Science fiction

The 2nd book in the Working-Class Superheroes series.Army vet Dwayne Sullivan has escaped from prison in order to keep an other-dimensional artifact out of the wrong hands. To do this, he needs the help of superheroes, powerful meta-human do-gooders who are the heart and soul of Hammer City. But those heroes are being recruited by General Gordon, the very same military general who imprisoned Dwayne in the first place. Will Gordon be able to prove to his superiors that superheroes have value in the modern world? Will Speed Chicken and Cambio keep the mythical Staff of Osiris away from an alien warlord? What role will Dwayne's son Zeke, who doubles as the (super-powerless) costumed vigilante Wombat have in his father's quest?

Incident at Zyralin 4 is part of the Chronicle of the 12th Realm series, it predates the first book but sets the scene for the series as is usually the case for prequels. Political intrigue, corruption romance and loss are showcased in this rollicking adventure.Alan Dean is due for a promotion, to qualify he must demonstrate he can command a battle group, but in peace time there is little chance of this happening. When communication with the Coalition science station on Zyralin 4 is lost, a mission is hastily devised to investigate; this could be Dean's chance. He leads a group of three aging ships to investigate and the inspection reveals that all on the science station have died in horrific ways. The mystery of Zyralin 4 deepens when three unidentified battle ships are detected heading towards the group; then all comms to Earth are lost. Two months later, one severely damaged ship returns, the other two - destroyed. Why were the ships attacked in friendly territory? What happened on the science station? Serious charges are laid by Dean and a full military inquiry is launched, as answers must be found. Against a backdrop of political intrigue and rogue intelligence agents, finding the truth becomes the mission. Power and revenge may just be the real motives.

The signWhen a meteorite falls from the sky, the destruction left in its wake lights a political fuse that could bring on Armageddon.The prophetJust when the world could use a savior, the prophet Elijah appears. His search for a messiah leads him to the daughter of the archangel Michael.The saviorMeanwhile other messiah hopefuls spring up around the world - including Page, an AI already tangled in webs of religion and deception. Yet as false shepherds lead the lambs to their doom, it may be up to Page's creator, the criminal mastermind known as Mouse, to save them all...

The Fallen AngelAt long last, Sammael Morningstar has unleashed Armageddon on an unsuspecting world. Unfortunately for the ego of the Prince of Darkness, all the glory belongs to his wife...The Bride of SatanMonsignor Emmaline McNaughten has achieved the impossible-brought peace between Jews and Arabs after the destruction of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Now, her gospel is spreading, inspiring secularism in a populace once devoted to theocratic worship, and fulfilling her role of the Antichrist...The Blessed DaughterAmariah isn't your typical teenager. Her mother's a legend in cybernetic and law enforcement communities. Her father is the Archangel Michael. Amariah herself just may be the next messiah. And now she's just made some powerful enemies...

Refugee Saras Kaveri is the first chef from Earth—where they’re so incredibly primitive they still cook with fire—ever invited onto Interstellar MegaChef. Prodigy Serenity Ko has just been put on two weeks’ mandatory leave to fix her work-life balance. Food will never be the same again...

Fantasy quest story about a boy who must restore a planet from darkness. Aiden is tasked to locate the Hell Queen's hosts on an alien world where he hopes to find his fireborn father.Aiden has no memory of the Immortal realm but quickly realises the Mother of All Missions has begun. Why was slayer Wayne swapped with his brothers and sisters? Of course, he knows the first step is to befriend the ghost. The ghost tells him he has no choice but to lead his unsuspecting siblings onto a dark world to restore the Heart of Ethyrus. Matthew and Arif don't know what dangers lie ahead. Aroosa is snatched by sirens. Eliza is possessed by a dead queen. Aiden must learn to trust the ghost and the skills he has, to unmask the Hell Queen's hosts. Where danger lies, humans play. Where humans play, devils wait.Author's note: This story was born as a metaphor for the trials of living with a life-long illness. Characters came to life. Life demands drama. Drama demands soul.

