Space Survival

February 1, 2003. A light flashed over a Texas sky and twisted metal rained across the countryside. As images of the wreckage from the Space Shuttle Columbia streamed across the nation's television screens, they became forever burned into our memories. But behind those images were stories that remained untold...until now.

Cal was lost amongst the swirling ashes of what remained of his world. He was wrung out. Guilt-ridden. And looking for a way to finally end his existence while remaining on the right side of morality. His emotional turmoil would eventually lead him to where he needed to be. On the Silk Road. The route was a sentiment. Those who found themselves traveling along it lost all hope. There was no returning from the path. The slavers known as Silkers prided themselves on this. To them, people were nothing more than cattle—to be driven, and their uses to be consumed. And they hunted. Relentlessly...

The world ended on June 1st, 2100. Population had spiraled out of control and world tensions grew until on that fateful day, humanity unleashed its entire nuclear arsenal upon itself. In Earth’s orbit, a consortium of Earth’s best scientists watched the destruction in horror. Believing that all life on the surface had been extinguished, they abandoned the planet and sent out their vast starships to search for a new home for humanity. They did not abandon the Earth out of malice, they truly believed that everyone on the planet had perished. While their fears were understandable, they ...

Although it is widely understood that energy and water are the world’s two most critical resources, their vital interconnections and vulnerabilities are less often recognized. This farsighted audiobook offers a new, holistic way of thinking about energy and water - a big picture approach that reveals the interdependence of the two resources, identifies the seriousness of the challenges, and lays out an optimistic approach with an array of solutions to ensure continuing sustainability.

Seattle sci-fi author Robert Blevins' third novel is an exciting tale in the spirit of works such as Marooned and Red Planet. A new U.S. President with vision has challenged NASA to do the impossible - launch a manned mission to Mars within four years, when Earth and Mars make their closest approach in a decade. The Mars 1 mission is a calculated risk and the stakes are high for both NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, who have combined forces to make it happen. Conflict between a stubborn mission commander and the woman assigned to get everyone safely to the Martian surface increases those...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The vicious, evolving blues are sweeping the land like a plague, driving humanity toward extinction. Calvin Herschel might be the only one who can stop it—but first, he must face the teenage girl he orphaned a year ago. She holds the key to his mission, whether she’ll give it to him or not. Together with his old rival Nicholas and a mysterious newcomer, Neoma, Cal heads north to seek the Artifact—a hope that might save them all. But the blues are growing deadlier, and the real monsters may not be the ones lurking outside. Meanwhile, another desperate group fights for survival, hunted ...

They called it The Light. It wiped out most of humanity. Those who didn’t die were twisted into something else—feral, bloodthirsty, and unstoppable. Three years later, Cal Hershel roams the ruins, barely surviving the monsters, the slavers... and his own unraveling mind. Then comes Cassandra—a sharp, stubborn 14-year-old orphan who doesn’t fear him, even when she should. Together, they form a fragile alliance in a world that kills the weak and punishes the kind. But Cal is hiding something. Something worse than the creatures hunting them. And when Cassandra discovers the truth, ...

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.

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 ...

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 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.

Things always go wrong when you try to be God. In the case of Reinhardt Base, the Coalition's attempts have now cost them an entire planet. Now the survivors are just trying to get out with their lives. Can they do it? Read Flight From Reinhardt today!

The carnival arrived at dusk, bleeding rust and promising escape. For Lily, it was a one-way ticket out of her dead-end town. But when the moon rises, the main attraction is unleashed. The Carnival Nocturne is a predator, and its charismatic owner holds a monstrous secret. When a local boy vanishes and the first body is found mutilated near the Ferris wheel, Lily realizes the truth: the cheap tricks and rigged games are a cover for something ancient and hungry. A violent storm cuts them off from the world. The power dies. The screams begin. Trapped on the carnival grounds with a handful of ...

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.

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, ...