The San Francisco Affair
San Francisco, 1966. A city caught between peace and chaos, love and violence. Into this turbulent backdrop, Spencer Marlowe reappears-his latest mission to infiltrate The American Family, a commune led by the enigmatic Stanford Delaware. With fiery FBI agent Savannah Steele at his side, Spencer must disguise himself as one of the flower children and gain the trust of a community where ex-cons rub shoulders with drifters, dreamers, and zealots.Delaware's magnetic charisma has lured hundreds into his orbit, but beneath the surface of free love and harmony lies something far darker. His right-hand man, fallen football star Ronny Delgado, will stop at nothing-including murder-to ensure the Family's survival. And then there's the kool-aid: a chemical-laced "happy juice" that dulls suspicion and clouds judgment, leaving even Spencer and Savannah vulnerable to Delaware's grip.As the 1966 Candlestick Park concert draws near, Spencer realizes that Delaware's obsession with The Beatles is no harmless fixation. Something larger is brewing-and time is running out.Thus continues the time traveling escapades of Spencer Marlowe, a man of two centuries.
Time Rider
In a future where history itself is weaponized, one agent must choose between the sterile "perfection" of his engineered society and the messy humanity of the past he was sent to manipulate. From New York Times bestselling author AJ Hartley and the imagination of disruptive creator Tom DeLonge comes an electrifying sci-fi thriller that challenges our understanding of time, history, and humanity. Building on their successful collaboration on the acclaimed Sekret Machines franchise, these creative powerhouses deliver a story that combines Hartley's masterful storytelling with DeLonge's specialized knowledge of extraordinary phenomena. Time Rider follows Bowie, an agent from a post-democracy future state known as the Design--where humanity is stratified into genetic castes, and emotional connections have been engineered away. Sent to 1963 on a mission to preserve a lynchpin moment of history from temporal terrorists: the assassination of the American President. Baffled by what he finds in Dallas, Bowie soon discovers that something far more strange and sinister is at work. Alongside journalist Sandra Rossi, he races across time to unveil a shocking picture of hidden agendas and extremist ideologies, that force him to reevaluate the world he came from and the future of humanity itself before they're both lost to time. More than a time-travel adventure, this thought-provoking thriller examines totalitarianism, the manipulation of history as a means of ideological indoctrination, and what it is that truly makes us human. Hartley and DeLonge craft a narrative that's both action-packed and philosophically rich, challenging readers to consider how our understanding of the past shapes our future and what parts of ourselves we can never allow to be engineered away. Time Rider is based on the Sinister Forces Trilogy by Peter Levenda
Hole in the Sky
A Native American first contact story and gripping thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse "Thrilling and personal... an important addition to the landscape of science fiction."--Pierce Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Rising "Hole in the Sky is mind-bending... indigenous knowledge collides with science fiction in a thrilling page-turner."--Sterlin Harjo, filmmaker and writer of Reservation Dogs On the Great Plains of Oklahoma, in the heart of the Cherokee Nation, a strange atmospheric disturbance is noticed by Jim Hardgray, a down-on-his-luck single father trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter, Tawny. At NASA's headquarters in Houston, Texas, astrophysicist Dr. Mikayla Johnson observes an interaction with the Voyager 1 spacecraft on the far side of the solar system, and she concludes that something enormous and unidentified is heading directly for Earth. And in an undisclosed bunker somewhere in the United States, an American threat forecaster known only as the Man Downstairs intercepts a cryptic communication and sends a message directly to the president and highest-ranking military brass: "First contact imminent." Daniel H. Wilson's Hole in the Sky is a riveting thriller in the most creative tradition of extraterrestrial fiction. Drawing on Wilson's unique background as both a threat forecaster for the United States Air Force and a Cherokee Nation citizen, this propulsive novel asks probing questions about nonhuman intelligence, the Western mindset, and humans' understanding of reality.
