Military

All his life, Mark Fields has dreamed of joining the Defense Force to fight the vicious, alien Exlian, just like the rest of his renowned family. But so far, he’s … a dishwasher, trapped in a dead-end job with no powers, no money, and even fewer friends. But an encounter with a dying woman changes everything—granting him the abilities he needs to join the training camps—and his life finally feels like it’s turning around, faster than a movie martial-arts montage (just ignore the weird cat).

After the majority of his body is destroyed during a high-risk operation, Aiden Thorn is subjected to an experimental, potentially lifesaving procedure… one he never tacitly agreed to undergo. With no choice but to see the unorthodox new process through, he accepts his fate and works to adapt to his new life. But when an intergalactic corporation steps in and essentially claims ownership of Aiden and everyone like him, he is forced to do the two things he does best… survive, and fight.

Special Forces operator Matt Whitaker survived the Oniki War—but only just. Now the war is over, and a tenuous peace has been struck. When weapons plans are stolen from an Oniki shipyard and all evidence points to human involvement, tensions flare, threatening that hard-won peace. Whitaker is the only person with the knowledge and experience to uncover the truth. Still recovering from his injuries, he is forced to face his demons, and charge back into the fray.

Sam Levine knows what it means to struggle. After several missed opportunities, he's been forced to turn his talents to freelance work, picking up whatever dirty job he can find only to make ends meet. But there's an end in sight. An opportunity to change everything. And when a dangerous, high-profile job comes his way, he sees light at the end of the tunnel. Hope has been in rare supply, but even with the dangers inherent in his decision, he puts his life on the line for a chance to elevate his situation.

Reuben Shirano is the worst kind of criminal: smart, ruthless, and with no lines he won't cross. He runs a tight, sophisticated operation backed by the powerful Tsai-Shirano conglomerate, proving time and time again to be untouchable by the system’s governing bodies. In other words, he’s precisely the type of person Captain Soo-jin Dokgo tries to avoid. But sometimes, you only get one little chance to bring an asshole to justice. She and the crew of Huli Jing are determined to bring him down and kick him where it hurts.

After a devastating military error with tragic results for humanity… a special squad is formed to reverse that error and restore the survival of humankind.

Xenocidal aliens awaken. A hidden power ignites. Humanity’s fate rests in the hands of an unwilling hero. Evander Thornwick lived an idyllic life as a farm boy on Carshai—until a sudden, merciless attack by the bio-mechanical Mawks reduced his home to ashes and destroyed everything he loved. Alone, shattered, and forced into exile, Evander is thrust into the ruthless military machine of Aurellion Prime and transformed into a Bloodhead, an elite soldier enhanced by forbidden bio-technology known as BICE. But Evander’s integration unlocks startling abilities far beyond anything ...

Emperor Hazard is Dead! When the Teddy Bears ambush the ship carrying Emperor Hazard to a peace conference in the Zenkarr system, Britannia once again finds itself at war. The Teddy Bears have a plan, but Gathii Kong, now in command of the Imperial Force, doesn’t take the bait. He follows Hazard’s last order to fight smart and foils the Zenkarr Intelligence Minister’s plan to destroy Britannia’s fleet by not charging deeper into the system. But now Kong has the lion by the tail—he can’t follow the enemy fleet into the gravity well, nor can he let them out to terrorize the nearby systems.

Matheus Ceirran, commander of half the known world, is dead. For the past year, his loyal captain Anita has hunted down his assassins—that is, when she can pull herself from the bed of Altagracia Caviro Patramata, queen and oracle of the client planet of Szayet. But when Anita’s quest for revenge takes her across the borders of an enigmatic neighboring empire, she uncovers a dangerous secret that could upend the fragile balance of the galaxy. Meanwhile, Ceirran’s heir apparent Otávio Julhan grows more and more powerful in the capital that Anita has left behind.

"Let's Get Together" showcases Isaac Asimov's prophetic vision of artificial intelligence gone wrong. In this chilling short story, humanoid robots with a deadly secret threaten humanity's existence. Originally published in 1957, Asimov's tale eerily anticipates modern concerns about technological oversight and autonomous weapons. This science fiction classic demonstrates why Asimov remains the definitive voice on robotics in literature. Perfect for fans of thought-provoking sci-fi, AI ethics enthusiasts, and collectors of Golden Age science fiction.

