For Murdina Ritchie, acceptance at the Oymyakon Foreign Service Academy means one last chance at her dream of becoming a diplomat for the Union of Free Worlds. For Shackleton Fitz IV, it represents his last chance not to fail out of military service entirely. Strange that fate should throw them together now, among the last group of students admitted after the start of the semester. They had once shared the strongest of friendships. But that all ended a long time ago. But when an insufferable but politically important woman turns up murdered, the two agree to put their differences aside and work together to solve the case. Because the murderer might strike again. But more importantly, solving a murder would just have to impress the dour colonel who clearly thinks neither of them belong at his academy.

Raised by a Jakarien prince on an alien planet, Sam dreamed of becoming an imperial starfighter pilot. Careful what you wish for... Earth has been conquered. Lifetimes have been extended. Hunger and disease have faded into historical footnotes. Peace and prosperity, however, have their price. The Empire required an endless supply of combatants. To meet this need, aliens recruited from across the galaxy, having endured the brutality of an orbiting officer evaluation school, risk death in the skies over a hostel world. Those who make the cut earn the right to pilot a starfighter. Sam, a human, is one such alien.But Sam has a secret.Sworn to secrecy by his dying mother. Befriended and guided by a mysterious orb. Sam’s true identity must remain hidden if he is to fulfill a destiny orchestrated by forces linked to a belt of three stars in a forbidden constellation.An underlying thread of foreboding, hints of a soulless destroyer patiently waiting to execute a diabolical plan, is woven into this carefully crafted sci-fi adventure. Will Sam's secret be kept safe? Or will an ancient evil succeed in stealing a destiny preordained before the birth of the Empire? Don't delay - Order your copy of Metatalta, Daggered Wings today. "Metatalta, Daggered Wings is a couldn’t put down read! Adding David E. Kinney to my long list of favorite authors of military sci-fi”Peter Andrew Jones, legendary science fiction artist - "I felt I was 21 again, visualizing my first E E Doc Smith cover. Created with passion, for me, Metatalta conjured memories of unfettered creativity."If you enjoyed Dune by Frank Herbert, you'll love Metatalta by David E. Kinney. Order your copy today.Reader Reviews:"Well Written - Rich in Detail - Fantastic Story""Amazing, compelling story. I can hardly wait for the next in the series.""Wow what a ride. Couldn't put it down. I've been reading science fiction for 50 years and this one of the best. MUST READ.""I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing."“The constructed world feels complete like a fine puzzle.”“Conveyed things in a way that shows someone has been on active duty and gone through advanced training schools or an academy. It even had a sprinkling of something like Dune in some of the foreshadowing. Looking forward to the next one.”“This was an outstanding science fiction read. Very much looking forward to the next book in the series… and hopefully many more after that!”“This is a riveting tale of courage and destiny. Sam's journey through a universe of infinite possibilities captivates with every turn. A must-read for fans of epic adventures.”“If you are into science fiction, this would be a gem for you. I love how the author envisioned the whole story and made it a thrilling novel.”

The end of everything begins closer than you think. Of course, it always includes such foul practices as bureaucratic corruption, disregard for science (or the overindulgence of it), and corrupted religion. But this is not where it starts. It begins much closer to home-smart homes to be exact, and well-intentioned inventions (they really did think it was a good idea)-and human consolidation, and old men doing their best to retire.My Family and the End of Everything follows generations of the Profeta family as they march naively towards the setting sun. The ending doesn't come with explosions-at least, not at first. It arrives quietly, in funerals, final meditations, historical preservation, and decisions no one remembers volunteering for. From networked houses and autonomous bots to terraformed worlds, time travel, dying suns, and suspiciously ceremonial banquets, these stories track humanity's ongoing attempt to stay human, in all our gloriously human ways.This isn't one apocalypse, but several, for the world ends far more often than we'd like to admit. Yet somehow, through all of them, a family-and their stubborn faith in each other and in their God-finds a way to endure and present to us this question: If we could change the future, would we?

Sometimes, the right man in the wrong uniform can make all the difference.Ethan, a lowly recruit with an oil-stained uniform and a spirit worn down by disappointment, finds his life forever changed by a simple mishap. By a twist of fate, he is mistaken for an elite officer of the Special Operations Service. Under the threat of severe punishment and time running out, Ethan adopts a dangerous false identity in this technothriller.Ethan's path intersects with Kate Haliday, the leader of the dark matter project in the Cygni star system. A subtle dance of glances and half-spoken truths begins. But the threads of connection are fragile as they get tangled with the ambitions of Commander Varek, a skeptical officer.The emergence of an unknown alien race casts a long shadow that shifts the cosmic chessboard of space fleets and a galactic empire. Their interest in dark matter and Earth's colonies weaves a layer of mystery and danger.In this hard science fiction dance of mystery and suspense, Ethan must navigate the intricacies of love, rivalry, and alien threats. The possibility of being unveiled darkens his every step. With each move, the line between the man he is and the officer he pretends to be . . . blurs.