Contact with aliens was the last thing on Alice's mind when she heads for Mars with her cat. When a murder occurs, can she find the killer and prove a man is innocent? Mars can be a dangerous place in the 25th century. Targeted Age Group:: 16-any age What Inspired You to Write Your Book? It was a writing class project and a way to express some ideas How is writing Science Fiction different from other genres? You have to think what the future may be in terms of technology and how … [Read more...] about Similar But Not the Same by A. Nation
Sferogyls by Mit Sandru
Sferogyls by Mit Sandru Evil empire attacks a peaceful planet. Fight or be enslaved. On Earth, Tim Andrus was a science-fiction writer, who, after dying, had his head preserved cryogenically – just in case he’ll get a second chance to live again. He was resurrected, not by doctors but by gods. To his surprise he’s not a mere mortal, but a god himself and his god-name is Timurud. Unfortunately, the life of a god is not all heavenly. Timurud, the god, must protect the good against the evil, … [Read more...] about Sferogyls by Mit Sandru
Invasion by PP Corcoran
Invasion by PP Corcoran The Carters enjoy life on colony world, Agate. The K'Tai invade. Can the Carter's use their secret past to save Agate from the K'Tai aggressors? Humanity, previously dependent on the K'Tai for its Redlazore, discovers vast resources of the most valuable mineral in the galaxy on Agate and are now free to expand across the stars: Redlazore is also the key component to faster-than-light travel. The planet Agate is, however, the human colony-world which lies perilously … [Read more...] about Invasion by PP Corcoran
Xenogeneic: First Contact by Lance Erlick
Xenogeneic: First Contact by Lance Erlick Aerospace engineer Elena Pyetrov travels into space to continue her father’s research. Her ship crashes. Within caves on an alien world, the Knoonk execute their plan to genetically adapt to Earth and displace humans. Kidnapped to the closed cave system, Elena finds other humans subjected to Knoonk experiments. There can be no compromise. It is winner take all. With time running out, Elena must dig deep to uncover the alien plan and stop them before … [Read more...] about Xenogeneic: First Contact by Lance Erlick
AL CLARK (Book One) by Jonathan G. Meyer
AL CLARK (Book One) by Jonathan G. Meyer Al Clark is familiar with trouble. It seems conflict follows him. Still, he cannot allow adversity or danger to crush his dreams. Journey with Al and his closest friends as they fight to save a crippled starship, adapt to a new world and keep the settlement from disaster. A story of colonization that will surprise and delight. … [Read more...] about AL CLARK (Book One) by Jonathan G. Meyer
Soldier of Fortune: A Gideon Quinn Adventure by Kathleen McClure
On the planet Fortune, tech is low, tensions are high and heroes as unlikely as they come. Wrongly convicted of treason, Gideon Quinn spent six years harvesting crystal under the killing suns of the Morton Barrens. When a general of the Corps arrives with an offer of freedom and the chance to clear his name, Gideon doesn’t have to think twice. With his pet draco Elvis on his shoulder, Gideon takes 'ship for Nike City on a quest for justice (or, failing that, revenge). What he finds is a … [Read more...] about Soldier of Fortune: A Gideon Quinn Adventure by Kathleen McClure
Black Bead: Book One of the Black Bead Chronicles by J.D. Lakey
On a savage, outlying planet an enclave of psionically-trained humans have built a utopian, matriarchal society that lives in harmony with all life. Leaving behind the polluted and corrupt world in which they lived, they colonized a new home far from the eyes of the galactic empire. Shielded from the rest of the galaxy by the dangerous beasts that inhabit their lush, forested world, the village lives a simple life under their Home Dome. But their goal was more than just to live in peace - they … [Read more...] about Black Bead: Book One of the Black Bead Chronicles by J.D. Lakey
His Only Hope by Erica Conroy
Aliens, a backwater planet, useless tech, an epic journey and...love? Cord, a former soldier who lost his young family, is hired to ensure a scientist’s sister is transported safely to the Ashula Mountains. Easy money, right? Not when a self-proclaimed governor, the natives and Cord’s old friend are all against him. Add to that his personal demons, alcoholism and an unwanted attraction to an alien...Cord has his hands full. Hope, however, has a destiny. One that will save the planet and … [Read more...] about His Only Hope by Erica Conroy
Terminus (Fringe Worlds #1) by Kevin Hardman
Master Sergeant Gant Maker was a highly-decorated and well-respected Marine - until his last mission left him as the sole survivor of an encounter with a vicious race called the Vacra. Served up as a scapegoat and drummed out of the military, he has since lived a life of seclusion with only an adopted alien as a companion. Now the Vacra have returned. As the only person to have ever faced them and survived, Maker is reinstated in the Corps and given the onerous task of finding this enemy on … [Read more...] about Terminus (Fringe Worlds #1) by Kevin Hardman
