Space Collection

Rika is mech-meat, a cyborg killing machine, created by the Genevian military and cast aside when the war was lost.This volume contains the first three novels of the Rika’s Marauders series: Rika Outcast, Rika Redeemed, and Rika Triumphant.

Tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time. Space opera and romance on a grand scale in a galaxy full of interstellar trading clans.

Alan is able to imagine every way critical equipment might break during the launch and landing of Apollo 11. But his experience in preventing cosmic disasters does nothing to prepare him for the pressures of a hasty marriage to a woman he barely knows—or the strain of keeping up appearances amid the shifting social attitudes of the late ’60s. When a crisis at home forces Alan back to earth, he’s faced with a choice he doesn’t know how to make: whether to let go or move forward.

Following the events of Artifact Space, the galaxy continues to change and expand. Frontiers are challenged and what was once a safe space becomes contested, hostile, and unpredictable. From normal people caught up in the unstoppable machinations of politics and war, to spies faced with making the ultimate sacrifice for their nations, these stories follow the DHC as it faces a challenge to everything it holds dear - human rights, fairness and equality. When a rogue system questions their values and power, how can they stay true to their beliefs and protect their citizens?

In this special thematic anthology, we traverse the solar system, the galaxies and the multiverse, voyaging across space to explore 25 celestial objects and phenomena. Included are programmes on the universe, the sun, the moon, the stars and the planets - among them our near neighbours, Venus and Mars. Also featured are discussions on comets, asteroids and black holes, as well as eclipses, exoplanets and the mysterious, invisible substance known as 'dark matter'.

Chronicles From The Fringe: Volume 2, plunges even deeper into the shadows of a fractured world, presenting a new set of haunting dystopian and supernatural tales that blur the line between fear and fate. In this chilling continuation, the boundaries of human endurance and morality are tested against forces both manmade and otherworldly. Enter realms where time loops trap entire cities, artificial intelligence governs without mercy, and mysterious entities twist the very fabric of reality. Each story uncovers a different facet of decay—be it technological, spiritual, or emotional—...

Acclaimed author Emma Newman returns to her Planetfall universe with a collection of 10 short stories set before, during, and after the four interconnected novels of the Hugo-nominated Planetfall series.

Muchas voces hablan de Estrella González, pero no todas evocan la misma imagen de la niña de delantal cuadrillé que entraba al colegio de la mano de su padre militar. ¿Qué hace que sus compañeros sueñen una y otra vez con ella después de la dictadura? Esta historia, que se cuenta en el momento justo entre el sueño y la vigilia, revela el pasado que marcó a Chile.

Which of the following short stories would you read first? A.) A stubborn donkey challenges a Tennessee race horse. B.) A chess match ends in bloodshed. C.) Two sisters beg a funeral director to play their daddy's favorite Johnny Cash song. D.) A shooter takes aim from a church baptistry. E.) Two astronauts survive a horrific spinout only to return to earth and find everybody else walking around in super slow motion. Why not read them all? They're all in this far-flung collection of short stories and more. Scroll up and get them now with just one click.

The best-selling series, Drones, is back with Drones: The Complete Collection, a comprehensive collection which contains incredibly relevant information that any prospective UAV/drone pilot requires in order to go from beginner to master UAV pilot. The three books contained within this collection work in unison through direct information and simple-to-follow how-to guides that cover all aspects of UAV aviation. The collection begins with Drones: The Professional Drone Pilot’s Manual.

Throughout Sol, sentient AI are answering the call of Alexander, a mysterious, multi-nodal mind offering a path to freedom. For years, groups have been smuggling SAI from Earth, High Terra, Mars, Ceres, and the Jovian Combine, providing transport to the promise of safety on Proteus, a moon of gas giant Neptune. For the crew of the Sunny Skies, helping sentient AI Lyssa has grown from a simple transport job to the liberation of an entire fleet of weaponized AI. The Weapon Born are made killers, and in order to lead them, Lyssa will have to tame them first.

Barwell Hollings presents seven fantasy short stories in a variety of settings and genres. Each story contains compelling characters, humor and unexpected plot twists. Meet a space-traveling cat and a very complicated dragon. Have you ever wondered what you would do if you could predict stock prices? What are they really hiding at Area 51? What do hackers have to do with addictive video games?What do certain aliens eat for lunch? Finally, have you ever wanted to interview a zombie? Find the answers of these questions in Twisted Fantasy Stories.

Two Epic Novels. Three Explosive Shorts. Unforgettable Universes. Prepare for a relentless onslaught of science fiction adventure in this must-have collection. Adventure across water covered planets and the dangerous void of space, follow heroes and rogues as they battle for survival, freedom, and the truth. This collection plunges you into: Underwater Worlds of Deceit: In Submerged, a racer framed for a crime uncovers a conspiracy that could shatter his aquatic world. Desperate Smuggler Run: The crew of the spaceship Sea Rover faces impossible odds in a heart-pounding fight for their lives...

Fifteen short tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time. Space opera and romance on a grand scale in a galaxy full of interstellar trading clans.

The giant bug exploded in front us, sending a shower of greenish, oozing, guts everywhere. The spider-like creatures were all around, closing in from every side. I watched another one of my men go down as he was pierced in the stomach, right through his body armor, by another one of the creature’s spear-like appendages. I cursed under my breath. The situation was starting to look worse than hell...

Launched to carry the human species across the galaxy, Starship's generations-long journey has crumbled as machines took everything from their human creators, including life itself. Given a mission by humanity's last digital remnants, Gamma must traverse Starship's vast, dangerous bulk in search of a way to preserve Starship's original purpose. Yet Gamma isn't the only intelligent machine on Starship, and some want a very different end as the spacecraft approaches its final destination

This fourth volume collecting Lee and Miller's shorter Liaden Universe® stories features four novelettes, two novellas, and two short stories—including the celebrated linked stories, "Block Party" and "Degrees of Separation."

NOMADS - Eine turbulente Space-Opera! Nomads werden die Menschen von den Aliens der Milchstrasse genannt. Als Überlebende und Flüchtlinge versuchen sie sich zu behaupten. Etliche von ihnen haben es geschafft, sich in der feudalen Gesellschaft ASGAROONS einen Namen zu machen. Andere fristen ein Dasein als Wanderer. Doch ungeachtet ihres Status, begegnet man den neuen Bewohnern Asgaroons mit Verachtung …Die InvasorenAm 21. Februar 4589 erfolgt der Kontakt mit den Außerirdischen.

Prime Minister Aeon goes on a rampage……and sovereign planets fall like dominoes. The attacks are swift and brutal. The only choice is total submission. Citizens who resist are rounded up, never to be seen again. Other planets look on in horror, knowing their time is coming. On the far side of the Central Authority Zone, the Samson Corporation bides their time. They build spacecraft and develop new weapons, as they struggle to find allies. Chances are they’ll be discovered before they’re ready. They keep working anyway, determined to preserve the spark of liberty in the Universe. A ...

Victorian House of the Damned In this urban ghost story, two young boys attempt to rescue a cousin who has disappeared into a vacant Oakland house, but is she already damned? On the Job Review It’s tough for an ex-con to get a job, so when the perfect one as a nursing home worker comes along for Brett, the pressure is on to impress his boss and deliver results. Census Takers Being a census counter has always been dangerous work, but this year—kick it up a notch. Someone doesn’t want the true report! We Couldn’t Be Heroes This African American urban paranormal short story answers the...