Gold Dust
BORN TO RUN; BORN TO FIGHT BORN TO RUN, BORN TO FIGHT DUST KNIGHTS COMPETE IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES The worlds of three interstellar civilizations vie for honors in the Olympics. The more populous worlds have always dominated the Games. The team from Raylicon, a dying world of scorching temperatures, has never won honors. But Mason, the coach for the Raylicon track and field team, makes a startling discovery: in the Undercity, a place where crushing poverty exists alongside a culture of dramatic beauty, a group of spectacular runners has existed for millennia. The Dust Knights are the best of those marvels. With the help of Major Bhajaan, an Undercity native, Mason recruits the Knights. The Undercity faces a civilization they've never trusted, one that sees them as barely even human. Now, they must all learn to work together. The Imperialate of Skolia needs the Undercity to trust them--for hidden within its enigmatic population is one of humanity's greatest resources. Their population has a uniquely large concentration of Kyle operators. Kyles can do more than run; only they have the neurological makeup needed to utilize a vital technology, one that gives Skolia its sole advantage over their enemies. The army needs the Kyles, but after centuries of being despised and left to die by the rest of humanity, the Undercity wants nothing to do with them. Until Angel, one of the top runners among the Knights, joins the Kyle Corps--and dives into a world of neurological marvels, including star-spanning networks that access a dimension with dramatically different laws than our space-time universe. THE STAKES COULD NOT BE HIGHER AS THE DUST KNIGHTS COMPETE FOR THEIR WORLD--AND THE FREEDOM OF HUMANITY
Beyond Human
They may soon live among us: cyborgs, genetically enhanced humans, interspecies hybrids, androids, artificial intelligences, aliens in disguise. How will they feel and act toward their human siblings? How will humans react to them? And how will all our lives change as a result?These questions are answered in Beyond Human: Tales of the New Us, the second anthology from Lower Deck Press. Featuring 22 short stories produced by the Crew's Quarters writing group, this collection highlights the perspectives and experiences of writers from all walks of life and from all across the globe. What awaits at the intersection of the strange and the familiar is ... Beyond Human.Including short stories from Briana Bedore, Emma Berglund, Jason Clor, A. Raven Demory, Greg Derrickson, Duncan Ellis, Amber Forbes, Vera M. Key, Jim W. Lai, Tiffanie LaMonte, A. L. MacDonald, Ramona Marr, Donn Martyn, Marten Norr, B. K. Ntouris, Rohan O'Duill, Anna Otto, RLNPK, Rachel A. Rosen, S. A. Sackinger, Wendy Wee, and Ben Winter.Edited by Emma Berglund, Jason Clor, Vera M. Key and Rohan O'Duill.All proceeds from the sale of this anthology go to the World Literacy Foundation.
Lyssalmaria
The apocalypse rendered everything Meaghan had learned at university completely useless. Only three months later, she now lives by three rules: Travel alone. Don't stay anywhere longer than necessary. And trust absolutely no one. If she keeps to the rules, she may be able to not only survive, but make a good life for herself in the heavily dense and easily defendable forests of northern Saskatchewan, Canada. Well, as good as you can in the aftermath of an infection ridden undead takeover of an apocalypse.But when an overly confident and far too optimistic Jessie Baker storms in and flips her world upside down...an unlikely arrangement forces them to travel the country together and fight for survival against the undead. Crazed lunatics, deadly scenarios and heightened emotions leave a storm brewing in Meghan unlike anything she's dealt with before. Jesse, on the other hand, welcomes the turmoil with open arms and one goal; either die for Meghan or at her hands. He's ready to tear down anyone in his way for her, but will that be what tears them apart? Or can they overcome all odds?
Against All Odds
Honor Harrington (Honorverse series) meets Star Trek in AGAINST ALL ODDS, Book 1 in the bestselling military science fiction eBook series, Grimm's War, in print and widely distributed for the very first time! The wrong crew. The wrong ship. The right Captain. Idealistic navy lieutenant Jacob Grimm just wanted to honor his mother's sacrifice in the last great war. When he's forced to return fire and destroy a squadron of ships to save his own, he thinks he's the hero... Until they discover the ships are full of children. Disgraced and denied promotion, Jacob's career is over. That is until the head of ONI needs a disposable officer to command a battered destroyer on the rim. There's just one problem, Interceptor hasn't had a CO in months and the ship is a mess. Worse, the system he's assigned to is corrupt and on the verge of all-out civil war with the Alliance. However, no one told Jacob he was disposable. Pirates, smugglers, and Caliphate spies complicate the situation and one captain with an old ship can't enforce the law, let alone stop anyone. The single greatest discovery of all time is about to change intergalactic politics forever. If Jacob doesn't find a way to succeed, then it won't just be the end of the Alliance, it will be the end of freedom for humanity. From USA Today bestselling author Jeffery H. Haskell comes a military science fiction epic in the tradition of Honor Harrington and Star Trek. If you love heroes and starships, you will love to stand with Commander Jacob T. Grimm and Against All Odds. You're in the Navy now! For fans of: Star Trek, The Expanse, Battlestar Galactica, Enders Game, and Eve Online as well as David Weber's On Basilisk Station, Jack Campbell's The Lost Fleet, Elizabeth Moon's Trading in Danger, Rick Partlow's Contact Front, Tom Clancy's The Hunt For Red October (both movie and novel), and Run Silent, Run Deep (Movie). From the bestselling eBook series from Aethon Books - in print and widely distributed for the first time from Aethon & Vault! PRAISE FOR AGAINST ALL ODDS "Against All Odds is classic space fleet military science fiction in the tradition of David Weber, with memorable characters and thrilling action. Haskell is a new shining star in the genre." -Rick Partlow, Dragon Award Nominee author of Contact Front "Compulsively readable and delightfully original. It's classic science fiction for today's reader: a brutal, smart, fast-paced adventure." -Rachel Aukes, author of Space Troopers "Jeffery H. Haskell introduces a detailed world that feels so real from page one all the way to its epic ending." -Jonathan Yanez, bestselling author Forsaken Mercenary "Against All Odds is both gritty and heartfelt, both action-packed and character-driven. Fans of military science fiction will love it." -Daniel Arenson, USA Today bestselling author of Starship Freedom "Against All Odds is in the best tradition of David Weber and Jack Campbell with exciting naval action and derring-do that grabs your attention and never lets go. Above and beyond a great storyline, Haskell has captured not only realistic details of military life, but also the sense of what it means to put on the uniform." -Jonathan P. Brazee, Bestselling author of Sentenced to War "Haskell has rediscovered everything I loved about the Horatio Hornblower series and the Patrick Aubry/Mathurin novels. He's re-fitted them, dropped them in to the 30th century, and set sail amongst the stars with a story that you can't put down." -S.M. Anderson, bestselling author of A Bright Shore "Best author with his fly down," -Larry Correia, bestselling author of Monster Hunter International "Grimm's War... and author Jeffery H. Haskell should be on every military sci-fi fan's radar!" -Sean CW Korsgaard, Analog Science Fiction & Fact magazine.
