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Night of Flames (Prequel to Space Colony One)
Night of Flames (Prequel to Space Colony One) J.J. Green
A new world colony…
A moonless night…
An alien attack…
Ever wondered what it would be like to live on a starship? It was the only life Ethan knew.
When the colony starship Nova Fortuna reaches the end of its 184-year journey, most of its passengers have grown up aboard ship. They have no idea what it's like to feel the wind on their faces or get wet in the rain.
On the first night of the new colony, Ethan is one of the lucky few who is sleeping planetside. Most of the others are Gens like Ethan, born and bred on the starship. A few are Woken, who were revived from cryonic suspension two years prior to Arrival.
The colonists settle down to sleep, but Ethan is restless. A strange noise disturbs him, and so begins the fight for his life, the lives of the settlers, and the colony itself
A moonless night…
An alien attack…
Ever wondered what it would be like to live on a starship? It was the only life Ethan knew.
When the colony starship Nova Fortuna reaches the end of its 184-year journey, most of its passengers have grown up aboard ship. They have no idea what it's like to feel the wind on their faces or get wet in the rain.
On the first night of the new colony, Ethan is one of the lucky few who is sleeping planetside. Most of the others are Gens like Ethan, born and bred on the starship. A few are Woken, who were revived from cryonic suspension two years prior to Arrival.
The colonists settle down to sleep, but Ethan is restless. A strange noise disturbs him, and so begins the fight for his life, the lives of the settlers, and the colony itself
This is a funny book that is easy to read and has a brilliantly dysfunctional central character that I could really relate to.
Nanobots and Pudding Pots
Breakers of the Dawn
Anti Life
Anti Life Allen Kuzara
The opposite of life isn't death; it's something far worse.
In an anarcho-capitalist future, space-based corporate settlements have replaced the State. Colonel John Alvarez, a fifteen-year veteran, is unwilling to waste more years leading missions into deep space. He wants to start over and make a new life with his wife and son.
But when a distress message from a distant research probe is received, Novos Corp reactivates Alvarez's contract. He must carry out one last mission, a rescue attempt. Unknown to Alvarez, however, is the hidden threat that awaits him, one that—if he cannot stop it—will doom humanity to a fate worse than death.
In an anarcho-capitalist future, space-based corporate settlements have replaced the State. Colonel John Alvarez, a fifteen-year veteran, is unwilling to waste more years leading missions into deep space. He wants to start over and make a new life with his wife and son.
But when a distress message from a distant research probe is received, Novos Corp reactivates Alvarez's contract. He must carry out one last mission, a rescue attempt. Unknown to Alvarez, however, is the hidden threat that awaits him, one that—if he cannot stop it—will doom humanity to a fate worse than death.
I picked this up to write a blurb then couldn't put it down! Really good SF about a future where Statists and Corporations are at war. It has a detailed and interesting outer space setting, an original take on warp speed and likeable characters. Great stuff.
Cool title, cool cover!
A terrifying sci-fi tromp through an uncomfortably possible reality.
Great descriptions and an unexpected ending.
Sounds so good! Can’t wait to read this one!
I love this theme!!! What could be better than a space-based anarcho-capitalist future! Giddy up!
Archangel Down. Archangel Project. Book One
Archangel Down. Archangel Project. Book One C. Gockel
In the year 2432, humans think they are alone in the universe. They’re wrong.
Commander Noa Sato plans a peaceful leave on her home planet Luddeccea ... but winds up interrogated and imprisoned for her involvement in the Archangel Project. A project she knows nothing about.
Professor James Sinclair wakes in the snow, not remembering the past twenty four hours, or knowing why he is being pursued. The only thing he knows is that he has to find Commander Sato, a woman he’s never met.
A military officer from the colonies and a civilian from Old Earth, they couldn’t have less in common. But they have to work together to save the lives of millions—and their own.
Every step of the way they are haunted by the final words of a secret transmission:
The archangel is down.
Commander Noa Sato plans a peaceful leave on her home planet Luddeccea ... but winds up interrogated and imprisoned for her involvement in the Archangel Project. A project she knows nothing about.
Professor James Sinclair wakes in the snow, not remembering the past twenty four hours, or knowing why he is being pursued. The only thing he knows is that he has to find Commander Sato, a woman he’s never met.
A military officer from the colonies and a civilian from Old Earth, they couldn’t have less in common. But they have to work together to save the lives of millions—and their own.
Every step of the way they are haunted by the final words of a secret transmission:
The archangel is down.
C. Gockel's work is always quick witted and fun!
You will enjoy in this book. Interesting twist
Stellar cover and super science fiction read!
A space opera for the ages! The technology described is both believable and yet imaginative. Fun characters and plot development make for a great page-turner!
The Chronicles of Jegra: Origins of the Gladi...
