If we could visit other planets, what would we find? Would human expansion reveal the Universe to us or simply confirm what we already know about ourselves instead? How will we react at first contact, and what can technological advancements tell us about the human condition? The twelve stories in Interstellar Objects: A Science Fiction Anthology, which range from high-concept science fiction to noire, explore these questions and more. Motivated by real science and a pragmatic, often comedically … [Read more...] about Interstellar Objects by Dillon Sienko
The Monarch Mission Files: Conspiracy by Jenn Nixon
Mari Yosoto has been keeping a dark and dangerous secret from everyone for the past three years. No one would believe her anyway, her ex-fiancé had seen to that. Instead of wallowing in misery, she stays busy, shuttling cargo to the Moon and back, enjoying the easy work and time alone. An old EarthCorps acquaintance asks for her help, and Mari can't say no, even if it means working with the ex's former best friend. Although Trevor Nash took the missing person's job to help his former … [Read more...] about The Monarch Mission Files: Conspiracy by Jenn Nixon
Al Clark (Book One) by Jonathan G. Meyer
A thousand specially selected people left a troubled Earth for a new start on a virgin world. Their ship is state-of-the art and entirely automatic; it's passengers safely sleeping through the journey - but something has gone wrong - something no one expected. AL CLARK wakes to begin a new life, alone on a crippled starship with no memory of what transpired to place him there. It is the beginning of a quest that will take him to places he could not have imagined, manage feats he would not … [Read more...] about Al Clark (Book One) by Jonathan G. Meyer
War and Money, Book 1 by Sofia Diana Gabel
Dax is only 15 and has been recruited as a soldier to fight aliens on the moon, but everyone knows the lunar squad is the sacrificial squadron, doomed to die at the hands of the Katarga aliens. As an outspoken non-conformist, she won’t go quietly, especially when she discovers there’s a terrible secret about the wars. Are the aliens really innocent victims? Earth must know the truth. Targeted Age Group:: 15+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I have never liked the idea of war, … [Read more...] about War and Money, Book 1 by Sofia Diana Gabel
Bargain Book: Nova Llar : Training Days by B.A. Lane
As a joint venture between Humanity and the AIs. The first manned interstellar mission marks the most ambitious venture undertaken by either party. The hope of a brighter future for both peoples, rests on it and as such the need for success is high. The destination is Nova Llar, formerly Kepler 138-b, located approximately 200 light years away. With three years to go until the scheduled launch date, a group of potential candidates must demonstrate why they deserve one of the five available … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Nova Llar : Training Days by B.A. Lane
Bargain Book Survival – A Sci-Fi/Horror by Chris Wright
It was just a normal week for Danny. At least it was, until Olivia disappeared. His friends have no memory of her, leaving Danny to start doubting his sanity. Did he imagine her? Was she ever real? One by one, his friends become hunted by something terrifying and Danny is helpless to stop it. What follows is a mind-bending chain of events that cast Danny's view of the world into question, as he struggles to survive, all the while questioning what his reality really is. Targeted Age Group: … [Read more...] about Bargain Book Survival – A Sci-Fi/Horror by Chris Wright
Mineran Influence by P N Burrows
Mineran Influence by P N Burrows Sam, an ex-soldier who is trying to rediscover himself after twenty years of service, unwittingly stumbles upon a mysterious alien presence in rural Wales. He thought he'd discovered criminal activities, it was more than that and everything he believed in was shattered. He is drawn into a tangled web of intrigue, pitting him against forces bent on destruction and putting his life in peril. Feeling mentally eroded by his time in the army and having worked hard … [Read more...] about Mineran Influence by P N Burrows
The Far Side of Evil by Sylvia Engdahl
The Far Side of Evil by Sylvia Engdahl On completion of her training as an agent of the interstellar federation's Anthropological Service, Elana is sent to a world whose people may soon destroy their civilization. Since not enough is understood about the situation to justify any interference with their evolution, the Service has no power to act; its agents must go as helpless observers, posing as natives, in the hope of gaining knowledge that may help to save other worlds. This passive role … [Read more...] about The Far Side of Evil by Sylvia Engdahl
Snowfall on Mars by Branden Frankel
Twenty years ago, life on Earth was wiped out. Now, the colonists on Mars scratch out a living in the husk of a once vibrant settlement. David Adler has survived by keeping a low profile. But when Mars’ lead engineer is murdered, Adler stumbles on a conspiracy to do away with life on the red planet. Targeted Age Group:: 18-80 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? It's personal, so let me broadcast it across the internets. (Haha.) I went through a tough divorce, lost a job, became a … [Read more...] about Snowfall on Mars by Branden Frankel
Interview with Author – Steven Burgauer
About Steven Burgauer: Steven Burgauer, Biography Avid hiker, Eagle Scout, and founder of a mutual fund, Steven Burgauer resides in Florida. A graduate of Illinois State University and the New York Institute of Finance, Steve writes science fiction and historic fiction. A member of the Society of Midland Authors, Steven is included in The Dictionary of Midwestern Literature, Volume 2: Dimensions of the Midwestern Literary Imagination and the ALA’s Librarian’s Guide to Cyborgs, Aliens, and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Steven Burgauer
