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Since the space lift was first conceptualized in 1895 by Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, the idea of a space elevator has intrigued and challenged scientists. Suddenly, technical aspects are resolved, and the construction of a space elevator promises to open up the Solar System to all of humanity. Seems that soon, Satellites or other payloads will be "launched" into orbit – without rockets, merely by attaching them to the tether with a machine that climbs...
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Military Science Fiction Adventure - One man. Two worlds. Last Chance. On the edge of a far frontier rests a place of gentle manners and common civility--Last Chance. Threats of war change all of that. A hero is needed. A Savior. Meet Aaron Turner, the unassuming man who runs the Last Chance General Store. He may not be all that they hoped for. The Turner Chronicles Military Science Fiction Adventure Series - Traitor - Betrayed - Pawn - Crusade From...
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A gripping, impactful, epic science fiction tale of war, emotion and success in the far future creating a roller coaster of a novella cementing Connor Whiteley's reputation as a great science fiction writer of the 21st century.After experiencing failure after failure superhuman Captain Tyler Banks draws the eye of a punishing woman, Tyler must figure out how to save himself and his crew before all is lost.From its tense fights to emotional scenes...
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Here are two exciting science fiction novels from genre author, Adam Drake. Both are the beginning installments for their own series.
Bitch Berserker
(Bitch Berserker Book 1)
Trapped in a savage new reality!
I'm a kind and gentle person.
Or should I say, I was...
As an interstellar surveyor, my job is to find and explore new star systems at the very fringes of humankind's reach. There are no conflicts, or even stress – it's simply a career which...
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The climate has changed. Pollution has sterilized the human race. Few stragglers remain.
From the top of the tallest skyscraper in Denver, Colorado, a lonely girl named Juno watches the sun and sand torment the Rocky Mountains day in and day out. She wonders why she was abandoned so suddenly, wonders if she will ever see her mother again, and wonders why, on her thirteenth birthday, a mysteriously scarred woman has just shown up to kidnap her.
But...
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When war rages on, the only hope for peace is the ultimate sacrifice…Set 20,000 years into our future, female mercenary Ticca is becoming the leader she was born to be. The powerful wizard Lebuin has overcome many of his fears along the way. Both of their paths remain unclear as they team with an elite warrior squad to stop the seemingly invincible Nhia-Samri mercenary nation.When war is cemented and the gods are forced to exit their realm, Ticca...
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In the middle of the 23rd century, the human-populated planets were, threatened by a warlike alien civilization. After years of war, there is a fragile ceasefire, but those responsible are aware that any new, armed conflict with foreigners would mean the end of free humanity. The opponent has to be, considered. During this time, the STAR WARRIORS, a space cruiser of the Space Army Corps, set out under a new captain on dangerous special missions into...
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After three months hiding aboard The Malapar, Amelia Blueheart wants to feel useful again. A garbled distress call from a nearby planet provides the distraction she needs. Trap or legit? Finding out means traveling to the inhospitable planet's surface. The civilization on Hyppos II reaches back many millennia, but little is known about this particular branch of Greffids, a fierce species with short fuses. Four large guards greet Amelia and her two...
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Clones.
A step above droids in the humanoid hierarchy.
Guided by the matrix, a set of rules and responses all clones must follow or perish.
Emotionless as droids, highly specialized translator clones mediate negotiations galaxy-wide. Failure to close the deal means a certain–and immediate–termination. Whisked from assignment to assignment, few survive more than a few years.
When clone T564 cannot break the impasse between two parties who refuse...
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The Silver Sphere Trilogy is updated and thoroughly edited for your reading pleasure. Read and enjoy the entire story in one book. A two-chapter introduction to "Time Terminus-Expect the Unexpected" is included as a bonus.
The story begins with mystery writer Jacob Casell strolling on a moonlit beach contemplating the ending of his over-due manuscript. When Jacob stumbles upon a shiny silver sphere, the artificial intelligence inside speaks...
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The Exciting Conclusion to the Brightside Saga! In a World Where Mind Readers are Feared, Thought Thieves aren't the Only Ones Being Tortured and Killed Dive into the world where Joe Nolan and a group of mind readers have broken out of the beautiful mountain town of Brightside, the first internment camp for Thought Thieves. Follow the compelling story of Joe Nolan whose actions have made him the number one most wanted man in America. Also high on...
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In the distant future, when most of Earth's 20th century literature - including science fiction - has been lost, a previously unknown Robert A. Heinlein story turns up. Is it real or counterfeit? It's up to Gerald Knave to scope out the truth. Because it just may be a life-or-death case for him!
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Up2U Adventures-where the ending is Up2U! On May 31, 1889, the rains flooded Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Sarah Beth, her mother, and Vincent-a boy she likes-struggle to save what they can from the flooding. At the same time, her father is working to clear the railroad tracks into town. Who will survive when the dam collapses? The ending is Up2U, so which ending will you choose? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group....
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She betrayed her family, her country, and her gods. Her only regret is not doing it sooner. Pabla was born of the forest, and her home is under attack. She's a skilled warrior, but the ancestral ways can't win a modern war. Her enemy won't stop until they've wiped every one of her kind out. Luke Remini is an under-developed man from an over-developed country. Crude, inept, and woefully misguided, he's the knight in whining armor that nobody asked...
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This anthology contains the complete 3-book science fiction adventure series.
Powerful women are commonplace in the League of Planetary Systems, but there's nothing common about Ciara- whose Royal Venlanten heritage is the truth behind Earth's vampire legends, Nebulon – the League's most famous and accomplished xenoarchaeologist, and Melicity – whose expertise with a basketball is only outshined by her expertise with complex maintenance systems....
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Some secrets are buried for a reason. She's about to uncover the deadliest secret of all...Anxious and reclusive, Cora Blackthorn uses online gaming as her sole tether to the outside world. Due to a condition that makes human touch crippling, she lives her life confined to a small island in the Puget Sound, never accompanying her mother on her tomb-raiding adventures. But when her mom sends home a cryptic SOS in the form of a mysterious package, Cora...
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Adventures in Odyssey meets Jurassic ParkWhat if you discovered a real, living dinosaur? Got caught up in the adventure and couldn't put it down! ★★★★★ We enjoyed it from beginning to end ★★★★★ This book is amazing! It explains God's creation in easy to understand terms ★★★★★ Noah Drake dreamed of the day he could dig up dinosaur bones and strike it rich, until he discovered a living dinosaur. But his dreams of fame and...
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Some of the most beloved names in science fiction spin all-new tales of interstellar adventure and wonder
Neal Asher
John Barnes
Cory Doctorow
John Kessel
Jay Lake
John Meaney
Elizabeth Moon
Garth Nix
Mike Resnick
Justina Robson
Kristine Kathryn Rusch
John Scalzi
Bruce Sterling
Peter Watts
Sean Williams
Tad Williams
Bill Willingham
Robert Charles Wilson
John C. Wright
20) Betrayed
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War has come and gone, leaving Aaron Turner's life in tatters, but they won't leave him alone. Honor demands he makes things right, even if he has no idea how.
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