Four lives. Four paths. One inevitable end.In the corporate-controlled city-state of Midian, the Mantle, a sprawling metal platform, divides the upper echelons from the middle class of the Undercity. Here, the lives of four citizens are inextricably linked in a gripping narrative of redemption, ambition, and treachery.Burdened by a haunting past, Atlas Ramsay returns to Midian's Undercity seeking atonement for his sins. But when a burgeoning relationship with a young woman from his youth derails his plans for redemption, his buried secrets threaten to shake the city's foundation when they are finally revealed.Samantha Salem must navigate a complex web of political alliances and rivalries after the murder of her mentor, the famed Undercity leader Jericho Sands. But to preserve the peace and guide the city through its darkest hour, she must endure the wrath of her rivals in her struggle for power. Arvin, a forsaken child of the Faith, becomes embroiled in a perilous game of survival and revenge. But when his unwitting role in a catastrophic plot to seize control of the city is revealed, nobody is safe from the pain of his loss. Amidst the unfolding drama, Solomon Sands, Midian's Grand Magus, battles a waning faith. Consumed by jealousy and a desperate desire for reverence, his attempts to reinvigorate the masses only serve to fuel the shadowy forces pulling the city's strings. As their paths collide, a conspiracy unravels, forever altering life beneath the Mantle.

"In the distant future, humans are on the verge of extinction and have settled in small tribes across the planet under the observation and care of "Mothers." Some children are made in factories, from cells of rabbits and dolphins; some live by getting nutrients from water and light, like plants. The survival of the race depends on the interbreeding of these and other alien beings-but it is far from certain that connection, love, reproduction, and evolution will persist among the inhabitants of this faltering new world. Unfolding over fourteen interconnected episodes spanning geological eons, at once technical and pastoral, mournful and utopic, Under the Eye of the Big Bird presents an astonishing vision of the end of our species as we know it"--

Isolés en pleine montagne, nous profitons de nos vacances d'été pour camper sur le domaine abandonné acquis par mon père quelques années auparavant. Une nuit, dans un cadre lugubre et effrayant, nous sommes témoins de phénomènes mystérieux qui bouleversent le déroulement des vacances et qui chambouleront pour toujours notre perception du monde qui nous entoure. Le scénario estival se transforme et nous plonge dans un climat d'inquiétude qui virera progressivement au cauchemar paranormal. En plein coeur du Portugal rural des années 90, les situations angoissantes et teintées de mystère se succèdent de manière inattendue. Mon père, personnage complexe et imprévisible, n'aura de cesse de compliquer une situation déjà critique, par ses réactions étonnantes, ajoutant à notre aventure de succulentes anecdotes. Entre angoisse, peur et rires, les personnages joviaux font de cette histoire véridique un récit à la fois agréable, intriguant et fantastique, qui laisse une place privilégiée à l'imagination, tout en spéculant sur l'inconnu.

Explore EXODUS, a new sci-fi action-adventure RPG coming soon from Archetype Entertainment featured in this epic novel from legendary author Peter F. Hamilton. Forty thousand years ago, humanity fled a dying Earth. Traveling in massive arkships, these brave pioneers spread out across the galaxy to find a new home. After traveling thousands of light-years, one fleet of arkships arrived at Centauri, a dense cluster of stars with a vast array of potentially habitable planets. The survivors of Earth signaled to the remaining arkships that humanity had finally found its new home among the stars. Thousands of years later, the Centauri Cluster has flourished. The original settlers have evolved into advanced beings known as Celestials and divided themselves into powerful Dominions. One of the most influential is that of the Crown Celestials, an alliance of five great houses that controls vast areas of Centauri. As arkships continue to arrive, the remaining humans and their descendants must fight for survival against overwhelming odds or be forced into serving the Crown Dominion. Among those yearning for a better life is Finn, for whom Earth is not a memory but merely a footnote from humanity’s ancient history. Born on one of the Crown Dominion worlds, Finn has known nothing but the repressive rule of the Celestials, though he dreams of the possibility of boundless space beyond his home. When another arkship from Earth, previously thought lost, unexpectedly arrives, Finn sees his chance to embrace a greater destiny and become a Traveler—one of a group of brave heroes dedicated to ensuring humanity’s future by journeying into the vast unknown of distant space.

Senniqa Arrinali A noblewoman of Heradin IV, seeks to move into the prestigious position of Exploratory Mission Leader, and command her first expedition to an unnamed planet, and an uncharted world.Very little is known of the world as the scout probes returned with strange geological readings and an even stranger geological formation.The planet, Senniqa has dubbed, "Crust World," holds excitement, fascination, and an even deeper unknown alien race that will soon be forced into the wider galactic family, one way or another.Underlying these exciting issues is a cruel heart with an eye on exploiting the planet's resources. With such an evil plan hatched, Senniqa is thrust into a situation of survival and intrigue.keeping her head about her, Senniqa was able to survive a crash landing, and befriend an alien race, and then rescue a fellow crew member from sure death by disaffected aliens.All the while as the Corporate monger set in motion a disastrous set of circumstances, her loyal friends worked to diligently ferret out the culprits, and to bring her back safe.

