Science Fiction Space Survival

Michael Prasad knows he shouldn’t go out on the Mars surface alone. It’s dangerous. His parents have forbidden it. And the anxiety he feels almost every time he puts on a spacesuit makes it nearly impossible for him to leave the safety of the colony. But when his best friend, Lilith, suggests they sneak out one night, he can’t resist the chance to prove everyone - including himself - wrong.

A Gripping Science Fiction Adventure Set in the Far Reaches of SpaceStranded is a planetary exploration book set on a distant meteor orbiting Saturn during an unspecified future. Follow the thrilling journey of Nemo, a man with no memory of his past, as he navigates the challenges of an alien environment and encounters mysterious beings along the way. Nemo awakens on a tiny meteor, orbiting the majestic rings of Saturn, with no recollection of his origins. The low-gravity world, filled with strange landscapes and celestial wonders, becomes both his sanctuary and prison. In this barren ...

In a world covered in water, secrets abound—from corrupt rich nobles to secret organizations with deadly motives. The Nereus Underwater Championship Races promised Adam Rossu fame and a ticket off this aquatic world. Yet, in the complex TriadVerse, life is never that straightforward. Framed for a crime by a powerful Noble and hunted by Knights, Adam dives into an underworld of pirates, smugglers, and refugees. Enter Stephana, a captivating woman with diverse talents on a quest to find her missing clan members. Together, they embark on an underwater adventure to rescue her people from ...

Today’s fans of science fiction and fantasy have an appetite for stories that address a wide variety of voices, perspectives, and styles. There is an openness to experiment and pushing boundaries, combined with the classic desire to hear about spaceships and dragons, future technology and ancient magic, and the places where they intersect. With a diverse selection of stories chosen by series editor John Joseph Adams and Diana Gabaldon, The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2020 explores the ever-expanding and changing world of SFF today.

Take a extraordinary journey with Emma Sinclair in "Stowaway to the Stars," a thrilling tale of courage, innovation, and the boundless possibilities of space exploration. Initially a genius yet isolated girl on Mars, Emma stows away on the Celestial Pioneer, bound for the uncharted realms of Pluto. What begins as a desperate escape transforms into an inspiring saga of Emma's evolution from a hidden passenger to a pivotal leader in establishing the first human outpost on Pluto. Through trials, triumphs, and the unwavering bonds of a newfound family, Emma and her crew face the daunting ...

The Alien Divide (The Lunar Gateway Series Book 1) When a team of Earth's finest astronauts ventures into a mysterious lunar cave, they never expect to find a gateway to another world. But that's exactly what Captain Jack Reynolds and his crew discover in Mare Tranquillitatis, a lunar cave found in the Sea of Tranquility, catapulting them into an adventure beyond their wildest imagination. Separated and stranded on the alien planet of Dyatria, the team faces unimaginable challenges. Half the crew finds themselves in a glittering alien metropolis, marveling at advanced technology while ...

Kady, Ezra, Hanna, and Nik narrowly escaped with their lives from the attacks on Heimdall station and now find themselves crammed with 2,000 refugees on the container ship Mao. With the jump station destroyed and their resources scarce, the only option is to return to Kerenza - but who knows what they'll find seven months after the invasion? Meanwhile Kady's cousin, Asha, survived the initial BeiTech assault and has joined Kerenza's ragtag underground resistance.

One last mission. It's a promise familiar to Captain John Duggan. Each final battle has another following it, with another after that. They come to him with the inevitability of death. His latest task seems no different to the others before it. As events progress, Duggan begins to believe - he starts to see how his life might change at the end of it and how the lives of billions in the Confederation may be saved if he succeeds. This time, his superiors plan no less than the destruction of the Helius Blackstar itself.

Liam and Phoebe, having barely escaped our exploding sun with their lives, are in stasis for the decade-long journey to the rogue planet Delphi, where they hope to meet up with the rest of the human refugees, find help for their injured parents, and pass along the devastating things they discovered on Mars: that someone destroyed their world intentionally, and that that someone might still be after them, trying to finish the job. Phoebe is carrying her own dark secret. One that finds her waking up secretly at various points in their journey, changing their path through space.