The Chronicles of Jegra: Origins of the Gladiatrix of the Galaxy Tristan Vick
Abducted by aliens. Made a slave to the Galactic Gladiatorial Syndicate. Injected with a serum that gave her She-Hulk like strength. Jessica Hemworth's life just got a whole lot more interesting.
In this exciting novella to The Chronicles of Jegra series, you will learn how Jessica Hemsworth found herself in the far reaches of the galaxy, how she rose to the status of Galactic champion of Arena City, and how she became Jegra Alakandra the Gladiatrix of the Galaxy!
Note: Contains some scenes of brutality. Brace yourself for the grindhouse-esque space epic with gladiators and aliens set in a part of the galaxy far, far away.
In this exciting novella to The Chronicles of Jegra series, you will learn how Jessica Hemsworth found herself in the far reaches of the galaxy, how she rose to the status of Galactic champion of Arena City, and how she became Jegra Alakandra the Gladiatrix of the Galaxy!
Note: Contains some scenes of brutality. Brace yourself for the grindhouse-esque space epic with gladiators and aliens set in a part of the galaxy far, far away.
The Phoenix Code
The Phoenix Code Shiloh Hunt
What happens when something created to protect is forced to destroy?
Laid back party girl Peppermint has a love/hate relationship with Phoenix, the artificial intelligence entity that regulates, protects, and provides for each and every denizen inside the Africa Dome - mostly because the AI can be a real wet blanket.
Governed by the Basic Existence Requirements Act, Phoenix is a stickler for rules. Like the one where it must report any irregularities it discovers during routine check ups.
When she triggers an irregularity, Peppermint is handed over to the SUN Council. And now that she's in their hands, her party days are over.
After she's isolated from her clustermates and subjected to a dizzying array of compulsory tests, she discovers she's not just an irregularity...
Laid back party girl Peppermint has a love/hate relationship with Phoenix, the artificial intelligence entity that regulates, protects, and provides for each and every denizen inside the Africa Dome - mostly because the AI can be a real wet blanket.
Governed by the Basic Existence Requirements Act, Phoenix is a stickler for rules. Like the one where it must report any irregularities it discovers during routine check ups.
When she triggers an irregularity, Peppermint is handed over to the SUN Council. And now that she's in their hands, her party days are over.
After she's isolated from her clustermates and subjected to a dizzying array of compulsory tests, she discovers she's not just an irregularity...
Brothers in Exile
Sleep Writer
Sleep Writer Keith Robinson
"One of the best novels I've read regardless of genre." --Piers Anthony, New York Times bestselling author of the Magic of Xanth
Everything changes for twelve-year-old Liam when a girl moves in next door. Madison is fifteen, pretty, and much weirder than she seems.
Sometimes when she's sound asleep, she scrawls a message on a notepad by her pillow. She finds these cryptic words when she wakes the next morning – a time and a place. But for what? Liam and best friend Ant join her when she goes hunting around a cemetery late one night, and life is never the same again...
So begins one freaky adventure after another involving all manner of aliens, monsters, and ghouls.
Everything changes for twelve-year-old Liam when a girl moves in next door. Madison is fifteen, pretty, and much weirder than she seems.
Sometimes when she's sound asleep, she scrawls a message on a notepad by her pillow. She finds these cryptic words when she wakes the next morning – a time and a place. But for what? Liam and best friend Ant join her when she goes hunting around a cemetery late one night, and life is never the same again...
So begins one freaky adventure after another involving all manner of aliens, monsters, and ghouls.
The Backworlds
The Backworlds M. Pax
In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the first book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. Try it for free. A space opera adventure.
After the war with the Foreworlders, Backworlders scatter across the remaining planets. Competition is fierce, and pickings are scant. Scant enough that Craze’s father decides to improve his fortunes by destroying his son. He tells his only boy their moon isn’t big enough for them both and gives Craze a ticket for the next transport leaving the space dock.
Cut off from everyone he knows with little money and no knowledge of the worlds beyond, Craze must find a way to forge a new life and make his father regret this day. First, he must survive.
After the war with the Foreworlders, Backworlders scatter across the remaining planets. Competition is fierce, and pickings are scant. Scant enough that Craze’s father decides to improve his fortunes by destroying his son. He tells his only boy their moon isn’t big enough for them both and gives Craze a ticket for the next transport leaving the space dock.
Cut off from everyone he knows with little money and no knowledge of the worlds beyond, Craze must find a way to forge a new life and make his father regret this day. First, he must survive.
Freedom - 4 Series Crystal Journals
Edge Of The Future (Book 1): A TechnoThriller...
Edge Of The Future (Book 1): A TechnoThriller Science Fiction Andria Stone
"He wasn't human. You've discovered the existence of a new enemy combatant, Captain. Since you saw him--he saw you."
