en-US Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:22:01 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg 228956510 Charlie and his allies have been trying desperately for months to find a way to prevent the Zha'-Rath swarm from their endgame, from conquering Earth to turn it into a hive, using humans to breed their young...and feed them.

But contact with Earth has been lost and even as Charlie and fleets of allied ships rush to save his homeworld, the worst may have already happened.

Earth may be under the dominion of the Zha'-Rath masters. It may already be too late.]]> 328 J.N. Chaney Travis 0 currently-reading 4.66
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]]> 228364839 The war is here.

Twain has made his move and the invasion has begun. As the Disciples invade many planets in several systems, Hank hopes that the united species will be able to hold out long enough for his counter-attack.

The crew go on one last desperate quest to find Twain's location and discover a new way to fight back. But even if they survive, they will need all their friends and allies to bring the fight to Twain.

Will Hank and the crew last long enough to stop Twain or will the Enemy AI finally take control of the universe once and for all?

Find out in Twain's Reckoning, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> 428 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.66
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]]> 150260809
Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.

Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders� capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves.

Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits—and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules.

But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year.

Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College—and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.]]> 886 Rebecca Yarros Travis 5 4.56 2023
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]]> 63219094 Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.

Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders.

But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away...because dragons don’t bond to “fragile� humans. They incinerate them.

With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant.

She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise.

Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom's protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret.

Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die.]]> 665 Rebecca Yarros Travis 5 4.74 2023
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]]> 228324078 Suit up and move out.

Ten years after saving humanity from the Thephari threat, legendary MOCOM instructor Titus Briggs discovers his elite pilots are failing against an enemy that's learned their weaknesses.

When a grizzled Ranger Staff Sergeant with uncanny tactical brilliance reminds Briggs of his own infantry roots, they forge an unlikely alliance that challenges the technological superiority the MOCOMs have come to rely on.

With time running out to stop a devastating anti-MOCOM weapon from deployment, Briggs must remember who he was before the machines—a soldier who succeeded not because of technology... but despite its absence.

Step back into the critically acclaimed Able Bodied Soldier series from USA Today Bestselling authors J.N. Chaney and Jason Anspach in this exciting fourth entry. ]]> 432 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.74
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]]> 75319056 Everyone's favorite lethal SecUnit is back in the next installment in Martha Wells's New York Times bestselling Murderbot Diaries series.

Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse.

Everyone's favorite lethal SecUnit is back.

Following the events in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza corporation has sent rescue ships to a newly-colonized planet in peril, as well as additional SecUnits. But if there’s an ethical corporation out there, Murderbot has yet to find it, and if Barish-Estranza can’t have the planet, they’re sure as hell not leaving without something. If that something just happens to be an entire colony of humans, well, a free workforce is a decent runner-up prize.

But there’s something wrong with Murderbot; it isn’t running within normal operational parameters. ART’s crew and the humans from Preservation are doing everything they can to protect the colonists, but with Barish-Estranza’s SecUnit-heavy persuasion teams, they’re going to have to hope Murderbot figures out what’s wrong with itself, and fast!

Yeah, this plan is... not going to work.]]> 248 Martha Wells 1250826985 Travis 5 4.38 2023
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]]> 223605606 Book two of the Legacy military sci-fi adventure series.Only a select few know who Lieutenant William Jackson really is. A man pulled through time against his will, and the only one with a rare genetic gift; the ability to use highly advanced Ancient technology.

Hunted by those who brought him to the future, desperately seeking to use his gift for their own mysterious ends, he must stay hidden, while preparing for the day that he’ll be called upon to fulfill his destiny. Still haunted by the events of his final covert ops training mission, he faces new challenges as he begins a six-month rotation on the Algeron, an advanced warship. Later, he joins GCH Search and Rescue where new allies and enemies emerge, and marauding forces strike from the blackness.

Aided by his loyal AI, Bits, and bolstered by his newfound skills and confidence, he'll soon learn what it takes to survive in a galaxy filled with danger and discover that some dark corners of the galaxy should never be explored.

This is the continuing story of William Jackson and the second book of the Legacy series.]]> 359 Bradley Elliott 1068870745 Travis 5 4.41
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]]> 668019 310 Paul B. Thompson 0786933674 Travis 0 to-read 3.89 1989
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]]> 216963706
Ripped from Earth in the year 2023, he arrives in the distant future lost and alone. Soon he discovers the reason for his abduction - he possesses an incredibly rare genetic gift allowing him to activate advanced ancient alien technology. Technology so advanced it has the potential to alter the balance of power in the galaxy if it falls into the wrong hands.

Aided by his trusty AI, Bits, he's forced to adapt to his new life as he's conscripted into military service and struggles to survive in a galaxy teeming with danger and enemies intent on the downfall of humanity.]]> 428 Bradley Elliott 1068870710 Travis 5 4.42
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]]> 223321823 354 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.61
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]]> 164590664
Until three United Earth ships arrive in the Reach galaxy and throw a bucket of wrenches in his plans. Intergalactic war on a scale never before seen is about to break out and only his living starship can stop it before it starts.

Step one in his avoid dying.
Step warn the leaders of United Earth.
Step see step one.

Join Noah Gantz and Kayan’s crew as they explore new worlds, outmaneuver enemies, and wrestle with the secrets of ancient technology. The god-like entities that created the Seer devices won’t mind if they get used for the good of the galaxy� right?]]> 506 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.52
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]]> 141270731
Because in the Gavant Reach, things definitely will.

When Wozim, the Tyton battle lord who already saved his life more than once is crucially injured, Noah and the rest of the crew must find a lost planet, brave the terrors of the local wilderness, and find a cure for their friend's worsening wounds. All Noah must do to save the Woz-man and get out of there alive is allow a piece of ancient alien technology embed itself in his flesh. What could possibly go wrong?

Will his new abilities stop Collins and the Gavant’s new secret weapon? Can he afford to pay the price when it comes due?

Dive into the second book of the Homeworld Lost series by J. N Chaney and Scott Moon to find out.]]> 504 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.37
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]]> 134906623 During a test flight for the world’s first warp engine, Major Noah Gantz is set to go down in the history books.

Despite years of training, the mission goes sideways, and instead of a quick trip to the moon and back, Noah's ship is transported across the universe to stars unknown.

Stranded in space and on the brink of death, Noah is rescued by a sentient starship and its captain. To save his life, the ship’s own biomatter must replace his failing cells.

Now , Noah is different. Stronger, faster� and there’s a voice in his head.

The voice of the ship itself, and its name is Kayan.

With no way to return home, Noah must adapt and rebuild his life in this unfamiliar corner of the universe. And as he does, he discovers a looming threat in the far reaches of space, growing in power, and set on capturing Noah and his ship.

Worse still, this new enemy knows about Earth. . . and it has big plans.]]> 488 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.17
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]]> 223887559 The New War has begun in earnest and Hank will have to unite the universe in order to save it.

After Twain's attack, things are looking desperate for the Consortium and Hank knows that the only way they are going to be able to win the coming war is if they work together. As the species did during the Old War, they will have to unite or die.

But old grudges and new fractures threaten to derail everything and leave the universe unprotected.

Will Hank find a way to bring the species together before it's too late?

Find out in Gathering Storm, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.63
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]]> 222239034 Prepare yourself for an adrenaline-pumping journey in the latest installment of the Able Bodied Soldier series!

Titus Briggs leads humanity's bravest warriors as they embark on a massive joint operation against the formidable Thephari stronghold. This unprecedented mission brings together multiple MOCOM units and SDF forces in a desperate bid to permanently end the threat of a second invasion. The stakes have never been higher, and the action never more intense.

From the very first page, you'll be thrust into a world of relentless combat and high-stakes missions. Follow Titus and his team as they wipe out the remnants of a Moonie cult, test the limits of wormhole travel, and launch a daring raid on the Thephari homeworld. The tension escalates as Titus faces a critical decision about his future, choosing whether to fight alongside his comrades despite a debilitating injury.

Witness the full-scale invasion of the enemy wormhole hub, a pivotal moment that could change the course of the war. With the fate of Earth and its colonies hanging in the balance, every decision counts, and every battle is a fight for survival.

