The Forsaken Planet is the epic first installment of the genre-bending science fantasy series Power of the Stars.-The Power of the Stars-“With it, we are capable of greatness or are a weapon that will only bring suffering to the universe.”When mysterious aircraft wreak havoc across Earth’s skies, it is revealed that there are clusters of other planets where humankind resides, distant worlds where the people wield the power of the stars themselves. It is an energy force that can bring about miracles or, as the alien fleet’s ruthless leader displays, unleash horrors beyond imagination.After experiencing a loss during the onslaught, Colton Samson, an ordinary college student, vows to protect his loved ones at any cost. But to learn the power to do so, he must enlist into the Army of the Universal Throne—a second alien force with its own agenda.With the revelation of a secret prophecy foretelling humanity’s demise and Colton’s improbable role in preventing it, he embarks alongside a diverse group of friends to the Throne’s capital, the planet of Vintara. There he faces prejudice from supposed allies, lifelike combat simulations that test him to his core, and the looming threat of a universal war. Only by embracing his true potential can Colton hope to secure the safety he seeks, in a universe that views him as nothing more than Forsaken."An epic science fiction tale that will be hailed for years to come." - Jord, SFF Insiders Blog"Uniquely weaves together the beginnings of a sprawling space opera with a fantasy core that works surprisingly well...Overall, I loved this book and highly recommend it!" - The_Dragon_Reread, Bookstagram

"Military science fiction [concentrating] on the psychology and politics of societies in conflict." —Analog, on the Confederated Worlds seriesThe Confederated Worlds implanted in his brain the skills to make him a soldier.He had to learn for himself how to survive interstellar war.Tomas Neumann seeks escape from his backwater planet and overbearing mother, and a mentor to replace his long-dead father.“Taking the shilling”—enlisting in the Confederated Worlds military—promises both.But the soldier’s skills implanted in his brain can’t prepare him for combat against fellow humans. Especially ones supposed to welcome him and his fellow soldiers as liberators. The war on New Liberty threatens to destroy him. Not just in body. Also in spirit.Grieving for lost comrades, demoralized by harrowing combat, Tomas must learn what he needs to survive.Because soon, with the fates of thousands of his fellow soldiers in the balance, he will face his war’s ultimate challenge.Take the Shilling is the first book in The Confederated Worlds series.

Their mission was to build a second home for humanity - but who knows if humanity will survive long enough to reach it? Setting forth on a six-year journey to Gliese 581g - Zarmina’s World - Daniel Medry and a crew of fellow scientists planned to explore a brand-new world potentially ripe for colonisation - but when a man-made virus wipes out most of Earth’s population and leaves the rest infertile, their exploration mission becomes humanity’s only hope for survival.Alone in deep space, a series of equipment malfunctions occur that might not be accidental - and as the crew struggles for survival, some suspect that one of their own intends to keep them from making planetfall. With time running out, Daniel must stop the saboteur before humanity's last hope for survival is snuffed out in the cold, unforgiving vacuum of space.Gliese 581: The Departure is an exhilarating sci-fi thriller. If you like dystopian future worlds, second-chance heroes, and suspenseful mysteries, then you’ll love Christine Shuck’s gripping intergalactic thrill-ride.

The exciting science fiction series gathered into a single book for the first time.When Erik Frost and the crew of the Vagabond are offered a mysterious job delivering cargo deep in the asteroid belt, they jump at the chance to pay off their debts. What they find is an explosive secret that threatens to shift the balance of power in the solar system. Erik and his crew are soon in a race to warn Earth and Luna before it's too late.Shifting alliances and a string of terrorist attacks across Earth and Luna rock the political powers, and leave the people scratching out hard lives beyond the home world wondering who can be trusted to protect them.Over 1000 pages of action and intrigue. Perfect for fans of space opera and science fiction adventure.Includes the 4 books of the series, plus 2 short prequel stories.