Captain Marc Parker makes a living making four-year hyperspace round-trips to trade with the Karkallians, a race distant from Terra. He meets and falls in love with a beautiful young Karkallian woman, all while trying to avoid screwing up and committing a faux pas while dealing with different social norms between Terrans and Karkallians. He also has to deal with what he learns about her father. Inadvertently becoming involved in a political intrigue, Parker suddenly finds that he's now a targe
An Aliens and Cowboys Story (2) Mark learns the ropes of being a king to billions. Join him and his crew on their adventure as they expand their universe and learn some secrets of life in the universe, while searching for the bastard Prince! This book picks up right where The Cowboy and the Aliens ended.
John Carter, a Confederate veteran of the American Civil War, goes prospecting in Arizona immediately after the war's end. Having struck a rich vein of gold, he runs afoul of the Apaches. While attempting to evade pursuit by hiding in a sacred cave, he is mysteriously transported to Mars, called "Barsoom" by its inhabitants. Carter finds that he has great strength and superhuman agility in this new environment as a result of its lesser gravity.
Please read part 1 of Volume 2 before starting this novel. The story picks up directly after the events of part 1. While training on the moon of Galsin, Ryan and his friends are beset by mysterious forces under the command of the Fallen. At the same time, Ryan's teacher, Eramar Razor, is on the trail of a death cult known as the Mages who are in league with the Fallen. Revelations abound as our heroes discover truths they would have preferred to remain hidden.
A Make the Cut Story (5) The fifth and final book in the "Make the Cut" series. If you have not yet read this series, you should probably start with book one. This story is about John Abrams finding his place in the new world he helped bring into existence and using his authority to bring about a risky resolution to the threat posed by the alien Assemblage. Note, the glossary at the end of book four will have a helpful timeline.
Ryan Uruks and Eclair Hamashe are trapped on Black Star, hunted by the monstrous Parasites and their undead hordes. Injured and alone, the young Elementals must work past their differences if they are to have any hope of survival. As they grow closer to one another, the danger only intensifies... as does their bond. The exciting conclusion of the Black Star saga, Part 2 combines heart-stopping action, quirky humor, and a tragic romance that transcends the stars themselves.
Fearing that he might be awakening the Berserker State, Ryan considers leaving Squad 99 so as not to endanger Eclair. Before he can make up his mind, the team is sent on two separate missions. Leon leads the others against the Space Pirates of Nirvana, while Eclair and Ryan go on a trade negotiation mission in the far reaches of space. Romance and drama abound as our heroes encounter new dangers, new friends, and new enemies.
After their harrowing trials on Black Star, Ryan and Eclair return home to the Fire Ministry. Ryan puts aside his feelings for Eclair to train with Zanderius Alastar, the Prime Minister of Elemency. His goal, to attain ultimate power in order to finally defeat the Dark Dragon Lord and avenge his family. Meanwhile, on the distant planet of Atlantis, home of the Merfolk, a sinister plot is underway that could spell dire consequences for the entire universe.
A sci-fi story about a character that comes to be called Shakespeare, because he is The Bard of his people. This tale chronicles his people's interaction with a strange group of aliens who call themselves 'humans.' I'm putting it here on SciFi stories, but it's also on Stories Online.