Contact Front
Starship Troopers meets Halo in CONTACT FRONT, Book 1 in the bestselling military science fiction eBook series, Drop Trooper, in print and widely distributed for the very first time! The Choice: Go to war or go to jail. For small-time street hustler Cam Alvarez, the choice is simple. He has no family, no friends, no place in the world...nothing to lose. When his latest con results in the death of a cartel hitman, Cam opts to join the Marines and leave Earth to fight a vicious alien enemy. Drafted into the Marine Drop-Troopers, Cam discovers there's one thing he's even better at than running street-con games, and that's killing the enemy. Wrapped in an armored battlesuit, Cam finds purpose amidst the horror and destruction of the war, and the opportunity for a new sort of friends and family...if he can break the habits of a life spent alone, trusting no one. And ... if he can survive. Perfect for fans of Jay Allan(Crimson Worlds series, Far Stars series, Blood on the Stars series), Jasper T. Scott (Nightstalkers series, New Frontiers series, Ascension Wars series), and Scott Bartlett (I, Starship series, Conscript series) . The Dragon Award Finalist, Contact Front, is Book 1 in the 16 book Drop Trooper military sci-fi series from bestselling author, Rick Partlow!
Where We've Made It Dark
A work of sheer immediacy that realizes the zombie fantasy more fully than the fantasy itself.Imogen starts summer vacation to find her brother watching zombies on the news. Quips fly, but the catastrophe in Indonesia still rips the future from anything she loves. The world ends before undead reach her door, and what Imogen faces is unthinkable: to leave her family in the apocalypse.Containment slowly fails, and in an emptied out San Francisco, people have left for the hills, for survivorships, anywhere but cities. By the time the East Coast's plunged into extinction, SF's left one of the last places for the undead to touch. But that still doesn't mean its empty streets are safe.Boba scavenging with a neighboring group of ex-techies makes life almost normal again, but each outing means more than just posturing every time they run into someone else. When the group needs unity, she stands her ground-but she's risking them too.All her family wants is to keep safe, no matter what. But there's no more being yourself when everything about the world is gone. Whatever used to make sense, being brave or selfish, all that's there is life's end, violence the one thing that it brings.And the only way forward for Imogen is out there, waiting-they all are.
A Struggle Between Two Worlds
Set in the distant future, the nations of Earth have mastered space travel and expanded into the far reaches of the solar system to settle colonies and expand humanity's reach. Now, with resources and territory at stake, the nations have chosen sides and gone to war. A Struggle Between Two Worlds combines aviation fiction with space adventure as it follows Lieutenant Jaxon, a Space Force ace pilot, struggling to keep the faith in a galaxy where all seems lost. Will Jaxon survive? Find out in this futuristic sci-fi with a Top Gun twist.
A New Beginning
The stars are calling!Following Earth's surprising victory over an alien species that has dominated the galaxy, Captain Rena Sheets used all her resources and connections to create Excalibur II. It's the most advanced starship ever to strike out from human space, ready to chart the cosmos.But, for where the ship is headed, she'll need an intrepid crew of explorers. Secrets abound, and not everyone is settling in comfortably on the ship. From a former intelligence operative as first officer, to a cadet raised far above her station, to a stowaway, and even a secret AI, banned by humanity, Excalibur II has just as many conflicts inside its hull as with the new species they contact. How long do they have to stake their claim before their old enemies gather their forces?Climb aboard a brand-new vessel of exploration and seek out alien life and strange worlds in E.J. Isaacs' debut novel, A New Beginning!
Interface Book Two
With High Lord Boston Quinn still searching for them, Emerson Lloyde, Elli Rattlesnake Quinn, Anastacia Moon, and Elli Moon have settled peacefully with their children across the Inland Sea.Until Saą, a strange visitor from Crow City, a nearby settlement, warns the settlers of an impending earthquake that would not only destroy their home but cause a disastrous oil spill from an abandoned oil tanker. Do they trust Saą? Should they neutralize the toxic contents of the tanker before they leave?Meanwhile, Eric Eggert, Rosco, Grendel and Dr. Pamela are trying to maintain Terminus Station, the new refuge for the survivors of Blue Hole. When Boston Quinn threatens to attack them again in order to gain news of his daughter, his granddaughter, and Emerson, the man who destroyed his life, what choices do they have?Interface: Crow City, R.K. Hillhouse's sequel to Interface, presents a world in which new horizons of community, justice, spirituality and betrayals converge amidst twisted uses of technology, tyrannical civilizations and cultures that vehemently refuse to engage with technology for fear of repeating the mistakes of the past. Can a home ever be made in such a mess?