Able Bodied Soldier 3 is a must-read for fans of military science fiction. Experience the thrill of epic battles, the camaraderie of soldiers, and the resilience of the human spirit. Don't miss out on this electrifying adventure—grab your copy today and join the fight!]]> 374 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.60
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]]> 221279990 Titus Briggs's second chance has become a first-rate, alien-crushing, rebel-stomping success.

The MOCOM units are turning the tide of the war, and the Moonlight Rebellion is on the ropes. But if these treasonous humans, who worship alien invaders as gods, are to be finally defeated, it means cutting off the supply of weapons and equipment from their Thephari overlords... ... if Briggs and his team can find out how they are doing it.

All the autonomous bomb drones, rail guns, pulse rifles, or even MOCOMs in the galaxy can't make a difference while the Thephari's advanced technology--and supply routes--remain a mystery.

So when an opportunity presents itself for Briggs to find out a way to hurt the Scaleys and disrupt their control over the rebels, he must take it. Even if it means putting himself alone, compromised, vulnerable and constantly facing the prospect of sudden death.

Without MOCOMs. Without friends, support, or communication...

Titus Briggs will find a way to cripple the Thephari's plans for a second invasion of Earth... or he'll die trying.]]> 498 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.57
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]]> 219802315 What would you do if you were given a second chance?

Titus Briggs is an Earth Defense soldier, a grunt, a decorated war hero—it's all he's ever known. So when a career-ending injury leaves him lying in a hospital bed, missing both legs, he struggles to accept his new reality. He can no longer walk, which means he can no longer fight.

That is, until a mysterious colonel arrives and offers Titus the opportunity to step into a new kind of war, a new kind of fight.

To become a new kind of soldier.

Mobile Combat Suits—MOCOMS—represent the next stage in human warfare. They enable soldiers to fight like never before. Stronger. Faster. Bristling with weaponry. Far more lethal.

And even a broken veteran like Titus can operate one� if he can find the heart, grit, and determination needed to pass selection.

Now, with the end of humanity upon him, Titus must become the Able-Bodied Soldier.]]> 592 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.46
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]]> 222255868 Terror has fallen like a dark shroud on the Cygnus Realm.

Darius Spann has returned, his mech, the Pulsar, dramatically empowered by the terrifying technology of the enigmatic alien Khitsos. Declaring the Cygnus Realm dissolved, the Cygnus Empire restored, and him as its Autarch and the Champion of all of humankind, Spann is determined to lead humanity to what he sees as its great destiny among the stars. He even envisions ruling the galaxy itself--but paranoia and unchecked ambition cause him to see enemies all around him. All too soon, Spann unleashes a campaign of tyrannical oppression to solidify his grip on humanity--and no one seems able to stop him.

Meanwhile, one of the few who could possibly challenge him, Lawson Sawyer aboard the mighty mech known as the Archetype, is trapped with Task Force Cygnus in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Thousands of light-years and centuries of flight-time away from the Milky Way, Lawson desperately tries to lead the Task Force home. But the Large Magellanic Cloud is home to mysteries, wonders and horrors of its own. Can Lawson and the Task Force overcome and survive them? Will they ever see their homes and loved ones again?

And even if they do, what then? Can Lawson and his friends and followers find a way to confront Darius Spann and defeat not only him, but the powerful Khitsos who are enabling his tyrannical reign?

Can they stop Darius Spann before he destroys humankind itself?]]> 449 J.N. Chaney Travis 0 4.77
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]]> 221864311 The end of the Undead could be upon us.

The Undead continue to take the fight to the Tucanan invaders, but it’s difficult to achieve such notable success without attracting attention.

Rumors continue to surface about clones and zombies, sparking protests.

Irrefutable proof surfaces that at least one of the Undead was previously declared KIA and buried with honors, and then an insider goes public, sparking uproar and calls for official investigation.

The Undead are trapped between the proverbial rock and a hard place.

On the one hand, the Tucanans are targeting them, and on the other, humanity has turned against them. The public thinks they’re monsters, and the government wants not only to shut down the program but to take action to make the Undead problem disappear forever.

Without legal status, the Undead have no rights, and there is little they can do to stand against society's hatred. Now they must navigate human persecution while still fighting to save humanity from the Tucanan threat.

What will become of them when the dust settles? Who will survive?

Witness the conclusion to the Undead Marine series from USA Today Bestselling authors J.N. Chaney and retired Marine Col. Jonathan P. Brazee. The epic showdown to the bestselling series has arrived. ]]> 470 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.68
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]]> 220222203 A derelict Tucanan ship, floating in space. An intel bonanza that can help turn the tide of the war . . . or a trap?

The only way to find out is to send in the Undead.

As the Tucanan war machine continues to evolve and try new tactics, all of humanity must evolve as well, and the Undead seem to be the guinea pigs for each dangerous mission.

It isn’t just the alien Tucs who are a danger. Rumors of unholy science still bandy about social media, and when battalion counter-assaults on Chinook to take back the planet, one of the Marines is killed and recovered by the locals. When they perform an autopsy, they discover . . . they don’t know what it is, only that it isn’t normal.

With their secret about to be exposed, and with the threat of death or mindwipe, just how far will Pax and the rest of the Undead Marines go to protect their secret? Perhaps more pertinent, how far will their puppet masters back at Cape Town go?

Follow Pax, Olivia, and the rest of the Undead as they face danger from two fronts. The entire Undead project, and possibly the war with the Tucanans, hangs in the balance.]]> 393 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.64
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]]> 218278315 As more Undead are created, a second battalion is formed.

Pax becomes a team leader as the Marines are developing new tactics, but the Tucanans aren't standing still, either.

And they seem to have targeted the Undead. High on their list of priorities is to figure out what makes the Undead so dangerous, and they'll go to any length to get their foot-arms on a few of them.

Pax has to ensure their military mission is accomplished while blocking the Tucanans from taking Undead prisoners to face a fate worse than death—even multiple deaths.

Between the Tucanans, public outrage and alarms, and unpredictable command decisions, Pax and the Undead must navigate complicated and increasingly dangerous waters in their mission to save humanity.]]> 401 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.65
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]]> 216685465 As more and more special operators are resurrected with their mycelia and joining the Undead, the powers that be begin to “borrow� the Marines for missions beyond their stated scope.

Particularly galling to Sergeant Paxton Alejo is when they’re assigned a mission against supposed human traitors, especially when the reek of politics belies the integrity of the missions.

He might be uneasy, but all of this is above his paygrade, so Pax marches on, doing his duty.

There are continuing rumors of “androids� in the press that seems to focus on the Undead, so the Marines in the brigade are surprised when they’re tasked to train Internal Security Agency operators to conduct joint military ops. The ISA’s mission is to ferret out internal threats to the League of Humanity.

How can the Undead maintain their secrecy while working so closely with them?

Meanwhile, there’s that small issue of a galaxy wide war with the alien Tucanans, and the Tucs seem to be closing the net around the Undead.

All Hell breaks loose when the enemy strikes, and the Undead, along with the still untrained ISA operators, have no live ammunition to fight back with.

As the Tucanans close in on them, loss feels inevitable. The Undead experiment could be over, and all of Humanity could follow and shatter.

But a Marine never gives up.

Especially a dead one.]]> 422 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.51
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]]> 213916899
The huge cost and effort to reanimate them must be worth it. With no rights of their own, their very existence depends upon their return on investment.

But as the Undead are finding their footing and discovering how to best fight the war with the Tucanan invaders, the aliens are not standing still. They are experimenting with their evolutionary past to create new ways to fight humanity’s military forces.

It’s become an arms race. Which species can stay ahead of the other? Which one can gain the advantage?

For every new innovation, there is a counter, and when the Undead’s secret base on Opal-3 is attacked by the Tucanans, is that just a coincidence? Or is it an effort to wipe out the Undead Marines before they can establish themselves?

With pressure from the bean counters to prove their value on one side and the Tucanans� invasion on the other, the Marines could be snuffed out before they ever really establish themselves as the premier fighting force of humanity.]]> 462 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.57
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]]> 212011658 Killed in action. Reborn on the battlefield.

