Space Travel Fiction

To Mars! A groundbreaking planetary exploration book set in the early 20th century, primarily focused on the journey from Earth to Mars. The world is captivated by the McNally-Dobson controversy, sparked by Professor Richard McNally's revolutionary theories about life on Mars. This scientific exploration novel delves into the mysteries of the red planet and the incredible technological advancements of the time. An Unlikely Partnership When young inventor Thomas Fairbanks reveals his father's perfected anti-gravity device to Professor McNally, the two visionaries join forces. McNally's ...

Welcome to future-shock. Hold on tight and buckle yourselves in, because the future is on a relentless onslaught, for better or worse. This is a collection of the short speculative fiction of Gabriel Walker Land. Most stories are flash fiction, meaning less than 1000 words. Each contains a story of mystery, action, romance, and suspense.

An exhilarating sci-fi saga that follows one badass space assassin on his adventures across the galaxy. The Chronicles of Jason Rokku is a pulse-pounding read that serves up no shortage of high-octane action and nail-biting suspense. Scroll up and grab your copy today. When the expert assassin Jason "Key" Rokku is roped into an assignment that seems too good to be true, it will kick off an explosive chain of events that will force him into a deadly cat-and-mouse game that spans the entire galaxy. From infamous mercenaries and shady contract killers to mysterious uncharted planets, Key will ...

Kenna, an aspirational teen guru, wanders destitute across the stars as he tries to achieve his parents' ambition to advise the celestial elite. Everything changes when Kenna wins a free dinner at The Sol Majestic, the galaxy's most renowned restaurant, giving him access to the cosmos's one-percent. His dream is jeopardized, however, when he learns his highly-publicized "free meal" risks putting The Sol Majestic into financial ruin.

Book One of the series, titled “When we built a space elevator”, follows the people producing the elevator at Ellemental Space in New Mexico, as they conspire with the Pentagon to launch it before anyone finds out and can stop it. Enough Rope is a hard science fiction series by Phillips, exploring a future in which the first space elevator was built in the 20s. This is a disruptive technology, something we’ve become familiar with, but there are fortunes being made, building rockets. The rocket set are not happy and face financial ruin if the elevator is successful. What will they do?

In the final throes of the generations-long war with the alien Felen, smuggler Jereth Keeven's junk freighter breaks down in a strange rift in deep space, with little chance of rescue—until they encounter a science vessel that claims to be from 152 years in the future. Engineer Uma Ozakka has always been fascinated with the past, especially the desperate peace mission that ended the war with the Felen and ushered in a new age of collaboration—a mission Keeven's first mate, Leesongronski, is supposed to be leading right now.

In Ansible, 25th-century Islamic explorers transfer their minds across space and time to make first contact...and get marooned in alien bodies on alien worlds. Along the way, they encounter the most dangerous predator humanity has ever faced. Now a Syrian refugee, a 13th-century librarian, and a hijabi shape-shifter from the far future must travel across space and time to defend humanity from this intergalactic and devouring evil.

In this high-octane space-faring saga, legendary bounty hunter, Key, and his team are relentlessly pursued by Grant Urselle and other bounty hunters. As they travel to different planets to evade their enemies, they must rely on the help of the Cloud, a mysterious artificial intelligence, to stay one step ahead. From maximum-security prisons on the icy moon Europa to remote planets, Key and his team are always on the run, but they will stop at nothing to survive. Fans of action-packed sci-fi adventures won't want to miss this thrilling series. Books included: The Blow-Off Job: Sees the team ...

Nicola and her friends' whirlwind tour of the galaxy isn't about to stop! The Space Brigade's third adventure takes them to a strange pair of planets that couldn't be more different. On one side is a planet covered in volcanoes. On the other side, a beautiful place full of daydreamy poets. Nicola and the Space Brigade find themselves caught in the middle of a war between the two, and must find a way to make peace before it's too late!

Vincent is having the time of his life... ...it's just not actually his life As a software developer, landing a job at an elite consumer spaceflight company is definitely a win, other than the fact that he has to face his fears and ride the rocket himself! That's not so bad, though. Vince is madly in love with Jenn, the gorgeous and adventure-loving copilot, even though he's never been able to really string more than two words together in her presence. Vince's minor blackout on his last descent was troubling, but not as troubling as the fact that just about every woman he meets suddenly ...

