How can a colony on Mars survive when the greatest danger on the planet is humanity itself.All contact is lost with the first human colony on Mars during a long, intense sandstorm. Satellite imagery of the aftermath shows extensive damage to the facility, and the fifty-four colonists who called it home are presumed dead. Three years later, a new mission sets down on the planet surface to investigate what remains of the derelict site.But, it’s not long before they realize the colony is not as lifeless as everyone thought. Someone is still alive -- hiding out somewhere. Yet, before they can find the elusive colonist a strange illness starts to affect the crew. Pressure now mounts on Biologist, Dr. Jann Malbec, to locate the source and find a way to fight it.However, as she investigates she begins to suspect a dark and deadly secret lurking within the facility. A secret that threatens not just the crew but the entire population of Earth. With limited resources and time running out, she must find some answers and find them fast. Because if she doesn't, none of them will be going home.What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ ‘Surpassed Expectations - This was an outstanding read!’★★★★★ ‘It's been a long time since a book made me stay up all night just to find out the ending. This book is superb!’★★★★★ ‘Fast paced, intriguing science fiction thriller that just rolls off the pages. Can't wait for the next installment…’★★★★★ ‘A wonderful adventure… Like a blend of Heinlein and Weir…’★★★★★ ‘This is a superior work of Sci-Fi authorship. The novel is totally engaging and highly believable The author is technically well versed which adds greatly to the authenticity of the narrative. A must read.’★★★★★ ‘I really enjoyed this book… A real roller-coaster. Great characters. believable plot-line and nail-biting suspense.’★★★★★ ‘Love it. Could not put it down. Action drama, death and mayhem. What's not to like?’★★★★★ ‘I don't normally read SF but my husband got it and I started looking at it… and couldn't put it down. I really enjoyed it.’★★★★★ ’Terrific novel! …my only comment is that I lost a lot of sleep reading… Think I will wait till morning to start Colony Two. On second thought what the heck - it's only 3:30 AM!’About Colony One Mars:This is the first book in a Sci-Fi series set in a human colony on Mars. The science depicted is, for the most part, plausible. In other words, what’s technically possible with either current technology or taking experimental research a step or two further. That said, you won’t need a calculator or a slide-rule to enjoy the story.Reading Order:Book 1: Colony One MarsBook 2: Colony Two MarsBook 3: Colony Three Mars (Completes the trilogy)Book 4: Jezero City, Colony Four Mars (Can be read as a stand-alone novel)Book 5: Surface Tension, Colony Five Mars (Can be read as a stand-alone novel)Book 6: Plains of Utopia, Colony Six MarsThe Belt Series:Book 1: EntanglementBook 2: EntropyBook 3: EvolutionBook 4: EnigmaBook 5: ExodusBook 6: EmergenceMoon Base Delta Series:Book 1: Solar StormBook 2: Resource ControlBook 3: Power Vacuum Read more

Brave New World is a dystopian novel by English author Aldous Huxley, first written in 1931 and published in 1932. Largely set in a futuristic World State, inhabited by genetically modified citizens and an intelligence-based social hierarchy, the novel anticipates huge scientific advancements in reproductive technology, sleep-learning, psychological manipulation and classical conditioning that are combined to make a dystopian society which is challenged by only a single individual: the story's protagonist. Read more

Ever had a bad day? Try having one on the moon...'Fascinating' Tim Peake, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ask an Astronaut______________________WELCOME TO ARTEMIS. The first city on the moon.Population 2,000. Mostly tourists.Some criminals.Jazz Bashara is one of the criminals. She lives in a poor area of Artemis and subsidises her work as a porter with smuggling contraband onto the moon. But it's not enough.So when she's offered the chance to make a lot of money she jumps at it. But though planning a crime in 1/6th gravity may be more fun, it's also a lot more dangerous.When you live on the moon, of course you have a dark side...______________________Andy Weir's new stunning science-based thriller PROJECT HAIL MARY is available now.______________________What everyone's saying about the follow-up to The Martian: 'A smart, fun, fast-paced adventure that you won't be able to put down' Ernest Cline, bestselling author of Ready Player One'What a page turner!' Milda on Goodreads, 5 stars'Fast paced, high octane and highly entertaining' Chrys on Netgalley, 5 stars'Artemis does for the moon what The Martian did for Mars' Guardian'A first rate thriller, this had me hooked from beginning to end' Robert on Netgalley, 5 stars'An absolute must read' Lauren on Goodreads, 5 stars'A clever and action-fuelled story' Culturefly'For those who loved The Martian, you won't be disappointed' Liz on Netgalley, 5 stars Read more