150 years after the last war, humanity is united in exploring space with colonies on its moon and Mars. But the Europa Mission just failed and 152 people died in space. No one knows why.
When military bioscientist Capt. Warren's hidden research installation is attacked, he joins forces with armored assault Sgt. Von Radach. They become entangled in a deadly fight to stop the theft of classified military secrets by a lethal female villain. Her devious plan uses enemy cyborgs posing as humans and altering military personnel's neural implants to accept her commands have every chance of succeeding. Unless, Capt. Warren and Sgt. Von Radach can end her first. 4.3 Stars/70 Reviews
150 years after the last war, humanity is united in exploring space with colonies on its moon and Mars. But the Europa Mission just failed and 152 people died in space. No one knows why.
When military bioscientist Capt. Warren's hidden research installation is attacked, he joins forces with armored assault Sgt. Von Radach. They become entangled in a deadly fight to stop the theft of classified military secrets by a lethal female villain. Her devious plan uses enemy cyborgs posing as humans and altering military personnel's neural implants to accept her commands have every chance of succeeding. Unless, Capt. Warren and Sgt. Von Radach can end her first. 4.3 Stars/70 Reviews
Edge of the Future is an engrossing military science fiction story set on Earth and nearby space sometime in our future. If you like military scifi, this book’s for you.
Love this cover! Can't wait to read more from this author!
This is a blast to read. The plot functions like a ticking time bomb and makes for one hell of a ride!
Really like the look of the covers for this series, and I was dragged into the action from the first paragraph.
You'll be questioning the outer limits of technology gone mad in this TechnoThriller that will leave the reader seeking the sequel. Pulse pounding chapters compound on one another, leading to a shocking crescendo. Don't miss this one!
Selected
Selected Evelyn Lederman
Destruction.... A show of force... And a warning...
Three isolated towns across the world have been destroyed in a show of force by alien invaders. It is a clear warning of what will occur if their demands are not fulfilled. The fulfillment: Human children between the ages of twelve through fifteen years.
Kara Harper is an unremarkable fourteen-year-old girl who is selected by the aliens. She will be physically and socially orientated during the six months it will take to arrive at the planet Zaratan. The girl who liked the safety of being invisible, cannot help but stand out.
Three isolated towns across the world have been destroyed in a show of force by alien invaders. It is a clear warning of what will occur if their demands are not fulfilled. The fulfillment: Human children between the ages of twelve through fifteen years.
Kara Harper is an unremarkable fourteen-year-old girl who is selected by the aliens. She will be physically and socially orientated during the six months it will take to arrive at the planet Zaratan. The girl who liked the safety of being invisible, cannot help but stand out.
Life: Online
Life: Online Shiloh Hunt
What if you couldn't save and exit?
When a newbie player is trapped in a virtual reality realm, she has to rely on a stranger's knowledge of The Game to make it to the seventh rift to escape. Easy, right? Well, it would have been, had it not turned out that her new friend was the reason The Game had glitched out in the first place.
Set in an immersive gaming environment that spans seven major genres of gameplay, Life: Online is an epic LITRPG Cyberpunk standalone novel that will have you asking all the right questions... and getting some pretty weird answers in return.
When a newbie player is trapped in a virtual reality realm, she has to rely on a stranger's knowledge of The Game to make it to the seventh rift to escape. Easy, right? Well, it would have been, had it not turned out that her new friend was the reason The Game had glitched out in the first place.
Set in an immersive gaming environment that spans seven major genres of gameplay, Life: Online is an epic LITRPG Cyberpunk standalone novel that will have you asking all the right questions... and getting some pretty weird answers in return.
Glory on Mars Colonization Book 1
Glory on Mars Colonization Book 1 Kate Rauner
Something is terribly wrong on Mars. A strange illness threatens the first pioneers and tragic deaths may be no accident. With no way back to Earth, Emma and her friends struggle to survive on the deadly Red Planet.
Emma has doubts before leaving Earth, but her team is ready to launch and she can't back out. If the settlers already on Mars sound oddly hostile, perhaps that's from the shock of the colony's psychologist walking out an airlock to her death.
Experts on Earth have no answers for the threats they face. No more missions will be sent if the settlers fail to secure a foothold. Emma may have joined the last humans on Mars.
This is a long, 13 chapter preview. If you have trouble getting the digital file you want from Instafreebie, please contact me directly at katerauner@gmail.com
Emma has doubts before leaving Earth, but her team is ready to launch and she can't back out. If the settlers already on Mars sound oddly hostile, perhaps that's from the shock of the colony's psychologist walking out an airlock to her death.
Experts on Earth have no answers for the threats they face. No more missions will be sent if the settlers fail to secure a foothold. Emma may have joined the last humans on Mars.
This is a long, 13 chapter preview. If you have trouble getting the digital file you want from Instafreebie, please contact me directly at katerauner@gmail.com
The Worst Man on Mars (Preview)
The Worst Man on Mars (Preview) Mark Roman
It’s 2029 – Britain's first crewed mission to Mars – and things aren’t looking good.
