Space Survival

The rule of law comes hard. Sudden independence breeds chaos. Cristina Flores returns in this thrilling sequel to The Far Shore. Can young men and women—none of them trained astronauts—learn to cooperate and survive on Mars? Is self-determination possible for those who grew up under an authoritarian government? Along with the most grueling struggles ever faced by humans, the tiny colony is now threatened by a new menace that could extinguish their hard-won freedom forever. If you enjoy bold heroes, convincing technolgy, and science fiction in the classic tradition, you'll love Glenn ...

Mitochondrial Eve and Henrietta Lacks HeLa Mothers of Humanity, Earth and Space: Tracing Humanity's Past-and Future-Through the Female Line By Kaiim Daids What if the journey to Mars was written in the DNA of two Black women-one from the dawn of time, the other from a segregated hospital bed in 1951? From ancient migrations to interplanetary missions, this powerful, poetic exploration links Mitochondrial Eve and Henrietta Lacks as bookends of the human story. Science, ethics, race, and future collide in this mind-expanding, heart-awakening narrative. Discover how HeLa cells became our ...

Shane and Ava are a team. He steals the aircraft, she charms their mark, and together they take what they need. Not even their distracting chemistry could get in the way. Until Shane was caught and left to rot on a prison moon. Now, freshly escaped from confinement, he has his sights set on their biggest job yet. Cyrus just graduated from the flight academy with a shiny new position lined up reporting to a well-respected general. On his very first assignment, he stops the outlaws in their tracks—or he would have, if his copilot, Lark, hadn’t fallen for Ava’s deception.

Decades after the tumultuous battle for independence, Mars has transformed from a desolate outpost into a thriving hub of economic power and scientific innovation. Under the leadership of Darren Bass, the first elected leader of Mars, the planet experiences unprecedented growth. Terraforming efforts accelerate, industries flourish, and a wave of immigrants arrives, eager to forge a new identity as Martians. However, with newfound power come complex challenges: internal political struggles, corporate ambitions, and the persistent shadow of Earth's influence. As humanity's first deep-space ...

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 ...

As command module pilot of Apollo 17, the last crewed flight to the moon, Ron Evans combined precision flying and painstaking geological observation with moments of delight and enthusiasm. As a patriotic American in charge of command module America, Evans was nicknamed “Captain America” by his fellow crew members.

How far would you go to find your sister? Would you sleep with someone? Xena’s sister went missing on Zeylan after she signed up for the Intergalactic Marriage Council, and now she’s is determined to get to the bottom of this. When Xena receives contact information about a shuttle pilot who makes runs between Earth and Zeynlan, she figures he might be the perfect person to toy with for secrets. Xena has a plan, but it doesn’t include being hot-to-trot for Axiss. Something about Axiss sets her off and all she wants to do is jump into bed with him. Maybe Xena’s plans need to change, ...

NOMADS 1 – The Invaders February 21, 4589: First contact with extraterrestrial life. But instead of bringing peace, the alien species known as the Keymon and Akkato bring their war to Earth — and humanity becomes their battlefield. While the ruthless Keymon show no mercy, the Akkato recognize the resilience and tenacity of humans. They recruit them for their cause — among them Dominic Porter, who, by sheer luck, finds himself aboard one of their ships. What begins is a perilous journey that will take him to the farthest corners of the galaxy. NOMADS That’s what humans are called by ...

What happens when you find out you’re sleeping with the enemy? Xena arrives on Zeylan and the search for her sister doesn’t go as well as she hoped. Axiss is keeping secrets from her, and the fabulous sex isn’t calming her nerves when it looks more and more like something bigger is going on than just a simple missing person. Can Xena handle finding out the truth about Axiss and his involvement in her sister’s disappearance? ------------------ This story contains graphic depictions of sex between consenting adults. Reader discretion advised.

DARKOUT - 1 In the 2033 it blinked. Just like a light bulb going out. And eventually the sun did go out. Thirty years after the fact a small knot of survivors set out to widen thier very narrow, need we say very cold, horizons. The stated goal is knowledge, communication, and trade. No matter how small your "world" gets there is always somebody with a hidden agenda. And, it would seem, a few 'critters" you didn't expect to run into.

The mystery of the human condition lies not only in staying alive, but in finding something to live for. A throwaway statement to some, while to others like Delilah “Delly” Moore, it was a mantra. Blessed with an everlasting zeal to forge her own identity away from the friendly confines of her family, not to mention the Rover Base Alpha, Delly welcomed the changes in her life with aplomb. The Yellow Rover was not simply a way out. It was a way in—to the life she had always believed she was destined to live. Brought together through a union of necessity and curiosity, she along with ...

