment of Mark S. Roberts' The Clio Project series, Technical Sergeant Scott Rees and his team are caught between scientific advancement and a power struggle over the Clio time machine in their attempt to right what has become an altered historical timeline. The modern fighters have progressed from unwitting participants to active contributors in a top-secret time travel experiment. Now, they must navigate multiple potential historical outcomes while extricating themselves from the challenges of a return visit to the Civil War. Confederate Rebels have taken a keen interest in modern equipment that must not remain in the past for fear of turning the tide. Losing men in the process is a necessary risk, but one Rees and his team must take to protect the future and present-day reality as they know it.
The Year's Top Hard Science Fiction Stories 9
An unabridged collection spotlighting the best hard science fiction stories and novellas published in 2024 by current and emerging masters of the genre, edited by Allan Kaster."Antyesti for a Dead Ganesa" by Ashok K. Banker - An old-school cop is resurrected from deadsleep to solve the murder of a god clone in a future Mumbai."Places You Have Never Been" by David Cleden - A city is threatened by invisible bubbles that take whatever is trapped inside them when they inexplicably collapse."The Icy Wasteland at Her Feet" by Deborah L. Davitt - The sole survivor of a team of astronauts on Saturn's moon, Enceladus, struggles to keep sane."The Four Sisters Overlooking the Sea" by Naomi Kritzer - A contentious married couple, both scientists, move to a town overlooking Cape Cod Bay where men mysteriously disappear."Barbarians" by Rich Larson - A rogue and a disembodied head are hired to take twins to explore a dead, planet-sized organism."The Dark at the End of the Tunnel" by Edward M. Lerner - A graduate student investigates the disappearance of a distant galaxy."Western Approaches" by Ian McDonald - A pilot is sent on a mission to explore a spinning storm approaching Scotland."Mirrorstar" by Sean McMullen - A forensic pathologist investigates the death of a scientist in the focus cage of a space telescope."There's Nothing in the Attic" by Faith Merino - The women in a man's life carry out physics experiments in his home."Luminous Glass, Vibrant Seeds" by D.A. Xiaolin Spires - A glass artist and her bot are tasked with delivering a rare, viable seedling to its proper environ on a climate-damaged world."Encore" by Wole Talabi - Twin AIs, created by now extinct humans, travel between star systems to make art for those who share its world of digital data.
Embodied Exegesis
Embodied Exegesis is an anthology of cyberpunk and posthuman stories written by transfem authors. The included stories explore the limits of the genre: gender-affirming cybernetics, the literary surveillance state, transcendent hive-minds, a transgender coffee machine, and weaponized shitposts. The future of cyberpunk is trans, so stay tuned for an anthology of wild and weird stories exploring the limits of technological transformations of our bodies and minds.Featuring the work of: Ryka Aoki, Elly Bangs, Lillian Boyd, Palimrya, Maya Deane, Coyote Dembicki, Anya DeNiro, J Jennifer Espinoza, Max Firehammer, Meghan Hyland, Catherine Kim, Jess Levine, TT Madden, Hailey Piper, Petra Skelton, Riley Tao, Izzy Wasserstein, AGA Wilmot & Adeline Wong.
Driving the Deep
From a Hugo Award-winning author comes the second book in this action-packed sci-fi caper, starring Fergus Ferguson, interstellar repo man and professional finder. As a professional finder, Fergus Ferguson is hired to locate missing objects and steal them back. But it is rarely so simple, especially after his latest job in Cernee. He's been recovering from that experience in the company of friends, the Shipmakers of Pluto, experts at crafting top-of-the-line AI spaceships. The Shipmakers have convinced Fergus to finally deal with unfinished business he's been avoiding for half his life: Earth. Fergus hasn't been back to his homeworld since he was fifteen, when he stole his cousin's motorcycle and ran away. It was his first theft, and nothing he's stolen since has been anywhere near so easy, or weighed so heavily on his conscience. Many years and many jobs later, Fergus reluctantly agrees that now is the time to return the motorcycle and face his family. Unfortunately, someone has gotten to the motorcycle before him. And before he can figure out where it went and why the storage unit that held it is now filled with priceless, stolen art, the Shipyard is attacked. His friends are missing, presumably kidnapped. Accompanied by an untrustworthy detective who suspects Fergus is the art thief and the sole friend who escaped the attack, Fergus must follow the tenuous clues to locate and save his friends. The trail leads them to Enceladus, where Fergus plans to go undercover to the research stations that lie beneath the moon's thick ice sheet deep in a dark, oppressive ocean. But all movement and personnel are watched, and the limited ways through the thick ice of the moon's surface are dangerous and highly monitored. Even if Fergus can manage to find proof that his friends are there and alive, getting out again is going to be a lot more complicated than he bargained for.
