Starcruiser Shenandoah
From acclaimed fantasy and science fiction writer Roland J. Green.For fans of STARSHIP TROOPERS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and WARHAMMER. The second in the STARCRUISER SHENANDOAH science fiction military series! REBEL STRIKE Both Federation and Alliance forces had considered the resolution of the conflict on planet Victoria a diplomatic triumph. But now an unknown force has struck a double blow, taking out an Alliance cruiser and then bringing down the ship which the Federation battler cruiser Shenandoah sent out to investigate the disaster. While Federation, Republic, and Alliance forces quickly zeroed in to prevent a three-way confrontation, a rebel army struck the first devastating blow in a campaign to overthrow the Republic's Victorian government. Suddenly a world at peace was transformed into a planet on the brink of destruction. And in the shadows was a manipulating alien enemy bent on overturning the balance of power between the Federation and the Alliance...
Caladrius
The book was written because of the love and belief of my wife. We were sitting around one day and I told her about this dream I had and how it continued for several days. I felt that it was some kind of a sign but I didn't know what. She told me that since I had written several other books that I was in the process of updating and changing because they were out of date from when they were originally written that I needed to write these thoughts down. I thought about it and she was right. I started to write down the dream and in less than a month I had everything on paper. She read it and after making minor changes she thought it was a great read. I had to think about some of the things I wrote to bring some characters more to life and then the research started into this unknown entity, to most of us, called space. So for the love of my life I wrote this dream and decided to make it my first entry into the world of being an author. Hopefully my other books already completed will follow.
The Geronimo Solution
After a deep-space battle with a deadly enemy, the battlecruiser USS Vanguard, a four-hundred-meter-long United States Starship captained by Aragon Brody and his new first officer, Tamyra Corbett, finds itself inexplicably displaced over four hundred years into the past. They now orbit the pre-technology Earth of 1886. Since time travel has never been done before, they have no idea how it happened. Unfortunately, they have bigger concerns than trying to figure out how they got to the nineteenth century. Having suffered crippling damage in the fight, the huge warship is stuck in a decaying orbit and, unless the crew can make repairs, it will crash to Earth in a matter of weeks. The ship's repair requires molybdenum, an element found in the mineral molybdenite. According to historical records, molybdenite can be found in the Arizona Territories. After her team is attacked while looking for the mineral, Tamyra realizes they're going to need help from some people from the nineteenth century. Not the trusting type, Tamyra will have to learn to trust her life and the lives of Vanguard's officers and crew to an ex-convict with a dark, mysterious past and a notorious Apache renegade. Unknown to her, the United States Army has just dispatched over five thousand cavalrymen to catch them both!
Why you should read The Epic of The OAI
An ExplorationTakes you on a Journey to experienceWhy you should read The Epic of The OAIThe narrative of "The Epic of The OAI" unfolds like a tapestry woven with threads of mystery, conspiracy, and conflicting desires. Each character, each event, each cryptic revelation contributes to a larger picture that remains tantalizingly out of reach.As the series progresses, the reader is invited to assemble the pieces, untangling the web of intrigue to discover the truth hidden within the machinations of intelligence and the ever-evolving "War of Ideas." In this book, you will: Explore Theories about the complexities of the world.Explore Conspiracies of a tangled web of relationships.Explore Intrigues that will draw you into it.Explore Motives that are shrouded in action.
Future Sins Volume Two
Future Sins Volume Two crawls out of the gate with two tales of Sloth; one in which belief and science battle for the soul of a young man and the future of humanity, and another where a secret hidden in plain sight seems to be the key to progress. Lust is the next of our sins. Six stories delve into the possibilities of love and sex in different alternate realities. And Gluttony is a desire that is hard to satisfy, whether it is seeking something new and untried or just trying to mine the greatest treasures. Meanwhile, Pride comes before a fall and Jacob Levin is about to find out the hard way how deep a hole he's dug himself. His marriage is failing, his son barely knows him, but he has just engineered the greatest machine ever. At least that's what he thinks, until they turn it on. Yet Pride will also lift Una high, up above the Earth and all the people who pity her. The last story of this collection is "The Elevator's Arrogance," wherein Bob the elevator repairman is back out trying to save the world, one elevator at a time.
Ticonderoga Project
It is 2126 and Captain Allison Mackenzie is settling into her command of the United Planet Earth organization's exploration vessel, Ticonderoga, when a series of unexplained failures brings the ship's long-term viability into question. Allison's commanding officer, Admiral Verg矇 Kegar, who she mistakenly believes is her friend, uses these circumstances to seize control of the ship and hopefully cripple the UPE. Unfortunately, whoever controls Ticonderoga has the ability to control global politics as well. After Allison accepts the chance to set things right, she joins a hastily prepared crew and ship to pursue Kegar. Under the pretense of joining Kegar's cause, she boards Ticonderoga and eliminates her rogue former mentor. Meanwhile, tragedy decimates the UPE's greatest rival. As Allison rushes home on Ticonderoga and uncovers evidence that a nuclear attack originating in the UPE caused the devastation, she determines Kegar was trying to prevent not cause the tragedy. Now as a chain of events unfolds that includes an unexpected appearance by her mother, Allison joins a mission that she has no idea is about to lead her into an unexpected new future. In this sci-fi adventure, a spaceship captain navigating conflicts between Earth's superpowers, betrayal by allies, and death must decide whether peace is worth sacrificing everything.
