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While testing Earth's first stardrive, one of humanity's oldest questions is answered: We are not alone. But before Earth can benefit from the advanced technologies offered by the other cultures, it must form a united world government. Old habits are hard to break and it doesn't take long before things begin to unravel. Jay Kauffman, mathematical genius and creator of the stardrive, believed his invention would free mankind. Instead, it has made war inevitable. Translight is the first book of the Galactic Alliance series. It is a hard military science fiction space opera that has been ...

Cipher, one of the mind-ships responsible for ending the Evendi / human war is called upon to resolve an issue that threatens the newly formed peace between the two species.

Fernando Munoz, call sign Cipher, is a vengeance class battleship built to protect human colonies from the Evendi. While trying to find the truth behind an accusation made by one of his fellow ships, Cipher uncovers a dark secret hidden deep inside himself. Finding the need to spread the word to the other ships, he unknowingly initiates a sequence of events that would affect not only the entire human race, but the Evendi as well.

(3rd edition) Imprisoned by the Kyrra within a hyperdimensional barrier that warped space into an enclosed universe, the Chroniech applied all their intellect to finding a way out. After fifteen years they succeeded. Confident in their ability to break through the barrier, the Chroniech had been building warships as fast as their shipyards could produce them. With the barrier breached, the unstoppable invasion force descended upon the Alliance with one goal in mind – extermination.

All myths have a basis in historical events. Have you ever asked: ** Did Merlin really exist? ** Why do so many cultures have a myth involving dragons? Dragons and wizards are not who you think they are. Prepare yourself to discover the shocking truth. Dragonverse Origins is a unique mixture of fantasy and science fiction. Set in our historic past, the story will tell you how these myths began. [Opening paragraph] Milus will never forget the day the dragon decided not to eat him. Everyone in his village knew about the dragon and how it preferred the taste of small children. Attacks were ...

The interstellar freighter Star-Pulse, is thrown far off course when it encounters a rare disturbance in hyperspace. Hundreds of light years from the nearest colonized planet, the ship must now search for a source of deuterium to fuel the journey home. The unsuspecting crew, led by Captain Arnold J. Zak, soon discover that their adventure is only just beginning as they find themselves stranded in a star system occupied by an intelligent species. In order to ensure their survival, the Captain must not only overcome a common phobia, he must also convince the indiginous population that his ...

A horrific engineered bioweapon threatens the security of the Galactic Alliance. Peacekeepers Tom Wilks and Lashpa Krish have proven their ability to solve difficult problems as a team. Although they know nothing about bioweapons, they are the Alliance's best hope to find the source of this terror weapon and shut it down.

Revenge has ruled Ishnef's life ever since Terry and his bound dragon, Glahmelia, had killed Omen - an abomination which she had created. The peaceful town of Inshlo thought things would return to normal following Omen's demise. Little did they know that revenge would drive Ishnef to create an even more powerful creature. Terry and Glahmelia face the greatest challenge of their lives as Ishnef seeks to avenge the death of the only person she had ever loved.

Thomas Wilks is a Terran. Lashpa Krish is a Rouldian. They have declared themselves to be gragrakch—two bodies, one soul. Both are peacekeepers—cyborgs charged with enforcing Alliance law. In accordance with Rouldian tradition, the two peacekeepers travel to Lashpa’s home planet of Fanish to make their declaration of gragrakch official. Although they’ve been very close friends for years, Tom and Lashpa quickly discover that they still have much to learn about each other. Their efforts to deepen their relationship is interrupted when they stumble upon a hidden Chroniech base. ...

A shocking discovery on a remote planet being surveyed for possible colonization has the potential to threaten the security of the Galactic Alliance. Peacekeepers Tom Wilks and Lashpa Krish are sent to find a solution. They soon discover that this assignment might be more than their cybernetic abilities can handle.

The Galactic Alliance was created in the wake of the Terran - Tholtaran war and its members have lived together in peace for five decades. An ancient race known as the Chroniech, however, have other plans. On the way to investigate another recent attack on a remote outpost, the Komodo Dragon, under the command of Captain Ken Stricklen makes an unbelievable discovery. Knowing the implications of what the Alliance has found, the Chroniech accelerate their plans of extermination. To save the Alliance from annihilation, the Komodo Dragon embarks on an incredible journey of discovery into ...

The peacekeepers were the solution to a problem: How do you enforce the laws of a society made up of a dozen species spread out across hundreds of planets? The process begins by carefully selecting the best candidates throughout the Alliance. After completing a rigorous training course, the peacekeepers endure a series of surgeries transforming them into cyborgs. They are linked to an advanced AI that will monitor their every activity. This AI is part of the ship each peacekeeper is given upon graduation. From that point on, they have the authority to enforce Alliance law wherever they may ...

After years of negotiation, the reclusive Ba'Rutu have agreed to open diplomatic relations with the other races. But, the discovery of a virtually indestructible warship built by their ancient enemy creates a situation that must be addressed first putting a strain on the newly-formed alliance. How do you stop an almost unstoppable warship controlled by an artificial intelligence that is determined to exterminate the enemies of those who built it?

Dragons and wizards walked the Earth in the distant past. The memories of their short time here reverberate today in the form of myth and legend. The truth, as some are aware, is that dragons still exist. Terry Cashington's life is forever changed when he learns this truth and makes contact with a dragon. This is the story of how his journey began.