Adult Space Opera

War is destroying the galaxy. Esmae has vanished without a trace. A terrifying, ravenous beast is devouring the stars one by one. Titania is offered a gift that may well be a curse. Alexi, the exiled prince, is asked to pay a heavy price for his mistakes. And far, far away, on a dark, mysterious planet, a sleeping god stirs awake. As the end of the world draws ever closer, Esmae and Alexi must decide how far they’ll go to win - and who they’ll sacrifice along the way.

Governor Reagan Vasilios uncovers something others want to stay hidden at all costs. Corruption is spreading like a virus throughout the Antares system, pushing some down a slippery slope and others into a pit of annihilation. Reagan is faced with a decision: Stand up to corruption or look the other way. Reagan is living on the edge, not knowing that a deeper force is driving events. As democracy fragments, the balance of power shifts, and freedom becomes fragile. Unexpectedly, Reagan discovers a life form different from anything he has encountered before.

Die Außenseiter sind zurück - irgendwie zumindest... Tyler und seine Squad 312 sind zurück, und dieses Mal sind sie auf der Flucht vor so ziemlich jedem in der Galaxie. Nachdem sie in galaktisches Sperrgebiet eingedrungen sind, ist auf sie ein Kopfgeld ausgesetzt. Ihre Hauptaufgabe besteht aber nicht nur darin, sich selbst zu retten, sondern auch ihre blinde Passagierin Aurora. Diese muss lernen, ihre übernatürlichen Kräfte zu nutzen und ihr Schicksal zu erfüllen. Denn Aurora hat als Einzige den Zugang zu einer Wunderwaffe, die die Zerstörung der Galaxie verhindern kann.

Fresh out of the Academy, Cal must learn to fit in on an antiquated, intergalactic space freighter with a much older, multiracial crew. With the rocket's destination and mission kept secret, Cal works closely with his crewmates to keep operations safe and running smoothly. When sabotage is discovered that could end in a catastrophic explosion, the chief engineer risks his life to save the spaceship, and Cal jumps in to help. Can they stop a core meltdown to save the ship and crew? How will Cal perform under pressure, being the "new kid" on this "old bucket of andirons"?

Esmae once wanted nothing more than to help her golden brother win the crown of Kali, but that dream died with her best friend. Alexi broke her heart, and she vowed to destroy him for it. And with her sentient warship Titania beside her, how can she possibly fail? As gods, beasts, and kingdoms choose sides, Alexi seeks out a weapon more devastating than even Titania. Past lives threaten the present. Old enemies claim their due. And Esmae cannot outrun the ghosts and the questions that haunt her.

In AD 2076, Earth has been conquered and humanity brutally enslaved under the cruel tyranny of the Kalkar invaders whose evil was spawned from Va-nah, the Moon’s hollow interior. But when a desperate plea comes from the planet Barsoom, Julian Seventh - descendant of the great hero who nearly defeated the Kalkars - is hurled upon a lonely quest into the heart of Va-nah. There he must team up with a U-ga princess and a fierce alien quadruped to launch a daring rescue to save a lost Barsoomian ambassadorial mission.

Smitty dreamt of the day that he'd no longer be punching the timeclock as Yardley Station's janitor but had no idea that a blue girl and a dead trafficker would be the way it ended. Still, being shot at by station security and nearly ejected into outer space were not much worse than the student loans he owned back on Earth. Oh, and the blue girl? She's part of a starship crew that...well, just listen and find out.

Far from Earth in another galaxy, three lonely Earthmen follow a star on Christmas Eve. Are they the new wise men? What will they find in the stable? A short story that asks important questions about man's place in the universe.

Can a time machine be used to save the galaxy? Before teaming up with Tarq, Xornaa was a spy/mercenary with a terrible reputation. After finishing a successful mission, she receives a mysterious offer, one that involves a lot of money for a seemingly easy job. But she’s gone through the wringer several times in the past, so she has her suspicions, especially when she finds out the Akakies are involved.

It is Earth year 2717, and centuries after the Third Nuclear War. The surviving factions have migrated to Alpha Centauri - ruled by Dr. Fang. Sixteen-year-old Tyler Hicks and his dad spend their days mapping out planets and moons in the A star system for the Freelander faction. While his dad zooms off to exciting spheres, Tyler gets stuck on boring moon work trips. All that changes when his mining drone accidentally discovers a volatile new energy that could double the speed of the Free starships - which puts Tyler on Fang's most-wanted list.