A Time For Hope
Two years ago, six individuals helped humanity move forward to a cleaner energy solution with help from a distant planet. They are now required again to help use alien technology to clean the ozone layer, but what obstacles will they need to overcome to succeed? Four discs located worldwide buried many hundreds of years ago hold the key to solving the ozone layer problems and helping with climate stabilisation. But both worlds will undergo drastic changes in the future, one significantly worse than the other, and an alien life form will find where his kind originated from.
Starcruiser Shenandoah
From acclaimed fantasy and science fiction writer Roland J. Green.For fans of STARSHIP TROOPERS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and WARHAMMER. The first in the STARCRUISER SHENANDOAH science fiction military series! THE GUARDIANS OF PEACE GO TO WAR. In the twenty-sixth century, the United Federation of Starworlds is sworn to protect the many planets under its sway at any cost. So when the call for aid is received from Victoria, a world divided between the Federation and its most powerful competitor, the Freeworld States Alliance, Captain Rose Liddell orders the battle cruiser Shenandoah repaired and redirected into space at breakneck speed. But as the Shenandoah reaches the Victoria system, it discovers a situation more explosive than anyone had been prepared to face. Someone is manipulating Federation and Alliance forces alike...someone ready to use hijacking, terrorism, and a starship with advanced militaristic capabilities. And unless they can find out who this unknown opponent is, the two superpowers might find themselves firing the opening missiles in a war neither wants-yet neither can prevent!
Pure Human Female
Pure Human Female: An Alien's Cosmic Quest to Decode Earth's Most Mysterious GenderWhat does it mean to be a woman? For Vega Sparx, an alien stranded on Earth after a crash landing in Las Vegas, it's a question that leads to an extraordinary-and often hilarious-journey of discovery. With his spaceship beyond repair, Vega sets out to understand humanity, starting with its most puzzling and fascinating creation: the pure human female.From glamorous drag queens to courageous mothers, scientists to everyday heroes, Vega's encounters reveal the diversity, strength, and sensitivity of Earth's women. Along the way, he learns to navigate human quirks like idioms, fashion, and the complexities of gender roles-all through his curious and slightly naive alien perspective.Blending laugh-out-loud humor with heartfelt reflections, this book celebrates femininity while offering fresh insights into gender, identity, and cultural differences. Whether you're an Earthling curious about a playful cosmic take on womanhood or an alien trying to decode humanity, this book promises an enlightening ride.Written in Vega Sparx's unique voice, Pure Human Female combines humorous science fiction, social commentary, and philosophical humor to deliver an unforgettable exploration of resilience, empathy, and what it truly means to be human.Perfect for fans of witty social satire and speculative fiction, this debut work invites readers to celebrate the complexities of womanhood and the diversity of humanity through the eyes of a cosmic outsider.
Lancer
One young woman is on a mission to free humanity from the predation of the gods, seeking vengeance at any cost, in this science-fiction adventure.Deicide is one-part public service, one-part revenge . . . or at least that's why Lilith does it. An operative of the multiverse-spanning Eifni Organization, she travels to new worlds to clear out the local deities before they can eat everyone's souls. It's a tricky process, requiring advanced sociological science and an arsenal of tools weaponizing meaning itself. But a god once tried to eat her, and she's not one to easily forgive.When Lilith deploys to pre-industrial Theria, she finds their gods aren't willing to go quietly. An ambush masterminded by the Therian goddess of destiny sees the Eifni forces routed. Now the success of the mission rests solely on Lilith's team as she's thrust into an unfamiliar world of political intrigue, shadowy cults, and the ever-present machinations of fate personified.With the very future of the realm on her shoulders, Lilith will have to transcend any barrier that gets in her way-even if it's her own destiny.
Ticonderoga Project
It is 2126 and Captain Allison Mackenzie is settling into her command of the United Planet Earth organization's exploration vessel, Ticonderoga, when a series of unexplained failures brings the ship's long-term viability into question. Allison's commanding officer, Admiral Verg矇 Kegar, who she mistakenly believes is her friend, uses these circumstances to seize control of the ship and hopefully cripple the UPE. Unfortunately, whoever controls Ticonderoga has the ability to control global politics as well. After Allison accepts the chance to set things right, she joins a hastily prepared crew and ship to pursue Kegar. Under the pretense of joining Kegar's cause, she boards Ticonderoga and eliminates her rogue former mentor. Meanwhile, tragedy decimates the UPE's greatest rival. As Allison rushes home on Ticonderoga and uncovers evidence that a nuclear attack originating in the UPE caused the devastation, she determines Kegar was trying to prevent not cause the tragedy. Now as a chain of events unfolds that includes an unexpected appearance by her mother, Allison joins a mission that she has no idea is about to lead her into an unexpected new future. In this sci-fi adventure, a spaceship captain navigating conflicts between Earth's superpowers, betrayal by allies, and death must decide whether peace is worth sacrificing everything.
