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
Interview with Author – David Lee Summers
About David Lee Summers: David Lee Summers is the author of ten novels and over one hundred short stories and poems. His writing spans a wide range of the imaginative from science fiction to fantasy to horror. David’s novels include The Astronomer's Crypt, which is a horror novel inspired by his work at an astronomical observatory, and The Brazen Shark, which was voted best steampunk novel in the 2017 Preditors and Editors Reader's Poll. His short stories and poems have appeared in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – David Lee Summers
The Cronian Incident by Matthew Williams
The Cronian Incident by Matthew Williams Disgraced investigator, Jeremiah Ward, once worked the Martian beat, now he's serving out his sentence in a mining colony on Mercury. His golden opportunity arises when a member of a powerful faction on Titan vanishes and Ward is promised, in exchange for investigating this man's disappearance, a clean slate and a second chance. Unwittingly, Ward becomes embroiled in a conspiracy, centuries in the making, and begins to realise his one shot at … [Read more...] about The Cronian Incident by Matthew Williams
The Cronian Incident by Matthew Williams
Disgraced investigator, Jeremiah Ward, once worked the Martian beat, now he's serving out his sentence in a mining colony on Mercury. His golden opportunity arises when a member of a powerful faction on Titan vanishes and Ward is promised, in exchange for investigating this man's disappearance, a clean slate and a second chance. Unwittingly, Ward becomes embroiled in a conspiracy, centuries in the making, and begins to realise his one shot at redemption may cost him his life. From terraforming … [Read more...] about The Cronian Incident by Matthew Williams
Xenogeneic: First Contact by Lance Erlick
Xenogeneic: First Contact by Lance Erlick Aerospace engineer Elena Pyetrov travels into space to continue her father’s research. Her ship crashes. Within caves on an alien world, the Knoonk execute their plan to genetically adapt to Earth and displace humans. Kidnapped to the closed cave system, Elena finds other humans subjected to Knoonk experiments. There can be no compromise. It is winner take all. With time running out, Elena must dig deep to uncover the alien plan and stop them before … [Read more...] about Xenogeneic: First Contact by Lance Erlick
Flight of the Ferryman by William Irvin Rice
On the way home, a computer of the funeral spaceship Charon wakes up the crew from their cryo sleep after it detected signs of life in ship's morgue. Targeted Age Group:: 15+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Horror genre involving creatures is under-appreciated. Same goes for horror in space. There's a swarm of vampires, zombies, shapeshifters and whatnot, for years, which is getting a bit tiresome. I wanted to write something different, yet familiar. I wanted to write … [Read more...] about Flight of the Ferryman by William Irvin Rice
Silhouette by Arthur McMahon
Born a slave to an alien corporation, Susan Singh escaped with the help of a politician who would shape the young girl into a deadly force of human vengeance. Alien factions are tearing down the walls of human civilization. Men and women struggle to survive in a universe where humankind is considered an inferior species to all other sentient life. Leslie Folami presides over a clandestine council of world leaders bent on establishing the respect humanity deserves, even if it means starting a … [Read more...] about Silhouette by Arthur McMahon
Wayfarer Expansion by Eileen Troemel
Families grow as the crew of the Phoenix deals with hostages, encounters with new races, and settlers. Five months pregnant, Adara keeps working as a pilot, negotiator and as Mathair Naclan. Decker works to adjust to her new needs and limitations. The Phoenix is on the front line for tackling the Hettian threat as well as transporting settlers to their new planet. Targeted Age Group:: adult What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I love addressing women's issues in my books. In this one, I … [Read more...] about Wayfarer Expansion by Eileen Troemel
Wayfarer Negotiator by Eileen Troemel
Adara faces a variety of negotiations starting with riots on a space station between Wayfarers and shop keepers. With Decker, Adara has to negotiate terms in their relationship. Avin gets his first case a murder which becomes three. Decker’s parents arrive to visit. Adara has to negotiate with his mother to get her to like her. Decker proposes, Chaos reigns - until Adara negotiates a settlement. Targeted Age Group:: adult What Inspired You to Write Your Book? In continuing the story of … [Read more...] about Wayfarer Negotiator by Eileen Troemel
Wayfarer by Eileen Troemel
Adara Stone youngest pilot in the Interstellar Planets Union survived one ship’s destruction only to be treated like a jinx. Being half human and half Wayfarer, she’s always been set apart. Adara covets being in space and the Pritchard. She loves the feel of the ship in her hands. Captain Decker Flannery thinks she’s too young, too solitary, and too sexy to be on his ship. He needs a third pilot so he has no choice. Flannery finds fault in every action Adara takes but at the same time … [Read more...] about Wayfarer by Eileen Troemel
