Space Travel Fiction

Jens needed to get off the planet in a hurry so he took the first job on an interstellar freighter he found—part of a convoy to a far-flung mining colony three Steps and almost three thousand lightyears away. Only the desperate went so far—colonists willing to trade a life on Earth for a new start on a rock somewhere across the galaxy, or spacers one step ahead of the law. But as each Step takes him farther from home, Jens learns that the job isn’t exactly what he was told, the cargo not as legitimate, and his situation even more precarious. Jens finds himself being groomed for a role...

Adan is ready to leave Earth behind. He successfully transformed his massive asteroid into an amazing spaceship, but faces an even larger challenge as he tries to negotiate the repercussions of the many deals and compromises that were required along the way. The choices he makes will not only impact those people who remain behind, but will also determine how the society onboard his vessel survives far into the future.

Autistic savants Micah Oberllyn and his friend Sir Alex Stevens have grown up and found their places in the Oberllyn family think tank. No one realized how serious the boys were about space travel until they started testing engines, using robots they’d designed to construct leaf ships and quietly building a moon base as a stepping off point for interplanetary colonization. From Kai Dante to Catriona, the Oberllyn family is back and everyone joins in the attempt to make the project a success. A nemesis from the past targets them and they find themselves once again dodging control by more ...

Dust in the Wind: It’s the year 2037 and the world has been thrust into Global Cooling which results in less plant growth, less algae growth and oxygen levels are depleting. Scientists predict that by 2080 habitability of earth is questionable. The UN backs funding for 2 projects: Xavier and Helios. Xavier will be sent to Mars to seismically map out a 25 mile diameter circle near the Martian Polar Ice Caps. It will return soil samples and the seismic mapping data to earth. Project Helios will use Xavier’s data to build a “contact lens” type enclosure on Mars as the first earth ...

On the primitive world Cull, a knight errant called Anderson hunts a dragon, not knowing that elsewhere is a resurrected brass killing machine, Mr Crane, assisting in a similar hunt. Learning that this old enemy still lives, agent Cormac pursues while scientist Mika begins discovering the horrifying truth about an ancient alien technology. Each day is a survival struggle for the people of Cull. Ferocious insectile monsters roam their planet as they try to escape to their forefathers' starship, still orbiting far above them.

For the last two days Michael had found himself thinking in an new direction. All the old stuff we depended on is gone and that's okay. He didn't care at all if he never saw space again. In fact he'd rather not go back to it and even if there was a way to fix it all he didn't want to go back to Earth: He was positive in fact that they could never go back; none of them. He was positive he wouldn't be able to live that way again anyway… Not after this. Less than two years ago his entire life, his entire focus was wrapped up in the old way. Hadn't he been waiting for the countdown to go on ...

Exodus From Elyria follows the inhabitants of a distant planet as they send Explorer Hybrids across the cosmos in search of a new home, escaping toxic gases. After a tragic crash, the lone survivor passes his essence to a human, sparking new life. Meanwhile, the AI Ava uncovers a deadly path gen that threatens humanity. As two million Elyrians race toward Earth, the fate of both civilizations is at stake in a thrilling tale of survival and cosmic destiny.

DR. Rasputin (Razz) Freeman, in his search for answers, travels to far away places and back and forward in time. He will utilizing the artifacts he found in his previous adventure that allows him to travel backwards and forward in time as well as transport himself and others to anywhere. He is assisted by a high priest from 2000 years past. In this episode he will have contact with races unknown to mankind and will have the time to rescue a united states senator form certain death. Read Book One first to get the best from the story line.

Flint, Wren, and Ace, along with Charles, are now members of the Eureka, a state-of-the-art vessel heading for a world in the far reaches of a new galaxy. Sixty years ago a colony ship was sent there, along with someone close to their benefactor. But when they arrive, they find getting to the surface isn’t as easy as they thought. With a crash-landing, and news that shocks the entire crew, they must collectively find a way to get the Pilgrim off-planet and into the fight against the Watchers.

Davis Summerfield, once enjoying a blissful retirement and the pleasures of a carefree life, suddenly finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue he cannot refuse. Interplay, a clandestine government agency, presents him with an offer he can't decline—leading their groundbreaking space exploration and research division. Uncertain about the full extent of his new role, Davis is astounded to learn that it encompasses a daring expedition into the outer reaches of the cosmos. Amidst the mission's perilous voyage, Davis encounters enigmatic vessels, their origins shrouded in mystery. Just ...

