From bestselling author Neal Stephenson and critically acclaimed historical and contemporary commercial novelist Nicole Galland comes a captivating and complex near-future thriller combining history, science, magic, mystery, intrigue, and adventure that questions the very foundations of the modern world.When Melisande Stokes, an expert in linguistics and languages, accidently meets military intelligence operator Tristan Lyons in a hallway at Harvard University, it is the beginning of a chain of events that will alter their lives and human history itself. The young man from a shadowy government entity approaches Mel, a low-level faculty member, with an incredible offer. The only condition: she must sign a nondisclosure agreement in return for the rather large sum of money. Tristan needs Mel to translate some very old documents, which, if authentic, are earth-shattering. They prove that magic actually existed and was practiced for centuries. But the arrival of the... Views: 5
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A puppet is crowned. The true heir remains hidden. A rogue's secret could change everything. War has come to Melengar. To save her kingdom, Princess Arista runs a desperate gamble when she defies her brother and hires Royce and Hadrian for a dangerous mission. As the power of the Nyphron Empire grows, so does Royce's suspicion that the wizard Esrahaddon is using the thieves as pawns in his own game. To find the truth, he must unravel the secret of Hadrian's past-what he discovers could change the future for all of Elan. "The Riyria Revelations is shaping up to be one of the most original and entertaining fantasy series I've seen in years." King of the Nerds Fantasy Reviews "Another absolutely riveting installment in The Riyria Revelations series! Once again, Michael J. Sullivan did not disappoint. There was suspense, humor, action, treachery, and even a tiny bit of love thrown in." Ramblings & More "Mr. Sullivan continues to impress. In Royce and Hadrian he has created some of the best characters the genre has seen in some time, and in Avempartha he shows that he knows what to do with them." Speculative Fiction Junkie Views: 5
Jack Vance is one of the most remarkable talents to ever grace the world of science fiction. His unique, stylish voice has been beloved by generations of readers. One of his enduring classics is his Mazirian the Magician (previously titled The Dying Earth), and its sequels—a fascinating, baroque tale set on a far-future Earth, under a giant red sun that is soon to go out forever. Cugel the Clever is a novel-length adventure of Cugel the trickster, the thief, the very questionable hero in this decadent, dying world. Caught by the magician whose house he was robbing, Cugel is set the task of retrieving certain rare objects as penance. Views: 5
The Terran Empire has broken the Taisa Accord and invaded Alliance space in this exciting second novel in the Brink of Distinction series. Survivors of the Empire's first assault, Yen Xiao and Adam Decker swore vengeance against the Terrans. Joining forces with the enigmatic Keryn Riddell, the three warriors must find a way to destroy the Terran fleet. But the Terrans have a secret weapon: a biological agent sold to them by an renegade smuggler. Now it's a race against the clock to capture the smuggler before the Terrans decimate the Alliance homeworlds. When everything they do proves to be not enough to stop the Empire's violent invasion, the Alliance takes the fight directly to the Empire by invading Earth! But Earth may not be the biggest threat to the safety of the Alliance. The biggest danger may be one of their own. Views: 5
Fame, money, and power were once commodities Carlos Montoya and Brad Michael Stevens held in abundance. Carlos, the ex-child Latin pop sensation, Brad, everyone’s favorite loveable child actor of the 80’s are now both in their late 30’s. The same world that wanted everything from them now wants nothing to do with either of them. What do you do when the fans stop calling your name? When then paparazzi does not want to snap your picture? When your agent does not return your calls? Well if you are Carlos and Brad you try to write, direct, and star in your own film to jumpstart your careers. And when nobody in Hollywood wants to touch their script, because their fame is at an all-time low point, Carlos and Brad attempt to generate their own buzz by committing a string of robberies. The public takes notice as the duo gets closer and closer to getting their careers back as their crime spree intensifies. ** Views: 4
Thunder, a hero from the Super Human series, reveals the truth behind one of the world's most famous superhero teams in this short story. Views: 4
Episode 12
A new ally providing aid…An old ally joining the fight…Their resources growing with each passing day…Their homeworld finally on the road to recovery…
Things finally seem to be coming together for Captain Scott and the Alliance, as he takes his forces on the offensive. However, the Jung may in turn give him more trouble than he bargained for.
“Rise of the Alliance” is an 111,000 word novel, and is the 12th episode in The Frontiers Saga.
Episode 13 is coming soon!
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The sixth instalment of an epic science fiction series that tells of humanity's desperate struggle to survive against an overwhelming alien invasion.The counterattack into enemy territory proved the aliens were far stronger than the humans thought. Whilst many got on with their lives in the hope the aliens would not return, Colonel Mitch Taylor knew better. No longer seeking to occupy Earth, the enemy Lord Demiran wants revenge. This time he means to obliterate Earth with a new terrifying weapon of mass destruction that will mean extinction for the human race.With time running out, the fight must be taken to Demiran with everything Earth forces have to give in a desperate attempt to save humanity. But beyond the threat of the weapon, Taylor knows they must finish Demiran for good if they are to end the war and bring peace to the world.Battle Earth is a futuristic sci-fi action adventure series that chronicles vast bloody battles following humanity's first reach into the stars. Views: 4
