Empire Building Fiction

Murderous super-intelligent beings threaten a pacifist human colony … The Dromish, an evil species based near Bernard’s Star plots to enslave the people of Enceladus. Leaving his husband and young family behind, Corvis Santos, RN accepts the mission to visit the Dromish and persuade them not to try to conquer the Solar System. Corvis completes his training and is awarded the black band which endows him with superpowers. After traveling at nearly the speed of light for seven years, he arrives at the Dromish’s home planet. There he must fight for his life to prove his worthiness. ...

Nothing goes on in this city without me knowing about it. We run the whiskey business. We run the brothels. But it's not all fun and games. While we’ve eliminated our smaller rivals and obstacles, there are still powerful forces in the Elven empire and their Dwarven toadies who could topple our criminal empire. But the tide has turned, and soon, our enemies will be dead, or they’ll be turned into allies. We have to play it smart because this isn’t about running rackets in one city.

We’re starting to make some coin, but I’m always looking to improve. So, how can I sell more whiskey and make even more gold? Double-cross my distributor? Buy new businesses to serve as fronts for my operations? Steal a few precious artifacts from those blue-blooded elves? Yep. All of the above, and we’ll kill anyone who gets in our way.

The end draws near with the sixth volume of the popular Forgotten Gods Tales. Darkness continues spreading across the universe, threatening to crush humanity and usher in an age undreamed of. Fueled by the flames of war, allies and enemies are best on all sides. The final battle approaches and with it the fate of the universe. Actions rage on a hundred planets, from Tolde Breed’s investigation into his brother’s murder on Romalle to the water planet Dalafar where the last critical piece to the allies’ plans is in jeopardy. The stage is set. The final pieces are assembled, yet for all ...

Airline pilot Steven Rozenberg entered the world of real estate investing with jet fuel grit and a candid smile. Building an Empire: Failing Our Way to Millions tells how he met IT executive Pete Neubig, a chance encounter that led to a lifetime friendship and business partnership, and their journey together as struggling entrepreneurs learning the ropes one hard knock at a time. Their story is inspiring and enlightening.

In a galaxy ravaged by war, a young man must decide how far he’ll go—and what he’s willing to become—to save his sister. James never imagined that when his older brother and sister departed on planetside leave, it would be the last he’d ever see them. But as soon as they’re gone, a ruthless Hameji battle fleet invades their peaceful star system, transforming it into a war zone. Fleeing with his father on board the family starship, James can only watch in horror as the verdant planet below is reduced to molten slag. On the way home, James learns the devastating truth: his sister ...

The only remaining path for the last free stars is paved in blood and glory. War is all Danica has ever known. As captain of her band of Tajji mercenaries, she’s fought more than her share of hopeless battles against undefeated foes. War has been her way of life ever since their diaspora from their shattered homeworld. But when a runaway princess vanishes on the eve of war, the rescue mission quickly becomes more than just another payday. The last free stars are about to make their final stand against the Hameji Empire, and a young Hameji prince is determined to take the princess as his ...

People come from all over the world to see the Empire State Building. You can see all of New York City from the top of this tall skyscraper! Just how many floors does the Empire State Building have? And how long did it take workers to create this amazing structure? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high energy, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!