Humans only have months left on Earth. We have left our salvation to an alien ship filled with criminals, like me. When our ship lands on the unknown planet of Noetov, who better than criminals to fight for whatever it takes to save our species. With the man I have been (literally) dreaming about for over a year at my side, I know I can accomplish anything. But the man I love is also the inhabitants of Noetov's life-long enemy. When he's captured, I know I'll do anything to save him...even if it sacrifices the salvation of Earth. 1-click this romantic apocalyptic survival space opera today!...

Four sci-fi short stories where you'll find good computers, people who regret their past, and an explanation for something you're familiar with.

Exodus From Elyria follows the inhabitants of a distant planet as they send Explorer Hybrids across the cosmos in search of a new home, escaping toxic gases. After a tragic crash, the lone survivor passes his essence to a human, sparking new life. Meanwhile, the AI Ava uncovers a deadly path gen that threatens humanity. As two million Elyrians race toward Earth, the fate of both civilizations is at stake in a thrilling tale of survival and cosmic destiny.

Following the audacious establishment of independence on the Moon, Sam Bass and the StarQuest pioneers face unforeseen challenges in their quest for sovereignty. Perceived as a threat by Earth's governments and corporations, Horizon Lunar Base-Alpha becomes the target of economic warfare, sabotage, and military aggression. As blockades tighten and hostilities escalate, the resolve of Horizon's leaders is tested to its limits. Confronted with an ultimatum to surrender or fight for survival, they embark on Project Exodus III, a daring initiative to secure humanity's future beyond Earth's ...

When Noa closes his eyes on Earth and wakes up on a spaceship called Qriosity just as it’s about to explode, he’s pretty sure things can’t get much weirder. Boy, is he wrong. Trapped aboard Qriosity are also DJ and Jenny, neither of whom remember how they got onboard the ship. Together, the three face all the dangers of space, along with murder, aliens, a school dance, and one really, really bad day. But none of this can prepare Noa for the biggest challenge—falling in love.

The militia requested help in acquiring a new ship, Matthew's seeing to it that the job is finished. The job has taken Matthew and his team into Thessalonia, and Matthew isn't about to head back home after the job is done after going this far. He's got questions that need answering and he's got Beets to kill. And there's a chance that some of his friends from Crail are in the city too! Read The Battle for Allegra: Acquisition today! Acquisition is the twenty-third book in the sci-fi novelette series The Battle for Allegra. Join Matthew as he goes over the top and ventures into the killing ...

When the young crew of the Star Wanderer crash-lands on the icy, desolate planet of Frost's Edge, their mission of exploration turns into a desperate fight for survival. Trapped in an alien world far from home, Zane and his fellow cadets must harness their training and ingenuity to conquer the unknown. Zane, a budding engineer with a gift for innovation, reluctantly steps into the role of leader. His crew includes Allie, a xenobiologist determined to document the alien ecosystem; Tamika, a medical officer tasked with keeping the team alive against all odds; and Rorax, a Caraxian aspiring ...

Hunted across the TriadVerse, Blayne's Kingdom had been torn away and his entire life revealed as a lie. All he ever craved was freedom, but when an ally turns traitor, invading his world and stripping away everything, Blayne discovers that freedom demands a steep price. On the run with his best friend, they traverse the three Solar Systems in search of allies to reclaim their planet. Yet, as Blayne unravels secrets and mysteries from his past, will the truth grant him the freedom he yearns for? A truth that might propel him towards an extraordinary destiny against an ancient enemy—...

The year is 2072. Soon a volcanic eruption will trigger catastrophic devastation, and the only way out is up. While the world's leaders, scientists, and engineers oversee the frantic production of a space fleet meant to save humankind, their children are brought in for a weekend of touring the Lazarus|a high-tech prototype spaceship. But when the apocalypse arrives months ahead of schedule, First Daughter Leigh Chen and a handful of teens from the tour are the only ones to escape the planet.

“So many twists and turns...I literally could not put it down.” “A real page-turner—suspenseful, exciting, a must-read.” “Can’t wait for the sequel!” Zeke Stanton is stranded on the moon with no food, no training, and no communication with Earth. His chances for survival are virtually zero. But just when Zeke thinks getting home is his biggest challenge, he makes a discovery that could change the course of human history. He’s now faced with an impossible choice: save humanity or save himself. As Zeke seeks a way to disclose his mind-numbing find, he becomes the target of a...

Watch out - the Earth just fell into a dark sun's orbit! Or maybe you'd rather visit a theme park called Hell? These are just two of the strange and unnerving tales you'll find in this collection of great science fiction and fantasy stories.