An artifact that was never meant to be found.Robots are building a colossal telescope on the far side of the moon, with just two people supervising its completion. After a minor incident, these scientists become aware of an obstacle in the lunar soil. It's located outside the area reserved for the hypertelescope and is therefore none of their business.But their curiosity gets the better of them. The artifact seems to have properties that completely defy physics as they know it. As they investigate, they inadvertently plunge themselves, then the entire solar system, into a terrible, unavoidable whirlwind of events.Will they manage to make the mysterious black monolith harmless before we all run out of time? Read more

Lee seems to be getting a handle on this sovereign business. Mostly it is making sure you have exceptional people and then stay out of their way. She's learning moderation a little at a time and commissioned a self programming AI who may be a he instead of an it. Friendship is also a difficult process to master when you are torn between the standards of several species, but she manages to satisfy Badgers ideals, and her Human allies turn out to be very good friends too. A little working vacation with Jeff and April solidifies that bond and gives then a couple of adventures too. They really needed to check on the Bunnies and the Jeff had to teach the squids to keep their filthy tentacles off Lee.Now if the Earthies would just stop trying to kill her, and they figure out how to deal with the impending death of money, maybe she can do some stuff again just for fun. Read more

Humanity balances on the cusp of extinction. The Coven Empire is preparing one final push to penetrate Fleet lines and invade the inner planets. What follows will be servitude, suffering, and death.Cole Jackson and his small crew of misfits are trapped behind enemy lines, frantically trying to cobble together functioning starships while avoiding enemy patrols. It’s Fate that sees Jackson resurrect Freedom, the ship where he was first posted but now a derelict relegated to the military scrapyard. Using stolen alien technology, they seize a Coven prison colony and rescue captured Fleet personnel.Jackson receives word that Fleet is ready to launch one final Hail Mary; a taskf orce equipped with a revolutionary new weapon. But first they must learn the location of the Coven Home World and only Jackson is in position to gather that intel.Commanding a small fleet of salvaged vessels, Jackson ventures deep into Coven space. The human race is running out of time, and it’s up to him to find the Coven planet and rally the remnants of the task force in a last gasp attempt to defeat the aliens and save mankind.Book 3 of a science fiction thrill ride about a crew of young soldiers mustering the courage to fight back against both a vicious alien enemy, and the terrifying void of being stranded in space. It's perfect for fans of Daniel Gibbs, J.N. Chaney, and Vaughn Heppner! Read more

Alone in deep space, she wakes to find her crew dead, her ship failing, and a mysterious signal pulsing from a distant planet. Is she truly alone?In the unforgiving silence of deep space, a lone astronaut awakens—disoriented, alone, and haunted by fractured memories. The cryostasis pod that saved her life now feels like a coffin. The rest of the crew? Gone—victims of mysterious malfunctions that ravaged the ship. Only a glitchy, well-meaning robot remains to keep her company.Stranded 25 light-years from home in an alien solar system, the spaceship is falling apart. Doors hiss open without command, shadows flicker in the failing lights, and something in the ship’s stern—a colossal, energy-draining cargo hold—remains sealed, defying her attempts to uncover its secrets.But isolation might be the least of her fears. As sensors detect a pulsing signal from the rings of a distant gas giant, the question becomes chillingly clear: What—or who—is out there?A tense, atmospheric journey through the void, Contact: Echoes in the Dark is gripping hard science fiction from million-selling author Joshua T. Calvert. Fans of Andy Weir, Arthur C. Clarke, and Peter Cawdron will be captivated by this tale of survival, mystery, and the eerie possibilities lurking in the dark reaches of space. Read more

An alien attack leaves them adrift in space.Survive, rebuild, and rejoin the war.Fresh out of the Academy, Ensign Cole Jackson’s first posting to Freedom couldn’t have come at a worse time. All over the Alliance, planets and colonies are suddenly under attack by the vicious Coven Empire.Freedom and her sister ship, Hood, are ambushed by alien warships, leaving Hood drifting dead in the void.Cole is ordered to salvage parts from the powerless Hood, but when he arrives on the unpowered hulk, Freedom is called away, marooning him and a group of malcontent techs in deep space.With the timer on survival ticking down, Cole must find the confidence to take control, whip his tiny crew into shape, bring Hood back to life––repairing communications, propulsion and even weapons.He's got one chance to transform the derelict ship into a combat-ready vessel. One he can take into battle and alterthe course of the war.Don't miss the start of this science fiction thrill ride about a crew of young soldiers mustering the courage to fight back against both a vicious alien enemy, and the terrifying void of being stranded in space. It's perfect for fans of Daniel Gibbs, J.N. Chaney, and Vaughn Heppner! Read more