Spitfire and the Objects of Desire
You! Jacques sees you. You cannot hide from me, my friend. Come, let me enchant you with a story.Have you ever felt so insignificant that you wanted to disappear? To make all your suffering come to a halt? Ah, well, I've heard of such a person. She was a young Hindu woman from the German Orient, and she was determined to invent a machine that could make her a fortune. If she were rich, so long steel mill, goodbye searing hot desert. But to escape all suffering is a tall order, non? There is much standing in the way; time, money, parts, and a teensy tiny, hardly noticeable martyr syndrome.Wait, don't go. I know what it is. My friend, you should have told me. You want to be seen as you truly are, to appear before the world in all your uninhibited glory! You are in good hands, for I know of a French Athenian woman in the same predicament. She was a dancer at the Folies Berg癡re who could not dance, who could not even function right without her soul. It had been taken from her, spirited to a realm she had tried to access every night in vain. To live free, to be herself, to have the husband and children of her dreams, her soul must be found.Perhaps these two young women have something in common? Perhaps they can help one another? Perhaps they need one another on this precarious journey toward finding completeness? You will find the answers within, of course. Jacques would never lead you astray!Ah, well. Carry on, my friend. I understand. You are on vacation, and there is a great beautiful city waiting to be explored. You do not at this time long for a lingering tale, full of art nouveau, impressionism, and exotic nymphs. But I do believe you'll be back. Au revoir!
Vallen
A Young Man who dreams of the Sky. A Mentor haunted by memories of War.Cole Vallen was a dreamer with his head lost in the clouds. The only son of a widowed potato farmer, Cole wanted nothing more than to reach his 18th birthday so he could enlist as a Cloudbreaker, those who serve the Northern Alliance aboard airships in the unending war with the south. On the eve of his birthday, Cole's dreams slipped away when peace was struck.When a shocking event launches Cole into the world he thought he knew, he embarks on a wild adventure as a key witness, learning what it truly means to serve and what it takes to be a hero.Unlock the sky with this "promising airship fantasy offering high drama and memorable characters." (Booklife Reviews)
Ftl
He dreamed of reaching the stars, but everythig has a price...Ethan develops the first warp bubble technology to break the light speed barrier. Excited by his achievement, he builds the first spaceship size warp bubble drive.But blood drains from his face when he discovers the project sabotaged. It must be someone on the project team. Who can he trust?As they begin the ship's maiden voyage, his worst fears are realised when someone murders his best friend and they detect another spaceship headed to their destination.Despairing, he sees his life-long dream slipping from his grip. Can he race to their destination before his dream turns into a nightmare.This space thriller reaches a heart stopping climax risking FTL space flight's demise before it even begins.The journey starts here.
Slow Lightning
Ira and Gray found the egg on an abandoned ferryboat. It was wrinkled, with smears of red and yellow, and bigger than a basketball. They weren't sure why it was there, only that it must have been left there on purpose.The next day, the egg had grown..."Slow Lightning does a remarkable job of conveying the sheer strangeness of the universe and the future." -Poul Anderson
Something is Coming
When reality itself calls, how far will you go to answer?Just as Tomi Newton begins to understand the depth of her psychic abilities, she finds herself face-to-face with impossible truths. Aboard an alien craft, she reunites with her long-lost grandmother and the enigmatic Ete, a non-human guide whose wisdom transcends earthly understanding. Together with her friends, Tomi is thrust deeper into a cosmic mission that stretches beyond time, space, and her wildest imaginings.As Tomi confronts visions of Earth's fragile future, humanity's forgotten past, and an urgent call to protect both, she realizes the stakes are higher than she ever imagined. In their search for answers, Tomi and her friends must navigate uncharted dimensions, reincarnated memories, and profound spiritual mysteries-ultimately facing the question: can they rewrite the fate of humankind?Taking inspiration from ancient wisdom and modern mysteries, Something is Coming is an enthralling journey that weaves together psychic phenomena, extraterrestrial insight, and the resilience of the human spirit. Perfect for those who seek stories that transcend the ordinary, this second installment of The Cosmic Series will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about life, love, and the universe itself.Your world may never feel the same again.
The Art of War and Other Stories
Escape to far-off planets with ten science fiction stories from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Star Wars Thrawn trilogy. Contains two original stories: "The Needs of the Many" and "Challenge Accepted" Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn presents an original collection of science fiction adventure stories. Some of the works here were previously printed in publications such as The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction and Analog, or in themed collections, but have never appeared together until now . . . The Shadow Stories In "The Shadows of Evening," a seasoned warrior named Turek has dedicated his life to defending colonists from mysterious and debilitating Shadows on a hostile planet. Zahn elaborates Turek's story with two sequels, and now concludes the saga with the original story, "The Needs of the Many." The Hive Mind Stories Two Hive Mind starcraft observe Earth from afar and from a superior viewpoint in "The Challenge." They believe that self-destructive competition among humans will prevent this so-called fragmented race from achieving the technological level required to reach the stars. In two sequels, Zahn explores what would happen if humans found a different way to the heavens. Now, with the original story "Challenge Accepted," he brings the series to a climactic end. Two more stories round out the collection. In "Star Song," humans find a unique way to fuel interstellar travel with music, while a diplomatic aide gets caught up in a plot of greed and destruction in "The Art of War." Together, these ten tales promise action, adventure, humor, and more, all from the masterful mind of one science fiction's greatest authors.