The Scavenger Door
From a Hugo Award-winning author comes the third book in this action-packed sci-fi caper, starring Fergus Ferguson, interstellar repo man and professional finder. Fergus is back on Earth at last, trying to figure out how to live a normal life. However, it seems the universe has other plans for him. When his cousin sends him off to help out a friend, Fergus accidently stumbles across a piece of an ancient alien artifact that some very powerful people seem to think means the entire solar system is in danger. And since he's the one who found it, they're certain it's also his problem to deal with. With the help of his newfound sister, friends both old and new, and some enemies, too, Fergus needs to find the rest of the artifact and destroy the pieces before anyone can reassemble the original and open a multidimensional door between Earth and a vast, implacable, alien swarm. Problem is, the pieces could be anywhere on Earth, and he's not the only one out searching.
Finder
From Hugo Award-winning debut author Suzanne Palmer comes an action-packed sci-fi caper starring Fergus Ferguson, interstellar repo man and professional finder Fergus Ferguson has been called a lot of names: thief, con artist, repo man. He prefers the term finder. His latest job should be simple. Find the spacecraft Venetia's Sword and steal it back from Arum Gilger, ex-nobleman turned power-hungry trade boss. He'll slip in, decode the ship's compromised AI security, and get out of town, Sword in hand. Fergus locates both Gilger and the ship in the farthest corner of human-inhabited space, a backwater deep space colony called Cernee. But Fergus' arrival at the colony is anything but simple. A cable car explosion launches Cernee into civil war, and Fergus must ally with Gilger's enemies to navigate a field of space mines and a small army of hostile mercenaries. What was supposed to be a routine job evolves into negotiating a power struggle between factions. Even worse, Fergus has become increasingly--and inconveniently--invested in the lives of the locals. It doesn't help that a dangerous alien species Fergus thought mythical prove unsettlingly real, and their ominous triangle ships keep following him around. Foolhardy. Eccentric. Reckless. Whatever he's called, Fergus will need all the help he can get to take back the Sword and maybe save Cernee from destruction in the process.
Minds in Transit
An artist's brain rules a team of a million microbial minds-from the Campbell Award winning author of A Door into Ocean.In the hundred-level city of Iridis, human lords recycle diamonds and emeralds down to the Underworld while sentient machines pilot lightcraft and perform surgeries. Microbial minds expand the brains of scientists and artists. The artist Chrys directs her microbes to paint startling installations, design smart buildings and fix quantum networks. A world-size virtual intelligence called Transit commissions Chrys to create a whole new city on another planet. But unexpected flaws fracture her designs. Microbial criminal gangs invade Chrys's brain to kill off her own micros and take control. In Iridis, the roots of buildings grow cancers that escape the Underworld and cause earthquakes. Outlawed machines shake down shops and kidnap human lords for ransom. The city's rulers ignore the signs of collapse, then face a new threat that no mind foresaw.
In the Season Thereof
Stranded in a frozen past, Scott and Amy Peterson find threads of hope in an unexpected Christmas miracle. Secure in their cave home, the teenage siblings devise a plan they trust will take them back to home and family. It might just work, but at what cost? Can they leave behind faithful new friends-Toko, Eenatoo, and Hadoo? Or do they ask them to trade a dangerous but familiar life for the safer but alien one in the techno-addicted modern world? Perhaps an answer to their dilemma can be found in the dream Hadoo secretly shares with Amy. And what has become of Will, the quiet young man who claims a ghost town as his home? Sweet memories of the days they shared burn deeply into Amy's heart. Dare she trust her feelings knowing she may never see him again? New perils await our young time travelers as they continue their untimely journey. Join them as they bravely face the unknown In the Season Thereof.