Melyndie
Humanity perfected itself-or so they believed. Emotion suppressed. Free will erased. Productivity made absolute. But even flawless designs fracture. When a new world order engineers its ultimate creation-Melyndie, a genetically enhanced girl built to preserve their future-something unintended awakens: curiosity, defiance...and the dangerous spark of feeling. As whispers of rebellion spread, the architects of this controlled society argue whether humanity deserves saving. Caught between those who would use her as a weapon and those who fear what she represents, Melyndie must decide if she is a tool to be wielded-or the catalyst of a destiny no one could predict.Set in a near-future world terrified of imperfection, Melyndie launches a gripping new sci-fi trilogy about choice, conscience, and the cost of being human. Fans of dystopian drama, high-stakes science, and fierce heroines will find their next obsession.
A Struggle Between Two Worlds
Set in the distant future, the nations of Earth have mastered space travel and expanded into the far reaches of the solar system to settle colonies and expand humanity's reach. Now, with resources and territory at stake, the nations have chosen sides and gone to war. A Struggle Between Two Worlds combines aviation fiction and space adventure as it follows Lieutenant Jaxon, a Space Force ace pilot, struggling to keep the faith in a galaxy where all seems lost. Will Jaxon survive? Find out in this futuristic sci-fi with a Top Gun twist.
Into the Unknown
What lies beyond the known?An anomaly in space attracts the curious and the obsessive. An artificial intelligence expresses very real needs. A civilization lives out its last days on a doomed generation ship.From the recesses of a closet to the dark side of the Moon, from mysterious islands to alien worlds and the furthest reaches of unexplored space, join eleven authors as they explore the mysteries that lie within our technology, our universe, and ourselves.Embark on a science fiction expedition ... Into the Unknown.Edited by Emma Berglund, Jason Clor and Rohan O'Duill.Featuring stories by A. Raven Demory, Jason Clor, Rohan O'Duill, S. A. Sackinger, Briana Bedore, H. L. Hinkle, J. P. Reynolds, Duncan Ellis, T. E. LaMonte, Emma Berglund and Wendy Wee.All profits from the sale of this anthology are donated to The World Literacy Foundation."From distant galaxies to claustrophobic smart homes, Into the Unknown is a thrilling, thought-provoking sci-fi anthology by eleven fresh voices in the genre. These stories barrel headfirst into the mysteries, wonder, and horror that dwell just outside of the everyday. The authors' visions are grounded in universal human experiences-the frustrations of work, the pang of long-distance romance, and the struggles of coming of age-that bring these imaginative new worlds to life. Delve into the unknown, and you just may find your new favourite author!"- Rachel A. Rosen, author of Cascade, The Sleep Of Reason"A terrific collection of science fiction tales, modern in its approach with some beautifully fresh writing. Nicely put together, this was a pleasure to read and enjoy."- Jo Zebedee, author of Inish Carraig and The Abendau trilogy"Into the Unknown is a wildly imaginative journey through the far reaches of space and into realities that are disturbingly similar to our own. These 11 stories range from tales of spacefaring intrigue to steampunk adventure to AI-gone-wrong, and there's something exciting here for every fan of speculative fiction."- Jason Dorough, author of 'Akithar's Greatest Trick'
A Punch from the Stars
A meteorite crashes near a remote Antarctic research base. The impact is silent, but something shifts: first in the local penguin population, then in the base crew.As isolation deepens and survival instincts clash with moral boundaries, team leader Katrina Ingledew, faces choices that will haunt her across continents.Stranded in Chile as a global pandemic takes hold, Katrina and her colleague Ben, navigate a world unravelling-where love flickers in the shadow of suspicion, and whispers of conspiracy threaten to rewrite everything they thought they knew about science, race and survival.Taut, atmospheric and emotionally charged, A Punch from the Stars is a haunting exploration of mystery, consequence, and the fragile line between humanity and instinct.Author BioA Punch from the Stars is Australian writer Graeme Goldsmith's fifth novel.