At seventy-five years old, John Perry is looking for a fresh start – in the army. But the universe is a dangerous place in John Scalzi's Old Man's War . . .'Gripping and surpassingly original' – Cory Doctorow, author of WalkawayEarth's military machine can transform elderly recruits, restoring their lost youth. But in return, its Colonial Defence Force demands two years of hazardous service in space. This is how Perry finds himself in a new body, crafted from his original DNA. A genetically enhanced and upgraded new body, ready for battle.But upgrades alone won't keep Perry safe. He'll be fighting for his life on the front line as he defends humanity's colonies from hostile aliens. He'll pay the price for his choices. And he'll discover the universe is even more dangerous than he imagined . . .'A space war story with fast action, vivid characters, moral complexity, and cool speculative physics' – Ken MacLeod, author of Beyond the Light HorizonOld Man's War is the first in the series. The gripping space war continues with The Ghost Brigades. Read more

Hard-core military science fiction at its very best, John Scalzi's The Last Colony is the third in The Old Man's War series.'Gripping and surpassingly original' – Cory Doctorow, author of WalkawayThey must save themselves – or die trying.John Perry was living peacefully on one of humanity's colonies – until he and his wife were offered an opportunity these ex-supersoldiers couldn't resist. To come out of retirement and lead a new frontier world.However, once on the planet, they discover they've been betrayed. For this colony is a pawn in an interstellar game of war and diplomacy. Humanity's Colonial Union has pitched itself against a new, seemingly unstoppable alien alliance, dedicated to ending all human colonization.As this contest rages above, Perry struggles to keep his terrified colonists alive on the surface below – despite dangerous interstellar politics, violence and treachery. And the planet has yet to reveal its own fatal secrets.Continue the gripping space war series with Zoe's Tale. Read more

In the eternal darkness of the moon, something is calling.When NASA’s Sentinel I satellite detects an impossible reflection and a mysterious signal from Shackleton Crater, the world is thrown into chaos. The discovery points to one chilling truth: an alien artifact lies hidden beneath the lunar surface—and it wants to be found. As China scrambles to exploit the revelation, a new moon race ignites, pushing humanity to the brink.Thrust into the center of the storm, NASA astronaut Charlie Reid must navigate a volatile mission where science, survival, and military might collide. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, the question remains: what will they find—and will we survive it?The race for the future has begun. And the prize may cost us everything. Read more

Hard-core science fiction at its very best, John Scalzi's The Human Division is the fifth in The Old Man's War series. Lieutenant Harry Wilson has an impossible mission. He must help preserve the union of humanity's colonies, in the wake of a terrible revelation. For years the Colonial Union has protected its citizens from the dangerous universe around them. But the people of Earth now know the ugly truth. The Union deliberately kept Earth as an ignorant backwater – and as a source of recruits for its war against hostile aliens. Now, other alien races have formed a new alliance against the Union. And they've invited the incensed people of Earth to join them. Managing the Colonial Union's survival will take all the political cunning and finesse its diplomats can muster. And Harry and his team will be deployed to deal with the unexpected – for failure is unthinkable.Continue the gripping space war series with The End of All Things. Read more

Humanity’s war with the Coven is going badly.Fleet simply doesn’t have the ships or the manpower to counter the alien’s vast reserves, so Cole Jackson is hauled out of his self-imposed exile and ordered back to the front. The Admirals are gambling on a miracle; that he and his crew can repeat the success of his First Command by repairing vessels and sending them into battle. And maybe snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.Fleet has been gathering damaged and deserted ships in a remote system on the edge of human-controlled space. Without transport, Jackson’s crew must travel on an obsolete military simulator, without shields or weapons. When they run into a Coven warship, it’s all Jackson can do to keep them alive as both ships crash-land on the planet.In a running battle with cyborg warriors, Jackson must avoid alien patrols, build rudimentary weapons, and cobble together some type of ship that would see them escape the death planet and change the course of the war.Book 2 of a science fiction thrill ride about a crew of young soldiers mustering the courage to fight back against both a vicious alien enemy, and the terrifying void of being stranded in space. It's perfect for fans of Daniel Gibbs, J.N. Chaney, and Vaughn Heppner! Read more