Sergeant Paxton Alejo is a League of Humanity Marine Commando, the best of the best. After getting sent to oversee a batch of fresh conscripts, Pax makes the fateful decision to sacrifice his life to save his subordinates. He is posthumously awarded the Cross of Honor, the highest military medal . . .

. . . except that the Marine Corps isn’t done with him.

Using highly classified, experimental technology, his deceased body is transported to a top secret facility and infected with a genetically modified mycelium that can imprint on his brain, creating a biological download, ultimately preserving most of his memories and combat skills.

Despite being labeled legally dead, he wakes and feels alive.

He has no rights. He is no longer a citizen. Instead, he’s government property, part of a clandestine unit made up of the finest spec ops Marines, soldiers, and sailors, each one deceased. . .

. . . and all with capabilities too valuable to lose.

The military’s new goal is to create the finest combat force ever conceived, capable of bringing back the best of the best, no longer bound or constrained by death itself.

With enemies on the battlefield and at home, and with no real rights to his name, Pax and his fellows will struggle to survive in a universe built only for the living.]]> 524 J.N. Chaney Travis 4 4.36
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]]> 225571695 With the Conclave on high alert and Twain on the move, Hank has to act fast.

Things are looking dire, and Hank knows that he is going to need more support in the coming war. Joining the bounty hunter Council of Six would put him in a strong position to take on the resurging Cult. But doing that will be no easy task.

Tracking down the biggest and baddest target in the universe will help his chances but it will also be their toughest job ever. And with Twain mobilizing, every second spent on the hunt is also one their enemy can use to strengthen his position.

Can Hank secure a new position before the Enemy AI makes his move?

Find out in Hunter Ascended, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> 291 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.53
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]]> 2328619 482 Andre Norton 0739445324 Travis 0 to-read 4.22 1987
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]]> 221248444 The Anguilar are scavengers chased out of their own galaxy by an implacable enemy.

It took Charlie and his friends in the resistance two years to finally defeat them in a desperate gambit that was very nearly a suicide mission.

The threat from the Anguilar is gone but the predators who chased them out of their galaxy have followed them here, looking for vengeance.

And the Zha'-Rath will wipe out anyone who gets in their way.]]> 299 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.63
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]]> 1108092 416 Elizabeth Moon 0671878719 Travis 5 military-sci-fi 4.01 1997
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]]> 222147208 Their mission was to colonize the stars. Now, they are humanity’s last hope for freedom.

Captain Gideon Wallace is the commander of Trailblazer Eight, an interstellar colony ship carrying six hundred souls to a distant star. Their first stop along the way is the thriving human settlement on Aurora, also known as Proxima Centauri b.

IRIS, the ship’s robot caretaker, awakens the crew early with a chilling message from the president of the United Star “Earth has fallen to an extraterrestrial invasion.�

Wallace’s orders are to stay as far away from Earth as possible, and to pick a new destination so that they can’t be followed.

The survival of the human race depends on them.

But when Wallace discovers the true nature of the enemy’s plans, he realizes that running is no longer an option. They have no choice but to fight back.

Take flight on the Trailblazer with USA Today Bestselling Authors J.N. Chaney and Jasper T. Scott in this thrilling new science fiction series. If you enjoy stories about space colonization, alien invasions, and monsters that give you nightmares while you’re awake, then Rebel Galaxy is the series that you’ve been looking for. ]]> 610 J.N. Chaney Travis 4 4.27
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]]> 221407507 The cold war smoldering between the Realm and the Empire drags on.

Both sides now turn to the distant spinward stars for a way to break the deadlock. Cryptic signals from deep space hint at powerful civilizations, potential allies to turn the tide in favor of one side or the other, propelling it to victory.

But who--or what--are these mysterious powers?

Lawson Sawyer and his most trusted companions lead a powerful Task Force to find out. With the Ravennox nipping at their heels, they launch themselves into the spinward wilds. There, they come to face-to-face with humanity's distant past--and of hard truths about humankind's ancient benefactors, the enigmatic aliens known as the Unseen.

Meanwhile, Darius Spann leads his own expedition on a voyage of spinward exploration. Following an intriguing trail of mystifying signals, Spann discovers truths of his own, and through them, opportunity.

The absolute power he craves will be his--if he's prepared to pay the price.

Soon, the two expeditions converge. Conflict looms, imminent and inevitable. But as the opposing factions prepare for war, loyalties are put to the test. Treachery and betrayal follow. Battles rage amid the crumbling ruins of civilizations older than humankind itself. Sawyer and Spann square off in their respective mechs, bound for a final, cataclysmic showdown. The fates of countless millions, human and alien alike, hang in the balance.

One will triumph, and return to human space. The other will be lost, vanished into the spinward unknown.]]> 450 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.62
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]]> 220457401 Thanks to Lawson Sawyer and the ancient mech known as the Archetype, the threat of the alien Ravennox has been averted--for now.



Because the Ravennox are still out there. But thanks to Darius Spann and the Superba, Lawson and the other forces of the newly-restored Cygnus Realm face another, far more immediate threat. Spann and his Superba allies still hold sway over a huge swath of human territory, declaring it all Imperial space. Humanity is split, the Realm on one side, the Empire on the other, both claiming to be led by the Messenger. With neither able to land a decisive blow to knock out the other, a cold war now simmers between these two competing visions for the future.



Philosophies clash. Border skirmishes flare and fade. Schemes and intrigues abound. People die.



But Spann is determined to break the stalemate and reunite humanity under the iron grip of Superba rule, with him as its leader. To do that, he will travel into the spinward reaches of the Milky Way's Sagittarius Arm, seeking new and powerful allies. First, though, he resolves to recover some of the ancient war machines of the enigmatic Unseen, powerful mechs each nearly as mighty as the Archetype itself--or die trying.



Meanwhile, to Lawson and the Cygnus Realm, it is only too clear that the Ravennox threat is far from ended, and that they desperately need to learn more about these mysterious aliens. But they must also counter Spann's efforts to recruit new alien allies of his own, who themselves could pose as profound a threat to a divided humanity as do the Ravennox. They must mount their own spinward expedition.



As the two factions jockey for power and prepare to launch themselves into the vast galactic unknown, one thing is starkly clear.



Only one of them can prevail. Will humanity be governed as envisioned by the First Messenger and the Unseen, with egalitarian wisdom, or will it be ruled by ambitious powermongers who see themselves as humankind's "better" future?



The survival of humanity itself in the face of implacable alien threats hinges on the answer to this, the most important question ever posed.]]> 401 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.53
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]]> 219481091 After centuries of peace, the Cygnus Realm has changed.

And not in a good way.

Dash Sawyer, the original Messenger and humanity's champion in two brutal, star-spanning wars, is long gone. So are his most trusted colleagues, and with them, their noble and storied mechs, ancient, towering war-machines of unmatched power. They have long since been replaced by newer, flashier weapons under the control of officers who call themselves the Superba--genetically enhanced humans who arrogantly consider themselves the next step in humanity's evolution.

Obsessed with power, and pageantry, and the appearance of warriors, the Superba—led by Darius Spann—will stop at nothing to gain total control over the systems living under the Realm banner.

But on a backwater world covered with fields of grain, a young man makes a discovery that will change the universe forever—for he is no ordinary youth.

He is a direct descendant of The Messenger.

Lawson Oddsmaker awakens an ancient weapon, long hidden by the very people who built the Realm, and that weapon has a simple request of him.

Prepare for war. Rally the people.

And above all else, turn the Realm back into a place of true justice, and real peace.

Can Lawson heed the call?

Only the stars know. But soon,the Cygnus Realm will know as well, as the new Messenger begins his ascent to continue the wishes of noble people from the depths of time.

Prepare for war.

Lawson has one answer to that request.

Challenge accepted.]]> 558 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.48
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]]> 220389129 Ned discovers a hard truth about his past but will it also endanger the future of the universe?

