Military Opera

The Coalition has seized Earth. Earth has come under attack from a massive Coalition invasion fleet that has come to take resources from the planet that they believe could tip the fate of the War of Succession. In the Etelainen, Joe Hunt plans a daring mission to liberate Earth from the clutches of the Coalition. Doctor Rhea Stokes continues to pursue the conspirators that have dragged the war on in perpetuity for personal gains. On Earth, Doctor Keegan Beck leads a small group of Alliance and human soldiers who must join forces with an unlikely ally to fight back against the Coalition ...

A reluctant soldier. A forbidden power. A galaxy on the brink. Evander Thornwick lost everything when alien nightmares consumed his world. Drafted into a ruthless military machine, he's enhanced by forbidden biotech, unlocking terrifying power. Now shadowy leaders plan to crown him emperor—whether he wants it or not. Evander faces a deadly choice: save humanity or risk losing himself. Fans say, 'Fantastic read... could not put it down.' Start reading Bloodhead today.

Hadrian Marlowe, privileged first son of a Duke, was destined for greatness, and he has become a legend. The Sun-Slayer. The Breaker of Sieges. The Crusher of Civilisations. His is a story which defined the course of worlds. This novel is not that story - not the only laid out in the history books, charting the 300 years of his life. Rather this is Hadrian's story, told in his own worlds.

This is a Happily Ever After, Galactic Cyborg Heat Series, Hot Romantic Fiction Novel. A tantalizing story of passions and desires, that brings two very different people together in a way they never thought possible. This is a standalone novel but can and is more complete by reading the series in order starting with Book 1 Rage. But not doing so, will not spoil your enjoyment. NOTE TO READERS: If you love the work of Anna Hackett and Eve Langlais you will love this. This is a sci-fi romance, filled with hot sex, strong dominant men and sexy females who know how to hold their own. It’s ...

Sylvas Vail is a big fish in a small pond, the most powerful mage on his planet. But when the doors to the cosmos come crashing open and all the untold wonders and terrors of the universe come pouring in, he is left with only two options: Ascend or die.

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While the crew of the starship Flying Dutchman have been trying to assure that hostile aliens do not have access to Earth, the UN Expeditionary Force has been stranded on the planet they nicknamed "Paradise". The Flying Dutchman is headed back out on another mission, and the UN wants the ship to find out the status of the humans on Paradise. But Colonel Joe Bishop warns that they might not like what they find, and they can't do anything about it without endangering Earth.

Humanity knows it is not alone in the universe. The War of Succession has been raging for 70 years in the remnants of the old Empire. On one side is the Alliance, and the crew of the Epsilon, on the other, the Coalition. Their fight now threatens the very existence of mankind. Repairs to the Epsilon are underway on Earth while new threats emerge. But more dangerous than any threat on Earth, is the arrival of any unexpected enemy.

Across the six-planet expanse of the Gaia System, the Earthlike Gretia struggles to stabilize in the wake of an interplanetary war. Amid an uneasy alliance to maintain economies, resources, and populations, Aden Robertson reemerges. After devoting fifteen years of his life to the reviled losing side, with the blood of half a million casualties on his hands, Aden is looking for a way to move on. He’s not the only one. A naval officer has borne witness to inconceivable attacks on a salvaged fleet. A sergeant with the occupation forces is treading increasingly hostile ground.

Xenocide is the third installment of the Ender series. On Lusitania, Ender found a world where humans and pequeninos and the Hive Queen could all live together; where three very different intelligent species could find common ground at last. Or so he thought. But Lusitania also harbors the descolada, a virus which kills all humans it infects, but which the pequeninos require in order to transform into adults.

The Aftermath of a stunning victory—especially an unexpected, complete, and final victory—should be high-fives all around, listening to politicians give boring congratulatory speeches, and a well-deserved rest for the Merry Band of Pirates. Yes, the galaxy is still a freakin' mess, but that is nothing new, and for a change, that can be someone else's problem. Until, you know, something really bad happens, and only the Pirates can deal with the problem... Or not.

Out of the blue, a young Space Fleet officer's dream becomes reality: He's made captain of a starship. Just in time for the return of humanity's most terrible enemy, after 50 years of peace. To survive against this enemy, Captain Tad Thatcher will have to do more than learn how to become an effective commander, or how to wrangle his wayward crew. He will need to reinvent space combat. From scratch.

When the UN invaded the Freehold of Grainne, the intent was simple: Force a noncompliant star nation back into the collective. What the politicians hadn't accounted for was that the Freehold had spent 200 years as the haven for every independent, rebellious, self-reliant adventurer in human space. Its military are scattered remnants, its bases smoking ruins, its cities occupied. But Grainne and its space habitats have resources beyond measure.

Lyla Cowan never understood what happened. One moment she was leading a squadron, the next she was waking up in a care unit with people angry at her. It set her on a path to what she has become, and what she now has. She was undone, and then came back from that. Or at least, everyone thinks so. Things seem to be getting even more chaotic, but it keeps her occupied. And dare she admit it, happy. But at the back of her mind is always the niggling doubt. Doubts about herself, and how she was undone once, without knowing why, or if it could happen again. Is the reason she can’t accept being ...

Honor Harrington has been exiled to Basilisk station and given an antique ship to police the system. The vindictive superior who sent her there wants her to fail. But he made one mistake: he's made her mad....

After seven years of bitter war, the end has come at last for the conflict known infamously as the Horus Heresy. Terra now lies within the Warmaster’s sights, the Throneworld and the seat of his father’s rule. Horus’ desire is nothing less than the death of the Emperor of Mankind and the utter subjugation of the Imperium. He has become the ascendant vessel of Chaos and amassed a terrible army with which to enact his will and vengeance. But the way to the Throne will be hard as the primarch Rogal Dorn, the Praetorian and protector of Terra, marshals the defences.

For two decades he served...and never questioned the orders. Would one act of mercy cost him? Alistair believed in the work. It was important to stop the rebels for the good of the Commonwealth. Over his career he’d become the greatest Titan the Corp had ever seen. It was a simple mission. Then the rebels said one thing...and Alistair’s life changed forever.

He’s the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly…. and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion.

The Merry Band of Pirates are in desperate trouble after the end of their last mission, and the real danger to humanity is just getting started. Hostile aliens have discovered there is something odd going on with wormholes in the galaxy, and their investigations could lead to finding a shortcut to Earth....

The crew of Starfire is thrust into action as Spencer's family comes under attack at the hands of their rivals. However, Space Orcs take care of themselves and do it with brutal efficiency. While their rivals are plotting against them, the intrepid team of Orc Inc. will search the cosmos for Charlie McNulty, who was kidnapped to distract the company from taking lucrative contracts. However, all good plans are only as good as those executing them, and Orc Inc. is the best. Fly along with Orc Inc. as they scour the cosmos and uncover layers of treachery.