A sci-fi reimagining of H.P. Lovecraft’s The Shadow Over Innsmouth.All who linger in the void suffer, poisoned by an excess of darkness and a deficit of gravity. Nowhere is this more apparent than Psyche Station, an aging mining outpost in the asteroid belt. When ore shipments from the station stop, Imperial Assessor Marcus O. is sent from Mars to uncover the cause. What he finds is a crew devoted to something other than their work. Something within 16 Psyche itself. Something that does not intend to stay buried.

A comet from another solar system.A conspiracy at the highest levels.A family caught between the truth,And the end of the world.The Black Swan Event is a natural disaster thriller series from international bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, who has delivered up-all-night thrillers to over two million readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide.When NASA’s SWAN space telescope detects a faint ultraviolet anomaly beyond the orbit of Jupiter, astronomers assume it’s a comet—an interstellar visitor drifting harmlessly through space. But as more data pours in from observatories around the world, the excitement turns to confusion then to fear.4I/SWAN isn’t just unusual. It’s breaking all the rules.Trajectory models are beyond explanation.Composition suggests the comet is manufactured.Outgassing profiles don’t match known celestial bodies.Radio telescopes detect harmonic pulses no one can explain.Inside NASA, scientists whisper the unthinkable: What if this isn’t natural?“Great characters and a horribly terrifying storyline make this a great read! I just pray that this story doesn't become prophetic."Professor Johan Xavier, widely known as Professor X, a brilliant but controversial planetary scientist, has built a career following the mantra, I champion hard science over comfortable assumptions. As 4I/SWAN’s anomalies grow harder to dismiss, Professor X becomes an outspoken, prominent public voice in the debate over what’s really soaring through our solar system.Emily Pickett, a brilliant Caltech researcher for Professor X, is among the first to notice that 4I/SWAN isn’t behaving like a natural object. Torn between professional skepticism and alarming new evidence, she becomes a key voice in the global debate over the comet’s true nature.Daniel Pickett, Emily’s younger brother, is a rising NASA astrobiologist working inside a CIA-created classified program. He discovers anomalies in 4I/SWAN that raise more questions than answers. His position grants him access to secrets he’s not sure he should keep—or reveal.Sheriff Bud Pickett, a steady Texas lawman and widowed father of Emily and Daniel, struggles to keep Liberty County grounded even as fear spreads across the world. When the comet’s secrets begin touching his own family, Bud fears for his children as he becomes the county’s reluctant protector and its last line of calm in a rising storm.“Akart is one of those very rare authors who makes things so visceral, so real, that you experience what he writes.”If the comet is a messenger, the fate of humanity may be the message.If it’s something else, humanity may be the target.Black Swan reveals a conspiracy that threatens the world but will leave you asking,“Are we alone?”The perfect book for fans of Disclosure Day, Contact, Arrival, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and the documentary, Age of Disclosure. Also, for those who want the truth about first contact, alien invasion, and conspiracy thrillers surrounding these topics.This modern-day, fact-based novel will have you whispering just one more chapter until the end.

A secret war. An insidious conspiracy. One hero holds the fate of a galactic empire.Wil Sietinen never sought power. Torn between his obligations as a High Dynasty heir and training as an elite telekinetic soldier in the galactic military, he would rather design starships than plot political schemes or battle strategies. But when Wil is kidnapped by a mysterious alien enemy, he’s ensnared in an interstellar war that’s been secretly waging for centuries.Learning that his unique telekinetic powers are the result of a generations-long plan to end the conflict, Wil faces a daunting duty to lead the crumbling military to victory. Though an unlikely friendship with a gifted girl from Earth offers him hope amidst the challenging years ahead, nothing in Wil's life is by chance. When he uncovers the dark truth about the war and his enemy, Wil must confront an impossible moral dilemma as the fate of two civilizations hangs in the balance.Caught between ruthless adversaries and unsure who to trust, can Wil unite a fractured galaxy?Shadows of Empire is the first installment in the Cadicle series, a thrilling space opera epic in the grand tradition. If you enjoy interstellar sci-fi adventures about family, love, and friendship, galactic-scale political intrigue, and heroes with psionic powers, then you’ll love this immersive saga by A.K. DuBoff, the bestselling author of Stranded.Grab your copy and begin the epic journey today!Shadows of Empire contains the first three volumes in the Cadicle series:Volume 1: Architects of Destiny (prequel)Volume 2: Veil of RealityVolume 3: Bonds of ResolveNOTE: Shadows of Empire was previously published as Rumors of War.

