The Expanding Universe Series by Craig Martelle, Jonathan P. Brazee, M.D. Cooper, Mike Kraus, Andrew Dobell, Chris Fox, Richard Fox, Mikey Campling, B.C. Kellogg, Terry Mixon, Kevin McLaughlin, J.A. Cipriano, Christian Kallias, Amy DuBoff, Scott Moon, Zen DiPietro, T.M. Catron, Michael LaRonn, Yudhanjaya Wijeratne, C.C. Ekeke, Bill Patterson, Daniel Arenson, Patty Jansen, Rachel Aukes, R.R. Virdi, Felix R. Savage, Kevin J. Anderson, James Aaron, James Osiris Baldwin, Bradford Bates, R.J. Crayton, Taki Drake, Jim Johnson, Paul C. Middleton, Spencer Pierson, T.J. Ryan, Justin Sloan, E.R. Starling, H.J. Lawson, E.E. Isherwood, J.L. Hendricks, James S. Aaron

Lives submerged in cosmic war... civilizations standing on the brink of destruction...Technologies that far surpass our own and ethereal beings of untold power...Immerse yourself in The Expanding Universe.Worlds collide as nineteen talented authors contribute their best short fiction to expand and explore the Science Fiction genre. Travel dystopian worlds and discover the possibilities that lie within the unknown... moreLives submerged in cosmic war... civilizations standing on the brink of destruction...Technologies that far surpass our own and ethereal beings of untold power...Immerse yourself in The Expanding Universe.Worlds collide as nineteen talented authors contribute their best short fiction to expand and explore the Science Fiction genre. Travel dystopian worlds and discover the possibilities that lie within the unknown. Experience the touch of metaphysical occurrences and enjoy the rush that comes from love deep enough to rattle the stars.With contributions ranging from best-selling authors to debut works, you will fall in love with this exciting new anthology - The Expanding Universe!Featuring a Foreword by Michael AnderleContributing authors: James Aaron, James Osiris Baldwin, Bradford Bates, Andrew Broderick, RJ Crayton, Andrew Dobell, Taki Drake, J.L. Hendricks, E.E. Isherwood, Jim Johnson, H.J. Lawson, Carysa Locke, Craig Martelle, Paul C. Middleton, Spencer Pierson, TJ Ryan, Felix R. Savage, Justin Sloan, E.R. StarlingContents of this collection:Fear Peace (by Craig Martelle)The Iron and the Mud (by James Aaron)Within a Phrygian Sky (by Jim Johnson)And the Kat Came Back (by RJ Crayton)Taken for a Walk (by Justin Sloane)Fall to Earth (by TJ Ryan)Blue Eyed Devil - Raiders Reach Farthest Space (by Spencer Pierson)Those Who Breathe Under the End (by Osiris Baldwin)The Signal and the Boys (by Felix R Savage)Pilgrim (by Andrew Dobell)Smuggler for Hire (by Bradford Bates)DROP (by Andrew Broderick)Worlds Revealed (by J.L. Hendricks)Light in the Dark (by H.J. Lawson)Sequence - Origins of the Gemini Project (by E.R. Starling)An Attitude Adjustment (by Taki Drake) less

Twenty-three talented authors. Twenty-three remarkable stories. One incredible science fiction collection. The universe is expanding and these are some of its stories. Twenty-three bestselling and debut authors have created worlds where invasions are apocalyptic and space empires are in peril. The universe is beyond our understanding...and sometimes, what we don't know can kill us... moreTwenty-three talented authors. Twenty-three remarkable stories. One incredible science fiction collection. The universe is expanding and these are some of its stories. Twenty-three bestselling and debut authors have created worlds where invasions are apocalyptic and space empires are in peril. The universe is beyond our understanding...and sometimes, what we don't know can kill us. From gruesome alien invasions to epic space battles, the second volume of The Expanding Universe will expand your imagination. Explore the possibilities that our infinite universe holds with psychic hunters, brave soldiers who battle vicious invaders, and brilliant engineers who must act quickly to save their crewmembers. And only in The Expanding Universe will you find mercenary nuns. Chivalry in space, pirates versus drones, a starship teetering on the edge of a gravity well, and space marines doing what they do best-kicking ass-will have you on the edge of your seat, turning pages long into the night to find out what happens next. And only in The Expanding Universe will you find mercenary nuns. When we discover we're not alone in the universe, will you be prepared? Grab your copy of The Expanding Universe Volume 2 today and explore the worlds that these talented authors have created. Defense of the Deep Space Denali by Craig Martelle Self-Perspective by Amy DuBoff Peyton's Legacy by S.M. Schmitz Cassowary Raid by Drew A. Avera Fox Hunt by Carysa Locke Honor Duel by Kevin O. McLaughlin A Prayer for the Faithless by David Bruns Margolis Space Rescue by P. Joseph Cherubino Venusian Uprising by M. D. Cooper Destroy the Planet by T.J. Ryan Boarded by Dale Furse Space Colony One: Night of Flames by J.J. Green Pirates vs. Drones by J.L. Hendricks and S.R. Witt Space Cadets: Acid Slime by H.J. Lawson Nun Shall Pass by Barry Hutchison Intuition (A Galactic Warriors Prequel) by Monica Leonelle Panic Button by Sam Maguire Motherlode by Bill Patterson Emergence by E.R. Starling Mara's Honor by Taki Drake The Drone Pilot by Brian J. Walton Operation Solid Iron by James Osiris Baldwin Dead in Space by T.S. Paul less