Dune: The Machine Crusade
Frank Herbert's Dune series is one of the grandest epics in the annals of imaginative literature. Selling millions of copies worldwide, it is science fiction's answer to The Lord of the Rings, a brilliantly imaginative epic of high adventure, unforgettable characters, and immense scope. More than two decades have passed since the events chronicled in The Butlerian Jihad. The crusade against thinking robots has ground on for years, but the forces led by Serena Butler and Iblis Ginjo have made only slight gains; the human worlds grow weary of war, of the bloody, inconclusive swing from victory to defeat. The fearsome cymeks, led by Agamemnon, hatch new plots to regain their lost power from Omnius--as their numbers dwindle and time begins to run out. The fighters of Ginaz, led by Jool Noret, forge themselves into an elite warrior class, a weapon against the machine--dominated worlds. Aurelius Venport and Norma Cenva are on the verge of the most important discovery in human history--a way to "fold" space and travel instantaneously to any place in the galaxy. And on the faraway, nearly worthless planet of Arrakis, Selim Wormrider and his band of outlaws take the first steps to making themselves the feared fighters who will change the course of history: the Fremen. Here is the unrivaled imaginative power that has put Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson on bestseller lists everywhere and earned them the high regard of readers around the globe. The fantastic saga of Dune continues in Dune: The Machine Crusade.
Future World 2323
Future World 2323: 7 Tales from a Shattered Earth Strange Technology. Forgotten Magic. Epic Romance. A Future on the Edge of Collapse. What happens to Earth when the map is redrawn, the skies are cracked with radiation, and forgotten powers rise again? In the wake of nuclear war, global upheaval, and tectonic catastrophe, the world has fractured into splintered superstates and secret alliances. From the ancient mists of Ireland to the futuristic techno-corporate archipelagos of the Great Lakes, from the hidden tribes of Ikshavarka to the crumbling Texican Nation, humanity's survival depends on what comes next. Future World 2323 is a stunning science-fantasy anthology featuring seven bold stories from visionary authors around the globe. Set in a shared universe conceived by C. D. Damitio, creator of "The Texican Blizzard of 2323," this 100,000-word collection blends dystopian science fiction, high-stakes adventure, magical realism, and speculative romance to imagine a world unlike anything you've seen before. Whether you love post-apocalyptic fiction, sci-fi with political commentary, near-future fantasy, or world-building that spans centuries and continents, you'll be captivated by this vivid and dangerous future where love, power, and survival collide. Step into the future. Discover what remains. And decide what's worth saving. Perfect for fans of: Dune, The Witcher, Black Mirror, The Left Hand of Darkness, Snow Crash, and The Broken Earth Trilogy.
Revolution
"This is a great series! I couldn't stop reading it!"A violent enemy has America in its grasp.An illegitimate government demands control.Even a revolution might not be enough to avoid doomsday.The terrorists appear to be in charge of America's destiny.Though a far more alarming adversary is vying for absolute power.As American freedoms are being stolen daily, a revolution is in the works.But will it be in time?The countdown to REVOLUTION, the exciting conclusion to the HIGHWAY Series is here.One final battle will decide who controls what's left of America.Yet if the survivors win, they could still lose everything.Zero hour is here."Fast action with a great ending!!""Couldn't put it down."Get the final book in the series that has caused nearly one hundred thousand readers to lose sleep, many calling it "one of the scariest I've ever read."
This Dark Architect and Other Grim Tales
Gather close as the firelight dies, for there are monsters dwelling in the dark. A machine-man bides his time as old gods sew souls and new gods plot domination. And what of the architect and artist languishing in an alien prison? Join award winning author Pamela Jeffs as she shares her latest collection of science fiction, fantasy and horror tales.
Endure
The Deus Molecule is a sci-fi horror novel I've been working on for roughly a decade. It's a story that has grown and evolved with me as a writer-originally written in third-person, then fully reimagined in first-person to bring readers even closer to the main character's unraveling reality. As Book 1 in a planned five-part series, this story explores grief, trauma, and the nature of consciousness, all within a terrifying framework that questions the boundary between imagination and reality.From the very beginning, my goal was simple: create something truly original. Every time I encountered a story that felt remotely similar to The Deus Molecule, I went back to the drawing board. I rewrote, reworked, and reshaped this novel through years of feedback, growth, and creative breakthroughs. The result is a story that blends psychological suspense with elements of dystopia, science fiction, and horror-all revolving around a broken protagonist waking from a coma into a world that may not be real.I'm proud to present a story unlike anything else I've read-one that pulls you in with its chilling atmosphere, keeps you questioning every character's motives, and leaves you wondering what's real right up to the final page. Whether you're a fan of fast-paced thrillers or thought-provoking science fiction, this book is for readers who crave originality, depth, and just the right dose of fear.
Island Woman
"Island Woman" is Martha's story, the coming-of-age story of a sensitive 15-year-old girl whose family seeks financial stability in the Bahamas, a move that will alter the way Martha views the world, a move that leads Martha into a relationship with a much older man, the headmaster of a small, quirky island school.
Hidden Planet
The day the Cooperative Realm finds Arkhide, Katla is alone on top of an active volcano, checking sensors in the sulfuric steam. Within hours, she's standing before cameras as her planet's only diplomat-not because she's qualified, but because she's broken.In a world of enhanced humans and synthetic beings, Katla's failed implants make her the odd one out. She can't join mental conversations, needs actual screens to read messages, and definitely can't eat and text at the same time. But the galaxy-spanning Cooperative refuses to talk to anyone "contaminated" by enhancements-and they think synthetic humans shouldn't exist at all.That makes Katla the only adult on Arkhide who can negotiate with them.No pressure.Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers' Wayfarers, Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries, and Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga.