The miners on the moon have supply, but no demand, The colony on Mars is suddenly no longer a project with earth as a safety net, it is the future, presuming they can make it through the present. As for those who have ventured beyond the edges of the universe, it is questionable the return trip will be worth it. What do you do with all those solar collector panels when the sun goes out?

Lucas Adebayo grew up on a small mining ship in the asteroid belt but wants to join the Navy and become the best pilot in the galaxy. The Navy has never accepted a Belter cadet before, but Lucas’ skills secure him a place on the training ship, the Orpheus. Life in the Navy couldn’t be more different than life in the Belt, and Lucas struggles to find his place. As a Belter, he’s an outsider among his peers; as a Navy cadet, he doesn’t quite fit in at home anymore, either.

The Shadow War: Warriors of the Apocalypse continues the story that began with Aaron: Subject Number Seven and was followed by Wade: Subject Number Four. No one would ever make the mistake of thinking the Kings were an ordinary family but few would understand just how extraordinary they truly were. The mysterious organization, referred to as the Cabal, that had inadvertently brought them together was also working in secret to bring down America and the rest of the world. But the Cabal wasn’t the only entity able to wage a shadow war. Using their genetic gifts and combat skills the Kings ...

She wants to explore the future. He wants to push her to reveal her past. Now they must survive a present danger together.In this space exploration adventure modeled on Ernest Shackleton's disastrous Antarctic expedition, Ruby Ladd is commanding the first crewed mission to the asteroid belt, ready to redeem herself after a tragedy on Mars five years earlier. She never asked for a nosy filmmaker whose search for a story will only reopen old wounds. A trip to the asteroid belt is just what Harte Gunner needs for his next thrilling documentary. He suspects the heart of his story lies in the ...

Adam and his two companions continue to fight their way across the devastated landscape of a post-apocalyptic America. The artificial intelligence that inhabits the supercomputer implanted in Adam's brain has become more and more human. Nan, the A.I., eventually reacquires the body she feared had been lost to her forever. Adam and Nan train rigorously to gain the maximum benefit from their genetic augmentations as Adam's wolfdog, Roe, grows stronger in both body and mind. With the support of his companions Adam is able to overcome the many challenges along the way. During their journey the ...

A planet on the brink of annihilation. A technological breakthrough. A battle for survival that will decide the fate of two worlds. From multi-award-winning sci-fi author Clayton Graham, author of the Milijun Series and Looking for Life, Saving Paludis is a thrilling sci-fi adventure packed with futuristic technology, high-octane paranormal action, and alien political intrigue that fans of Arthur C. Clarke will enjoy. 2020 Top Shelf Awards Winner 2018 Readers' Favorite Book Awards - Finalist Book Excellence Awards - Finalist 2023 N.N. Light's Book Heaven Award ★★★★★ "In this story...

What would you do if you turned on your TV and found out that doomsday had arrived? Who would you talk to about this terrifying news, and what would you say? That's what happens in the apocalyptic novel, The Day The World Ended. During an experiment to develop a new form of energy, two scientists accidentally create a black hole that consumes Earth and everything on it. Coinciding with creating a black hole is the discovery of a new Earth-like planet located five light-years from Earth. Several spaceships capable of traveling near the speed of light take thousands of colonists to the new ...

Percy Jackson meets Aliens! Join this action-packed, heart-racing journey across the galaxy! In the sequel to Starbound Orphans, Ivo, Silas, Penelope, and Elias uncover more shocking secrets aboard the Tower. While training to hone their unique abilities, the young heroes stumble upon a trove of images, revealing the existence of key political prisoners from across the galaxy— including the deposed king of Midros, Ivo's presumed father. As Ivo tries to come to terms with his lost memories and heritage, Silas discovers an unexpected lineage of his own. Torn between their growing powers, ...

Endless ways to die... only one way to survive. In a world at war with aliens, one girl and three teenage boys will face the ultimate test when they are forced to enter into a deadly competition for the chance to save their lives… This is the beginning of a dark and opulent sci-fi fantasy, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and Hunger Games. In a dystopian world ruled by alien conquerors, four teenage orphans must survive a brutal tournament to earn a place on the alien spaceship known as the Tower. But as they begin their training, they uncover shocking secrets—about themselves and ...