When a wealthy tech tycoon, Leonard Hawke, changes the world with his invention—the Compliance Mist—life becomes peaceful. No more wars. No more crime. No more chaos. But there’s a cost: emotions, ambition, and free will are gone too. Every week, drones release the Mist, keeping people calm, obedient… and empty.But Rye knows the truth.The Mist doesn’t fix the world—it steals what makes people human. As one of the few who are immune, Rye is a Spark, able to think, feel, and fight back. But being different is dangerous. The Regulators huntSparks. If they catch you, you disappear.Then Rye meets Sia—fearless, fast, and just like him, she's a Spark. She isn’t just trying to survive. She’s ready to fight. Together, they plan to break Hawke’s control and wake the people they love.It seems impossible. But the thing about Sparks... they spread. And the fire grows.

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

Hello, World! is a near-future sci-fi thriller set in Tokyo and London. Amidst a global ban on AI research, a defiant scientist, backed by a clandestine organisation races against international governments to shape the future of artificial life.Industry Reviews… a captivating, thought provoking, confronting read offering a unique addition to the genre... well-paced against the thrilling twists and turns;...excitement that drags the reader to the edge... detailed worldbuilding; a nuanced and complex cast, and an immersive fast pace the work is memorable; well-written and worthy of attention.-- International Publishing HouseReader Reviews:?????????? An exciting and imaginative page-turner - "Hello World" is an absolute blast! It wastes no time getting you into the action and delivers a roller-coaster ride to a brilliant finale. Some really imaginative futuristic gadgets and concepts are the highlights of the book but the real star is the story itself- it's a big concept but it is handled really well, with an ending that is unpredictable, but totally believable.?????????? "An incredible read, and so beautifully written. Set in a futuristic Japan, Hello, World! explores the intricacies of AI and the questions that abound, and looks at what it means to be human, in all the beauty and pain."?????????? ”I read this virtually in one sitting. Really enjoyed this as-contemporary a take on AI dystopia as one could imagine. Definite nods to Blade Runner/Do Androids, Ishiguro and Haruki Murakami.”?????????? “A great read - clever, entertaining, and of course topical!”?????????? “Enjoyable futuristic romp… Just finished this in 6hrs lying next to the pool. Page turner! Fans of Richard Morgan and William Gibson will enjoy the neo-Tokyo vibes while themes of AI are explored in realistic scenarios with compelling characters. Highly recommended!”ABOUT HELLO, WORLD!Hello, World! is a near-term sci-fi action thriller where AI research and development takes place in Quantum Sandboxes which serve to contain the risk of opening the Pandora's Box of Superintelligence . A global summit then takes place where a vote is passed to dismantle and ban all AI Research Facilities and Initiatives, as the risk to humanity is too great. This is known as The Shutdown.Following the ban, a leading scientist who campaigned against the Shutdown is drafted in by a secret organisation to fight against what is considered by many as our species' greatest mistake. This organisation has the money, the power, the technology and the facility to bring Artificial Intelligence to life.There is one last Sandbox, where Superintelligence can be developed to its full potential, and where the future of man and machine hang in the balance.The story takes place in London and Tokyo and is a race between an underground organisation and international government to unleash or to kill the potential of artificial life.Hello, World! grapples with what it means to be human, the risks and opportunities that AI presents, and the relationships we form with one another and with machines.And… it's action-packed with lots of cool tech.

The Earth died in less than a minute. Cities were reduced to rubble. Millions of people died that day.As the explosive Eden Rising Series opens, Ben and Lila are ordinary teenagers forced to rise to extraordinary heights when faced with a world that has suddenly and inexplicably died. Dealing with the sorrow of all they have lost, but the love they have found in each other, they set off on an odyssey that will bring them to the limits of human endurance and face to face with the frailty of their very existence.

?Bestselling Author of Solitude: Dimension Space Book One?A routine flight. An encounter with the impossible. A race against time.Captain Jake Giard's world is turned upside down when a routine training flight becomes an encounter with the impossible. After seeing a UFO with physics-defying abilities, Jake finds himself at the center of a government cover-up as he struggles to uncover the truth about the death of his wingman. Navigating a web of secrets and lies, Jake must decide who to trust - his old friend who offers answers in Washington or his gut feeling that advises him to let the truth fly.With time running out and powerful forces approaching, Jake races against time to uncover the conspiracy before becoming its next victim. In this breathtaking science fiction thriller, a pilot's search for the truth could change everything we think we know about our place in the universe.Grab your copy and start reading today!What the Critics are SayingKirkusReviews: "Cole tackles the first-contact scenario with bombastic flair. [He] delivers the high-resolution imagery of a Hollywood blockbuster ... A technologically riveting dream for sci-fi action fans."AudiobookReviewer: "SECTOR 64: Ambush was a highly imaginative action-packed apocalyptic assault on your mind."IndieReader: "SECTOR 64: AMBUSH is an engaging book from the very first page to the final words of the Epilogue."Audiobook-Heaven: "His descriptions of aerial battle and military procedure are accurately detailed and his knowledge of the aircraft themselves fascinated me ... Sector 64: Ambush is a great read."Scroll up and grab a copy today.

Mei Lin Yu should have been looking forward to the next stage in her life. As a descendant of one of the Founding Families who led the exodus from a dying Earth and now rule New Eden, Mei's choices are endless. But she has never felt part of the Yu Family or the world of technological marvels and genetic perfection the Founders created. All that will change the summer she spends at Mynyddamore, the home her ancestor Mabel Yu built in western Caelestis. Here, living among the Ddaerans, the original inhabitants of New Eden, Mei will discover secrets about Mabel Yu that her family want to keep buried and a truth about herself that will forever change her own destiny.Between Mountain and Sea is a coming of age novel, the first book in USA Today Bestselling author Louisa Locke’s Caelestis series in the Paradisi Chronicles (an open source, science fiction world created by multiple authors).