Balloon: Altitude

Author: Christopher Keith

Category: Science Fiction

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Deal starts: February 23, 2025

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"An enthralling contemporary sci-fi thriller that quickly hooks readers. In crisp, propulsive prose, Keith weaves a dynamic post-apocalyptic thrill ride complete with compelling speculative elements, practical problem-solving, and promising mysteries, all centered on a crew of memorable characters." PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "A delightful suspense atmosphere. I recommend this book to all those who like apocalyptic stories about survivalism and primitive instincts." THE ONLINE BOOK CLUB"I am a major enthusiast and expert in atmospheric flight and spaceflight, so this was a true delight to read." AFAF BEN__________________________An event that could change the course of human history—and possibly end it.Fable Sky, the world's largest zero-pressure helium balloon, is set to embark on its inaugural flight into the stratosphere. The ambitious space tourism project has been years in the making, requiring detailed planning, the assembly of a highly trained crew, and a small fortune to bring it to fruition.As the groundbreaking journey into the uncharted stratosphere reaches its climax at 138,000 feet, disaster strikes, shattering the fragile peace below. Alone, adrift, and cut off from communication with flight control, the crew of five faces a perilous race against time, where their survival hangs in the balance.In this high-stakes adventure, the crew, led by Will, the project leader and captain, must push the limits of their ingenuity, resilience, and teamwork to endure the harsh stratospheric environment and looming catastrophe that awaits them on the ground. Will they reach safety before their oxygen supplies run out?BALLOON will leave you breathless with its breakneck action and unforgettable characters, set against the backdrop of a world forever changed.

The Long War

Author: Terry Pratchett

Category: Science Fiction

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Deal starts: February 23, 2025

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The Long War by legendary author and Discworld creator Terry Pratchett and award-winning science fiction novelist Stephen Baxter follows the adventures and travails of heroes Joshua Valiente and Lobsang in an exciting continuation of the extraordinary journey begun in the New York Times bestseller The Long Earth.War has come to the Long Earth....Humankind has spread across the new worlds opened up by stepping, which Joshua and Lobsang explored a mere decade ago. Now "civilization" flourishes, and fleets of airships link the multiple Earths through exploration, trade, and culture.Humankind is shaping the Long Earth, but in turn the Long Earth is shaping humankind. A new America that has christened itself "Valhalla" has emerged more than a million steps from the original Datum Earth. And like the American revolutionaries of old, the Valhallans resent being controlled from afar by the Datum government.In the intervening years, the song of the trolls—graceful, hive-mind humanoids—has suffused the Long Earth. But in the face of humankind's inexorable advance, they are beginning to fall silent . . . and gradually disappear.Joshua, now married and a father, is summoned by Lobsang. It seems that he alone can confront the perfect storm of crises that threatens to plunge all of the Long Earth into war. A war unlike any that has been waged before... The full list of books in the Long Earth series include:The Long EarthThe Long WarThe Long MarsThe Long UtopiaThe Long Cosmos

Metatalta: Daggered Wings

Author: David E. Kinney

Category: Science Fiction

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Raised by a Jakarien Prince on an alien world, Sam dreamed of becoming an Imperial fighter pilot – Careful what you wish for… "This was a 'couldn't put down' read! Adding David E. Kinney to my long list of favorite authors of military Sci-Fi." - Amazon ReaderA consequence of the Imperium’s aggressive expansion was the need for an endless supply of combatants, including skilled fighter pilots. To meet the demand, aliens recruited from across the galaxy, after enduring the brutality of the Star Corps' orbiting officer evaluation school, risk death in the skies over the planet Razeier before proving themselves aboard an aging Jakarien battlecruiser. Those who make the cut will earn the title of Imperial Hunter and be awarded the Fleet’s most coveted badge – Daggered Wings. Sam, a human, is one such alien.But Sam has a secret.Sworn to secrecy by his dying mother. Raised by a Jakarien prince on an alien world. Befriended and guided by a mysterious orb. Sam’s true identity must remain hidden if he and his friends are to fulfill a destiny orchestrated by beings thought lost to antiquity - a civilization linked to the Imperium by a belt of three stars in a forbidden nebula.Praise from readers has been pouring in for this high-flying sci-fi adventure. With intricate world-building and a gripping plot, fans have compared it to works by renowned authors such as Joe Haldeman and Frank Herbert. But don't just take their word for it - experience the thrill for yourself. Get your copy of METATALTA, DAGGERED WINGS today.