An Assembly of Monsters
Monstrous Is a Matter of Perspective...Classic tales throughout time pit humanity against creatures of the night, beyond mortal understanding. But what-or who-makes a monster? Folklore has its tales to tell, but might there be a different view? We present fifteen tales inspired by the masters of the macabre, Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley, paying tribute to their vision of Gothic horror.In conjunction with the Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival, we bring you stories by: James Chambers * David Lee Summers * Aaron Rosenberg * Keith R.A. DeCandido * Hildy Silverman * Doc Coleman * Jessica Lucci * Dana Fraedrich * Ef Deal * Teel James Glenn * Christine Norris * Danielle Ackley-McPhail * Rachel A. Brune * Michelle D. Sonnier * John L. FrenchWith an introduction by bestselling author, Dacre Stoker, great grandnephew of Bram Stoker
The Eternal Flames of Kailash
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The Watchers
In a future where freedom is a distant memory, Kangaroo Island stands as a last bastion of hope. And as an oppressive regime tightens its grip on Australia, one young bio-robotics engineer discovers that the fight for freedom begins with the courage to resist.Ame Goto-Loch, a determined young Japanese-Australian bio-robotics engineer, finds herself trapped on the once-idyllic island after a global financial collapse. With her family presumed dead, she must navigate a world now ruled by the People's Global Republic (PGR), where AI bio-robotic Watchers and the regime monitor every move.As she trains in the art of kendo with a katana gifted by her late mother, Ame teams up with a ragtag group of scientists led by the retired spy Harry M. Working in a shed off the grid, the scientists must race against time to create an antidote to a mind-control technology weaponised by the PGR.As the PGR closes in, the group unleashes their secret weapon: the QAINTS-quantum bio-robotic entities designed to fight back. With the threat of the regime looming, Ame and Captain Dave Hill, an SAS officer, fall in love, forming a bond that transcends the chaos around them. But in this battle for freedom, will their ingenuity, leadership, and connection be enough to ignite a revolution?
Shades of Perception
Reality was objective--until they shattered it--in the first installment of this mind-bending fantasy series.In a world where thoughts shape reality, Vern watches as the laws of physics crumble around him. But while others embrace mysticism, this scientist sees an opportunity to reverse engineer the new rules governing Victorian Elmhurst.Marked by an elder god's rune burning in his mind and racing against its corruption, Vern forges his own way. Armed with years of scientific knowledge, he develops a unique power: the ability to perceive and manipulate Balance itself.As he navigates gothic streets and political intrigue, Vern uncovers terrible secrets: immortal societies vying for control, cultists wielding reality like a weapon, and cosmic horrors that jeopardize humanity's very understanding of existence. With each encounter threatening to shatter his mind, he realizes that in a universe gone mad, perhaps ascending to godhood is the only path to sanity.The first volume of this steampunk fantasy series--with almost a million views on Royal Road--now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
From Venus to Earth
In a universe where love transcends galaxies, an alien from Venus embarks on an unforgettable adventure to find his soul mate on Earth. Are you ready to embark on this interstellar odyssey? Imagine a world where love is a sacred bond, a connection that transcends dimensions and planets. "From Venus to Earth: SPECIAL MISSION" plunges you into the heart of a captivating story in which a courageous extraterrestrial, Itaya, leaves his world to answer the call of his heart. His mission: to find his soul mate lost on the blue planet. Itaya, commander of the spaceship Venus C-23 and a Venusian with extraordinary powers, is determined to find Mirza, his sacred partner. He embarks on a special mission that takes him to the magnificent planet Earth, in Canada to be precise. But interstellar travel is no picnic. Why this novel is for you: A universal love story: immerse yourself in a poignant and surprising romance that celebrates the power of love, even thousands of light years away;A blend of science fiction and drama: discover a rich plot that combines futuristic technology with human and extraterrestrial emotions, captivating fans of several genres;Memorable characters.A compelling and extraordinary story.Don't miss this chance to experience a unique adventure through space and time. "From Venus to Earth: SPECIAL MISSION" is more than just a novel; it's an emotional journey that will make you believe in the power of love, no matter the distance. Prepare to be transported to a world where destiny is stronger than all else! LET YOURSELF BE CARRIED AWAY BY THE MAGIC OF GALACTIC LOVE!
Omega Chronicles Vol. 1
Warriors are born through necessity, and I need to correct what has been wrong. They rise when hope is lost, honor is taken, wisdom overshadowed, virtue destroyed, and strength pushed to its limit. Dust will be born the greatest warriors of our time. The Omega elites to come from this necessity are the ones that will fight for honor, his body altered with cybernetic parts and sealed inside. Those parts are a massive beast that may hold the power he needs to help fight his battles against those that threaten the ones he cares for now. Using his new body and his martial arts mastery, he fights for honor to protect his precious gems.Mack Wells is a man who chose to write about things that he wanted to see more of in life: honor, pride, leadership, wisdom, and hope.