" The Last Language" In a dystopian future where a universal language has been imposed to maintain peace and unity, the protagonist "William" is a linguist who discovers a cryptic manuscript written in a now forbidden and nearly extinct language. Upon deciphering the message, he uncovers a conspiracy about the true reason behind the imposition of the universal language and the erasure of cultural identities. "William" must decide whether to reveal the truth and risk chaos or maintain peace by perpetuating a lie.

"Life Upgrade" is your roadmap to a happier, more successful you. In 8 parts and 40 chapters, it guides you through practical strategies for sustainable self-improvement. From enhancing mental resilience to prioritizing physical well-being, maximizing productivity, building relationships, financial acumen, and continuous learning - each chapter provides actionable steps backed by science. The book encourages small, manageable changes that compound over time, offering a flexible framework for upgrading your life. With motivational insights and reflective questions, it's time to commit to daily improvements for 100% results in the long run. Your best life awaits-ready to begin?

The second book in the Dianis, A World In Turmoil chronicles, The Matriarch, a sci-fi fantasy, centers on the protected planet of Dianis. In a sudden shift of federation policy, the planet is stripped of its cultural observers and colonization control agents, but a single team circumvents the withdrawal and stays behind. Love, friendship, and career aspirations drive the members of the last remaining Interspecies Development Branch, IDB team. The IDB team has disappeared, and the Matrincy, the governing council of the federation has intervened seeking clues as to their whereabouts. In the absence of the IDB, Nordarken Mining is suspected of intruding on the planet in the quest for aquamarine-5, a strategic resource needed in the Turboii War. Before his disappearance, Chief Inspector Achelous predicted Nordarken Mining, in the guise of independent extrasolars, would invade the planet. Now he needs proof. The efforts to defend Dianis from extrasolar incursions have attracted the attention of the powerful Paleowrights, the major religious sect on Dianis. The Paleowrights covet the technologies that Achelous brought to Dianis and have begun raiding any sites where Achelous and his team are suspected to be. The free peoples of Dianis are thus faced with two enemies, a galactic conglomerate intent on stealing their resources and the provincial Paleowrights intent on suppressing their free will. Becoming aware of the cosmic turmoil that surrounds her lover Achelous, Marisa, a trader princess, learns more and more of Achelous's secrets. He is not the simple Dianis trader he pretended to be but an undercover agent for a secret monitoring organization advanced hundreds of years ahead of her own. Marisa loves Achelous, their son, and her planet, but can she unravel the mystery of Achelous' disappearance in time to save him from Paleowright retribution?

The planet Aponi sits at the outer edge of the Verdant String.For Wren Thorakis, working as an Aponian Special Forces artifacts consultant, it means interesting assignments and unusual discoveries. Being captured and held for ransom by a shadowy cult while working on the moon Ytla was not something she expected, though. However, while escaping her captors, she stumbles across what could be the discovery of her career-one that no artifact consultant could possibly ignore-a genuine ancestral mothership.The mothership isn't just amazing in itself, though. Wren finds herself the recipient of crazy-powerful nanotech. It helps keep her alive and one step ahead of those trying to hide the ship's existence.When Wren starts working out who's behind keeping her discovery secret, and why, she is plunged into a bigger plot than she ever imagined. A shadowy organization has its eye on Aponi, and isn't shy to use the Verdant String's fiercest enemies, the Caruso, to help them take it from the Coalition.When an Aponi Special Forces soldier, Ed Zeneri, who's existence is also inconvenient to Wren's enemies, is lured into a trap with Wren and they both come under fire, Wren's nanotech does whatever it has to to keep her safe-including enthralling Ed to protect her at all costs. Ed knows his reaction to Wren isn't normal, or even sane, but as the compulsion to put himself in front of anything coming at her recedes, he finds he's more than inclined to do it of his own volition. He joins forces with Wren to try to stop the takeover of their home planet, and as they race the clock to find the answers they need, he also has to convince Wren that what he feels for her is real. As real as the enemy battleships hovering in Aponi's nearspace. As real as the deadline to bring them down. As real as it gets.