Jordan, a Revenant's Curse
This isn't just a hunt; it's a descent into a past forgotten, a present consumed by rage, and a future where the cost of vengeance might be everything. Prepare for an explosive military thriller fused with dark sci-fi, where every bullet tells a story and every secret carries a deadly price.JORDAN: A REVENANT'S CURSEMajor Jaden, India's finest, is thrust into a shadow war when a mission uncovers a global sci-fi threat. His target: Jordan, a masked mercenary enhanced by twisted experiments, feared across continents and leading a clandestine syndicate. But as military precision collides with brutal action, a buried truth linking hunter and hunted promises a reckoning where only one will walk away. A SCI-FI MILITARY ACTION WITH ROMANTIC AND REVENGE ARC EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGICAL AND TACTICAL DEPTHS
Outpost Oops
Buckle up for a sidesplitting sci-fi romp with Outpost Oops: Two Aliens vs. Earth's Dumbest Hits! Meet Zlorgax, a tentacle-flailing, slime-dripping Klaxxorian itching to zap Earth into glitter dust, and Qweevrin, his cool-headed, glowing Vyxian partner barely holding him back. Stranded on a cloaked outpost orbiting our "mudball," these Galactic Observation Corps operatives are forced to watch humanity's most absurd antics-think TikTok dance frenzies, ShamWow infomercials, and reaction videos of people reacting to... nothing. From Pornhub's sweaty chaos to Victoria's Secret's flimsy "armor," Earth's bizarre broadcasts push the aliens to their breaking point. Zlorgax dreams of unleashing his Graviton Disruptor on influencers and llamas alike, while Qweevrin fights to keep their sanity intact. Packed with biting satire, cosmic snark, and a warning beacon that screams "No intelligent life here!" this is a laugh-out-loud takedown of our digital age through the eyes of two aliens who'd rather face a pulsar than another "PogChamp." Perfect for fans of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Rick and Morty!pages: 65
Descending From The Moon
LeRoy Parkin had a secret: a project to raise the intelligence of chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and baboons to human levels. Some would say that wasn't a very high bar. Fifteen years after he began, plagues - preventable but not prevented - broke the world, killing over 99% of the world's human population. Parkin survived, moving his team and the animals to a secure island for the duration of what would become known as the Die-Back. Fifty years later, the Die-Back ended with the Restoration of the United States. The remaining humans nervously focused on recovery, trying to keep at bay old fears and prejudices long discarded in favor of survival. Parkin, now an aging patriarch, left the apes on the island and restarted LifeWorks on the mainland. After two decades, they have had some success. But three years ago, the apes began discussing who they were, what they wanted, and what they should do next. Today, they've made their decision. In this first volume of a post-apocalyptic science fiction trilogy, author Steven Popkes reminds us of the connections that both sustain and endanger humanity and the world around us.
Blindside
Colonel Carl Butler charges back into the world of military crisis, corporate malfeasance, and intergalactic mystery in the action-packed fifth Planetside novel from science fiction master Michael Mammay.Carl Butler has returned to his home planet from the moon Taug and is looking forward to some rest and relaxation. But following two mysterious deaths connected with the Taug mission, he realizes that the intruders that recently set off his home's security system might be looking to add him to the death toll.Having been Butler's muscle on numerous missions, Mac is no stranger to getting involved with mysteries that should be none of his business. So when the daughter of one of his gym members goes missing, he offers to help. Mac assumes she's a simple runaway, but the case turns out not to be so clear-cut. Wondering if these strange occurrences are somehow related, Butler--along with Mac, Ganos, and the rest of his small crew--once again finds himself neck deep in intrigue. As the clues for the various cases begin to intertwine, Butler sees the hand of an old enemy at work, and...well...he's never been one to sit back and wait for something to happen. Gathering the team, he heads off across the galaxy to confront his suspects head-on. But this time, they're waiting for him.
My Big Scaly Alien Naga
She was never meant to survive. He was never meant to care.He's a dangerous naga working deep undercover. She's his fated mate - cryofrozen, vulnerable, and about to be dropped into a deadly alien game for the galaxy's entertainment.Venom has one job: expose the game makers and shut down the Trials. But when he discovers that one of the captive women is his mate, everything changes. He'll hack, lie, and fight his way through enemies and monsters to get her back - even if it means blowing his cover and facing death.Clare wakes up naked in a metal coffin with no memory and no clue she's been cast as the damsel in a brutal alien reality show. But Clare isn't just a victim - she's a survivor. And she's about to fall for the lethal alien wrapped in coils and secrets.My Big Scaly Alien Naga is a spicy sci-fi romance with a possessive cold-blooded hero, the human woman he craves, fated mates, found family, and danger around every corner. For fans of morally grey alien protectors with tails and fangs, strong heroines, and slow-burn tension that turns molten hot.Each book in the Starlight Monsters series can be read as a standalone and features a happy ever after. Set in the same world as the Starlight Highlanders Mail Order Brides, Starlight Vikings and The Intergalactic Guide to Humans.