Island Woman
"Island Woman" is Martha's story, the coming-of-age story of a sensitive 15-year-old girl whose family seeks financial stability in the Bahamas, a move that will alter the way Martha views the world, a move that leads Martha into a relationship with a much older man, the headmaster of a small, quirky island school.
Bloom- Crisis in the Mediterranean Sea
The greatest threat to humanity isn't out there-it's already in the water. Something is spreading beneath the surfaceAlong the Mediterranean coast, people are dying or falling ill. Marine life is vanishing. The sea, once a source of life, is becoming a silent threat. No one knows why-or how far it will go. Called in to investigate, Dr. Marco Fassi and his team of scientists uncover unsettling patterns that point to something vast and unseen, pulsing beneath the water. As the phenomenon spreads, they're forced to confront the terrifying possibility that nature itself is no longer under control.For fans of Michael Crichton, Franck Sch瓣tzing, and eco thrillers grounded in real science, BLOOM delivers a chilling, high stakes mystery where the natural world becomes the greatest threat. Propulsive and eerily plausible, this gripping novel will leave you questioning what lies beneath the surface
Calypso
"Ambitious and immersive...an elegantly told meditation on how we can't leave ourselves behind." -Esquire Magazine - The Best Sci-Fi Books of 2024 A ground-breaking, mind-bending and wildly imaginative epic verse revolution in SF. A saga of colony ships, shattering moons and cataclysmic war in a new Eden. Experience the Hugo Award and BSFA award-nominated, truly unforgettable lyrical eco-fiction masterpiece, for fans of Kim Stanley Robinson, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and Jeff VanderMeer. Rochelle wakes from cryostasis to take up her role as engineer on the colony ark, Calypso. But she finds the ship has transformed into a forest, populated by the original crew's descendants, who revere her like a saint. She travels the ship with the Calypso's creator, the enigmatic Sigmund, and Catherine, a bioengineered marvel who can commune with the plants, uncovering a new history of humanity forged while she slept. She discovers a legacy of war between botanists and engineers. A war fought for the right to build a new Earth - a technological paradise, or a new Eden in bloom, untouched by mankind's past. And Rochelle, the last to wake, holds the balance of power in her hands.
Star Circle
The Rowan community is in hiding, but another seismic event is about to restore their powers - and unlock the mystery behind the rowan tree's supernatural forces in this enthralling sci-fi novel. The CIA's devastating attack on the rowan tree and its growing global community has left its members in survival mode. The loss of their unique abilities was a huge blow, and they have been in hiding for the past eleven months. Sensing another huge, transformational event involving the rowan's supernatural forces is about to happen, journalist Valentina Garnier travels to England where a stunning event occurs at an ancient circle of stones close to Stonehenge - one which will finally reveal the truth behind the rowan tree's mysterious power. Is it really an existential threat to humanity, or a cry for help from an alien life force? This page-turning novel with magical and mysterious supernatural forces at its heart is perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Ben Aaronovitch.
Fatal Error
T.E.D.D. is a trash droid with glitches, sarcasm to spare, and zero interest in dealing with our crap.Unfortunately, quitting isn't easy when blackouts, psychotic episodes, and a corporate death squad are on your tail. To survive, T.E.D.D. must embrace his anomaly-and maybe even team up with the humans he can't stand. Equal parts dry wit and reluctant heroics, a darkly comic sci-fi about the little guy's fight against the machine and what it means to be human.Perfect for fans of Martha Wells, Asimov, John Scalzi, Andy Weir, and Adrian Tchaikovsky.
The Shattered Star
A war fought among the stars. A brother torn between loyalty and conscience. A Covenant of light hiding only shadow.The Starlit Covenant has ruled the galaxy for a thousand years, demanding obedience in the name of peace. Kael Vallen believed in their oath, in the promise of light - until the war showed him the truth.The enemy he was ordered to kill are not monsters, but people. Families. Children. And the brother he trusted, Auctor, may be more dangerous than any Starless rebel.As battles rage, Kael must survive the deadliest test: not only to lead his comrades, but to decide who he truly is.Is he a soldier bound by duty?Or a man willing to defy the Covenant, even if it means becoming a traitor?A character-driven military science fiction novel with epic scope and emotional depth.For fans of The Forever War, The Expanse, and thoughtful space operas.Blends military sci fi action with philosophy, betrayal, and human drama.Explores loyalty, conscience, and rebellion against oppression in a collapsing galactic empire.If you want gritty military science fiction with heart, where soldiers bleed, betray, and endure, then you might enjoy The Shattered Star.
Operation Cobalt
Just a girl, her dog, and one epic grudge match.Katie Hyer was minding her own business, hauling ore for Cobalt Mining, when radicals took over Sierra Twelve. But she's back now, and she's out for blood. She might be young, but she's smart and resourceful. And no one knows their way around the space station she calls home better than she does.As she wages her own personal war of attrition, the terrorists soon realize they picked the wrong girl to mess with. Because Katie will go to any lengths to free her friends and family. And when Katie goes to war... she takes no prisoners.AUTHOR'S NOTE: Operation Cobalt is a fun, fast-paced novella in the Chiral Agent universe. Total word count: 31,000 words.All of the Biogenesis War Files books can be read as standalone stories.