After reconnecting with an old acquaintance, Hank’s AI companion is on the hunt for more information and it just might bring them closer than ever to Twain. But the old Enemy AI has a few tricks up his sleeve.

And while they pursue the villain, the crew also find themselves in the crosshairs. Having angered a shadowy sect, the hunters become the hunted. Things become more dangerous than ever and even the Conclave isn’t safe.

Can Hank defeat one enemy in order to catch another?

Find out in Machine Learning, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> 297 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.59
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]]> 53496017
One war has come here, to Earth, now... and no one is ready for the results.

Who wants to live forever?]]> 243 Evan Currie Travis 5 4.14 2020
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]]> 208508416 THE SEQUEL IS REAL!’Twas the night before Christmas...

After a Christmas Eve EMP attack blinds America and Europe, triggering a meticulously planned attack on the West’s civilian populations, only a ragtag team of neighbors stands in the way of a new Axis invasion.

Nuclear attacks wipe out city centers. Russian warships infest the Atlantic. Chinese tanks roll out of Baltimore’s ports with their sights set on Mount Weather—the bunker protecting the acting US President and what’s left of the tattered military command. Lieutenant Commander Joey Washington has information about the attack that might turn the tide of battle, but can she deliver it to the underground stronghold before the tanks come crashing in?

It seems every devil is descending on America to dance on her grave. She’s going to need a few devils of her own to survive.

â€ŔáłŮ’s Band of Brothers meets Red Dawn but set in suburban America.â€� â€� Mark’s editor
“Do I really have to read this, sweetie?� � Mark’s mom
“Many say the sequel doesn’t exist.� � Mark’s publisher
“Can I get an extension on that deadline?� � Mark]]> 324 Mark Sibley Travis 4 4.41
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]]> 203651385 World War III began years ago, and the American government didn't even know it.For years, while Iran and North Korea kept Western diplomats busy, China and Russia have been quietly seeding the US with spies and soldiers.

Now a silent army of occupation lurks inside US borders, and for America, it is already too late.

On Christmas Eve, the assault begins.

Mongol Moon is Mark Sibley’s acclaimed debut novel about the individual impact of a global war for survival that looks increasingly plausible with each passing day.]]> 336 Mark Sibley Travis 4 4.32
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]]> 217042050 The clock has run out.

Admiral Jack Romanoff and his people have beaten the Tardans at DuPont, but they failed to get the master control codes that could have ended the invasion without bloodshed. Now, they have no choice but to confront the enemy at the heart of the Earth. One last battle for everything they hold dear.

The midnight hour is upon them.

While the battle for supremacy is fought in space, Lisa Gane and Tina Chen will battle the Poseidon Group on the ground. If they can't overthrow the traitors, humanity will be trapped under their heels. They will do anything to stop their enemies, but will it be enough?

One chance for victory.

With no room for error, they can't afford to leave anything on the table. This is it. The endgame is upon them, and they will either win or perish, and humanity might go along with them. Will they save the Confederation or doom it to oppression and death? This is the day that they must win, or everything they sacrificed will be for nothing.

A single toss of the dice to win everything or fail humanity at the last moment.]]> 396 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.61
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]]> 212482082 If you can't hide the game, conceal the pieces.

Admiral Jack Romanoff and his people have located the system the Tardans are using as their command post for the invasion of the Confederation. Only they can't simply attack militarily because of the stellar terrain, so they need to improvise.

When the stakes are high, leave no option unexplored.

With direct action off the table, they must infiltrate the system and get the information they need to defeat the Tardans and their Locust minions. For something this important, it's an all-hands-on-deck exercise, and everyone must pitch in. With everything at stake, they need to throw a few jokers into the deck for the enemy and hope for some wildcards of their own.

Second place means death, so they must win at all costs.]]> 331 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.44
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]]> 209235678 In combat, speed is life.

Admiral Jack Romanoff and his people have seized control of Faust and now have a base of operations, though the people of that world aren't completely pleased by his presence or actions. That's okay because he doesn't have time to worry about them. He needs to strike the Locusts before they spread even more than they already have in the wreck everything humanity has built.

If you're not cheating, you're not trying hard enough.

With everything on the line, he can't afford to leave anything on the table. All his weapons and tricks have to be brought to bear now if they intend to save the Confederation. If they fail, humanity will be enslaved or worse. The time for victory is now.

He who hesitates is lost.]]> 406 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.45
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]]> 205002241 When things are going to plan, check to see what you’re missing.Admiral Jack Romanoff and his crew are trapped inside the Confederation proper and facing an unknown number of alien attack ships. They’d thought the Tardan military was defeated, but they’d been wrong. Now they were trapped in a fight they couldn’t lose.When everything seems exactly as you’d hoped, figure out what you’ve missed.Not only do they need to stop the Locusts, but they still have to defeat the Poseidon Group and overturn the coup they’d staged. They only have two battleships and a spy ship to make that happen. Their only advantage is that no one knows they’re there. They’ll have one chance to get things right, or humanity is screwed.When everything goes to hell and your back is against the wall, fight.]]> 343 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.48
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]]> 201014035 In war, even the simplest things are hard.

Admiral Jack Romanoff and his people have begun the liberation of Vesuvius from the xenophobic Novarites, but even something that straightforward is difficult. The enemy outnumbers them, and removing the threat won’t be easy. Worse, they are killing humans in job lots, so time is of the essence.

When retreat isn’t an option, you must advance.

Jack wants to spare as many Novarite civilians as he can, but the killing must end. With them on a planet and him in space, that limits his options, but he will compel their surrender by any means necessary. It will be a delicate dance, but he won’t stop until they admit defeat or die.

In the face of overwhelming odds, never let your resolve waver.]]> 398 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.47
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]]> 197602419
Admiral Jack Romanoff and his crew have one remaining nut to crack before they can turn their attention to the people that overthrew the Confederation. The Vesuvius system has become a fortress, so it won’t be an easy fight, but it is one they cannot lose and survive.

When force alone won’t do the trick, add guile.

Since brute force won’t work, Jack must turn to guile to exploit the enemy’s weaknesses. Only then can he achieve victory without a tremendous loss of human life. And that’s before an unexpected complication threatens to undo everything they’ve accomplished and plunge the cluster back into brutal war with an enemy determined to exterminate or enslave them.

Confronted by stronger enemies, Jack has to turn their strength against them. Somehow.]]> 420 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.56 2023
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]]> 179527745 Aliens invaders hold human worlds. That cannot stand.

Admiral Jack Romanoff and his crew have defeated the Locusts once and for all, but they are far from the only invaders infesting the Confederation. The time to go after the xenophobic Novarites and free those worlds has come, and nothing will stand in his way.

If words aren’t enough, show them your teeth and bite deep.

There are times in war when quarter is neither asked for nor given. The only thing that can slake the combatants� thirst is their enemy’s lifeblood. Then it’s war to the knife that doesn’t end until one side is dead.

That time has now come, and humanity’s enemies must bleed.]]> 355 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.48 2023
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]]> 135706058 Victory belongs to the strong and cunning warrior.

Admiral Jack Romanoff and his crew have turned two enemies against one another via misdirection and timing. That gives them the breathing room to get back to their feet, but as any savvy commander knows, the footing on any battlefield is treacherous. One misstep could cost a warrior everything.

Blood is the only coin that can buy victory.

With things falling apart in the Confederation proper, the future looks grim. All that can change for the worse in an instant, and only vigilance and courage can stop the enemies of humanity from extinguishing the flickering candle of the human species. Backed into a corner, he will pay the price for victory.

Let whoever wants to die first test their resolve.
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]]> 122999793
Admiral Jack Romanoff and his crew have fought the invaders to a standstill and have plans to strike them even harder, but that won’t be easy. The Novarites know about them now and will be ready, the Locusts are too strong to beat in a head-on fight, and the Poseidon Group has evaded them.

War is the realm of uncertainty.

A new enemy might be on the horizon, but Jack couldn’t afford to be distracted at a critical juncture like this. Everyone’s plans were shrouded in the fog of war, and no one knew what to expect in the cauldron of battle. Even so, his ship would fight. Humanity demanded no less than victory.

Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.]]> 410 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.39 2023
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]]> 71167316
Admiral Jack Romanoff and his ragtag crew had paid in blood for breathing room to repair their ship and resupply. With that done, they could track down the Poseidon Group conspirators and kick the Locusts out of the cluster. Their fortunes seemed to be on the rise.

With enemies all around, seek to maneuver.

Only after examining the intelligence gathered during the invasion, it became clear a fresh storm was brewing on the horizon, and his ancient battleship would be battered like never before. In a battle of titans, there were only the victors and the dead, so triumph they would, no matter the cost.

When backed into a corner, always come out fighting.]]> 369 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.46 2023
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]]> 63059383
After successfully striking back at the alien invaders, Commodore Jack Romanoff and his crew have liberated the cluster capital at Argent. For the first time, it seems like they might be getting their feet back underneath them.

Keep your enemies closer.

When the secretive Poseidon Group—the people behind the conspiracy that threatened the very security of the Confederation—attacks, Jack and his allies must stand back to back against the traitors. Can they unmask the traitors before a knife in the dark leaves them defenseless?

Trust no one.]]> 331 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.44 2022
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]]> 62001700 Victory snatched from the jaws of defeat.

Commodore Jack Romanoff and his ragtag crew have repaired their ancient battleship, scattered
their adversaries at New Copenhagen, and discovered what was really behind the invasion. Now
they must make the enemy bleed and start liberating the cluster.

Betrayal from the shadows.

When unexpected foes strike, Jack must fight to keep his ship and crew united and alive. If he
fails, someone that should have had his back will stick a knife into it, and the aliens will enslave
or exterminate them all.

Honor or victory? Can he have both, or will darkness claim them all? ]]> 351 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.47 2022
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]]> 61310318
Commodore Jack Romanoff and his crew won the battle for New Copenhagen but lost their quantum drive in the fight. Now they must free the human prisoners and strengthen their defenses before the Locusts trap them.

If it’s not already too late.

Only the alien hyperdrive they recovered offers a chance to get a new quantum drive and more missiles before time runs out. To master it and solve the mystery of the invasion, they must open a dialog with the aliens and get their willing cooperation. Somehow.

With no time to waste, they’d best be persuasive.]]> 355 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.44 2022
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]]> 60852291
The time has come for Commodore Jack Romanoff and the crew of the battleship Delta Orionis to strike back at the robotic Locusts. He’s outgunned, outnumbered, and commands a battleship flown by battered and bloodied reenactors and trainees.

Yet they must win.

The Locusts control New Copenhagen, but that’s the only place they can get nuclear warheads for their missiles. They must launch an alpha strike to take the system and hold it against all comers. If they fail, they lose their most potent offensive weapons and leave billions trapped under the invaders� robotic heels.

They must not fail.]]> 321 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.36 2022
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]]> 60504019
Commodore Jack Romanoff and his merry band of ragtag Navy rejects—skilled yet young war reenactors, a rescued Navy crew, and a Confederation spy—have rescued more than two hundred civilian ships and escaped a massacre in a battleship over two centuries old.

Too bad they blew a fusion plant doing it.

Trapped in a deserted system with the Locusts after them, they have a hard deadline to sort out the mess. Standing in the way is an arrogant Navy captain unwilling to bend his stiff neck, and the man’s unexpected—and unwelcome—allies.

Yet clever friends and shocking secrets may still turn the tide.

Jack and his crew have only one chance to get it right. To do that, he must bind them all together with bonds of blood.]]> 424 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.42 2022
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]]> 60455729 Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

Two centuries after the Confederation staved off an invasion by the robotic Locusts, Captain Jack Romanoff faces mandatory retirement from an ever-shrinking Navy. Actions speak louder than words. The Confederation doesn’t think the Locusts are coming back.

But what if the politicians are wrong?

Snared in a scheme he doesn’t fully understand or trust, Jack gets his promotion, but it comes with a catch. With a crew of rejects, he must restore the most powerful warship humanity has ever built, after centuries of neglect and decay, before time runs out.

If he fails, humanity might not need to worry about history repeating itself ever again.]]> 412 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.41 2022
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]]> 61255192 Andy Clanton and the crew of the Jambo return to Earth for the final battle with the Bugs…but the real threat is back home.

Incited by foreign enemies, stoked by mindless fear, the American public is wrapped in panic, and the country’s enemies use the opportunity to attempt a coup, to seize control of America’s space assets.

Andy and the others are forced to go on the run, Pops staying on Earth to organize a resistance while Andy and Julie steal the Bellerophon and seek answers…from the Elder AI, Graham.

With the world and their own country in turmoil and the Bugs bearing down on Earth, will Andy be able to solve the mystery of the Elders and their ancient enemies before it’s too late?]]> 319 Rick Partlow Travis 5 4.58 2022
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]]> 59342812 The Bugs are coming...

They destroyed the civilization of the ancient alien Elders thousands of years ago, and now they’re following Andy Clanton and the crew of the James Bowie back from the edge of the galaxy and into Alliance space, bent on wiping out all intelligent life in the galaxy.

The Bugs probe for weakness, attacking new friends and old enemies, and forcing Andy and the others into union with forces that had tried to destroy them only months before and putting a wedge between the Earth and the Alliance.

But politics will soon take a backseat to survival, and if the Alliance wants to win the war that the Elders lost, then Andy Clanton is going to have to find a way to get past old grudges and force them to stand together…because the Bugs� next target is Earth.

Can Andy Clanton and the forces of the Alliance do what the gods themselves couldn’t? Or will they fall to a nameless, faceless enemy from the farthest reaches of the universe?]]> 310 Rick Partlow Travis 5 4.52 2022
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]]> 56923237 The war is over and Andy Clanton is ready to live happily ever after.

Space Force has other ideas.

Recruited to follow the last signal of the mysterious Elders to a system halfway across the galaxy, Andy joins the crew of the James Bowie for another adventure into the unknown.

The journey will be filled with mystery and wonder, with strange life seeded on far-flung worlds by the godlike Elders…and with danger. For the Elders didn’t leave our galaxy of their own accord. They were driven out by an implacable enemy, something beyond their understanding…and ours.

Now that enemy has returned, and Earth is going to need every ally it can get.

Even the ones who used to be our enemies.

Dragon Award Finalist Rick Partlow’s Earth at War series is military sci-fi at its finest: packed with nonstop action and seasoned with grade-A military humor. Jump into the story today!]]> 312 Rick Partlow Travis 5 4.51 2021
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]]> 56294954 Earth is in turmoil.

The enemy is bearing down on us with every warship they have, and our only allies are in chaos.

Our one hope for survival is Andy Clanton - a hack science fiction writer trying to convince some aliens that humans are worth saving.

It’s an uphill battle, because to the aliens, we are the monsters. We look just like their sworn enemies, the Tevynians, who’ve sworn to wipe out both our civilizations.

When everything falls apart and the fate of the galaxy is on the line, can Andy Clanton pull our fat out of the fire?

He’s outnumbered, outgunned, and in way over his head.

But what else is new?]]> 320 Rick Partlow Travis 5 4.49 2020
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]]> 55965501
I thought the hard part of helping the Helta defeat the rampaging Tevynians would be the fighting. How wrong I was.

To the Helta, we Earthers look just like the Tevynians, their mortal enemies. And convincing their government to ally with humans may be even beyond the crew of the starship James Bowie.

But the clock is ticking, because the Tevynian fleet is bearing down on the Helta homeworld. If we can’t talk the Helta into accepting our help to fight them off, then Helta Prime will fall�

And Earth will be next.]]> 350 Rick Partlow Travis 5 4.44
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I never thought I’d actually become one.

As a sci-fi author with a hit TV show, I have a few ideas about what alien invaders are supposed to look like. In my stories, they’re technologically advanced monsters, with tentacles, and no faces.

Turns out I was right about the technology.

And about how angry they’d be.

But the way they look…that’s more terrifying than even I could have imagined.

They look exactly like us.