Imagine going to sleep and waking up 3,000 years later on another planet. That’s what happens to Adam O’Shea, a brilliant late 21st century scientist and inventor. All he wants to do is go off to Mars for some peace and quiet until humanity works out its issues. Instead, he ends up struggling for his very existence in the ruins of a failed Martian colony where he confronts the limits of technology and his own vision. Along the way he meets Clara Xhang, another castaway in space and time, and together they plot their escape from the death trap that is the Red Planet.

Now that you've read books 1 through 4 in their original forms. Here comes the first volume of this 4 books into one big book with edited editions. This edition is great for schools; in-class use. look for the supplemental book of this book part 1 and 2 with questions and more info. coming out soon... This is also the new revised Edition for 2021. Foreword from the author Petar Kostadinov——————————————————————————————————————————————————————-Introduction“Far away in the distant glow...

A mysterious planet. A deadly expedition. And a powerful technology that could shape the future of the galaxy... When the Empire serves Key with an ultimatum, he’s forced into a dangerous expedition to explore an uncharted planet. But his superiors are hiding no shortage of secrets... and even if Key manages to escape the dangers on the surface of this unforgiving world, he’ll be faced with a shocking discovery with consequences that could ripple through the whole galaxy. Books included: The Redress Job: Losing this trial will cost him everything. But winning could mean sacrificing his ...

They are the last survivors of their race, beings who live on and communicate through energy, who are capable of assuming the shape of any other species. When their youngest member is assigned to a world considered safe to explore, she is captured by the natives. To escape, she must violate the most important rule of her kind, and reveal the existence of her species to a fellow prisoner - a human being. Now her race is in danger of extinction, for even if the human does not betray her, the Enemy who has long searched for her people may finally discover their location.

The stories you’ve dreamed of; the people you crave to meet; or would love to be. The aliens who’d make you shiver, or laugh. The huge risks of guiding your spacecraft here, or there. The adventures you’d have if only you had the nerve… Or the utter romance of doing that… The humour of orbital disasters and alien conflicts; the perils of ill-advised time-interference; the sheer romance of null-gravity love; the terrors of a leaky hull; the fear of a bullying boss when you’re a thousand light years beyond.; the choices you face in the big, black Vac. Mostly a laugh or a satisfied...

World War III looming: Zombies, Aliens, and Intergalactic War. The world is on the brink of destruction and it's time for our heroes to take a stand. With an alien invasion looming and a corporation intent on causing chaos, the stakes have never been higher. Arthur, Elliot, Millicent, and Stanley must come together to stop Hellinix from goading the aliens into a full-scale invasion. But with the added threat of zombie outbreaks and the Zadnitsian government driving NATO into World War III, the task seems impossible. As the heroes navigate their way through a dangerous web of secrets and ...

For three and a half centuries the Paladi and the Senate collaborated to maintain a fragile peace across the 404 habitable worlds of the Interstellar Network Alliance Commonwealth. Dy Curyn serves the Prelature of the Paladi during this time of peace, finding a deep sense of satisfaction and purpose so doing, even as his earnest efforts are alternately squandered and exploited by the schemes of others: Those who dwell in the vast shadows cast by the light of interstellar civilization.

A space adventure with intrigue, romance, royalty, and pirates who want to be royalty. The Princess of the Zenith Empire and her handmaid are captured by the Aeon Dynasty, a pirate organization looking for any way to legitimize their claims. Forced into an arranged engagement with the ruffian Prince Dax, Shandra and Jayna fight to escape while learning about the galaxy, about love and loyalty, and what it means to be a royal in a vast galactic empire.

For three and a half centuries the Prelature and the Senate collaborated to maintain a fragile peace across the 404 habitable worlds of the Interstellar Network Alliance Commonwealth. Before the Discord. Before the Civil War. Stardrive. Soon the whole galaxy might be accessible for exploration. Yet as the Prelature of the Paladi reformed their defunct Exploration Corps, to send experimental stardrive ships out into the Unknown Reaches of the galaxy, the Alliance was broken. The Commonwealth became rapidly engulfed in a Civil War throughout the Network. With the need for Prelates to lead the...

The distant future. Earth’s Alliance forces have emerged victorious from a brutal nine-year war with the mysterious Kastazi - a vicious, highly advanced alien race. In the dawn of a new peace, the Alliance Devastation Class starship California embarks on a mission of science and learning with a skeleton crew of seasoned officers, civilian students, and inexperienced military cadets in tow. For JD Marshall and Viv Nixon, gifted cadets and best friends, the mission holds special meaning: It offers an opportunity to prove themselves.