Jeremy Boon is an autistic pest control expert. His father, Dr. Andrew Boon, disappeared ten years ago after being part of a top-secret military think tank that was developing mutant insects to be used as drones. When Jeremy gets the biggest fumigation job of his career, he must use his expertise to protect Elaine, the girl that he's loved since he was a child, and her son Keith, from the gun-toting mutant insects that his own father had a hand in creating.

It's a strange time, and who knows who is watching what, across all those screens . . . Six stories set in the future you didn't expect. This is The Zoom Situation.This volume of the on-going Space Cocaine project features works by Erik Grove, Jessie Kwak, Andrew McCollough, Kate Ristau, Jeb R. Sherrill, and Mark Teppo.

"Spanning centuries and star systems, this is epic-scope sci-fi with a beating heart, colliding planetary-scale events to ask intimate questions of what it means to crave connection, to feel isolation, to love another person. You've never read a book like this before." - Riley Redgate, author of Alone out Here"A Science Fiction Space Opera"Is our destiny written in the stars? 'White Scar Across the Firmament' unravels a cosmic tale of family, identity, and the fight for humanity's soul in the vastness of space."An Alien Threat, Human Resilience: A True Family's Interstellar SagaThe year is 2326, and amidst the stars, the settlers of Pilgrim's Progress ache for a sign. Any sign.Captain Jonah Harrison, cut off by the centuries-long silence from Earth, discovers a cryptic message veiled within a meteor shower; a celestial warning, foretelling a conflict beyond his direst dreams.The year is 2135. Earth teeters on the brink, its inhabitants awaiting judgement.Jean Harrison, security consultant, uncovers a reality-shaking conspiracy, linking Earth's fate to cosmic forces with dimensions too vast to oppose or comprehend.Set in a vast alien universe, 'White Scar Across the Firmament' intertwines the fates of the two Harrisons, separated by time, yet bound by destiny. This epic spans eons and light-years, presenting a profound exploration of human character and a man's struggle against both extraterrestrial forces and familial bonds.The Cosmic Dance between a Collective Consciousness, Futuristic Technology, and Unseen ForcesIn the gripping novel 'A White Scar Across the Firmament,' readers are launched into a future where humanity grapples with its identity amidst an alien threat. Captain Jonah Harrison embarks on a quest across the galaxy, confronting an otherworldly menace while facing turmoil within his own family. This narrative is not just a space odyssey; it's a profound exploration of human character against the backdrop of an expansive, alien universe.A Galactic Journey like no other¿¿EPIC SPACE ADVENTURE: journey with captain jonah harrison as he navigates through the vastness of space, tackling extraterrestrial threats and personal dilemmas.DEEP PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTIONS: delve into the complexities of kinship, legacy, and human resilience as harrison confronts his past and future.STUNNING WORLD-BUILDING: experience a vividly crafted universe, where each planet and star tells a story, and humanity's place in the cosmos is questioned.RIVETING ACTION AND SUSPENSE: engage in high-stakes battles and strategic maneuvers, showcasing humanity's fight for survival against formidable alien forces.THOUGHT-PROVOKING THEMES: ponder over the nature of family bonds, legacy, and what it means to be human in a universe that challenges our understanding.

The Exploratory Ship, Farsight 5115, takes on an assignment, which would prove to be dangerous. The Miricon Corporation gets word of a planet that is rich in minerals, and specific metals, Beryllium, and Bauxite. These two minerals, in combination with other impurities, create the gemstone, Emerald.The Mackelroy Star Kingdom has been around for a millennium and still going strong, or so the royalty thought. The Crew of the Farsight are thrown into the middle of a mystery, and intrigue as the Captain, and his mate, a human female with psychic talents, are thrust into a rescue mission, instead of their original mission.Princess Adilane has been kidnapped and would be used as a prize to control the kingdom, and its subjects. With a double-cross, high-ranking noble intended on causing civil war and to take the throne for himself sets events in motion.A disgruntled Pirate king, bent on the destruction of the Star Kingdom, follows along, not realizing that he is just a pawn in the game of kings.King Mackelroy finds out about the deceit and intends on a 'great purge,' and releases the dogs of war upon his disloyal subjects.In the midst of the whole intrigue, are the slave race, Travistar, who, having psychic abilities, use the Specialized emeralds to focus their psychic energies, to try and manipulate those who are at the center of power. They were on the verge of succeeding in this endeavor until the whole affair came crashing down around them.The climax concludes with a spectacular rescue and a sacrifice for which love is lost to the ravages of war, and a kingdom is thrown into turmoil over greed, while a race of angry psychic aliens are quarantined to their homeworld, by the Imperium, until they can be trusted, if ever.