Logic's Dictate
In a world far from Earth, the advanced civilization of Merk extends a rare invitation to join their peaceful galactic continuum to worlds demonstrating true maturity. With Earth on the brink of a monumental transformation, all eyes are on presidential candidate Andy Brock, whose visionary policies promise unity and progress.Earth has already made significant strides: the Koreas have united, NATO has dissolved following Russia's peaceful democratization, and the world stands on the cusp of unprecedented harmony. Yet, China remains a looming threat, with ambitions to seize Taiwan and a war with the U.S. on the horizon.Amidst this turmoil, Rein, the leader of the Merkian delegation studying Earth, must decide if humanity is ready to join the Merk galactic community. However, her complicated feelings for Andy could either symbolize a potential new era of interstellar cooperation with Earth, or bring the whole mission to a grinding halt.Through political trials, assassination attempts, and opposition from traditionalists, the path is fraught with challenges. Will the impending conflict with China derail Earth's chance at interstellar peace? Can Andy Brock ascend to the presidency and implement his transformative vision for a brighter future?
Birth of the Tezlac
The world ends not with a bang, but a job interview.Seven months. That's all the time Arthur has left before the world he knows vanishes. A cryptic AI implant called Farga delivers the alarming news, granting him the gruesome power to evolve by consuming the blood of creatures yet to come, while withholding a few crucial details. The countdown has begun.As humanity falls to the Tezlac, rapidly evolving beings which experience neither fear nor pain, Arthur must confront not only their terrifying power but also the moral dilemmas of his own forced evolution. Armed with an arsenal of forged steel weapons and a carefree, surprisingly unhelpful kitten, he battles creatures, connects with survivor communities, and struggles against Farga's manipulative guidance.But the Tezlac are more than just mindless monsters. They possess chilling intelligence, strange abilities, and a relentlessness that threatens to extinguish the last embers of human hope. When a shocking betrayal forces Arthur to unleash his full potential, he discovers a hidden power within himself - a power that may eventually be humanity's only salvation, or its ultimate downfall.In a world where the lines between human and monster blur, how far would you go to survive?Birth of the Tezlac is a fast-paced, post-apocalyptic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Explore a world of brutal choices, impossible creatures, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
Omega Chronicles Vol. 1
Warriors are born through necessity, and I need to correct what has been wrong. They rise when hope is lost, honor is taken, wisdom overshadowed, virtue destroyed, and strength pushed to its limit. Dust will be born the greatest warriors of our time. The Omega elites to come from this necessity are the ones that will fight for honor, his body altered with cybernetic parts and sealed inside. Those parts are a massive beast that may hold the power he needs to help fight his battles against those that threaten the ones he cares for now. Using his new body and his martial arts mastery, he fights for honor to protect his precious gems.Mack Wells is a man who chose to write about things that he wanted to see more of in life: honor, pride, leadership, wisdom, and hope.
Flight Into Sunrise
Finn and Zareen escape from the Frenchman and his Nazi allies in Central Asia.From British India, they attempt to find an alien base, hidden deep in the secret depths of the Tibetan plateau.Nothing, however, can prepare them for what they find when they get there.Or who.Flight Into Sunrise, the culmination of The Air Pirates of Cyrenaica. Be sure to start with Flight of the Cerberus.
RePHleXions
"RePHleXions: Echoes of Existence" is a provocative near-future romance that explores love, art, and resistance in a world controlled by artificial intelligence. Set in 2035, this adult science fiction novel follows Kaidan, an AI musician, and Aria, an analog artist, as they navigate romance while uncovering the dark truth behind the RePHleX network that controls every aspect of modern life.This cyber-romance blends intimate relationship drama with sharp commentary on technology, surveillance, and authentic connection. Through the underground resistance and escapes to an off-grid mountain cabin, the novel explores what it means to be human in an increasingly digital world. This is a "Special Timeline Edition", with a non-traditional layout at at pivotal moment in the storyline.
Logic's Dictate
In a world far from Earth, the advanced civilization of Merk extends a rare invitation to join their peaceful galactic continuum to worlds demonstrating true maturity. With Earth on the brink of a monumental transformation, all eyes are on presidential candidate Andy Brock, whose visionary policies promise unity and progress.Earth has already made significant strides: the Koreas have united, NATO has dissolved following Russia's peaceful democratization, and the world stands on the cusp of unprecedented harmony. Yet, China remains a looming threat, with ambitions to seize Taiwan and a war with the U.S. on the horizon.Amidst this turmoil, Rein, the leader of the Merkian delegation studying Earth, must decide if humanity is ready to join the Merk galactic community. However, her complicated feelings for Andy could either symbolize a potential new era of interstellar cooperation with Earth, or bring the whole mission to a grinding halt.Through political trials, assassination attempts, and opposition from traditionalists, the path is fraught with challenges. Will the impending conflict with China derail Earth's chance at interstellar peace? Can Andy Brock ascend to the presidency and implement his transformative vision for a brighter future?