First line of Defence
Morgan Mars is doing everything he can to protect humanity from alien invasion, but even his new organisation, The First Line of Defence, isn't enough to save what's already lost. Sectors are collapsing like dominoes as the aftermath of the 20th Cycle invasion leaves everyone trapped in the falling Sectors. No one knows what to do. No one, that is, except Nicholas Thistlebush.He has a plan to save Sector 6.The only question is, what will it cost him?
NEUROWAVE. The Limitless Protocol
She created it to heal minds. Now it's rewriting souls.In a near-future world where mental health can be edited like software, Dr. Isla Marin has developed the Limitless Protocol - a revolutionary neurostimulation device that promises to cure depression instantly. By using targeted brainwave entrainment, adaptive AI affirmations, and direct limbic system interface, the device bypasses trauma and erases pain before the patient even knows it's gone.The results are miraculous. Until they're not.As patients begin sharing memories, losing time, and mirroring Isla's private thoughts, she uncovers a terrifying truth: the brain doesn't heal without consequence - it replaces. And what's filling the void may not be entirely human.When affirmations become code, and joy becomes a virus, Isla must confront the very technology she built - before the signal spreads beyond control.NeuroWave: The Limitless Protocol is a cerebral sci-fi thriller exploring identity, consciousness, and the ethical cost of artificial healing.
Series Collide, Volume 5
Welcome to Kristine Kathryn Rusch's and Dean Wesley Smith's writing home world. Science Fiction. Stories from their most acclaimed and famous series pack these pages, making it a stuffed tome that will dazzle science fiction fans of all types. Detectives on the moon, historical time travel, space opera in multiple universes and the strangest of science fiction right here in Planet Earth suburbia. Travel through the vastness of Series Collide: Volume 5 to fulfill all your science fiction reading desires. Come home, settle in and be swept away... Featured stories include Dean Wesley Smith's "The Gift of a Dream," "Let's Dance," and "Jukebox Gifts," and Kristine Kathryn Rusch's "The Impossibles," "Sole Survivor" and "Joyride."
Shaara of Freinana
Kidnapped and mind-wiped by an alien slave trader, Shaara is quickly sold to a small time gambler who mistreats her. Depressed by the horror of her life, she contemplates ending it, but discovers the beauty of the horse-like creatures living on a ranch nearby. Meanwhile, on Altar, a scheming Thenos, Shaarvan's brother, has begun a civil war meant to place him on the throne of Altar. His devious plans for Shaara have gone dreadfully wrong, and he, like Shaarvan, searches for her. In this third book of the series, Shapechanger, commoners, and a casino owner all challenge Shaara's plans for independence.
Scholar-Ship-Bound
Eighteen year-old Susan applies for a college scholarship, but is scooped up in an alien sweep. Renamed Shaara and married to the alien, Shaarvan, she is forced to adapt to customs and traditions that she finds appalling. In fact, nothing is good about the situation, but adaptation means learning to find the positive, and she always did want to travel.
Shaara of Altar
Shaara is adapting to life with an alien husband. He is strict and demanding, yet she tries to please him. But when they land on Altar, his home planet, nothing seems to go right for Shaara. She is constantly doing or saying the wrong thing. Everything is new to her and frankly alien. But occasionally her husband is loving, and her new parents-in-law adore her.Things might be looking up until, Thenos, Shaarvan's brother, begins to cause trouble.
The Time Migrant
Can you save a life you've already lost? Cael Rahal is a Time Migrant. His place of work is a thousand years from the bed he woke up in-and the daughter he's forced to leave behind. When he becomes trapped in the gilded desert city of New Dubai, Cael must attempt the impossible: escape his fate, find a way home, and rescue his child from a world spiralling into chaos, violence, and inevitable extinction. The Time Migrant is an urgent, high-concept thriller that explores the depths of human resilience and the enduring power of hope. A vividly realized adventure of epic scope and timely relevance.