In command is Flint Dugdale, blunt Yorkshireman and reality TV show winner, who has used his large frame and ‘persuasive personality’ to take charge. Little does he know that the base – built by an advance party of incompetent robots – is not quite finished and has no food, water or doors. Worse, the ship’s scanners are picking up signs of life from the surface. What kind of life is it, and will it be pleased to see him? [This preview contains the first 5 chapters of The Worst Man on Mars]
In command is Flint Dugdale, blunt Yorkshireman and reality TV show winner, who has used his large frame and ‘persuasive personality’ to take charge. Little does he know that the base – built by an advance party of incompetent robots – is not quite finished and has no food, water or doors. Worse, the ship’s scanners are picking up signs of life from the surface. What kind of life is it, and will it be pleased to see him? [This preview contains the first 5 chapters of The Worst Man on Mars]
Great cover! I look forward to reading these sci-fi "shorts".
I've read Mark's 'The Ultimate Inferior Beings', which I most remember for its brilliantly 'Heath Robinson' technologies - wonderfully over-complicated mechanisms that (in view of Mr Roman's scientific background) one suspects might actually work. And I read, too, The Worst Man on Mars, which is another incarnation of British humour at its lunatic best. Messrs Roman and Duke clearly work together very well - though, as I've said before, if they'd ever been at school together, I suspect they'd have been considered a disruptive influence on the class.
He's in my all-time top five funny sci-fi authors. Ok, let's be honest, if we exclude the 'Douglas', he's my number one.
I love humorous science fiction--especially British! I can't wait to read this one.
Can't wait to read this!
Ambassador 1: Seeing Red
Ambassador 1: Seeing Red Patty Jansen
24 October 2114: the day that shocked the world.
Young diplomat Cory Wilson narrowly escapes death in the assassination of President Sirkonen. No one claims responsibility but there is no doubt that the attack is extraterrestrial.
Cory was meant to start work as a representative to Gamra, the alien organisation that governs the FTL transport network, but now his new job may well be scrapped in anger.
Worse, as Earth uses military force to stop any extraterrestrials coming or leaving, as 200,000 extraterrestrial humans are trapped on Earth, as the largest army in the galaxy prepares to free them by force, only Cory has the experience, language skills and contacts to solve the crime.
But he's broke, out of a job and a long way from Earth.
This series will appeal to readers of the Miles
Young diplomat Cory Wilson narrowly escapes death in the assassination of President Sirkonen. No one claims responsibility but there is no doubt that the attack is extraterrestrial.
Cory was meant to start work as a representative to Gamra, the alien organisation that governs the FTL transport network, but now his new job may well be scrapped in anger.
Worse, as Earth uses military force to stop any extraterrestrials coming or leaving, as 200,000 extraterrestrial humans are trapped on Earth, as the largest army in the galaxy prepares to free them by force, only Cory has the experience, language skills and contacts to solve the crime.
But he's broke, out of a job and a long way from Earth.
This series will appeal to readers of the Miles
Great cover and an intriguing premise.
I'm delighted to include Patty Jansen's Ambassador 1: Seeing Red among my "select few." Deftly and swiftly, her beginning shifts into high, machine-gunning intriquing clues vis a vis later reveals. One knows just enough about what's going on to continue reading without scratching one's head, but not enough to make the whole book a fait accompli. Quick immersion in tight, realistic action promises a great read.
No matter what Patty Jansen writes, there is always that underlying personality that makes her books interesting AND there are her sometimes wildly imaginative worlds that forgo the bounds of what we all know and expect. They give us something entertaining and surprising. And she is Australian. If that comment doesn't make sense then you will have to just read her stories to see what I mean. It is meant in a good way.
Incredible work by an author I truly admire!
Very intriguing! This is promising to be very interesting series... Keep it coming, Patty!
Edge Of The Stars (Book 2): A TechnoThriller...
Edge Of The Stars (Book 2): A TechnoThriller Science Fiction Andria Stone
High-octane action, with everything sci-fi fans love – starships, space colonies, cyborgs, secret military and medical technology and even a bada** Female Villain.
Edge of the Future is an engrossing military science fiction story set on Earth and nearby space sometime in our future. If you like military scifi, this book’s for you.
Love this cover! Can't wait to read more from this author!
This is a blast to read. The plot functions like a ticking time bomb and makes for one hell of a ride!
Really like the look of the covers for this series, and I was dragged into the action from the first paragraph.
You'll be questioning the outer limits of technology gone mad in this TechnoThriller that will leave the reader seeking the sequel. Pulse pounding chapters compound on one another, leading to a shocking crescendo. Don't miss this one!
Jaydon: A Dawn Saga Short Story