Adventure

The Merry Band of Pirates stopped the enemy from stealing a Sentinel, and destroyed its Elder starship, so why weren’t the Pirates planning a victory party?

When the Sun is threatened by an alien microbe, the fate of humanity rests on the shoulders of an unlikely hero – and an even more unlikely friendship.

Golden Son continues the stunning saga of Darrow, a rebel forged by tragedy, battling to lead his oppressed people to freedom from the overlords of a brutal elitist future built on lies....

We were fighting on the wrong side of a war we couldn't win. And that was the good news. The Ruhar hit us on Columbus Day. There we were, innocently drifting along the cosmos on our little blue marble, like the native Americans in 1492....

Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Gold overlords demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people....

Stranded on the surface of Mars, astronaut Mark Watney’s only hope for survival is science, a sense of humor, and maybe some potatoes.

An astonishing technique for recovering and cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Now humankind’s most thrilling fantasies have come true....

Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place....

Darrow wages a rogue war on Mercury in hopes that he can still salvage the dream of Eo. Lysander au Lune must overcome or unite the treacherous Gold families of the Core and face down Darrow over the skies of war-torn Mercury. But theirs are not the only fates hanging in the balance....

The Reaper is a legend, more myth than man: the savior of worlds, the leader of the Rising, the breaker of chains. But the Reaper is also Darrow, born of the red soil of Mars: a husband, a father, a friend. The worlds once needed the Reaper. But now they need Darrow....

From a New York Times best-selling and Hugo award-winning author comes a modern masterwork of science fiction, introducing a captain, his crew, and a detective as they unravel a horrifying solar system wide conspiracy that begins with a single missing girl....

World War Z: The Complete Edition is a new recording of Max Brooks’ best-selling novel, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War....

The thrilling sequel to the beloved worldwide best seller Ready Player One, the near-future adventure that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg film....

The planet of Kiln is where the tyrannical Mandate keeps its prison colony, and for inmates the journey there is always a one-way trip. One such prisoner is Professor Arton Daghdev, xeno-ecologist and political dissident. Soon after arrival he discovers that Kiln has a secret....

On the world called Hyperion, beyond the law of the Hegemony of Man, there waits the creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it....

Colonel Joe Bishop risks all to retrieve the alien starship Flying Dutchman, unaware of the team's uncertain ability to safeguard Earth.

The Aftermath of a stunning victory—especially an unexpected, complete, and final victory—should be high-fives all around, listening to politicians give boring congratulatory speeches, and a well-deserved rest for the Merry Band of Pirates....

Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke award-winner Ann Leckie is a modern master of the SFF genre, forever changing its landscape with her groundbreaking ideas and powerful voice. Now, available for the first time comes the complete collection of Leckie's short fiction....

As the Indomitus Crusade rages on, Inquisitor Rostov discovers vital intelligence that could reveal the plan of the notorious Hand of Abaddon, and hastily gathers together those loyal to his cause.

On the prison world of Zartak, darkness has fallen on arbitrators and inmates alike. The Night Lords have come, bringing with them the shadow of fear and pain. But these monsters are not the only ones with an interest in Zartak. From the void, running on silent, another fleet emerges.

Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Gold overlords demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people. But Darrow is determined to fight back.

Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations.

While the crew of the starship Flying Dutchman have been trying to assure that hostile aliens do not have access to Earth, the UN Expeditionary Force has been stranded on the planet they nicknamed "Paradise". The Flying Dutchman is headed back out on another mission....

Zac was alone in the middle of the forest when the world changed... The whole planet was introduced to the multiverse by an unfeeling System... or God....

The war with the Buggers has been raging for a hundred years, and the quest for the perfect general has been underway for almost as long. Enter Andrew "Ender" Wiggin....

In the year 2115, when the Earth is no longer inhabitable, the remainder of humanity lives in Babel, a giant space station. Two pilots, Quentin and Kai, must find the planet Paradise, where only the most promising citizens are allowed to live. On their journey, Quentin and Kai encounter Quentin’s estranged father, who left Babel for Paradise when Quentin was a child, and they discover just how different Paradise is from what they imagined—and how they must change it for the better.

The planet of Kiln is where the tyrannical Mandate keeps its prison colony, and for inmates, the journey there is always a one-way trip. One such prisoner is Professor Arton Daghdev, xeno-ecologist and political dissident. Soon after arrival, he discovers that Kiln has a secret. Humanity is not the first intelligent life to set foot there. In the midst of a ravenous, chaotic ecosystem are the ruins of a civilization, but who were the vanished builders and where did they go?

Wayne dreamed of piloting a thirty-foot-tall walking robot that was closer to a battle-tank than anything else. They were called Walkers. They were armed with laser cannons, rockets, missiles, and heavy kinetic weapons more similar to artillery pieces than guns, and everything that went with that. Unfortunately, he had been declined military service. His only avenue left to become a Walker Pilot was to make it happen all on his own. Under his own power. With his own hands. Literally. Working his fingers to the bone, saving all he could, and digging through junkyards and salvage pits,

Marca Nbaro had always dreamed of serving aboard the Greatships, with their vast cargo holds and a crew that could fill a city. They are the lifeblood of human-occupied space, transporting an unimaginable volume - and value - of goods from City, the greatest human orbital, all the way to Tradepoint at the other, to trade for xenoglas with an unknowable alien species. And now, out in the darkness of space, something is targeting them.