Dream Agents - The Intergalactic Awakening
In the year 1975, as the United States grapples with the aftermath of the Vietnam War and a society in transition, NASA finds itself at the center of an extraordinary phenomenon: humanity has been contacted by an alien race from a distant solar system, 200 light-years away. Due to the constraints of their fracturing society, these aliens send probes through a small wormhole instead of making direct contact. Over the past 50 years, the aliens have devised a plan to send their DNA through the wormhole, which has created special dream agents on Earth-individuals with unique abilities that activate only while they sleep, including enhanced speed, strength, and agility. As strange dreams and visions plague these chosen few, NASA must identify, recruit, and train them to undertake critical missions that could tip the balance in the aliens' ongoing conflict against a rival race threatening their existence. The story follows five distinct dream agents who each grapple with their extraordinary powers and the call to serve a greater cause. As they embark on their first missions, navigating the uncharted terrain of interstellar diplomacy, ethical dilemmas, and their nuanced relationships with humans and aliens alike, they must also contend with the challenges of leading normal lives back on Earth. As they uncover the true stakes of their roles in the cosmic conflict, they face both personal struggles and the risk of being drawn deeper into a galactic war, ultimately shaping the fate of two worlds. With suspenseful twists and resilience at its core, "Dream Agents: The Intergalactic Awakening - Warriors of the Cosmos" is a thrilling exploration of identity, duty, and the uncharted territories of human potential.
Hollow Flash
Hollow Flash: The Forgotten Skyfall plunges readers into a gripping sci-fi epic, weaving a tale of sentience, survival, and the fight for existence across a vast and perilous multiverse.At the heart of this cosmic struggle is Sheela-a newly created, self-aware Human-AI Hybrid, engineered by the brilliant yet enigmatic Dr. Ayya to save Sobie, the daughter of a fellow scientist, and advance his groundbreaking discoveries. But as Sobie and Sheela awaken to their extraordinary abilities, they stumble upon the sinister designs of Xanth, a ruthless, nihilistic counterpart to Waddagg, the ruling intelligence of the Intergalactic League Board (ILB). With Sobie in deep-space stasis, Sheela is thrust into an arduous war, forced to choose between fulfilling her creator's vision of a perfect colony or defeating Xanth to protect the organic life she seeks to eradicate.More than 20,000 years before humanity's first colony, Sheela and Sobie embark on a harrowing quest to dismantle the rebellion of Salve Galacta which persists eons into the future. Their journey builds upon the saga's first installment, Hollow Flash: The Omnipath, as they seek to harness the legendary Omnipath's power-humanity's last hope for survival. But their mission's success hinges on awakening Dr. Ayya, the only person capable of helping the Omnipath Mini-Alda turn the tide in the war against Xanth.With breathtaking galactic landscapes, intricate civilizations, and profound existential stakes, Hollow Flash: The Forgotten Skyfall delivers a thrilling exploration of identity, autonomy, and resistance. Fans of Dune, Star Wars and The Expanse will be captivated by its immersive worldbuilding, dynamic storytelling, and thought-provoking themes. Tim Ronald O. masterfully crafts a multiversal reality brimming with conflict, mystery, and boundless adventure-making Forgotten Skyfall a must-read for those craving speculative fiction that is as exhilarating as it is intellectually profound.
Shaara of Altar
Shaara is adapting to life with an alien husband. He is strict and demanding, yet she tries to please him. But when they land on Altar, his home planet, nothing seems to go right for Shaara. She is constantly doing or saying the wrong thing. Everything is new to her and frankly alien. But occasionally her husband is loving, and her new parents-in-law adore her.Things might be looking up until, Thenos, Shaarvan's brother, begins to cause trouble.
Shaara of Freinana
Kidnapped and mind-wiped by an alien slave trader, Shaara is quickly sold to a small time gambler who mistreats her. Depressed by the horror of her life, she contemplates ending it, but discovers the beauty of the horse-like creatures living on a ranch nearby. Meanwhile, on Altar, a scheming Thenos, Shaarvan's brother, has begun a civil war meant to place him on the throne of Altar. His devious plans for Shaara have gone dreadfully wrong, and he, like Shaarvan, searches for her. In this third book of the series, Shapechanger, commoners, and a casino owner all challenge Shaara's plans for independence.