Twenty-five talented authors. One incredible science fiction collection.The universe is expanding and these are some of its stories. Worlds where invasions are apocalyptic and space empires are in peril. Travel vast distances. Explore and discover. Learn that space is tragically unforgiving, but wonderful. The universe is beyond our understanding.. moreTwenty-five talented authors. One incredible science fiction collection.The universe is expanding and these are some of its stories. Worlds where invasions are apocalyptic and space empires are in peril. Travel vast distances. Explore and discover. Learn that space is tragically unforgiving, but wonderful. The universe is beyond our understanding... or is it?Craig Martelle - A Language Barrier - Language isn't the only thing that can bring humans and aliens togetherMike Kraus - To Catch a King - One ship, one crew and more trouble than they bargained for.Richard Fox​ - The Achenaen Reception - Security for the wedding of a merchant prince and his mysterious fiancée grows complicated as the bride's family has a very different notion of matrimony.Chris Fox​ - Exiled- Mankind's outer colonies are quietly disappearing and Commander Nolan is ordered to find out why.Jonathan Brazee​ - Weaponized Math - Staff Sergeant Gracie Medicine Crow, United Federation Marine Corps sniper guards a well-known secret to her success.S. M. Schmitz​ & Lisa Blackwood - Catalyst--When Catalyst sustains heavy damage from a rogue AI attack, the Spire warship's only chance for survival lies in an outlaw telepath.Terry Mixon​ - Blood and Treasure - The Terran Empire's best brings the hammer down.Christian Kallias​ - Across the Galactic Pond - Kevin's encounter with a dying alien propels him into the midst of an intergalactic warC.C. Ekeke​ - Severance - One brutal act of sabotage throws a day of celebration between two star-spanning governments into chaosBill Patterson​ - Alas, Thudonia - To whom does she owe her allegiance her ancestors or the man who would take her away from a future disaster?Zen DiPietro​ - Wrenching Free - Wren can fix anything mechanical. But can she fix her own life?Amy DuBoff​ - One Last Job - Thom's simple delivery contract takes an unexpected turn when he discovers the cargo is far from legalJ.A. Cipriano​ (with Connor Kressley)- Save the Scientist - When a research vessel crash lands on a bug-infested planet, only Infinity Marine Mark Ryder is close enough to save them in timeM.D. Cooper​ - Assault on Tarja - Venus may stand, but Tarja must fallAndrew Dobell​ - Epiphany - Dains first mission as a special forces Wraith isn't as simple as it soundsKevin McLaughlin - Final Intelligence - Investigating a derelict starship turns out to be anything but what it seemsMichael La Ronn​ - Maybe Now the Stars Will Shine--Stuck on an icy planet, in a warehouse, with only her wits and a few bullets, Agent Devika Sharma must rescue twelve innocent people before criminals transport them to the next galaxy as human slaves.BC Kellogg​ - The Trophy - An unlikely ally forces an Imperial soldier to reconsider his allegiance during a bloody invasion.Robert Jeschonek​ - Voyage of the Dog-Propelled Starship - Dogs are man's best friend, but dogs' best friends are something else entirely...Emily Walker​ - Save the Queen - Spence has the chance to prove he's a real hero to the galaxy, but the Queen of Pop won't make it easyT.M. Catron​ - Fugitives' Gamble - Smuggler Captain Rance Cooper must decide which is worse-getting sent home to get married or fighting off hordes of angry piratesYudhanjaya Wijeratne​ - Dreadnought - How does a starship deal with death? A tale of life, AI ,and Old Earth poetryJR Handley​ - LZ New Birth - No one's ever found glory hiding in a bunker. Mikey Campling​ - Skeleton Crew - It takes a million moving moving parts to send a starship across the galaxy, but only one mistake to bring it crashing down.Laura Martone​ & Daniel Martone​ - The Piayan Job - One conniving high priest. A handful of pirates. Toss in dashes of deceit for mayhem and misadventure in the galaxy.Danny A. Brown​ - In The Shadows - Can a rogue planet be home to both the explorers who found it, and it's inhabitants? less

Twenty-three never-before published science fiction stories by award winning & bestselling authors. One remarkable collection. With a foreword by Kevin J. Anderson, this collection has something for every science fiction fan.Aliens of the mind, blasters in space, an enigma, and so much more. A massive collection of brand-new, never-before published stories from past and future masters of sci-fi. Dive in and disappear... moreTwenty-three never-before published science fiction stories by award winning & bestselling authors. One remarkable collection. With a foreword by Kevin J. Anderson, this collection has something for every science fiction fan.Aliens of the mind, blasters in space, an enigma, and so much more. A massive collection of brand-new, never-before published stories from past and future masters of sci-fi. Dive in and disappear.More than 700 action-packed pages of never-a-dull-moment entertainment! When you discover we’re not alone in the universe, will you be prepared? Grab your copy of The Expanding Universe Volume 5 and immerse yourself in new worlds, with new friends. Get it today. less