Because they are us.]]> 478 Rick Partlow Travis 5 4.37
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As they reunite Section 9's field team to recover evidence and expose the truth, the sudden death of an operative leads Tycho to suspect Andrea herself, but can he trust his eyes and ears? When filtered through a haze of augmented data, can anyone truly know objective reality?

The web of illusion shatters in the final mission for Section 9.]]> 307 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.52
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Tycho and Section 9 must work to prevent the killing, uncover the assassins, and—if necessary—suppress the truth. Their efforts see the return of a man from Tycho’s past and the true extent of The Eleven’s power is laid bare, signaling the beginning of Section 9’s end.]]> 294 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.40 2021
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When Miss Marple comes up from the country for a holiday in London, she finds what she's looking for at Bertram's: traditional décor and impeccable service. But she senses an unmistakable atmosphere of danger behind the highly polished veneer. Not even Miss Marple can foresee the violent chain of events set in motion when an eccentric hotel guest makes his way to the airport one day late!

Librarian's note: this entry is for the novel, "At Bertram's Hotel." Collections and other Miss Marple stories are located elsewhere on Ĺ·±¦ÓéŔÖ. The series includes 12 novels and 20 short stories. Entries for the short stories can be found by searching Ĺ·±¦ÓéŔÖ for: "a Miss Marple Short Story."]]> 223 Agatha Christie Travis 0 to-read 3.72 1965
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]]> 53583550
Tycho and Section 9 must now race against both time and a revenant from the past to recapture the ship and its cargo before the trail vanishes and The Eleven once again return to the shadows.

The action picks up even more in this riveting fourth entry in the bestselling series from J.N. Chaney and Jia Shen. If you're a fan of Blade Runner, Altered Carbon, and Judge Dredd, you're sure to enjoy this action packed scifi thriller.]]> 322 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.39 2020
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]]> 52967021 266 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.19 2020
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]]> 48827584
Despite the authority of the Sol Federation, major corporations hold most of the power. When the head of one such company, Chief Executive Julian Huxley, is killed, his body is left undiscovered for over three years.

Arbiter Tycho Barrett is sent to investigate the executive's death, but what he finds reveals more than he could have imagined.

Now, Tycho must search for an android who was once human, forcing him to question everything around him.

There are secrets here, written in blood and polymer, and they threaten to fundamentally change mankind's place in the universe.

After all, if so much of the body can be replaced by wires and circuitry, what does that say for the human soul?

Get ready to experience the second volume in the bestselling Sol Arbiter series. If you're a fan of Altered Carbon, Dredd, or Blade Runner, you'll love this engrossing cyberpunk epic.]]> 263 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.36 2019
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]]> 219267999 The resistance has been playing defense too long.

Now that Charlie knows about the Imperial Redoubt, a starship the size of a planet that guards the Emperor and the bloodline families from all threats, he's decided it's time to take the fight to them.

And if trying to infiltrate the heart of the enemy's stronghold is a suicide mission, Charlie, Laranna and Gib can't think of a better way to go out.

This mission will either mean their deaths...or the citadel's fall.]]> 328 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.68
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]]> 7927993
From the
What reason would an amiable dentist like Dr. Morely have for committing suicide? He didn't have emotional difficulties, money problems, or love trouble. What he did have was an appointment with Hercule Poirot, who is not persuaded by the suicide story and has therefore taken it upon himself to question the good doctor's patients, partners, and friends. All he's come up with is the numbing fear that Dr. Morely wasn't an unlikely victim at all. Nor the first.]]> 192 Agatha Christie Travis 0 currently-reading 3.68 1940
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]]> 219324645 The hunt for Twain is on but so is the hunt for� Alek.

Hank's Kyrogi crew member spent years fighting in the Clan Wars on his home planet, but he didn't leave the past behind. When an old foe returns, things are further complicated, and Hank finds himself embroiled in problems both personal and political.

Just as things seem like they can't get any more fraught, a bounty hunter shows up with information that could jeopardize everything.

Will Hank find a way to save his friend without starting an interplanetary war?

Find out in Bounty Hunted, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> 297 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.54
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]]> 219235990 One threat may have been dealt with, but the greater danger is still out there.

In the wake of victory, Hank hopes that things will calm down. But by now, he should know better.

As the fractured Consortium government scrambles to determine the next course of action, one of the Buzzard's crew vanishes in the night. Did they leave on their own or were they taken? And what does this disappearance portend?

As if things aren't complicated enough, the Peacer rebels call in a favor and Hank is torn on the best course of action. The crew is divided, and hard choices need to be made.

Can Hank keep his crew together long enough to discover the truth behind the disappearance?

Find out in Fractured Consortium, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> 296 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.53
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]]> 216017386 Sanctuary. The perfect refuge from the enemy, the most closely held secret of the resistance, the planet has never been found, never been attacked.

Until now.

Charlie Travers has been preparing to strike at the Anguilar with the help of the US military, intent on going on the offense, but no battle plan survives contact with the enemy...particularly not when that enemy is General Zan-Tar.

The General is the worst sort of enemy, the kind that doesn't hate, doesn't take defeats personally. He's intent on destroying the resistance and his aim is straight at its heart.

Will this be the end of Sanctuary?]]> 312 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.61
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]]> 213892072 It has all come down to this...

With the attack countdown ticking toward zero, Mark and Perry pitch themselves headfirst into a seemingly impossible mission. One intended to break Gyl-Mareth's hold on the Guild, and thus the galaxy, once and for all.
But first, Peaceful Skies must fall.

Their strike is silent and deadly. Justice prevails. As a veteran and battle-tested soldier, Mark Tudor understands one key truth—violence is never a straightforward affair. Even the best laid plans can crumble. And when working against a savvy predator, one should always expect the unexpected.

Unfortunately, one success does not necessarily lead to another, and in a surprising move, Mark and Valint find themselves on the defensive. Even formidable warriors possess weakness, and unfortunately, Gyl-Mareth doesn't just know what it is, but where.

Prepare for the final, explosive chapter in the Peacemaker Wars saga, and see how one man wrestles civilized space back from the brink.

This is how a legacy begins. ]]> 554 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.72
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]]> 211451341 The revelations Mark Tudor unearthed on Tactus Ares were profound.

The Piraxians fell victim to the aggressive, expansionist Eridani Federation.

That same confederacy funded and facilitated the Lyrae. They made Stillness. And the Guild was complicit.

But how does one bring exposure to something the galaxy at large would rather forget? And how does an honorable man remove corruption when it's gravity consumes all?

A plan is hatched in secret. Bold. Definitive. But Mark and his cohorts have suffered with one potentially fatal misgiving—that their enemy, the imperialist Gyl-Mareth, wasn't plotting against them at the same time.

The tables always turn when it is least expected. And Mark Tudor may lose more than just his best friend, but his love, and potential legacy. Gyl-Mareth springs his trap. The Guild's reformation is struck a fatal blow. And yet, a landslide can begin with a single loose rock.

In the desperate hours, with hope fading, Mark Tudor will become that rock.]]> 516 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.69
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]]> 208849759
A good Gajur gave his life.

But will that sacrifice help bring the galaxy back to balance? Or topple known space into a war to end all wars? Armagost wasn't the only light snuffed prematurely. The attack destroyed an irreplaceable piece of Valint's life, as well.

Now Mark must toe the delicate line between law man and friend. Partner and lover.

With those in power divided, the work has only begun. The galaxy no longer needs a maker of peace, but a lobbyist and negotiator. In order to deconstruct the entombed and corrupt system, Mark and the gang must stack the deck in their favor. If only things were that simple.

Someone is targeting Ja-Ra's people galaxy wide. The hot-blooded murder kitties are out to avenge Jarls Vane. And the bureaucratic toads carry legendary grudges. But Mark's wrath is reserved for one group, and one group only.

Stillness.

The assassins will answer for the lives they took. And Mark will wrestle Tan back from their clutches, if it means he's got to cut down every wicked Lyrae to do it.]]> 512 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.71
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]]> 68838 370 H.P. Lovecraft 034545829X Travis 0 currently-reading 4.12 2003
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]]> 891780 726 Terry Brooks 034527444X Travis 4 3.73 1977
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]]> 204589312
And no one is truly safe.