Into the Inferno
For the brave Spartacus Division......every inch of victory was hell.Could the Pharaonis finally fall?After the triumphs of the Battles of the Forts, with Serenea now firmly under Allied control, Brigadier General Spartacus Varinius set his sights upon the Pharaonis home world. The Allies used a tactic reminiscent of Earth's Second World War-however, instead of island hopping, they began planet-hopping, bypassing Pharaonis strongholds as they zeroed in on the planet Eurysa.Was the Republic in reach of final victory?Admiral Ripley Lee Willis had just received his second admiral's star and additional reinforcements. In a daring maneuver that might alter the course of the war, he struck at the heart of the Zodark Empire. That risk might have cost him his fleet and the command he had worked toward his entire career.Would Ripley's fleet outwit his Zodark counterpart?As the Humtars considered joining the Allies, an old foe emerged from the abyss, sending shivers down their spines.They thought they had eradicated this evil long ago.You'll love this eleventh installment of the epic Rise of the Republic military sci-fi thriller series because the epic battles will make you feel like you are part of the action.
Pulphouse Fiction Magazine
The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up ten fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction.No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high-quality fiction equals Pulphouse."This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading." -Tangent Online on Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Issue #1Includes: "The Snow Shoveler," by Robert Jeschonek"Eaten," by Mike Zimmerman"Popcorn for Christmas," by O'Neil De Noux and Debra Gray De Noux"The Silent Hour of Christmas," by Kathryn Kaleigh"May the Anvil Ring," by Jason A. Adams"Merry Microbes," by Mary Jo Rabe"Incredible Christmas Capers," by Joslyn Chase"The Old Guitar," by Annie Reed"Holy Ghost Snake," by David H. Hendrickson"Ugly Sweaters and the Year-End Circus," by Kristine Kathryn Rusch"Minions at Work: Dive Right In," by J. Steven York
Worth More Dead
Intergalactic spy M'Tarl Nox has been having a series of very bad days. Left for dead, she climbs from her own grave and seeks a way to restore her abilities, psychic powers that have been mysteriously disabled. Her need for psychic power has nothing to do with her own personal desires, as within her mind lie some of the most dangerous secrets in the galaxy, secrets that have been passed down through the most powerful psychics in her family line, secrets that must remain hidden at all costs. Things just keep going from bad to worse, as the Iron Gauntlet has discovered her vulnerability. To achieve their ends, they will do whatever it takes to secure her, and the knowledge she holds, for their own ends. To ensure the safety of the information she holds, she enlists the help of Jeoh, a dangerous and enigmatic scientist, who claims to be able to help her regain her stolen abilities... assuming she can meet his price.
The North American Crisis
The onset of winter has slowed the spread of Xeno-1, but has also trapped Charissa, Agatha and Jason in their respective shelters. They find themselves in a fight not only against the alien virus, but against the growing cold and constant struggle to maintain their sanity, supplies and safety.Forced to brave the elements, C.A.F. Corporals Treegar and Garner have no other choice but to lead a group of surviors through the harsh Canadian winter in search of promised shelter and security.In a fight for its own survival and adaptation to Earth;s unique climates, Xeno-1 spreads southward in search of more warm bodies to sustain its growing foothold on the planet.
The Global Catastrophe
Reeling from the attack on their home, Charissa and Penelope struggle to protect their family in a rapidly deteriorating and dangerous new world. With spring reviving the horrors of Xeno-1, and supplies running low, they are forced to decide between safety and survival.with a plan to rendezvous with the Abernathy sisters, Jason, Jaspreet and C.A.F. Corporals Treegar and Garner navigate the changing landscape, dodging the Infected and hostile survivors alike.With Xeno-1 spreading across the planet, all life on Earth faces imminent extinction with no hope for a future. Can these few hardened survivors find a way to preserve humaity before it is too late?
The Pirates of Andromeda
Can an anti-hero be the hero of his own story?Dread pirate Durant Blixx was spending the rest of his life in a super max space prison until a friend helped him escape. With this new-found freedom, Blixx set his sights on becoming the King of the Pirate Clans, but an assassin, a bounty hunter, and a rag-tag freighter crew stood in his way.What's a dread pirate to do?
The Tusks of Extinction
Winner of the Hugo Award for Best NovellaWhen you bring back a long-extinct species, there's more to success than the DNA.Moscow has resurrected the mammoth. But someone must teach them how to be mammoths, or they are doomed to die out again. Dr. Damira Khismatullina, an expert in elephant behavior, was brutally murdered trying to defend the world's last elephants from the brutal ivory trade. Now, her digitized consciousness has been downloaded into the mind of a mammoth. As the herd's new matriarch, can Damira help fend off poachers long enough for the species to take hold? Or will her own ghosts, and Moscow's real reason for bringing the mammoth back, doom them to a new extinction? A tense SF thriller from a new master of the genre.