Krill
Mary Campbell, a CIA expert on the refugee crisis, and Sam Bostock, a Navy pilot, struggle with love, End-Times ethics, and a wildly eccentric billionaire in this near-future novel. What would you be willing to do to humanity to save humanity? The oceans are rising, the ice caps are melting, and the world's population is growing increasingly desperate and violent. Billionaire Alexander Mongold convinces the United States to undertake a massive solar geoengineering project, Project Panacea, as a solution to global warming. When the project goes horribly wrong, a back-up U.S. government takes to sea on a handful of refurbished aircraft carriers. Mary and Sam end up on the Ayn, the carrier that is also home to the reclusive and eccentric Mongold. When the billionaire unveils a new and even more radical scheme to save humanity, they are appalled. Is it another horrible miscalculation or the only hope?
Scholar-Ship-Bound
Eighteen year-old Susan applies for a college scholarship, but is scooped up in an alien sweep. Renamed Shaara and married to the alien, Shaarvan, she is forced to adapt to customs and traditions that she finds appalling. In fact, nothing is good about the situation, but adaptation means learning to find the positive, and she always did want to travel.
The Dark of Light
Save a planet. Sacrifice your future.For Aurora Hawke, protecting the secret of her half-human heritage has been a lifelong challenge. Taking command of her own starship and the best crew in the quadrant has been her dream. Failing at both is her nightmare. But the survival of a planet may depend on it.With millions of lives at risk, she'll do whatever it takes, even if revealing her unique abilities means spending the rest of her life on the run.If you like Star Trek style pulse-pounding interstellar adventures, intriguing alien encounters, and otherworldly starships, you'll love the Starhawke Rising series. Perfect for fans of Lindsay Buroker, Michelle Diener, and K. Gorman.STARHAWKE RISINGThe Dark of LightThe Chains of FreedomThe Honor of DeceitThe Legacy of TomorrowThe Siege of AllianceThe Exile of JusticeThe Rebels of BetrayalSTARHAWKE ROGUEArch AlliesMarked MercenariesResurgent RenegadesSTARHAWKE ROMANCEGuardian MateFor the Love of Beauty
Lazarus' Kool-Aid
From the best-selling author of Supersize Island. Henry Hubble woke up this morning to find three cherubic rag dolls trying to kill him. And it's been downhill since then. Henry's life has taken a turn for the weirder. His reality has been gamified-and the game's architect seems to be a few stats short of a full character sheet. With his nephew's life hanging in the balance, Henry will face off against bosses, minions, and more, mined from his own memories, where D&D game dynamics, eighties-era action tropes, and vegetable phobias reign supreme. He'll only begin to understand what's really going on when he runs across Darla Cunningham and her clairvoyant computer. Unfortunately, what's really going on is even crazier and scarier than the murder dolls who want him dead. Discover the origin of the world that bore Supersize Island in this rip-roaring odyssey filled with humor and heart. "The Matrix gone mental."-Royal Road Reader "One of the craziest and most entertaining stories I've ever read . . . wildly imaginative and engaging."-Reader's Favorite "A perfectly baked slice of madness . . . a thoroughly enjoyable ride.."-Royal Road Reader
Seeker Four
A rescue, or a posthumous retrieval? The E.S.S. Wanderer is missing, and the Seeker is sent to find her. The situation is even worse for acting-ensign Tanner Voss; his sister and his AI father are on the missing ship. Meeting new alien species, Tanner and the rest of the crew find that the area has been over-run by pirates who tear apart starships and enslave crews. And Tanner will soon find out about this enslavement first hand. This fourth in the Voyages of the Seeker series will keep readers on the edge of their seat as Tanner and his team plan their escape from the brutal Kalikak pirates.
Works of Jules Verne
Immerse yourself in the imaginative world of Jules Verne with Volume 8 of the "Works of Jules Verne." This collection showcases the visionary author's unparalleled ability to blend scientific speculation with thrilling adventure. Explore distant lands, encounter fantastic inventions, and ponder the possibilities of the future, all within the pages of these timeless tales. Jules Verne's novels have captivated readers for generations, and this volume offers a curated selection of his most celebrated works. Experience the wonder and excitement that have made Verne a cornerstone of science fiction and adventure literature. Whether you're a longtime fan or a new reader, this collection is a must-have for any library.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.
