Future Space

Trapped inside a haunted alien spaceship, Terran researchers find one ghost, infinite danger, and immeasurable love. As part of a treaty with a primitive race, Terran space explorers (Parno and Kathlynn) agree to dispose of an abandoned stellar craft. Immediately upon entering, they become trapped by an alien ghost. In order to escape, the Terrans must learn the workings of the ship. The ghost tries to kill them via spontaneous combustion, offworld narcotics, drowning in alien viscera, high-tech disintegration, and common beatings. Though severely injured, Parno and Kathlynn are healed by ...

Una leyenda del futuro, de Agustín de Rojas, es un admirable estudio sobre la sofocación social que se lleva a cabo en una misión fallida a Titán, una de las lunas de Saturno. El viaje de regreso a tierra fuerza a los tripulantes a confrontar sus miedos más profundos mientras coexisten unos con otros en pleno estado de desesperación. Esta novela extraordinaria, que recuerda 2001: Odisea del espacio de Arthur C. Clarke, es un roman à clef de ciencia ficción sobre las presiones intensas - económicas, ideológicas, psicológicas - de la Cuba comunista.

Every generation has looked up from the Earth and wondered at the beauty of the moon. 50 years ago, a few Americans became the first to do the reverse - with the whole world watching through their eyes. In this short but wide-ranging book, Oliver Morton explores the history and future of humankind's relationship with the moon. A counterpoint in the sky, it has shaped our understanding of the Earth from Galileo to Apollo. Its gentle light has spoken of love and loneliness; its battered surface of death and the cosmic.

"Hiding in Plain Sight" is a thrilling tale that blends elements of science fiction, espionage, and mystery. In the year 2049, humanity is enjoying the benefits of technological breakthroughs that were once only imagined in science fiction. With cold fusion as a universal power source and medical advancements extending lifespans, Earth is on a path of healing and prosperity. Yet, amidst this progress, an enigmatic mystery lurks within the very organization tasked with uncovering extraterrestrial life. Amidst the wonders of a technologically advanced world, a dangerous secret threatens to ...

To wake a lost girl from the ice, two brothers must face an empire. Deep in the Far Outworlds, a derelict space station holds the bones of a long-dead people—and a beautiful young woman locked in cryofreeze. When the star-wandering brothers Isaac and Aaron Deltana find the sleeping girl, they soon realize that they are her only hope for rescue. If they don't take her, then slavers certainly will. With no way to revive her, they set a course for the New Pleiades in hopes of finding someone who can help. But a storm is brewing over that region of space. After a series of brutal civil wars, ...

Fate has brought them across time and space, but war will drive them farther. For countless ages, Reva Starchild has slept in perfect cryostasis. Frozen in secret to escape a catastrophic death, she awakens only to find herself the sole survivor of a people whom history never remembered. Light-years from her homeworld, among a culture she finds both perverse and obscene, she must somehow build a new life for herself where misplacing her trust could be fatal. With nowhere safe to run, she finds refuge on a small starship with a mysterious young man who seems to be fleeing something as well. ...

Explore the Infinite: The Starbound Worlds Compendium Embark on a journey through the vast expanse of the Starbound galaxy with this comprehensive compendium. Discover ancient histories, mysterious alien species, and uncharted planets, all meticulously detailed and richly illustrated. From the intricacies of space exploration to the complexities of intergalactic politics, this definitive guide covers everything you need to know to navigate the wonders and dangers of the Starbound universe. Whether you're a seasoned space traveler or just starting your cosmic adventure, this compendium is ...

Krieg bahnt sich am Horizont an. Er hat kein Interesse daran, die erste Koalition von Unternehmen zu führen, die die Galaxie je gekannt hat. Genau aus diesem Grund ist Daniel Hunt perfekt für diese Aufgabe geeignet. Angesichts der größten Bedrohung der Menschheit werden die alten Feinde Rettung finden, und neue Verbündete werden dem Ruf folgen. Noch mehr Geheimnisse werden gelüftet, als Daniel endlich Antworten auf das Schicksal der Frau findet, die er liebt. Wird es das sein, was ihn schließlich zerstört?

Join us! "Science Fiction Novels Vol. 05: Five Science Fiction Novels" is a captivating collection of literary gems, crafted by the talented minds of the Shadowplay Collective. Step into a world brimming with awe-inspiring wonders, imaginative realms, and gripping adventures, all masterfully written in the cherished style of the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Within this volume, you will embark on an unforgettable journey through five extraordinary tales that push the boundaries of human imagination. Brace yourself as you encounter a diverse array of characters, intricate plotlines, and ...

"Science Fiction Novels Vol. 06: Five Science Fiction Novels" - a captivating anthology written by the visionary authors of the Shadowplay Collective. Delve into a world of wonder and imagination as you journey through five extraordinary tales, lovingly crafted in the style of the Golden Age of Science Fiction. In "The Armageddon Weapon," prepare for an epic clash between powerful forces vying for control of a devastating weapon capable of reshaping the destiny of civilizations. With high-stakes conflicts, intricate plots, and larger-than-life characters, this novel will keep you on the ...