After a long mission, came a long break. For two years Rex Vahl and his crew have settled into domestic life, enjoying their reprieve from the dangers of the Chaos Quarter. But all good things come to an end, and a new mission has come before them: Rescue a Commonwealth spy on the run from the despotic Europan Empire. But things are never so simple, and Rex and Lucius learn they both have personal connections to this clandestine agent, and face family tragedy if they fail. Operating under the guise of diplomats, they’re headed for a world that has modeled their whole society after ...

Humanity is on the brink of annihilation. Only one man can turn the tide. For centuries, we explored the stars and settled new worlds. But a mysterious alien threat emerged, launching devastating attacks and seizing entire star systems. Every fifty years they come, silent and relentless, before disappearing again into the dark. And as they close in on humanity’s home worlds, one more defeat could mean total extinction.

The Invasion Arrives An enemy armada is on the way to Earth, intent on erasing humanity. Returning home with bad news is hard, especially when 458 years have passed since their departure. Time dilation from traveling beyond the speed of light has extended their lives, but the world they left behind and hope to save has forgotten them. The Pioneer crew must convince the government to build an armada of ships so a portion of the population can escape the robot incursion. Their celebrity status helps, yet they can only spirit away a tiny portion of society. The rest must burrow deep into ...

Graham Gooding is a leader at a tech start-up when his brilliant coworker—and work crush—Nessie Locke asks for help testing a new algorithm. Graham jumps at the chance to impress her, and to improve his floundering personal life. He soon discovers that the algo is more powerful than Nessie—or anyone—realizes. It was built to detect lies on the internet, but when Graham makes a small edit to Nessie’s online profile, hoping to see if the program will catch the lie, Nessie changes in real life. The algo can alter the real world. Now, so can Graham.

Astra Newtown is torn between the life she always had on Earth and the new world and family she now has on Planet Zenray. These next five missions will show her just what being half-alien means. “The Caretakers is a thrilling and heartwarming tale of heroism, friendship, and the power of hope in the face of adversity, and I would not hesitate to recommend it.” Cadet Astra Newtown and her partner, Billy, are ready to take on more challenging assignments for the Interstellar Research Group. The IRG is an elite group of aliens from across the galaxy who have worked together for over two ...

Jewel ran away from an arranged marriage and the Cartel Worlds with just her wits to help her. She returns as one of the wealthiest and most sought-after people in the galaxy. But with great wealth comes even greater danger. Jewel and her new husband must navigate social norms and political mazes that make avoiding hit squads look easy. And the friends of her childhood aren’t quite the people she remembers. They’re all anxious to renew their relationships with her, but which of them are truly trustworthy? Jewel once forced the narrow-minded Armenites to realize that she was indeed an ...

The Coast Starlight: their ticket to escape. Now, it's their last stop. When a devastating EMP plunges the world into chaos, Jamie, a skilled software engineer, finds himself stranded on a train that's no longer a conduit to civilization, but a metal coffin in a desolate wasteland. Forced to abandon their sanctuary as supplies dwindle, Jamie forms a fragile alliance with Sarah, a compassionate doctor, and her young daughter, Mia. They face a brutal landscape where desperate scavengers roam and a mysterious threat lurks in the shadows. Their only guide: the gruff wisdom of Mr. Henderson, a ...

After years of searching, Nathan Briggs is finally on the verge of making an incredible discovery. Unfortunately, the aliens have other plans. When Nathan stops a brutal attack on an unsuspecting victim, he gets more than he bargained for and sets into motion events that will change his life forever. They told him he should've run away, and maybe they were right. Nathan is about to embark on an adventure of a lifetime.

Four original stories featuring the Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory: In Hunter's Moon, the travellers visit Leisure Platform 9, where gamblers and villains mix with socialites and celebrities. In Touched By An Angel, the Weeping Angels are using history itself as a weapon - and the Doctor, Amy and Rory must stop them. In Paradox Lost, an ancient android is dredged from the Thames, with a message that can only be delivered to the Doctor. In Borrowed Time, by Naomi Alderman, the three friends go undercover at a bank where time is the commodity on offer for loan.

Third in the PEACE COMPANY novel series by Roland J. Green. For fans of Starship Troopers, Battlestar Galactica and Warhammer. It’s the 24th century. God isn’t dead yet. And Hell is just another word for war... Religious fanaticism threatens final destruction for the planet Zauberberg. The Church battles the Anti-Clericals for internal control of Triple Federation territory. Overhead, the unholy light of the Thorshammer meteor shower begins to shine—disrupting global communications. And in the north country, the Game Master has trained a band of guerrilla zealots to take bloody ...