Gyl Mareth’s Rot corrupts the Guild, and Mark means to cut it out at the source. To do that, he’ll have to lobby powerful supporters—spindly, blue aliens, toads infatuated with buearcracy, and maybe even an influential bartender or two.

But help is there for an honorable man to find, as long as he’s got the strength of conviction, and the right kind of friends.

Disturbing the established order will mean kicking over a fair number of rocks, although Mark, Valint, and the others might be surprised by what scurries forth underneath—and what uniform it’s wearing when it steps into the light.

Mark Tudor will make the title Peacemaker mean something once again, but to do that, he’ll have to face the worst the galaxy has to offer.

Death waits in the quiet moments.

And sometimes, it is a soldier’s loved ones that pay the greatest price.]]> 524 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.70
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]]> 202597056 Mark Tudor is learning a valuable lesson about being a Peacemaker.

With Veteran pay comes veteran problems. And the Guild, more often than not, is the issue.

He’s become an effective enforcer of the law, but unfortunately, crime is growing a lot more complicated. Someone is slaving artificial beings to ships, running contraband across the stars in a fatal practice that marries murder, theft, and kidnapping. Even as Mark’s crew grows, he discovers these crimes aren’t just horrific—they’re common.

And he means to stop it.

Deep in the black between stars, Mark finds an ancient and bizarre place, filled with the galaxy’s discarded junk. And in the middle of that cold, distant void lies a massive ship—one that holds secrets that will rock the halls of power in known space—and turn crime into profit.

Diving headlong into new cases, Mark will find that the elite criminals aren’t scared of a farm boy from Iowa. That professional killers are lurking in the shadows.

But he’s no longer alone.

With Tan, the teenaged tech wizard, and Drogo, whose gifts are a bit more martial, the search for justice will become a little more violent. With seemingly unconnected events escalating, one killer separates herself from the crowd.

Dive back into a brand new adventure set in the bestselling Backyard Starship Universe and see where it all began. If you're a fan of Backyard Starship, Renegade Star, or classic science fiction, this is the series for you.]]> 540 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.64
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]]> 58730209
When Raymond Dell, US Navy (Retired), stumbles upon a kidnapping scheme he figures he has a good handle on things. A little work, a little luck, and a kid goes home to his parents and Ray moves on to the next job. When the job becomes bigger than he realized, and bigger than he can handle, Ray is faced with horrors he'd never imagined, a world that by rights should not exist... and only one number to call.

Thirteen.]]> 343 Evan Currie Travis 5 4.58
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]]> 18212697 337 Evan Currie 1477857745 Travis 5 4.01 2013
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]]> 211110146
But Giblet has other ideas.

Obsessed with revenge against the Anguilar General Zan-Tar for the death of the woman he loved, Gib steals a starfighter and sets off on a suicide mission for the heart of the Anguilar Empire.

Charlie is forced to make a do his duty to his home and his people...or race to save his friend on the road of vengeance.]]> 402 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.63
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]]> 201155269 A nationalist uprising triggers an interstellar wrest for control in an epic novel of embattled worlds by the author of Citadel and the Frontlines series.

POW Aden Jansen has lost a decade of his life to both the war and internment when he’s recruited by the Alliance. He’s to return to Gretia as an undercover Blackguard operative and destroy Odin’s Wolves—an insurgency that’s setting his home world afire. The mission comes with a full pardon and a chance to reclaim his identity. It also means rejoining his friends and family in space. That’s motive enough. If he can succeed—and survive.

Dunstan Park is on piracy patrol to track down the spaceborne arm of the uprising. Meanwhile, the rebels� insidious terrorist cells are targets for battle-hardened insurgent hunter Idina Chaudhary and her Palladian commandos. As for Aden’s sister, Solveig, she’s put herself in the line of fire before, but discovering who’s bankrolling Odin’s Wolves is as dangerous as it is personal.

As Aden works his way back into the confidence of his comrades, the stealth campaign to sow discontent descends into chaos. At Aden’s legacy, and the very stability of a galaxy struggling for peace against all odds.]]> 300 Marko Kloos 154203616X Travis 5 4.32
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]]> 53136968
In 2853, humanity has established a presence across the solar system. Linked by a network of FTL gateways called Boson Apertures, travel between the 7 colonized worlds and thousands of space colonies takes only hours.

The Sol Federation is the final authority, and the Arbiters travel the system to maintain order.

Arbiters Gabriel Anderson and Tycho Barrett have just been sent to intervene in a growing crisis on Venus. Information is limited, but they know two things:

Tower 7 has gone completely dark, and security androids are killing civilians.

No one knows what has become of the tower's 520,000 residents or who is responsible for the mysterious assault, but the priority of the mission is clear.

Tycho and Gabriel must breach the tower, investigate the missing civilians, and locate the one responsible... all while trying to stay alive.]]> 354 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.01 2019
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]]> 214309265 The crew have found Extinction but destroying it will be no easy matter.

The Consortium government are wasting time arguing about what to do next and Hank knows that the only course of action is to take matters into his own hands. But he can't do it alone. In addition to his crew, he will need a larger fighting force.

And he knows just where to look.

But bringing together disparate rebel sects will be no easy task and even if he does, the ancient enemy has plans of his own.

Can Hank finally demolish the superweapon or will he be too late to save himself� and the universe?

Find out in Hunting Extinction, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> 354 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.55
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]]> 212481948 A member of Hank's crew has been taken and he will stop at nothing to get them back.

The Inquisition has captured one of Hank's people and he knows that time is running out. But mounting a rescue like this will be their most dangerous task yet. To do it, they will need help from an unlikely a bounty target.

Racing against time, they have to track down this target and convince him to help them take on one of the deadliest forces in the universe. But even if he agrees, there is no guarantee that he won't betray them at the first opportunity. Cautiously, they attempt to infiltrate the very heart of their opponent to save their crewmate, and perhaps, uncover the final piece of information they need to hunt down Extinction.

Can Hank rescue his friend from the clutches of the enemy?

Find out in Inquisitor's Wrath, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> 325 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.58
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]]> 1206636 To Margaret --
"To Octavia" --
Tamerlane --
Song --
Dreams --
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Evening star --
Imitation --
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Elizabeth --
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"Lines on Joe Locke" --
To Helen --
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City in the sea --
Lenore --
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Coliseum --
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Dream-land --
Eulalie --
A song --
Raven --
Valentine --
"Deep in earth" --
To Miss Louise Olivia Hunter --
To M.L.S --
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Enigma --
Bells --
To Helen --
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For Annie --
Eldorado --
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Annabel Lee --
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Duc De L'Omelette --
Tale of Jerusalem --
Loss of breath --
Bon-bon --
Four beasts in one --
the Homo-Cameleopard --
MS. Found in a bottle --
Assignation --
Unparallelled adventure of one Hans Pfaall --
Lionizing --
Shadow: A parable --
Silence: A fable --
Berenice --
Morella --
King Pest --
Mystification --
Ligeia --
How to write a Blackwood article --
Devil in the belfry --
Man that was used up --
Fall of the House of Usher --
William Wilson --
Conversation of Eiros and Charmion --
Some account of Stonehenge, the giant's dance --
Why the little Frenchman wears his hand in a sling --
Instinct vs Reason: A black cat --
Business man --
Philosophy of furniture --
Man of the crowd --
Island of the fay --
Murders in the Rue Morgue --
Descent into the maelström --
Colloquy of Monos and Una --
Never bet the devil your head --
Eleonora --
Three Sundays in a week --
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Masque of the red death --
Pit and the pendulum --
Mystery of Marie RogĂŞt --
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Diddling considered as one of the exact sciences --
Byron and Miss Chaworth --
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Tale of the ragged mountains --
Premature burial --
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Literary life of Thingum Bob, Esq. --
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Some words with a mummy --
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Imp of the perverse --
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Sphinx --
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Domain of Arnheim --
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Landor's cottage --
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"X-ing a Paragrab." Eureka, a prose poem --
Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket.]]> 1027 Edgar Allan Poe 0760782210 Travis 5 mystery 4.41 1849
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]]> 209287171 Hank finally has the political connections he needs but the help comes at a cost.