Preserver

Author: William Shatner

Category: Science Fiction

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Deal starts: February 21, 2025

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For three decades, William Shatner has portrayed one of the legendary heroes of science fiction: James Tiberius Kirk, captain of the Starship Enterprise™. Although Kirk was believed to have perished at the conclusion of Star Trek® Generations™, his amazing literary resurrection led to an acclaimed trilogy of national bestsellers, The Ashes of Eden, The Return, and Avenger. Now Shatner again brings his unique blend of talents as an actor, writer, director and producer to the conclusion of the new trilogy begun with Spectre and continuing with Dark Victory, as two men—and two universes—never meant to meet are drawn closer together toward an inevitable and destructive reaction...The deadly and tyrannical Emperor Tiberius, formerly captain of the I.S.S. Enterprise, had great success turning captured alien weaponry to his advantage, but his failed attempt to sieze the tantalizing advances of the ancient First Federation has always rankled him. In the more peaceful universe of the United Federation of Planets, Tiberius sees his second chance. And a new ally will help him take it—the counterpart for whom he has nothing but contempt, the man whose U.S.S. Enterprise™ made first contact with the First Federation: Starfleet Captain James T. Kirk. Honorable, Idealistic, and decent, James T. Kirk is many things Tiberius is not. But he is also a man deeply in love with his wife—and Teilani is dying. To save her life, Kirk will compromise his ideals and enter into his most dangerous alliance yet. Battling Captain Jean-Luc Picard and a new generation of Starfleet heroes, Kirk will guide Tiberius to a long-abandoned First Federation base. There, he expects to find a source of power so great it will enable Tiberius to conquer the mirror universe—and his own. But on their journey Kirk will uncover long-hidden secrets about the past that raise the stakes far beyond the mere survival of Kirk's family and friends to nothing less than the continued existence of both universes. At the heart of their quest, something else is waiting: an object from a civilization whose technology is far more advanced than any Kirk or Tiberius could expect to acquire, placed there for Kirk's eyes only by the mysterious aliens who appear to have influenced life within the galaxy over eons of time—a message from the Preservers....

Three Powerful Science Fiction Classics

Author: Philip José Farmer

Category: Science Fiction

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From a multiple Hugo winner and Science Fiction Grand Master: Three mind-bending stories featuring future worlds, space travel, and aliens.   Author Philip José Farmer blasts into space, races into the future, and travels back in time in three astoundingly original and thrilling science fiction adventures.  The Lovers: Linguist Hal Yarrow catches a lucky break with an assignment on planet Ozagen, allowing him to escape the theocracy on thirty-first-century Earth. But he can’t shake Pornsen, his gapt—something like a personal guardian angel—who harangues him for even the slightest wrongdoing. Yarrow submits to Pornsen’s constant chaperoning, until he meets Jeannette Rastignac. She’s not his wife, his faith says any contact with her is sin, and there are other, odder warnings about Jeannette. But Yarrow’s in love . . .  Dark Is the Sun: Fifteen billion years in the future, the Earth is cooling and dying. All the planet’s life forms have wildly mutated, civilization is primitive, and the sun is cold and black. Deyv, a young member of the Turtle Tribe, is on the hunt for his stolen soul egg, which has been purloined by the thieving creature Yawtl. Without his egg, he won’t be able to mate, so Deyv and his companions set out on a quest, leading them across a continent, through many wonders and terrors, to the lair of a mysterious off-worlder who may hold the key to an escape from their rapidly perishing planet.  Riders of the Purple Wage: This Hugo Award winner introduces Chib, a young artist hiding out from the IRS in the ultimate welfare state, a society where everyone receives the same wage from birth and stays connected through a personal video device called “fido.” Chib must win a grant at his next art show—or he’ll be shipped to another society as part of a government exchange program. But his tendency toward provocation and blasphemy may be his undoing.   Showcasing the epic range of Farmer’s imagination, these varied tales are brilliant, provocative, and endlessly entertaining.

The Wrong Stop

Author: Rex Burke

Category: Science Fiction

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Deal starts: February 21, 2025

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Ready for an adventure that’s out of this world?Hutch has it all planned. College is out – backpacks ready for a summer train trip around the famous sights of Europe.Sure, it means matching party animal, Sully, drink for drink, and dealing with conspiracy nut, Jed, who’s along for the ride. But it’s nothing that Hutch can’t handle – until they meet a mysterious stranger on the way to Berlin.Faced with an extraordinary truth, they are drawn into a life-changing adventure – one that will have repercussions down the years.Off the rails and on the run, they’re pursued from city to city by shadowy forces. In the end, there’s only one place left for them to go. And one chance to escape.But as ancient secrets are uncovered, the next journey might just be a trip too far.The Wrong Stop is ‘Starman’ meets ‘Paul’ in an irreverent, fast-paced SciFi caper that will keep you guessing until the end.Readers are raving about The Wrong Stop:'Incredibly engaging banter with fun characters, and personality spilling off the page. It was the alien buddy road trip I didn't know I needed!' - Raquel Brown, RevPit EditorIf you want something that blends the immature best of The World's End and Paul, the reluctant camaraderie from Red Dwarf and the lighthearted fun of Hitchhiker's Guide – all thrown together with intelligence and warmth – then this is not so much 'The Wrong Stop', as very much the right one. Goodreads review