On their way back to Earth from the newly discovered world of Kainus Ge, the Surveyor rescues the personnel of a malfunctioning science station. Young medical assistant Andi quickly befriends the newcomers, particularly the charming captain, but things get complicated when the scientists offer the impossible--a way to improve the barren planet and the lives of all its inhabitants. There's only one problem: their solution requires the Surveyor to enter the one area of the galaxy which is … [Read more...] about Firmament: Machiavellian by J. Grace Pennington
Firmament: In His Image by J. Grace Pennington
It was supposed to be a routine check of a parched planet. That was what Andi expected when she joined the small exploration team, but when their shuttle crash landed, the unthinkable happened--they encountered intelligent life. Now stranded on the strange world, the team accidentally angers the iron-fisted leader of the village, and the compassionate intervention of a young native named Elasson may be all that's keeping them alive. Their shuttle seems beyond repair, the oppressive heat is … [Read more...] about Firmament: In His Image by J. Grace Pennington
McMinnville by Derrick McCartney
Some of the best science fiction and paranormal mysteries are ones that are firmly rooted in the normal, everyday lives of the character(s); not in another world or sometime in the distant future, but in the average neighborhoods of planet earth. The otherworldly character of the story slowly emerges as it would in real life, creeping into the consciousness as opposed to a great reveal. "McMinnville" is written in such a manner. It is written in the third person and has an introspective point of … [Read more...] about McMinnville by Derrick McCartney
Changing seasons: the human saga part 3 by Derek S Hemenway
A novella in the tradition of Fahrenheit 451 and A clockwork orange. In the decade of 2090, Veteran Kenneth Beuler has reached his limit as his mind twists with the haunting visions sent to him by his alien captors. In light of coming alien invasion, Dictator Vincent Creed is elevated at long last to full CEO status after the officially recognized death of his father and continues the hunt to silence alien abductees and prepare for a full scale invasion by this alien threat. Iana, J-mac, and … [Read more...] about Changing seasons: the human saga part 3 by Derek S Hemenway
The 716 by S.J. Pratt
A vivid coming of age story filled with STEM, romance and the courage of everyday heroes. Olivia is destined to be the future leader of Meliora. She’s smart, rich, and innovative, and she has a pink Identifeye light. Andy is destined to be a waiter and househusband. His blue Identifeye light prevents him from pursuing his dream of becoming an engineer. After all, who ever heard of a male engineer? But when Andy’s life becomes entangled with Olivia’s and he gets the chance to prove himself on … [Read more...] about The 716 by S.J. Pratt
The road to power: the human saga part 2 by Derek S Hemenway
A novella in the tradition of Fahrenheit 451 and A clockwork orange. In the decade of 2090, Victor Creed, is dead and female fighter for the rebel underground Iana is missing or dead. In the wake of her absence, Vincent Creed, son of the former corporate dictator is named acting CEO of C-mic and he continues to swallow up as much political power as he can. To make matters worse, people abducted by the alien invaders are returned having vivid hallucinations that terrorize their their every waking … [Read more...] about The road to power: the human saga part 2 by Derek S Hemenway
The legacy of Desmond Sawall: the human saga part 1 by Derek S Hemenway
A novella in the tradition of Fahrenheit 451 and A clockwork orange. In the decade of 2090, A quartet of rebels led by female fighter Iana, attempt to make life easier for the lower classes of Pangaea city. The dictator of that City Victor Creed silences all critics and seek to unravel the tapestry of the rebel underground by revealing an unfortunate truth about Iana. A twisted Dystopia awaits the reader, as well as the secret behind C-mic's amazing technology. … [Read more...] about The legacy of Desmond Sawall: the human saga part 1 by Derek S Hemenway
Star Rider on the Razor’s Edge by Heidi Skarie
If he wanted to rule the stars, he shouldn’t have murdered her family… Toemeka Ganti won’t rest until the universe is rid of the sinister sorcerer-deity who killed her parents. Working undercover to liberate a peaceful people from his ruthless usurper, she attempts to develop a weapon that can break through the tyrant’s shields. But she’s barely begun her work when she’s captured by the despot’s dark agents. Rescued by a mysterious and handsome warrior-priest, Toemeka and her team join forces … [Read more...] about Star Rider on the Razor’s Edge by Heidi Skarie
The Astral Hacker by Brian Terenna
In 2120 America, a brilliant teenage hacker gets pulled into a mysterious conspiracy that threatens the nation itself. Will her skills suffice, or will she install the brain implant that she detests? She promised her dying mother she never would, but lethal battles and devastating consequences will challenge her vow. … [Read more...] about The Astral Hacker by Brian Terenna
FEATURED BOOK: Darklight Redemption by Joe Mikolay
A hero rises who makes it his mission to save the city. The people call him Archangel. He wages a fierce battle against the corruption that infests Stonebridge City. But, as the criminal kingpins manipulate the system to escape justice, the innocent continue to suffer. As the years pass by, Archangel begins to question if fighting the good fight can ever win the war. Or if, to save his city, he must descend into its darkest depths and become something else? Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Darklight Redemption by Joe Mikolay
Wall of Fire by Melanie Tays
Behind the barrier field, life is a predicable kind of drudgery—three meals a day, hard work, and never quite enough, but also never going without. And honestly, that’s all Emery ever asked from life. But when her beloved brother, Whyle, falls victim to a strange and deadly disease, Emery risks everything to save him, illegally crossing the Wall of Fire in search of the medicine that will save his life—medicine reserved for the elite of society. Soon she unexpectedly runs into Eason, a boy … [Read more...] about Wall of Fire by Melanie Tays
Thriving by D. N. Christie
Warren Cougar has always been passionate about outer space and the beings that supposedly live far beyond the realm of his knowledge. He works for an organization that deals with the possibility of the otherworldly, after all. And then an alien by the name of Orthrive’poliea crashes into the lake near Warren’s cabin. Everything he’s dreamed about has become real, and now faces the likelihood of becoming a lab experiment at the grotesque hands of ETHOS. Driven by his virtues and an instant … [Read more...] about Thriving by D. N. Christie