1908... Siberia... A tiny comet rips through Earth's atmosphere and explodes above the Tunguska region of Siberia, instantly engulfing thousands of square acres of the mostly desolate region. The explosion is heard for hundreds of miles, the light of the comet seen halfway across the globe. Had the comet hit a few hours earlier in a more populated area, millions would have been killed... A century later, another comet - this one hundreds of times bigger and more powerful - encounters a black hole in deep space and is pushed onto a new, deadly course leading straight to Earth... A small group of humans - including the President of the United States, a former astronaut and a middle school science teacher - discovers the existence of this potentially deadly comet and keep its existence hidden from the rest of the world. Although the group - which calls itself the Inner Circle - has twelve years to deal with the problem, they will need every second of that time. Not only must they figure out a way to avert this crisis, they must also start to make plans in case they can't avoid a catastrophe that could annihilate humankind... Other Works by the Author: COMET CLEMENT SERIES BOOK 1 - The Inner Circle BOOK 2 - Interception BOOK 3 - The New Space Race BOOK 4 - The Three Arks BOOK 5 - Evacuation Earth BOOK 6 - Final Days BOOK 7 - Impact BOOK 8 - Uninvited BOOK 9 - Takeover BOOK 10 - Mission: Survival Book 11 - Relocation Book 12 (final book) - A Second Chance CRYO-MAN SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 NOW AVAILABLE! more coming every few weeks... LIFE, INC. - If you could learn the exact moment of your death, would you? If you could see a deceased loved one for one more day - at the cost of one year of your life - would you? These are the answers Life, Inc. wants to know... FLEA'S FIVE CHRISTMASES BOOK 1 - The North Pole Challenge BOOK 2 - The Rudolph Challenge BOOK 3 - The Jack Frost Challenge BOOK 4 - The Frostie Challenge BOOK 5 - The South Pole Challenge KEEPER OF THE WATER series BOOK 1 - DRINKING LIFE BOOK 2 - RECRUITS BOOK 3 - THE WATER QUEENS

“First contact, major deception!”Can there ever be peace by the stars? Colton Beck doesn’t think so. But then again, he has six months to live…Earth has long been occupied by the Angor, an often brutal and cryptic alien race that somehow convinced humanity to form an unjust alliance. In a twist of fate, the Angor offer conscription to a colony world, and humans line up to visit the mysterious Dicore. They are even given temporary access to the River, an alien technology that grants passage between worlds. Colton wants to truly live, if only for a short amount of time, so he finds a way to sneak into the elite army, and emerges on the other side of the River. But what is there to greet him?Join Colton and his new allies, and see for yourself! This entire series of FOUR novels is over 1700 pages of science fiction adventure.With over 5000 ratings, you won’t want to miss this epic deal. From the best-selling author of The Event, The Other Place, Echoes From the Moon, and Lost Contact, comes a saga of redemption, second chances, and survival. Included Inside:First Life (The River Saga Book One)Second Chance (The River Saga Book Two)Third Party (The River Saga Book Three)The Realms (The River Saga Book Four)

He’s a cop. He’s a robot. And he’s done trying to pass.In a city cracking under pressure between humans and synthetics, Detective Nick Schneider doesn’t wear skin—or play by anyone’s rules. When a senator’s daughter turns up dead with black-market synthetic limbs, Schneider and his grudge-bearing partner must navigate a maze of corruption, tech, and identity politics. What they uncover could start a war—or get them both killed.Gritty, fast, and darkly funny, Robot Detective delivers a future-noir punch for readers who crave tech-drenched mysteries, moral gray zones, and antiheroes who don’t flinch when the city burns.

Review "Nick Schneider is the most compelling detective since Deckard. It's hard to imagine a more masterful blend of action and intellect. Highly recommended." - Paul Griffin, award-winning author of Adrift, and Burning Blue"Robot Detective is the ultimate fusion of sci-fi and crime noir. With the relentless intensity of Terminator and the gritty realism of a police procedural this gripping novel redefines the genre, offering a fresh and exhilarating take on the classic detective story." - Hardy Griffin, Managing Editor of Novel Slices"Schneider, the unapologetic synthetic detective, journeys through a dystopian future filled with prejudice and dark secrets that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This well-crafted mystery is like Raymond Chandler meets Philip K. Dick-a fusion of hard-boiled detective noir and speculative fiction." - West Coast Arts"The detective story elements are spot-on and crafted with originality, flair, and heart. The plot is gripping, resulting in an entertaining reading experience. I'm looking forward to reading more books in this series." - Brooke T.Loved the characters. Detective Schneider's a badass who you can't help but root for. I hope there's a sequel. - Leigh E. Schaff