Starcruiser Shenandoah
From acclaimed fantasy and science fiction writer Roland J. Green.For fans of STARSHIP TROOPERS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and WARHAMMER.The fourth in the STARCRUISER SHENANDOAH science fiction military series!MERCENARIES ON PLANETWhen the Shenandoah is assigned to reinforce the Federation presence at a training colony, the ship's crew realizes that something odd is happening on planet Victoria. The fact that intelligence agents are hard at work around them does nothing to ease their nerves. To make matters even worse, Admiral Kuwahara is heading an investigation of a powerful scandal involving emigration from distant colonies to the Federation capital of Charlemagne.Could highly-placed civil and military officials of the Federation be involved with illegal restriction-or even with Merishi spies? If so, why have the Merishi, collaborating with what may be a "shadow corporation," chartered a ship that could end up transporting them to planet Linak'h-and a mercenary training colony that just might be the safest place on the planet...
One Night at Kedasi
Being a freelancer is never easy--especially in this intergalactic economy. Captain Zip Turbine usually has a sarcastic quip ready, but work has been rough, and the pay has been worse. After a string of bad jobs leaves her and her trusted companion Tom, a 5-foot-tall talking shrimp, nearly broke, any offer that keeps the ship flying looks good, even if that offer comes from the shadowy, ultra-rich, Manchester Corporation. Zip and Tom find themselves in an employment situation more akin to extortion. Worse, the job comes with two mandatory and potentially murderous shipmates. Now saddled with their untrustworthy companions, Zip and Tom must race against a rival crew of mercenaries--led by Zip's charming, deadly ex--to retrieve an asset from Kedasi, an abandoned theme park asteroid. Danger mounts as they discover their employer's deceit and a terrifying truth: Only one team gets paid.
We Met the Space People
Amid the surge of UFO contactee accounts in the mid-twentieth century, this unusual narrative by sisters Helen and Betty Mitchell offers a glimpse into the cultural imagination of the late 1950s. Beginning with chance encounters in a St. Louis coffee shop, the sisters describe meetings with beings from Mars and Venus who appear human yet carry extraordinary knowledge. Through a mysterious communicator, they receive transmissions urging humanity to abandon nuclear testing, embrace vegetarianism, and pursue higher ideals such as educational broadcasting. Their story culminates with a journey aboard a spacecraft, where they observe the daily lives of the so-called 'Space People, ' complete with a universal language and curious pastimes. Combining personal testimony with broader social concerns of the era, this account reflects the hopes, fears, and ideals projected onto extraterrestrial visitors. It remains a compelling example of contactee literature and its enduring message of planetary responsibility.
Circadian Web
Across four disconnected timelines, a freelance writer, a Tibetan Buddhist monk, a Latin tutor, and a science teacher hold subconscious secrets. Events in their lives make them question their deep-seated beliefs. Mysterious women could hold the key to finding answers to their internal conflicts or be intent on pushing them down the rabbit hole. Our subconscious can protect us from traumatic memories ... but the truth cannot remain repressed forever.
What We Can Know
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the Booker prize-winning, bestselling author of Atonement and Saturday, a genre-bending new novel full of secrets and surprises; an immersive exploration, across time and history, of what can ever be truly known. "It gave me so much pleasure I sometimes felt like laughing. . . . It's a sophisticated entertainment of a high order." --The New York Times "Brilliantly, and surprisingly, plotted."--The Washington Post - "A novelist of consummate skill."--The Wall Street Journal - "Elegantly structured and provocative."--Los Angeles Times 2014: At a dinner for close friends and colleagues, renowned poet Francis Blundy honors his wife's birthday by reading aloud a new poem dedicated to her, 'A Corona for Vivien'. Much wine is drunk as the guests listen, and a delicious meal consumed. Little does anyone gathered around the candlelit table know that for generations to come people will speculate about the message of this poem, a copy of which has never been found, and which remains an enduring mystery. 2119: Just over one hundred years in the future, much of the western world has been submerged by rising seas following a catastrophic nuclear accident. Those who survive are haunted by the richness of the world that has been lost. In the water-logged south of what used to be England, Thomas Metcalfe, a lonely scholar and researcher, longs for the early twenty-first century as he chases the ghost of one poem, 'A Corona for Vivian'. How wild and full of risk their lives were, thinks Thomas, as he pores over the archives of that distant era, captivated by the freedoms and possibilities of human life at its zenith. When he stumbles across a clue that may lead to the elusive poem's discovery, a story is revealed of entangled loves and a brutal crime that destroy his assumptions about people he thought he knew intimately well. What We Can Know is a masterpiece, a fictional tour de force, a love story about both people and the words they leave behind, a literary detective story which reclaims the present from our sense of looming catastrophe and imagines a future world where all is not quite lost.
