Hybrid Helix Series by J.C.M. Berne

Short story introducing the characters of the Hybrid Helix; free on StoryOrigin.Rohan is having a hard time controlling his Powers in his new position as Tow Chief. Wei Li is trying to get rid of a troublesome fight promoter and his even more troublesome connections to organized crime.Perhaps these two can help one another? If not, perhaps a teary eyed woman can rope Rohan into a martial arts tournament that will determine, once and for all, who the best fighter is on that particular night.

A superhero space opera for grownups. For fans of Invincible and Marvel Cinematic Universe films.If Thor and Harry Dresden combined in a transporter accident.The il’Drach have conquered half a galaxy behind the civilization-ending Powers of their mixed-species children.Half-human Rohan, exhausted by a decade fighting for their Empire, has paid a secret and terrible price for his freedom.Now retired, he strives to live a quiet life towing starships for the space station Wistful... moreA superhero space opera for grownups. For fans of Invincible and Marvel Cinematic Universe films.If Thor and Harry Dresden combined in a transporter accident.The il’Drach have conquered half a galaxy behind the civilization-ending Powers of their mixed-species children.Half-human Rohan, exhausted by a decade fighting for their Empire, has paid a secret and terrible price for his freedom.Now retired, he strives to live a quiet life towing starships for the space station Wistful. His most pressing problems are finding the perfect cup of coffee and talking to a gorgeous shuttle tech without tripping over his own tongue.A nearby, long-dormant wormhole is opened by a shipful of scared, angry refugees, and the many eyes of the Empire focus uncomfortably on Wistful.As scientists, spies, and assassins converge, reverting to the monster the Empire created is the surest way to protect his friends. And the surest way to lose them. Praise for Wistful “FANTASTIC!!!! I cannot express how much I enjoyed this Super Hero Space Opera. It was witty, cheeky, and awesome.” - Andrew’s Wizardly Reads “Ever wondered what would happen if Goku worked on Deep Space 9? No? Neither had I, but I'm damned sure glad JCM Berne did!” - Rob J. Hayes, author of Never Die “With moments that felt like a slice of life, mixed with great action, heart hitting moments and memorable characters, this is a superhero space opera you don’t want to miss.” - Kayla of Kay’s Hidden Shelf “... if you are a fan of the show FIREFLY - then you will absolutely love this book… Humorous, witty, characters you instantly fall in love with - and let’s not forget all the trouble that comes a-knockin’!” - Lezlie of The Nerdy Narrative “Great plot, memorable side characters, laugh out loud funny moments but also still brings the feels when it intends to. Bloody brilliant!! I already know this is gonna be one of my fave reads of the year” - Lana of Lore & Lullabies "Wistful Ascending blew me away! It is a well written story that moves along at a great pace." - Jordan of Escapist Books less

Turn Two of the Hybrid Helix.Humanity faces extinction. Ten-kiloton monsters are rising from the depths of the Pacific, levelling entire cities in frenzies of destruction. Earth’s heroes have been decimated. The survivors put their hope in one last, desperate plan: find Hyperion, Earth’s most powerful hero, and ask him to return from exile to save them.What they don’t know is that Hyperion is dead... moreTurn Two of the Hybrid Helix.Humanity faces extinction. Ten-kiloton monsters are rising from the depths of the Pacific, levelling entire cities in frenzies of destruction. Earth’s heroes have been decimated. The survivors put their hope in one last, desperate plan: find Hyperion, Earth’s most powerful hero, and ask him to return from exile to save them.What they don’t know is that Hyperion is dead.The Griffin spent ten years fighting wars across the sector as a weapon of mass destruction for the il’Drach Empire. His victories made his name a curse on a dozen worlds and a nightmare on scores more. He retired to the peaceful station Wistful and discovered that leaving his name behind didn’t clear his sins, his debts, or his conscience.Earth’s peril may give him a chance for redemption, if he can only find a way to stop the monsters without turning into one. Without becoming The Griffin again. less

People are dying, their corpses left savaged and drained of blood. The obvious culprit: vampires. But vampires shouldn’t be able to sneak around Wistful undetected or shadowstep freely inside her body. Soon the station herself becomes oddly uncooperative, leaving Rohan and Wei Li bewildered and all her inhabitants in danger.Finding and defeating the killer will require a deep dive into the ancient history of Wistful and of the il’Drach people... morePeople are dying, their corpses left savaged and drained of blood. The obvious culprit: vampires. But vampires shouldn’t be able to sneak around Wistful undetected or shadowstep freely inside her body. Soon the station herself becomes oddly uncooperative, leaving Rohan and Wei Li bewildered and all her inhabitants in danger.Finding and defeating the killer will require a deep dive into the ancient history of Wistful and of the il’Drach people. Into the connections between the Ursans, the wormholes, and the races that preceded them. Into the dark past of a tormented space station that yearns only for death.Rohan will be forced to fight, and maybe even to kill. He’ll have to face those who bear grudges from his past, the Empire he once served, and his own reluctance to again become the warrior he sometimes needs to be. less

Rohan once served the Empire. At great cost, he earned his freedom, and has since sought nothing more than to finish his shift in peace and figure out where his love life is going. Then he receives a message from Earth, calling in a favor. A plea for the kind of help only The Griffin can provide. Reluctantly, he recalls his mentor. The man who taught him how to live with his cursed Power. A man who had been the galaxy’s greatest hope, before the il’Drach sent him to his death... moreRohan once served the Empire. At great cost, he earned his freedom, and has since sought nothing more than to finish his shift in peace and figure out where his love life is going. Then he receives a message from Earth, calling in a favor. A plea for the kind of help only The Griffin can provide. Reluctantly, he recalls his mentor. The man who taught him how to live with his cursed Power. A man who had been the galaxy’s greatest hope, before the il’Drach sent him to his death. What would Hyperion do? less