Ten years on from Three Kinds of North and The Sundering Wall, Jerya's life feels settled and comfortable, until a new acquaintance brings new possibilities and new dilemmas. Perhaps Hedric can become more than a friend, but only if Jerya is prepared to align herself with the owner-class.If this is isn't enough to contend with, news of a planned expedition across the mountains prompts a fateful decision. Jerya's return to the Sung Lands is meant to give warning, but will the Guild of Dawnsingers see it in that light? Not if her old nemesis, Perriad, has anything to do with it. Jerya finds herself risking everything she has come to hold dear.

In a future reshaped by climate change, elderly cartographer Charles faces an impossible task: creating a new world atlas without satellite technology. As he traverses altered landscapes, Charles stumbles upon a secret society preserving forgotten stories and geographies of the old world. His mission transforms into a dual quest-to map the new world accurately and reconstruct the planet's fragmented history from hidden places and lost maps. "The Cartographer's Dilemma" is a captivating journey through uncharted territories, blending the mysteries of geography with the resilience of human memory.

In "An Augmented Soul" Maya awakens on an operating table, discovering her body unnervingly changed and transformed. With no memory of her identity, she is thrust into a maze of secrets while navigating the desolate halls of the BioTek facility, in search of answers.But the revelation of a sinister secret - one that threaten Maya's future and the very existence of BioTek Inc. - propels her to the heart of the facility to confront the architect of her transformation. The shattering truth about her augmentation and its true purpose, a journey marked by tears and sacrifice, awaits her. Now, Maya stands at a crucial crossroads. Will she embrace the harsh reality of her existence and her newfound purpose, or will this revelation be her demise?"An Augmented Soul" is a gripping tale that delves into questions of identity, and grappling with the profound implications of technology merging with humanity.----------------------------Maya vågner op på et operationsbord, hendes krop forandret. Uden nogen erindring om hvem hun er, bliver hun kastet ind i et virvar af hemmeligheder, i søgen efter svar, i den enorme forladte BioTek-bygning.Men afsløringen af en mørk hemmelighed truer Mayas fremtid og BioTeks eksistens, hvilket tvinger hende dybere ind for at konfrontere personen bag hendes transformation. Han afslører den grusomme sandhed om hendes forandring og dens sande formål. En pris betalt med tårer og blod tvinger Maya til en skillevej. Vil hun acceptere sandheden og dens formål, eller vil overvældelsen blive for meget for hende?"An Augmented Soul" er en fængende fortælling om identitet, der konfronterer, hvad der sker, når teknologi erstatter sjælen.

LOST IN TIME AND SPACE!The planet Terrapin has been liberated from the Hunters, but in the wake of victory a more startling discovery is made: an ancient, evil race named the vVos had been controlling the Hunters.The vVos ambassador has just arrived on Terrapin, demanding tribute as usual: a thousand children must be sent to his homeworld at once. What will be their fate? The ambassador won't say, but he destroys the Hunters' World to demonstrate his power.Scorpio and his beautiful human companion, Leah de Bernay, must travel to the vVos homeworld and unravel the final mystery. The yoke of slavery has not yet been lifted; only the masters have changed.Scorpio ¿ Scorpio RisingScorpio Descending ¿ Scorpio Dragon's BloodScorpio Dragon's Eye ¿ Scorpio Dragon's Claw

Philosophical account of an artist engineer pursued for fraud and election tampering.

A Steam-London ravaged by poverty, an unknown beast seeks to avenge the poorest members of society."Prey's Moon," by Joseph. M. Remesar, is one of the short-stories of the anthology The Best Spanish Steampunk, edited and translated by Marian and James Womack follows the steps of two anthologies already released by Ediciones Nevsky, both in Spanish, "Steampunk. Antología Retrofuturista" edited by Felix J. Palma and "Retrofuturismos. Antología Steampunk" edited by Marian Womack.Base in the main character of the Remesar's steampunk novels, "El Dirigible" and "El Sumergible", the Scotland Yard Inspector James Usera-Brackpoll.Father Jesus O'Prey encounters a werewolf-type creature that has been captured by the police. He gives the creature, who can talk and begs to be killed, last rites. Later, in a pub, Father O'Prey encounters Dr. Moreau (of The Island of Doctor Moreau fame), who kidnaps him and injects him with a serum that turns the priest into a half-man, half-wolf creature.