The Heptagon
The Heptagon contains a collection of seven short stories. Each independent story invites the reader to visit its unique destination. Enjoy the mystical journeys discovering other dimensions, exploring exoplanets, and a fresh look at Earth. See your world in a new way.
The Heptagon
The Heptagon contains a collection of seven short stories. Each independent story invites the reader to visit its unique destination. Enjoy the mystical journeys discovering other dimensions, exploring exoplanets, and a fresh look at Earth. See your world in a new way.
Insurrection
It only took five days for Cal-Tan to conquer Earth. The invaders use nightmarish brutality to achieve their goal: total submission. Humans have no choice. Numbed by the horror rained down on them, they capitulate. All except a few groups of resistance fighters. Like us. Ebony found us a new hiding place, a top-secret mountain base with a treasure trove of weapons and technology. It came with a price. One I wasn't prepared for, one that broke me. We won't give up. We can't. The future of humanity depends on it. Insurrection is the fourth book in Monique Singleton's Dominion Series--a gripping science fiction story set in a dystopian world, where Earth lies in the grip of alien occupation and rebellion is the only hope. _________________________________________________ Praise for the Dominion Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I think this is a fantastic, must read. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What if religion was a scam? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A fast paced page turner. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I couldn't put it down until I finished reading it. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Different take on religions, but quite interesting. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An unusual twist to the world of demons.
The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy
Unlock the Secrets of Hyrule with the Power of Philosophy A groundbreaking and critically acclaimed masterpiece, The Legend of Zelda was released in Japan in 1986. That first entry spawned one of the greatest series in gaming history, leading up to Echoes of Wisdom in 2024. Link's quest to vanquish evil, unite the Triforce, and restore peace to Hyrule is at the heart of most Zelda games, but it's not just the story that has captivated fans: countless elements of this beloved series, from innovative combat in Ocarina of Time, to the unparalleled exploration of Breath of the Wild, are deeply immersive and engaging. The Zelda series is about more than adventure--it's a world brimming with deep philosophical questions. Spanning fate and free will to ethics and identity, the series invites players to ponder profound ideas while battling monsters and solving puzzles. Zelda and Philosophy takes you on a quest through these thought-provoking themes, offering fresh insights into your favorite games. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the series, this book will make you see Hyrule in a whole new way. Written in an easy-to-read style, Zelda and Philosophy explores questions such as: Can Link have free will if he is always destined to defeat Ganon(dorf)? How does the Triforce illustrate the virtues of Confucius and Aristotle? Are Bokoblins people? And, if so, is it wrong to kill them and other monsters in Hyrule? Does Link ever get bored with rescuing Zelda and restoring peace to the land? Why are Zelda games so immersive and fun to play? If the Lens of Truth is used to identify the contents of Treasure Chests, does that count as cheating? Perfect for gamers, philosophers, and anyone who loves thinking about the deeper meaning of their favorite adventures, Zelda and Philosophy is as immersive as the games themselves--once you start reading, you won't want to stop.
Altered World
The storm made everything worse.Cornish faces its deadliest threat when the Queen of Likes arrives with her army of broken followers. Broadcasting to a dead phone while her forces close in, turning survival into her version of twisted performance art.Maddie is torn between emotion and reality while Matthew struggles with betrayal and loss as those closest to him shatter under pressure. And when the community's teenagers take up weapons to defend their home, childhood dies in the crossfire.But the real enemy might already be inside the walls, and no one is prepared for the betrayal that stings worse because of their compassion.Some crowns are built from ashes. Others burn everything down.Can this community rise from the wreckage?
A Rogue's Dilemma
Tarin, a young thief gets the attention of the cities feared underworld for his brazen burglaries in the city of Sarsean, the nations capital. He illicits the help of a friend, a talented soldier from another land. Together they assemble a party of adventurers led by the famed Elf Dyllandial, and embark on an adventure to keep Tarin safe from certain doom. The adventure has the party battling all manner of evil before meeting a long forgotten Vampire lord in his ruins. Together they uncover a long forgotten evil and find glory upon their return.
Messioph
When Grolier Desius returns from a confrontation with his family's bitter enemy aboard a jonah-one of the living starships descended from Old Earth whales-he believes the worst is behind him. But in a civilization that has achieved unprecedented gender freedom, the deepest forms of violence still flourish in the shadows of family life.As chaos begins to consume the Messioph community, Grolier uncovers devastating truths about his family's past-secrets so difficult they have shaped not just his own life, but the lives of countless others. When one of the victims of generational trauma strikes back with unthinkable fury, the consequences threaten to consume entire worlds.Racing through a web of family betrayals and institutional cover-ups, Grolier must confront how the most intimate forms of violence can metastasize into civilization-threatening catastrophe. His choices will determine whether the bonds that hold the Humanitat together-including humanity's ancient partnership with the jonahs-can survive the deadly legacy of buried trauma.Messioph explores how personal wounds become political crises in this haunting second volume of Geoffreyjen Edwards's fifteen-book Ido Chronicles.
