Space Colony

Eight years after their ship crash-landed, the colonists from Earth have learned to survive on another world. Despite the relative harmony of the colony, Galena remains a treacherous place. The oceans are ruled by massive aquatic beasts that restrict the survivors to their farms and the lands beyond...where other dangers lurk. A chance recovery of multipurpose space suits in a salvage crate and an unnatural tunnel leading away from the colony unlock a pathway to exploring the forbidden oceans, where an amazing discovery awaits.

As Corporal Goshawk is adjusting to his new normal, Fate throws him a curve ball. The Marines are stuck on the alien planet as they search for missing Marines and clues to the goals of the SEALS. While they push to not leave any Marines behind, new challenges are presented as more Marines bonded with Leneshal are identified and join Goshawk’s team. To accommodate, Corporal Goshawk is promoted, but many members of his team don’t agree with his promotion or leadership. With the help of his core team, Goshawk has to learn to deal with hardened warfighters while unravelling the mysteries of...

Chen JieMin hypothesized the existence of hyperspace. The government of Arcadia put a project together to build a hyperspace probe. Chen ChaoLi managed the project to build a successful probe and transition it there and back.

Vesta Colony has a problem: Aliens are snatching men until they disappear for good. Humanity's defensive forces are stretched too thin to help a distant outpost, and so, the desperate founders, as well as their investors, are given the bad option of recruiting the worst while bribing the rest.

A broken ship. No way to get home. A species of hive warriors wants them for food. With their ship damaged by intense battle, they land on a distant, uninhabited planet and discover a single, ancient artifact - a ringed fortress of unknown purpose buried deep inside a mountain. Inside the fortress, they discover what may be a portal to a new world - too good to be believed. On their side of the portal the planet is lifeless, barren, rocky, with howling winds and tremendous lightning storms. On the other side of the portal is a gorgeous, lush, forested world that appears to make humans ...

Politics and Operational Planning don’t mix well! Naomi MacCaffrey and her ‘Hot Tub Brain Trust’ propose a new operation to strike at the aliens. Ammunition is low and there are still thousands of ugly giants ready to attack again. There is one container of ammo still sitting in a holding yard but it’s in alien-occupied Southport. When politics overrides the best of plans bad things tend to happen. Feeling left out, the Russian commander of Echo Company, Captain Boris Akulov, lobbies for his government’s representative to persuade General Jamison to let his detachment of Russians ...

The 2nd moon of Jupiter has been turned into a prison planet, where for several generations robot drone ships have been dumping the scum of the universe, and are patrolled by a ring of security satellites. After a century of research, old core samples for the ice moon reveal that the frozen oceans of Europa hold the base element for an immortality drug that can extend the human lifespan several-fold. Now greedy military corporations race to exploit this new fountain of youth, only to discover they can't disable the orbiting sentry that was programmed to guard the inmates at all costs. It ...

“NO PLAN IS NOT THE SAME AS NO HOPE.” When the Maymar colonists found twin planets circling a far-off star, they chose Una to be their new home and left Dua alone. Led by the Mayland family for three generations, they have carefully executed the founders’ Plan for steady growth, and life has become as predictable as the rising and setting of Dua in the sky. But twins don’t like to be separated. And not everything can be planned. When the discovery of miraculous healing water triggers a chain of events no one could have predicted, Cara and Tom Mayland must adapt or their colony will ...

John Perry was living peacefully on one of humanity's colonies - until he and his wife were offered an opportunity these ex-supersoldiers couldn't resist. To come out of retirement and lead a new frontier world. However, once on the planet, they discover they've been betrayed. For this colony is a pawn in an interstellar game of war and diplomacy. Humanity's Colonial Union has pitched itself against a new, seemingly unstoppable alien alliance dedicated to ending all human colonization.

Marcus has spent his entire life toiling in the shadowy depths of the Lunar mining colony, along with his companions. Their mission? To extract crucial resources and energy essential for sustaining the distant colonies on the lunar surface. Despite the demanding and solitary nature of their work, Marcus clings to the promise of a brighter future, hoping for a more prestigious position and even a chance to experience life on the fabled surface colonies in his twilight years. Living under the stringent rule of an unseen authority, the miners adhere to strict schedules and endure unyielding ...