Jack Hunter's greatest adversary, the man who pushed him to his limits, was a terrorist who brought a city to its knees. It took everything Jack had to capture him the last time, and now, that man is loose again. But Leo isn't interested in simply killing Jack. No, what he really wants is to make Jack suffer. To break his spirit. Keli Armana wishes to return to her people, to a world where she can use her telepathic skills without restrictions, and she tries to persuade Ben Loranai into leaving with her. But is Ben willing to betray his own government?

Melissa Carlson was thrilled to enter the Justice Keeper training program. Now, she has begun a new life on Leyria: an idyllic planet that has overcome poverty and prejudice. But something dark simmers beneath the surface, as a terrorist group threatens to bring back the social unrest that the Leyrian people fought so hard to vanquish.

With his closest friend dead, killed by an experimental virtual reality device, Jorg finds himself in more danger than he ever imagined. He suddenly has access to an endless fountain of hyper advanced technology - technology everyone else wants and is willing to kill him to get. With no other choice, Jorg goes toe to toe with corrupt institutions, his own government, and even greater threats. Little does Jorg know that the fate of all mankind will hinge on the choices he makes after the horrible accident that started it all.

Tyler, frisch ausgebildeter Musterschüler der besten Space Academy der ganzen Galaxie, freut sich auf seinen ersten Auftrag. Als sogenannter Alpha steht es ihm zu, sein Team zusammenzustellen - und er hat vor, sich mit nichts weniger als den Besten zufrieden zu geben. Tja, die Realität sieht anders aus: Er landet in einem Team aus Losern und Außenseitern.

Terra, the human girl raised by aliens, is back on Earth. but not for long. It's been two years since Terra returned to Earth. It had seemed like such a good idea at the time...Get to know her real parents. Attend high school with actual humans. But Terra's world has been anything but ordinary. Across the galaxy, her alien homeland is in grave danger...A death planet. A mysterious prophecy. And a society warped beyond all recognition. Terra's adoptive father and friends desperately need help. If Terra knew this, she'd be on the first spaceship away from Earth. But she doesn't.

Something lurks at the edge of known space. Strange sensor readings in the outer solar system force Anna Lenai and Jack Hunter to investigate a military installation. There, they discover a secret plan to develop the ultimate weapon. Meanwhile, Jena Morane struggles to expose the treachery of Grecken Slade. The secrets she uncovers could lead to war between Leyria and its aggressive, space-faring neighbours. Surrounded by enemies from all sides, can the Justice Keepers maintain peace in the galaxy?

The Core Series continues with the second installment, where we see the battle on earth over and Chardon taking his place as the leader of New Lassa. Halfar returns to Azrom resuming his role as Supreme Ruler. A new conflict rises from the reptilian race, Razznians. Bitter about a broken deal set up long ago by Chardon’s mate, Sestis, they are coming to collect. Discontent among the Lassians and Azrominans rears its ugly head yet again as members in their trusted circle seem to have their own agendas. The two leaders have a lot of work to do as an enemy assault lurks in the horizon.

Seit Ariana, Ronny, Carl und Elinn die rätselhaften blauen Türme entdeckt haben, ist der Mars in aller Munde: Wer hat die Türme erbaut und wozu? Wissenschaftler und Journalisten reisen an, um dem Geheimnis auf den Grund zu gehen. Die Marssiedlung wächst rasant und mit den Raumschiffen von der Erde kommen nicht nur Freunde des Marsprojekts. Die vier Freunde kommen einem Saboteur in die Quere - und finden Hilfe von unerwarteter Seite.

"Er lag in der Kapsel. Seine Anwesenheit musste geheim bleiben. Niemand durfte wissen, dass er mitfährt. Aber er ist die zentrale Figur hinter allem..." Panik bricht unter den Pionieren aus. Sie haben entdeckt, dass sie als lebende biologische Waffen eingesetzt werden sollen. Sie wurden mit einem aggressiven Virus infiziert und das Gegenmittel ist nirgendwo zu finden! Die Person aus der geheimnisvollen Kapsel steckt dahinter und ihre Identität ist ein Schock für alle. Nichts ist beim Kepler62-Projekt wie es scheint.

What lies beyond the Event Horizon? Neil and Marie have just told the whole world that they have been using wormholes to travel through the universe and that aliens exist. Soon after the news goes viral, a new threat emerges from space, and it’s up to Marie to save the planet.