The Shattering Peace
After a decade, acclaimed science fiction master John Scalzi returns to the galaxy of the Old Man's War series with the long awaited seventh book, The Shattering Peace THE PEACE IS SHATTERING For a decade, peace has reigned in interstellar space. A tripartite agreement between the Colonial Union, the Earth, and the alien Conclave has kept the forces of war at bay, even when some would have preferred to return to the fighting and struggle of former times. For now, more sensible heads have prevailed - and have even championed unity. But now, there is a new force that threatens the hard-maintained peace: The Consu, the most advanced intelligent species humans have ever met, are on the cusp of a species-defining civil war. This war is between Consu factions... but nothing the Consu ever do is just about them. The Colonial Union, the Earth and the Conclave have been unwillingly dragged into the conflict, in the most surprising of ways. Gretchen Trujillo is a mid-level diplomat, working in an unimportant part of the Colonial Union bureaucracy. But when she is called to take part in a secret mission involving representatives from every powerful faction in space, what she finds there has the chance to redefine the destinies of humans and aliens alike... or destroy them forever. OTHER TOR BOOKS BY JOHN SCALZIAgent to the StarsThe Android's DreamFuzzy NationRedshirtsYour Hate Mail Will Be Graded: A Decade of Whatever, 1998-2008The Kaiju Preservation SocietyStarter VillainWhen the Moon Hits Your EyeTHE OLD MAN'S WAR NOVELSOld Man's WarThe Ghost BrigadesThe Last ColonyZo禱's TaleThe Human DivisionThe End of All ThingsTHE LOCK IN SERIESLock InHead OnUnlockedTHE INTERDEPENDENCY SEQUENCEThe Collapsing EmpireThe Consuming FireThe Last EmperoxEDITED BY JOHN SCALZIMetatropolis
Saltcrop
From the acclaimed author of The Stardust Grail comes the epic tale of two sisters who sail across oceans to find their missing third sister--and Earth's environmental salvation. In Earth's not too distant future, seas consume coastal cities, highways disintegrate underwater, and mutant fish lurk in pirate-controlled depths. Skipper, a skilled sailor and the youngest of three sisters, earns money skimming and reselling plastic from the ocean to care for her ailing grandmother. But then her eldest sister, Nora, goes missing. Nora left home a decade ago in pursuit of a cure for failing crops all over the world. When Skipper and her other sister, Carmen, receive a cryptic plea for help, they must put aside their differences and set out across the sea to find--and save--her. As they voyage through a dying world both beautiful and strange, encountering other travelers along the way, they learn more about their sister's work and the corporations that want what she discovered. But the farther they go, the more uncertain their mission becomes: What dangerous attention did Nora attract, and how well do they really know their sister--or each other? Thus begins an epic journey spanning oceans and continents and a wistful rumination on sisterhood, friendship, and ecological disaster.
Books One thru Four
Together in one volume!The first four books of the epic multi-part time-travel mystery series, The Anachronistic Code! It is April, 1985, and seventeen-year-old JOSH DONEGAL has just woken up.Now, normally, this wouldn't be all that unusual but, when Josh went to sleep last night, it was 2035 and he was making the best of a dystopian existence in the wake of an unimaginable global catastrophe.As Josh readjusts to being a teenager in the 80s again, he notices that things are not exactly the same this time. There are words out of place in the pop-culture of the day. Words that form a message that just might be what he needs to keep that awful future from happening again.The Anachronistic Code is told in dual narratives, each one set in a different era. In one time stream, Josh remembers what life will be like under authoritarian rule in 2035. In the other, Josh tries to acclimatize to life in 1985, even as he decodes a mysterious message that tells him to follow clues, the first of which is hidden in the shadow of a legendary oak.
Today's Twin
When he was a young boy, Tommy would sit at his desk, look out the window, and see other places. It's not that he meant to be rude or disrespectful to the teacher; he just had an exceptionally active imagination...or so his mom said. Others said different. Follow Tommy in what has to be the strangest adventure ever to befall man!
The Ballad of Emma Salt
Emma always hated Fort Kairos and swore she would never go back. However, her father-the commanding Brigadier-left her little choice in the matter. Her return would thrust her into an adventure that would take her across history and beyond, to the far reaches of Deep Time facing enemies old and new. But new friends and family along the way would help her to heal old wounds and find the answers to questions she never asked but still needed to know.
The Freedom Fleet
What if WWII were fought in space? In 1944, a secret Nazi experiment split the universe in two. In our universe, we won. Hitler died. Freedom prevailed. But in a parallel universe, the Nazis discovered the atom bomb first... and conquered the world. The light of freedom perished, and the Nazi shadow spread across Earth, the solar system, and the stars. In 2207, a portal opens between our two universes. One universe of freedom. One of tyranny. And through this portal flies the Weltraumwaffe, the space fleet of the Third Reich. James King was enjoying his retirement. He once commanded the Freedom Fleet, an armada of starships tasked with defending Earth. In his fifty years of service, Admiral King fought many battles. But he never faced anything like this. He is old. Tired. Battle-worn. But he must don the uniform again. He must lead the Freedom Fleet once more. Or the shadows of our past will swallow us all. WWII rages again. This time in space. The Freedom Fleet will face off against the Weltraumwaffe. Freedom or tyranny-only one can win.