After Imogen takes drastic action, Hank is forced to grapple with his role as a leader and make some tough choices. These decisions lead him to the financial center of the universe where wealth and poverty clash. Danger is everywhere and nothing comes easy.

But he is also moving up through the ranks as a bounty hunter and has some new leads that will bring him ever closer to Extinction.

When the ghosts of the past come to haunt the present, Hank's crew must fight to safeguard all the things they hold most dear.

Can Hank protect the people around him and uncover the truth about the superweapon threatening the universe?

Find out in Deadly Ghosts, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> 358 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.49
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]]> 217921002 192 Don Pendleton 0523403356 Travis 0 currently-reading 3.50 1979
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]]> 209234614 Hank and the crew have a new ally but can she be trusted?

After saving an Inquisitorial Acolyte, Hank must choose what to do next and the decision will have grave ramifications. Knowing that the Acolyte can be a great asset, Hank cautiously agrees to help her in exchange for information and connections.

To do so, he is going to need to sneak onto the capitol planet of the Consortium, and that is no easy task. Only with the aid of some underworld connections will Hank be able to achieve his goal.

Things are further complicated when the crew connect with the Peacer rebels. Hank sees potential new allies in them but understands that working together puts him even further in the crosshairs.

Can Hank's new allies be trusted or will they put him in more danger than ever?

Find out in Rebel Intelligence, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> 305 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.50
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]]> 208204337 Hank Spears has left the simple life of a scrapper behind.

He now begins the investigation into Extinction. But when things go wrong from the start, Hank must find a way to save his friend by enlisting the help of some unusual allies.

With every step, the Inquisition is hot on his heels and closing in on Hank. If he plans on saving the universe, he is going to have to gather a crew, get his ship up to snuff and shake the enemies off his back.

To do that, he'll need capital. Embracing the life of a bounty hunter, Hank enters a dangerous but profitable world. Nothing is what it seems, and threats lurk around every turn.

Can Hank save his friend and turn the tables on the Inquisition before they catch up with him?

Find out in Hunter's Rise, the thrilling new entry in the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> 398 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.54
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]]> 1659445 159 Edgar Rice Burroughs 0345324331 Travis 5 3.83 1914
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]]> 54479 252 Jules Verne 014044906X Travis 5 3.95 1872
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average rating: 3.95
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]]> 2329272 Following their spoors, the ape-man came upon the lost Valley of the Sepulcher, where Knights Templar still fought to resume their Holy Crusade to free Jerusalem.
Soon Tarzan, true Lord of their ancient motherland, was armed with lance and shield, mixed into their jousting and ancient combat.
It was then that the slavers struck!]]> 191 Edgar Rice Burroughs 0345030095 Travis 0 to-read, wants 3.81 1928
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]]> 209594 304 Jacob Grimm 0486210804 Travis 3 4.01 1812
author: Jacob Grimm
name: Travis
average rating: 4.01
book published: 1812
rating: 3
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]]> 205430687 The war against the AI was won but a new threat is rising.

Hank Spears is content with his life as a scrapper until he unearths an artificial intelligence who warns him of a grave threat to all life in the universe. Since AI has long been outlawed and anyone caught harboring one is imprisoned or executed, the two must go on the run, fleeing into the far reaches of space.

They must avoid capture, all for the sake of those who would imprison them.

Looking for help from old friends to fight new enemies, Hank must find a way to save himself so that he can save the universe.

Can this simple scrapper become the hero the universe needs before it’s too late?

Find out in Star Scrapper, the thrilling new science fiction series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.]]> 428 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.42
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]]> 75645372 No enemy is as dangerous as when you think they’re defeated.

The Hive Mind has deceived the Americans and the Thacians into believing they had the strategy that would destroy it once and for all…and instead, they opened the gates through to Thacia and, from there, into the United States.

And the demons streamed through by the tens of thousands, too many for artillery and air support to drive them back. The Army and Air Force keep pouring on the hurt, but it’s only a matter of time until they’re forced to do the unthinkable…nuke an American city.

Unless Wash Williams and Valon of Thacia can retrieve an ancient alien artifact that might shut down all the gates for good.

Or it might just destroy everything.

The third and final installment in the Gates of Eternity Military Sci-Fi Series from Rick Partlow, the bestselling author of the Drop Trooper Series. It's perfect for fans of Jasper T. Scott, Scott Bartlett, and David Weber.]]> 370 Rick Partlow Travis 5 4.47
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]]> 62926645 The good guys won the battle, but the war goes on.

Wash Williams has been recruited to help Brian Reeves and the Delta Force team close gates to the worlds controlled by the Hive-Mind, while back on Thacia, Valon does the same thing from the other side.

But new gates continue to open, and unless someone can figure out how to stop the effect, it will keep spreading and the war will never end.

The only hope the Earthers and the Thacians have may be to work together in a desperate plan that risks the destruction of them both.

Book 2 in the next hit Military Sci-Fi Series from Rick Partlow, the bestselling author of the Drop Trooper Series. It's perfect for fans of Jasper T. Scott, Scott Bartlett, and David Weber.

This is Military Sci-Fi the way it's meant to be!]]> 374 Rick Partlow Travis 5 4.41
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]]> 61423111 Kyle Washaki 'Wash' Williams thought his life couldn’t get any more complicated. Then the aliens showed up�

After his mom died from cancer, Wash gave up his girlfriend and his dream of being a career Army officer to stay home and take care of his father, a former Special Forces soldier stricken with PTSD. Wash works three jobs just to pay the bills, and one of them is at the ranch of the man who’s engaged to his ex-girlfriend, Jimmy Bonner.

Sound rough? He thought so too…until a portal to a hell-world of giant, insectoid aliens opens behind the ranch house, sucking Wash and Jimmy into the nightmare domain of the Hive Mind, a monstrous, underground blob of brain tissue that stretches across multiple planets through the Gate System.

It exists only to spread itself across the universe. And its next target is Earth.

Will Wash be able to defend the planet from conquest by a swarm of giant alien insects? And will Jimmy be able to put aside his rivalry with Wash to fight for Earth, or will he decide that an alien horde is the perfect tool to dispose of his old enemy?

The answer lies on the other side…of the Gates of Hell.]]> 367 Rick Partlow Travis 5 4.28 2022
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But when Wolf learns about a race in a distant part of the galaxy that has successfully fought the vanhat to a standstill, he decides to launch an expedition to seek their help. The AI Collective has also learned about the expedition, though, and intends to kill humanity before they can find aid.

Worse, not everyone in the Governance backs Wolf, and when an enemy sees an opportunity to exploit the emperor’s weakness and strikes, can humanity stand together, or will it be lost to the darkness forever?]]> 461 William S. Frisbee Jr. 1648559867 Travis 5 4.64
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]]> 206306633 Without trust, the human race is doomed.

But even with trust, it might be too late.

Emperor Wolf Mathison has given Feng permission to build a SCBI-equipped legion. Composed of ODT, Guard, and Fleet loyalists, they will follow the Emperor and Stathis in the fight against the vanhat� but is it too little, too late?

The vanhat are about to deploy their elite cohorts—millions of fierce warriors that have been sleeping in tombs, waiting for the call to battle. And they aren’t worried about SCBI-equipped troops, because they have sentient implants of their own.

Outnumbered thousands to one, the legion must defend Earth and the moon against the vanhat hordes, while yet another threat awakens to exterminate them all.

For the glory of the Empire. We are the storm!]]> 432 William S. Frisbee Jr. Travis 0 4.57
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]]> 209118949 Charlie Travers has been away from home for a long time, fighting to free the galaxy from the tyranny of the Anguilar Empire.

But now the Anguilar know where that home is...and it's only a matter of time before they set their sights on Earth, intent on conquest and enslavement.

Charlie doesn't have enough troops or supplies to stop them. And there's only one place he can get them.

The one place the Anguilar are intent on conquering. Charlie has to go back to Earth...and hope, after all this time, that it's still...

The Home of the Brave.]]> 336 J.N. Chaney Travis 5 4.65
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