Humanity’s first contact with an alien race occurred in 2177. Oddly, it took the form of a rebroadcast of an Earth radio show from 1924 that was transmitted from a star 200 light-years away. Cody Cogan, an engineer working at the Austin Space Center, dismisses the transmission as a prank. However, his opinion changes a year later when the radio show is abruptly replaced with alien plans for a faster-than-light spaceship. Political leaders believe the new data is an invitation to visit their stellar neighbors. Cody is selected as part of the crew that will bring government representatives ...

Six months after the Pulse, a catastrophic event that plunged the world into chaos, former carpenter Jason roams the desolate ruins of what was once his suburban haven. Haunted by the loss of his wife and daughter, he clings to a rumor of a safe haven. His solitary existence is shattered when he crosses paths with Jessica, a resilient doctor, and two orphaned boys, Sam and Ben. Together, they navigate the treacherous landscape, their journey punctuated by encounters with desperate scavengers and the chilling remnants of a shattered society. Can the navigate this new world or will their ...

Lieutenant Bannon and his phalanx of Corvanite warriors have already seen some of the worst that the irregular war between the reptilian otuchans and the human latecomers can offer. Or so they think. First Sergeant Draven, trying to hold his company of Zolarian citizen soldiers together, has been on the desolate planet of Zhogalgan longer than Bannon. He's seen even more. Yet while they are both there as peacekeepers, they are not there to help each other.

Benjamin, Mark, and Chloe were all set to graduate college in a few weeks. Ben had ordered a strange object from eBay to use as cover art for a book he was writing. It looked really cool, like a slightly charred old military artifact from 70 years ago. It was possibly part of an engine. After cleaning it up (it was found in a cow field), he placed the strange device on his dorm room desk directly over the wireless charging port. That woke it up. Unknown to him, the disabled starship hiding on the moon could now communicate with the missing part. The ship needed two things: 1) The missing ...

"Trapped on a desolate highway, Daniel's road trip turns into a relentless nightmare. As reality twists and the exit seems impossible to find, he must navigate a maze where every turn could be his last. Gripping suspense and eerie tension drive this psychological thriller to the edge. Escape is not guaranteed—how far would you go to find your way home?"

L'universo è un'immensa foresta abitata da feroci predatori. Nascondersi significa sopravvivere, rivelarsi significa diventare prede. È quello che ha fatto la Terra, e ora i predatori stanno arrivando. Impiegheranno 400 anni, attraverso gli spazi siderali, e la Terra tenta di organizzare una disperata resistenza.

“Hi Sébastian, what brings you back to the Cedar Key RV park?” Tom asks. “I suspect you would like the same site you visited last time you were here.” “Yes, Tom, if it is available.” “Sure, Sébastian. I only had the site washed down yesterday. -- Will you need someone to guide you into the campsite, or can you handle it by yourself?” “Thanks for the offer, Tom. But I remember where it is, and I can park this coach on a dime if I must.” – “It is good to be back at Cedar Key for some rest and relaxation. I would also like to get some fishing in. Where are the redfish...

It’s just a routine pick up mission.In and out in a few hours no contact with the natives. But the beautiful world of Topaz isn’t anymore. Now Yaz and the squad must try and save an entire planet. But if that’s not enough first they have to save themselves! Buy your copy today!

"Salut Sébastian, qu'est-ce qui te ramène au parc de VR de Cedar Key ?" demande Tom. "Je suppose que vous aimeriez le même site que celui que vous aviez visité la dernière fois que vous êtes venu ici." "Oui, Tom, s'il est disponible." — Bien sûr, Sébastian. Je ne l'ai fait nettoyer qu'hier. -- Aurez-vous besoin de quelqu'un pour vous guider dans le camping, ou pouvez-vous vous en occuper vous-même ? "Merci pour l'offre, Tom. Mais je me souviens où il se trouve, et je peux garer cet autocar au centimètre près s'il faut. J'aimerais aussi pêcher. Où le sébaste mord-il à cette...

Esta historia comienza en un parque de casas rodantes en las afueras de Cedar Key. Cuando está en medio de la noche, una casa rodante de aspecto inusual se detiene en el parque. Tom, el encargado del parque, le da al buzo de cara azul su tarea de estacionamiento # 94 y le pide que lo siga a su lugar de estacionamiento. #94 está al lado de DocWolf y Writer, que siempre están felices de ver a los recién llegados. Sin embargo, estos recién llegados provienen del espacio exterior, y su RV es una nave espacial camuflada para parecerse a una RV.

Throughout the universe, life hangs in a delicate balance. An unstoppable robotic horde is marching through space, extinguishing every civilization they come across that is unlike their creators. Earth has already fallen, and it’s up to Cody and the crew of the Pioneer Starship to save the survivors. In the exciting conclusion of the Plague of Stars trilogy, Cody and the Pioneer crew will lead the Earth armada to the edge of the galaxy and beyond. On their way, they befriend advanced alien races and gain alliances that come together, hoping to defeat an enemy that has already eradicated ...