The alien Rift get ready for their summer offensive against the humans at the New Hope Colony. Another Rift airship takes a close look at the crashed transport Cairo; it’s a tempting target. Commander Rick Cassidy and Gunnery Sergeant Molly Pickford know time is running out and must do all they can to prepare for the inevitable attack. Those school girls they’ve been training have some ideas of their own on how to defend their valley against the aliens. The Marco Polo makes its jump into the Tau Ceti system. Among the 2000 Rangers on the Polo is LT Bridget O’Brien, Rick Cassidy’s ...

All that remains of human civilization is a fledgling colony on Concordia, a planet light years from Earth. Infighting and disaster dogged the colony's earliest days, but through the determination and bravery of a few individuals, the remnants of humankind have clung to existence. One of the grittiest of these characters is Cherry Lindstrom. A farmer turned freedom fighter, she helped to lead the generational colonists rebellion. Now she must travel to the Galactic Assembly and persuade the leading powers to accept humans into their alliance.

In their relentless pursuit to transform the storm-ravaged planet, colonists embark on a daring mission to terraform the hostile environment, defying all odds. Despite the harsh living conditions and the constant challenges of adapting to a new world, the indomitable human spirit prevails, fostering a sense of humanity and a glimmer of hope amidst the adversity they face. During their exploration, the intrepid colonists stumble upon a colossal, deteriorating spacecraft. This alien vessel holds a special significance for Wuhan Industries, igniting their fervent curiosity as it potentially ...

Ian and Mabel are struggling to figure out their place on the Colony Ship Zubalamo. They have escaped some threats, and they think they have found a safe hiding place. Two former members of the ship’s flight crew have befriended them, giving up all links to their previous positions, but that has caused all four of them to be outside of the typical patterns of living on the colony ship. They are unwelcome on the engineering section, or in any of the eight enormous biomes.

The Planet Wolf Series: Volume 1 - An imaginary world somewhere in the galaxy with two warring continents inhabited by large, intelligent, telepathic, wolf-like creatures. Find out what happens when two refugee spaceships arrive. Will human and wolf learn how to co-exist? Can they? Planet Wolf is about to change forever. 2013 Edition. PLANET WOLF (1) Wolves and War - (2) Conflict and Courage - (3) Homage and Honour - (4) Dragons and Destiny - (5) Valour and Victory - (6) Ambition and Alavidha - (7) Paws and Planets - (8) Tales and Tails DRAGON WULF (1) Journey and Jeopardy - (2) Gossamer ...

Darin wants Jade. It’s as simple as that, but she won’t take him seriously. Now they are sent on a colonization mission that will use all their talents and maybe she’ll see that he’s a mature warrior. He’s waited long enough and it’s time to show her the amazing chemistry that lies between them waiting to be released. Jade feels bad, okay, not really. Darin is handsome and he’s got the body of a warrior, but when she compares him to some of the others, he doesn’t seem ready to be a mate. Others tell her it’s his sense of humor and when they’re old, she’ll be thankful ...

Fighting for freedom from galactic tyranny, General Cherry Lindstrom is responsible for the defense of the colony world, Concordia. This last outpost of human civilization lives under constant threat of attack from hostile aliens who claim the planet as their own. But decades have passed since the last assault, and the colonists have grown complacent. Thanks to the effects of time dilation, only Cherry and a handful of others remember the devastation wreaked on Concordia previously.

General Cherry Lindstrom made a decision that killed millions of a friendly alien species and threatens the future of humanity. A deadly poison is creeping across the surface of her planet, but the allies of humanity won’t reach Concordia in time to mount a rescue. While the scientists battle to find a way to neutralize the lethal toxin, Cherry is chasing down another threat: an enigmatic visitor who arrived just prior to the chemical attack. Her guts tell her the new arrival is up to no good, but others think she’s wrong.

Agetha has survived many more battles than she anticipated when she first landed on her new home planet. She's older and wiser, has gained family and lost loved ones. And yet her reward for four decades of service is to be pushed to the colony's outer edges with the other aging Generationals. But that was only the beginning of her adventure.

Master storyteller Ben Bova continues his multi-volume "Grand Tour" saga chronicling humanity's exploration of near space with Titan, a fast-paced thriller focused on the first manned mission to the Solar System's most intriguing world. Skillfully blending high drama, passionate characters, and daring speculation with the latest discoveries from the current Cassini/Huygens probe of Saturn's moon, Bova has crafted a heart-stopping tale of epic adventure on mankind's next frontier.