LIFE SUCKS AND THEN YOU DIE: A wildly inventive cyberpunk family drama set in a dystopian world run by the afterlife, from a Nebula Award finalist.“A brilliant, original world . . . a wild ride from start to finish.” —Sarah Gailey, author of Magic for LiarsIn the near future, the minds of the deceased are uploaded into the computer network, where they control the world from the afterlife. For those still on Earth, living is just waiting to die—and maintaining the vast servers which support digital Heaven.For one orphan that just isn't enough. He wants more for himself and his sister than a life of slaving away for the dead. And it turns out he’s not the only one who wants to reset the world...

Can a catastrophe ensure humankind’s survival?At an orphanage in Los Angeles, an astrophysicist meets a young savant who will forever change the fate of humanity.In Florida, the Space Shuttle Atlantis departure marks the end of the 30-year space program.In Pasadena, a journalist makes an incredible discovery that will revolutionize how we consume content online.But these seemingly unconnected episodes aren’t what they seem. They will ignite an all-out war fought on two different fronts—one for the control of planetary resources, and the other for the dominance of cyberspace.One man. One mission. Failure is not an option.The future of humankind rests on the most audacious project in history, one capable of ensuring the survival of our civilization—or beginning the downward spiral of its extinction.

Primordial Threat: The Final CountdownIn "Primordial Threat," the future is now, and time is the enemy. This USA Today bestseller catapults you into an exhilarating race against the cosmos itself, where the survival of humanity hangs by a thread. Acclaimed by Hugo Award–winning author Robert J. Sawyer, this tale revives the heart of hard science fiction with its riveting narrative and impeccable scientific foundation.The year is 2066, and the Earth stands on the brink of annihilation. NASA's brightest, Burt Radcliffe, leads the charge with DefenseNet, a cutting-edge defense system against cosmic dangers. Yet, as a black hole barrels towards us, it becomes dreadfully apparent: no measure, no defense, no human ingenuity seems enough to avert the impending doom.The key to salvation lies with the enigmatic genius, Dave Holmes, whose sudden disappearance leaves behind a trail of mysteries and a glimmer of hope. Was Holmes able to devise a plan to save the world from the Primordial Threat he predicted?"Primordial Threat" is a gripping saga that explores the depths of human resilience, intellect, and the relentless pursuit of survival against the vast, unyielding cosmos. With the doomsday clock ticking, Earth's fate rests in a desperate search for answers and a gamble against the astronomical odds.Prepare to be thrust into a world where science is our sword, the universe our enemy, and the human spirit our unwavering beacon of hope. Can humanity outsmart the final frontier, or will our planet become a mere footnote in the cosmic ledger? The race is on, and the countdown to survival has begun.

The most lethal pirate crew in the galaxy just met their match.In the far future, two major factions are locked in a galactic cold war. As tensions mount between the technocratic Union and the genome-harnessing Concordance, both sides anxiously watch for a chance to conquer the other.The Nepenthe is a pirate vessel, loyal to neither. Led by the enigmatic Captain Dangard, her rough and ready crew includes the cat-like alien Commander Creull, Zeno the immortal synthetic, the dashing Garrett Strand, and Duncan Hauk, a promising young recruit. Hired by a cryptic employer, the crew waylays a transport ship carrying a mysterious passenger. In due time, this incident sparks the beginnings of an interstellar conflict that could threaten the state of known space.The first of an epic new sci-fi series, Nepenthe Rising delivers what today's fans want: detailed world-building, thrilling action, and mind-blowing adventure on a grand scale.

In a world shattered by war, pollution and disease. . .A gunslinging mother longs to find a safe refuge for her son.A frustrated revolutionary delivers water to villagers living on a toxic waste dump.The assistant mayor of humanity's last city hopes he will never have to take command.One thing gives them the promise of a better future--Radio Hope, a mysterious station that broadcasts vital information about surviving in a blighted world. But when a mad prophet and his army of fanatics march out of the wildlands on a crusade to purify the land with blood and fire, all three will find their lives intertwining, and changing forever.

"Whether you're a sci-fi fan, a romance devotee, or someone who enjoys a beautiful story of survival, it's impossible not to fall in love with Harlow Hanson." –Katherine Nichols, author of The UnreliablesIn the 25th century, the recently widowed Prince Jack Windsor escapes his grief after the death of his wife and child by fleeing to Mars to solve the mystery of the dormant HMS Ares. When Harlow Hanson, the Robin Hood of the Martian colony, sneaks aboard to plunder the ship in order to save her people, the Ares springs to life and begins communicating with her. Prince Jack realizes the woman stealing from him is the key he's been searching for.Harlow awakens the ship and the grieving prince's heart, but all too soon, she's forced to betray him. Still fighting to believe in her, Jack will give up his crown and all he’s ever known for the love of this beautiful thief and her rogue colony, while the fate of two planets hangs in the balance.