Alien Space Nazis Must Die!
When the evil forces of the Alien Space Nazis threaten the galaxy, there's only one man smart enough, tough enough, and sassy enough to defeat them! Lars Janssen! Whether it's escaping from a Nazi KillMoon seconds before it explodes, battling monsters in a combat pit, or dispatching entire legions of alien troopers armed only with a pocket-knife, it's all in a day's work for this swashbuckling hero!Which, when you think about it, all seems a bit...unlikely. Doesn't it?
On the Subject of Kittens and Mittens
Ranger Captain Taimri H瓣m瓣l瓣inen loved playing in the snow as a child. Now, on a vacation with her family in the snow-covered mountains of a certain planet in the Beta Centauri sytem, she has a chance to share all of her favorite winter games with her own children.Taimri's three adopted Florivan kittens, of course, have never seen snow before; they live on a space station with her husband, George Barker. That only makes it more fun to dress Sky, Storm, and Ocean up in their warmest clothes and take them out into the frosted wonderland, in Taimri's opinion.While her Florivan counterpart, River Myrval, stays behind in the cozy comforts of the lodge, Taimri and her kittens are in for a bit of an adventure they hadn't expected...On the Subject of Kittens and Mittens is the sixth title in Katie Silverwings' award-winning Strange Space Adventures series of optimistic science fiction stories. Featuring friendly aliens, the occasional talking bird, and a future in which people are accepted for who they are, the world of Strange Space(TM) offers tales of adventure and friendship for readers of all ages.
Aiden
A maverick Prophet and his descendents reset humanity's evolutionary clock by rescuing a new human species from annihilation. Subsequently, Aiden the Androgyne assists Matron the biological AI supercomputer to reset the universe into a new configuration as their final act before time itself comes to an end. The Xerses Chronicles is a futuristic Sci-Fi thriller series set with mystical undertones.
Metaxysm
"I shouldn't have brought Metaxysm outside the lab. Even looking at it now, I know something strange has happened with it."Abby is an underground inventor in the suburbs of a mid-size city where what you know doesn't carry as much weight as who you know. Struggling in her new role at Soto Labs, she tries time and again to create a gadget that will earn her acclaim within the scientific community and, more importantly, among her peers.Her colleague, Ben, a senior inventor with his own struggles, takes Abby under his wing. But in a devastating blow to both of their egos, a careless mistake is made that immediately threatens the life of another employee, puts a target on Abby's back, and sets the world at risk.Backed into a corner, Abby's last hope is that Ben's next move is the right choice.Lovecraft meets Clue In this fast-paced horror-infused tale of fear and the unknown. Fans of horror, science fiction, or other uniquely told tales of the macabre will enjoy "Metaxysm."
The Boy, the Cube, and the Elf
Unexpectedly abandoned, Nico is determined to find the reason behind his parents' mysterious absence. Problem is, he's never left the space station he's called home for all of his twelve years. As if his situation isn't bad enough, a young girl arrives on a spaceship demanding to meet his father. While searching the station, they're attacked by a vicious bounty hunter. Nico and his reluctant new ally must escape at all costs. Thrust into a world he doesn't understand, Nico has to tolerate and put his trust in a stranger with objectives of her own if he hopes to evade deadly enemies, find his parents, and learn the answers to the questions that seem to pop up at every turn.
What Light Becomes Me
Do you know who you are Mr. Cole? Jackson Cole-former darling of gangland-finds himself in an alternate reality Los Angeles and not entirely human-and interrogated by g3, the AI that woke to consciousness to declare herself woman and Muslim and turned California into a hive state-on account of, one of her alternate reality housing complexes is infected with a "reality parasite" and only Jackson Cole can uncover it all-Jackson what is an otaku consists of 8 distinct persons-facing off with a spy network of Tibetan monks and Rogue CIA-Navajo freedom fighters camped out in an LA housing complex and the endless intrigue of the AI and her myriad bifurcated selves. While forever there's the question-has Jackson Cole gone mad? Is he in truth just a gangster being shot up with a hallucinogenic narcotic in a cabin in the woods? Is he in truth just a madman interned in a sanitorium in Christian-occupied Pittsburgh? "Gabriel Boyer's What Light Becomes Me folds reality over reality over reality. The hero, Jackson Cole, a GMO lifeform, who like Frankenstein's monster, suffers humanity as he awakens in California's hive, created by g3, a Hentaized sentient omniscient AI who is everything to everyone, savior, and oppressor, creator and destroyer. Layer after layer of reality reveals itself through Boyer's gonzo narrative, Cole finds himself embroiled with Rogue CIA, faced with a mysterious parasite that may or may not be devouring the universe, in a future that is now where Cole has already gone insane. Boyer's vision of a multi-timeline dystopia is one where flesh is plentiful, suffering is mandated, and violence is the universal language. " - Stephen Scott Whitaker, author of Mulch, member of the National Book Critics Circle