In einem Universum der Narben entscheidet sich Garlyns Schicksal... "Auf der Suche nach Heilung für die sterbende Welt Skaya geraten Garlyn und seine Freunde in eine völlig unbekannte Region des Schattenraums, aus der es kein Entkommen gibt: den Narbenraum. Sie sind nicht allein: Hunderte Wesen aus anderen Zeiten und Universen sind mit ihnen hier gestrandet und kämpfen um ihr Überleben. Denn in der Finsternis gibt es eine fremde Lebensform, die Jagd auf die Gestrandeten macht und sie einen nach dem anderen vernichtet."

Only those who stand united can bring peace from the chaos of war. The Outworld Confederacy has shattered—but the Gaian Empire is shattering faster. Treasonous elements in both seek to reshape the galaxy in their own image. With Isaac and Reva's telepathic abilities, only Mara is in a position to thwart the usurpers. But Reva opposes the weaponization of the collective, and Mara refuses to be open about the darkest parts of her past. Unless they can unite, the collective will shatter just as surely as the Outworlds and the Empire. In war as in peace, all things rise or fall on leadership ...

War brought them together, but only hope can unite them. War has come to the Outworlds. An Imperial expeditionary force has taken the frontier systems and threatens to strike at the heart of the New Pleiades. The only thing standing in their way is a ragtag flotilla of starfarers and merchanters, their motives as varied as the stars from which they hail. Aaron Deltana can barely speak the same language as his Outworld comrades, but he isn't about to let that stop him. Though he has no military training or combat experience, he's determined to prove his valor. Besides, the Imperials have ...

The future of the Outworlds now lies in uncertain hands. The war for the Outworlds is on. The Imperials may have lost the first round, but they're back—and this time, a ragtag flotilla isn't going to stop them. When Aaron recieves a captain's commission in the new Outworld Confederacy, Mara is his natural choice for second in command. But Mara never expected to live past the first few battles. She only joined the resistance to avenge her father, and fears the monster she's starting to become. The only thing she has left to live for now is her friends. The Imperials aren't the only enemy ...

One last battle before the Outworlds are free. Edenia is under attack. The pirate queen Gulchina, together with all her forces, now threaten the main planet with utter destruction. Trapped on the surface, Reva knows they will stop at nothing to see her dead. Mara Soladze's frigate group is the only Outworld task force able to come to the planet's aid. But Gulchina's flagship, the Chinghis Khan, outguns all of their ships put together. Their only advantage lies in the telepathic bond of the collective and the rugged resourcefulness of the Deltana brothers. Reva is not powerless either. When ...

When Earth intercepts a message from the outer reaches of the solar system, all eyes turn to Carmen Vincent and her companions on board the star runner to spearhead the investigation. For a mysterious object is hurtling towards Earth. Is it a spaceship, an asteroid, or the first wave of an attack? Hours into the mission, Carmen discovers within the message a hidden fragmented code not meant for her. Someone on her crew knows the secret about the code and is working to keep anyone from deciphering it. What began as a simple operation turns into a fight for survival against the saboteur, and ...

In this book, the focus is on spaceships used to access and travel in space. In my research, I was pretty amazed at how many spaceships have been designed, the large number available in the current era, and that many more are already on the drawing boards. Some spaceships like the Space Shuttle seemed like a great idea back in the 1970s and 1980s. But due to the compromises in design were very expensive for each flight and kind of dangerous, too.

Daniel Hunt ist noch immer auf der Suche nach Antworten, die Licht in seine Vergangenheit bringen. Dabei stößt er auf den Orden–eine alte Geheimorganisation, die vermutlich für den Untergang der Erde verantwortlich ist. Seine Mission führt ihn in die Badlands des Mars, wo eine ehemalige Kampfgefährtin eine neue Heimat gefunden hat. Leider ist in der kleinen Stadt nicht alles so ist, wie es scheint ...

Die Jagd geht weiter! "Tief in der unergründlichen Finsternis des Schattenraums liegt die Gefängnissphäre Skaya. Ein Ort voller fremder Kulturen und bizarrer Lebewesen. Eine sterbende Welt. Und ein blutiges Schlachtfeld. Als Garlyn und Kirai die Sphäre betreten, auf der Suche nach den letzten Überlebenden von Garlyns Volk, geraten sie in einen Krieg zwischen zwei mächtigen Imperien, die seit Generationen um die Vorherrschaft über Skaya kämpfen.

When the space station erupts into violence, Detective Sofie Allen races to find the trigger. Someone is pushing the workers to riot, and that means profits are dropping. Interference with commerce is the biggest crime you can commit on the Mallet.