In eternity, there was no hurry. In the year A.D 3198 humankind is thriving and striving for the stars. Among them stand the Mortalis, flesh and blood beings who can live extensively by xulon, a life-preserving plant that gives health and vitality when ingested. Preparations to travel to the stars are in its second phase. Follow three hundred-year-old (or so) Lieutenant Colonel Marion Stefanova on her latest mission to Helion 3, a class M planet in the Proxima Zetauri System. “It’s just that my emotions are still a little raw.” Marion is a seasoned commander; she is also seasoned in ...

When Raisa Hopeland, determined to win her race to become the next electromancer of London, bumps into Amon Brightbourne―tweed-suited, otherworldly, guided by the Grace―in the middle of a London riot, she sets in motion a series of events which will span decades, continents, and a series of events which will change the world.

Grounded after a rescue attempt in Earth orbit goes bad, Commander Martin Atkins of the Confederation Navy is approached by the Interscission Project, a consortium of civilian corporations on the verge of perfecting the technology to travel to another star. He joins the crew of the Zenith, humanity's first starship. Edward Harlen is a brilliant young engineer, and a key player in the construction of the Zenith to take advantage of the untested technology of foldspace drive. But Edward has his own agenda in joining the project....

In space, conquest reigns supreme. The mighty prevail, but only for those with the power. The Thulu have dominated the cosmos for millennia. Grand Viceroy Zaltis should revel in the glory of defeating the Earthborn Dagan, but it only leaves him empty inside. Why won’t victory satisfy him? His master, the godlike D’raith, doesn’t understand the failings of mortals. Its purpose is to rule the universe. With a Dagan governor as captive, the D’raith orders Zaltis to discover the last Earthborn refuge. It’s where the all-powerful Genesis Stone lies. Zaltis vows to break the governor ...

In the spring of 2019, a publisher received three handwritten journals detailing one woman’s alleged alien abduction. Known only as Cora, this is her story. Full of courage and adventure, it will make you think and fill you with wonder.

In a distant solar system in a distant time, a malignant evil lurks on a deserted planet. A gentleman farmer with a less than placid past, an exotic stranger with a shocking secret, six honest smugglers, and a disaffected chieftain journey across the solar system to recover ancient artifacts and end up confronting the Menace in the Goldilocks Zone.

Like nothing you’ve read this year. Layered in story and intrigue and brimming with character.In a galaxy at the edge of imagination. Six diverse characters share a strange dream: a figure composed only of shadow holding a pulsing red sun in its palm. Ruled by six masked councilmembers, the Northrite corporation exploits the powers of Elemiscists—those with magical abilities—and keep them as indentured servants. When a nearby sun turns bloodred and begins pulsing, people flee their homes and the millennia-old government crumbles. Together, a military recruit, a sheltered woman, a ...

In the 36th century, humanity faces annihilation at the hands of the Formorians—a parasitic hive that corrupts and consumes all organic life in its path. As the war for survival rages on, Tristan MacArthur, an astronaut from the 24th century who returned from a deep-space voyage, continues his perilous quest to unlock the secrets of Excalibur—an ancient technology that may hold the key to defeating the unstoppable Formorian virus. After narrowly surviving the events from the first novel, Tristan journeys into the distant past with Merlin, where ancient prophecies speak of a mortal ...

Are you ready to embark on a journey through the vast expanse of the universe? Look no further than Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 11 by The Shadowplay Collective. This collection of short stories will transport you to distant worlds and introduce you to characters that will leave a lasting impression on your mind. In this volume, The Shadowplay Collective takes readers on a thrilling ride through the depths of space and time. From the far reaches of the galaxy to the depths of the human psyche, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat. The settings are vividly described, ...

Hayden Marks is an egotistical athlete with dreams of glory. Ryne Zeldon is an apathetic genius with zero ambition. Glendo Maris is a lovable loser who's bad at basically everything. It’s on these three idiots to save the world. In a utopian future, Hayden and Ryne are two opposing forces who don’t get along. When they’re both drafted into the exclusive Explorer program under the tutelage of their former teacher, they gel like oil and water, like Newtonian physics and quantum mechanics, like ice sculptures and grease fires- they have a hard time mixing. Oh, and they’re both chasing ...