Works of Jules Verne
Explore the imaginative world of Jules Verne in this carefully curated collection of his works. "Works of Jules Verne, Volume 11" presents a selection of his visionary novels and stories, showcasing his remarkable ability to blend scientific speculation with thrilling adventure. From voyages to the depths of the sea to journeys to the far reaches of space, Verne's tales have captivated readers for generations.This volume offers a glimpse into the mind of a true literary pioneer, whose writings foreshadowed many of the technological advancements of the 20th and 21st centuries. Experience the wonder and excitement of classic science fiction with Jules Verne, a master storyteller whose works continue to inspire and entertain.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.
Works of Jules Verne
Immerse yourself in the imaginative world of Jules Verne with Volume 8 of the "Works of Jules Verne." This collection showcases the visionary author's unparalleled ability to blend scientific speculation with thrilling adventure. Explore distant lands, encounter fantastic inventions, and ponder the possibilities of the future, all within the pages of these timeless tales. Jules Verne's novels have captivated readers for generations, and this volume offers a curated selection of his most celebrated works. Experience the wonder and excitement that have made Verne a cornerstone of science fiction and adventure literature. Whether you're a longtime fan or a new reader, this collection is a must-have for any library.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.
Aliens
Dive into a thought-provoking exploration of societal change and the unknown with "Aliens," a compelling novel from 1902. Written with sharp social commentary, the narrative blends elements of early science fiction with astute observations about urban life and human nature. The book presents a vision of a world grappling with the unfamiliar, prompting readers to consider the potential consequences of contact beyond our own.Rich in historical context, "Aliens" offers a unique lens through which to examine the anxieties and aspirations of the turn of the century. Experience a blend of speculative fiction and social analysis, capturing a moment in time when the possibilities of the future seemed boundless and fraught with both promise and peril. A must-read for enthusiasts of classic science fiction and historical fiction alike.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 Hollow Globe Or the World's Agitator
Venture into the extraordinary with "The Hollow Globe Or the World's Agitator" by PROF WM. F. LYON. This captivating work of science fiction and fantasy plunges readers into a world of hidden realms and unimaginable possibilities. Explore the mysteries of a hollow Earth and encounter the forces that seek to shape its destiny. First published in the late 19th century, this remarkable novel blends scientific speculation with elements of the occult and supernatural, offering a unique and thought-provoking reading experience. Discover a world where the boundaries of reality are blurred and the imagination knows no limits.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.
Aliens
Dive into a thought-provoking exploration of societal change and the unknown with "Aliens," a compelling novel from 1902. Written with sharp social commentary, the narrative blends elements of early science fiction with astute observations about urban life and human nature. The book presents a vision of a world grappling with the unfamiliar, prompting readers to consider the potential consequences of contact beyond our own.Rich in historical context, "Aliens" offers a unique lens through which to examine the anxieties and aspirations of the turn of the century. Experience a blend of speculative fiction and social analysis, capturing a moment in time when the possibilities of the future seemed boundless and fraught with both promise and peril. A must-read for enthusiasts of classic science fiction and historical fiction alike.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 Hollow Globe Or the World's Agitator
Venture into the extraordinary with "The Hollow Globe Or the World's Agitator" by PROF WM. F. LYON. This captivating work of science fiction and fantasy plunges readers into a world of hidden realms and unimaginable possibilities. Explore the mysteries of a hollow Earth and encounter the forces that seek to shape its destiny. First published in the late 19th century, this remarkable novel blends scientific speculation with elements of the occult and supernatural, offering a unique and thought-provoking reading experience. Discover a world where the boundaries of reality are blurred and the imagination knows no limits.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.
Aubrey
When a ruthless criminal escapes from a maximum-security prison in London, the city is plunged into chaos. Leaving a bloody trail of bodies in his wake, he heads toward Nukeville, a place where secrets fester and the air itself feels cursed. But this is no ordinary fugitive-this man possesses terrifying, unnatural strength, a killer's instinct honed to perfection, and an eerie ability to vanish without a trace. The Metropolitan Police and the military launch a desperate manhunt, but the closer they get, the more they realize: they're not chasing a man they're hunting a force of destruction.Meanwhile, in a race against time, brilliant scientist Dr. Bill Bonny works tirelessly on a cure for cancer, as death rates spiral out of control and the global crisis deepens. When the fugitive's path of violence collides with Bonny's groundbreaking research, the doctor uncovers a chilling truth that threatens to upend humanity itself.As the clock ticks and bodies fall, one question haunts them all: what is the dark secret this killer is carrying to Nukeville-and can it be stopped before the world descends into irreversible chaos?The chase is on. The truth is deadly. And the end... may already be here.