Kaiden Jerichos Leben drehte sich immer darum, sich wie ein Solokünstler durchs Leben zu schlagen, doch jetzt hat er es mit einem Partner zu tun. Mit wem wird er zusammenarbeiten, und – noch wichtiger – wird dieser Partner auch in der Lage sein, mit ihm umzugehen … Einschließlich seines (vorsichtig ausgedrückt) leicht aufgeblasenen Egos? Auch wenn dieses Ego durchaus verdient ist? Chef arbeitet daran, ein wenig hilfreicher zu sein, auch wenn Sicherheitschef Wulfson entscheidet, dass ein paar Schüler ein etwas intensiveres Training verdienen.

Journey into the mind of sci-fi master Philip K. Dick with this captivating audiobook rendition of 'Tony and the Beetles.' Set against the backdrop of interstellar conflict, young Tony faces a shifting reality when Earth's dominance over beetle-like aliens suddenly crumbles. Experience Dick's profound exploration of prejudice, childhood innocence, and societal change through immersive narration that brings every nuance to life.

When an old enemy, long thought to be vanquished, reemerges in the war, humanity is plunged into chaos. The once-dim threat of the Charteans now intensifies with the arrival of a rogue human faction that has aligned itself with the emperor. Human-on-human combat—an unthinkable nightmare—threatens to erupt as Jason Renault takes command of a force that never intended to fight their own kind. As the gravity of their situation sinks in, the alliance faces a daunting dilemma: how do they confront this unprecedented threat without shattering the spirits of their warriors? Then, as if to ...

"Millions of our brothers have died for a Commonwealth we have never known and a freedom we've yet to taste. But we were born to die, born on the brink of oblivion, snatched from the very jaws of death. Yes, we die now. But, my brothers, we have lived. Our lives were saved for a purpose." Many believed, including the First Spear Sergeant receiving the Medal of Valor, who spoke those words from his heart. Believed, but did Pullo really know? Did any of them? Did anyone? Following the decisive and rapid conclusion of the Civil War and the atrocities committed, transforming the Commonwealth ...

After a series of intense space battles and ground skirmishes, Admiral Renault finds himself in a race against time to keep the offensive on schedule. The best way to do this is to counter the enemy, and deny them of their initiative, but it's easier said than done. However, the enemy has the same idea. As the Grand Duke launches daring raids in the human sphere, our heroes remain oblivious to the impending threat. Jason, faced with a monumental decision, must weigh the cost of diverting resources to defend humanity against the risk of compromising his offensive. As the story unfolds, the ...

The Vani Army’s Special Forces Forward Division has one job. They get behind enemy lines and do unto them First and Hardest. The SFFD are the lurking monsters that make enemy soldiers fear the dark. Infiltrate, Assassinate, Extract. They never deal with civilians. This mission, they’ve got a civilian target and a civilian advisor. They aren’t behind enemy lines and planning has been rushed. As the screwups mount, it looks like they should turn around and head back to base. But there is a greater purpose. Somehow, the future has been changed. The Vanir were winning this war.

Corvus Galvus is an iron son of the Galactic Roman Empire. Rome withers, its glorious past drowned in modern complacency. The supremacy of the Empire is threatened by the burgeoning forces of the Caliphate, Dynasty, and the ever-persistent Norse of the Northern Conclave. Corvus must restore the honor of his House by venturing to the Roman Academy, where darkness threatens to extinguish the light of his soul. There, Corvus will face intrigue, competition, and a burning hatred as he trains to become the leader Rome needs to pull itself from its encroaching mediocrity.

In a world ravaged by war and a devastating virus that kills on your 30th birthday, humanity's last hope soars through the skies aboard massive airships. The Revenant, commanded by the respected Captain Jim Thackleford, becomes a sanctuary for survivors fleeing the mysterious Trench—cybernetically enhanced beings bent on humanity's extinction.

It was supposed to be a simple rescue mission—supposed to be. If Corporal John Harden had learned anything from his time in the 1215th Legion, it was that no mission went the way you expected. The Mission: Board the derelict cargo hauler DFMS Lumo, rescue any survivors, secure the vessel for return to the closest Dagdan Federation Port, and return safely to the Dagdan Federation Battlecruiser Nathanial B. Hughes. Now, he’s trapped aboard a derelict cargo hauler, low on ammo, and running out of options. Not the best showing for a freshly minted fire team leader.

Admiral Renault is leading the charge across the stars to seek out and defeat enemies of peace. But before making meaningful progress, he'll have to face the Chartean Imperial Commander's deadliest weapon. A battlestation. With FTL drives and an arsenal of ship-killing plasma cannons, the Chartean battle station threatens to reverse the war's course, as humanity has nothing to match it. Enter the battleships. The entire fate of humanity rests on the allies' ability to keep moving throughout the stars, but the deadly menace must be faced as victory and defeat hang in the balance. Admiral ...