Top 100 Space Marine Sci-Fi Books

High in earth orbit, the Fist of Orion has been busy.With new Shrike attack craft, Van decides it's time to go on the offensive. Despite bringing peace to many of the stars, the war has turned—and come home, bringing with it a new kind fight that Van knows all to well.Politics.With that brawl comes money, and with money, the fight gets serious. Retta's network reveals a threat rising in Europe, as various nations struggle to break free of earth, make bonds among the stars, and find new and exciting ways to turn the planet into something to be packaged and sold.For a profit, of course.Earth isn't the only world in danger, and a mystery in deepest space brings a strange connection to Perry's past—one that will unlock a second front on Van's war, all while opening the crew up to danger rooted in the halls of Anvil Dark.Anvil Dark, and the GKU aren't allies, not really, and Van is faced with old enemies and new recruits in a dirty fight for control of something that should belong to everyone—the law. Using technocrats, criminals, and opportunists, Van's enemies have bought their way into an alliance that will push the Fafnir and her crew into a battle for the ultimate control of earth's future——And the defense of earth will be waged as Van keeps one eye on deepest space, where an ancient enemy has awakened, eager for vengeance. Eager for the end of all life.And eager to end the Tudor line, once and for all.

In Robert A. Heinlein’s controversial Hugo Award-winning bestseller, a recruit of the future goes through the toughest boot camp in the Universe—and into battle against mankind’s most alarming enemy...Johnnie Rico never really intended to join up—and definitely not the infantry. But now that he’s in the thick of it, trying to get through combat training harder than anything he could have imagined, he knows everyone in his unit is one bad move away from buying the farm in the interstellar war the Terran Federation is waging against the Arachnids.Because everyone in the Mobile Infantry fights. And if the training doesn’t kill you, the Bugs are more than ready to finish the job...“A classic…If you want a great military adventure, this one is for you.”—All SciFi

The world needed a hero. Instead, they got Jack.Dr. Erik Manheim needed a warrior. A Navy SEAL. Someone who could help him confront the threat he uncovered in ancient ruins—evidence that a rogue planet brings devastation every time it passes Earth.Instead, he got Jack Schafer, hung-over bush pilot in the wrong place at the wrong time.Now Jack is swept into a mission he was never meant to survive—one that stretches from Alaskan wilderness to the stars beyond. Humanity's future hangs in the balance… and its best hope may be a reluctant pilot who wasn't supposed to be here at all.Accidental Astronaut is a gripping, fast-paced blend of survival thriller and epic science fiction—perfect for fans of Andy Weir, Michael Crichton, and James Rollins.

After a risky hyperspace jump, Captain Archer Devereaux arrives in an uninhabited sector of the Orion Spur.He finds a long-abandoned ship with technology far advanced beyond any known in his region of space. Even more puzzling, the ship is of human construction. As the ship regains functionality, traps left by mutineers threaten the lives of Archer and the tiny crew aboard the derelict.When he succeeds in bringing Defender back to Alliance space, an idealistic scientist posts critical information regarding Defender’s advanced technology. The Nemeans and Scyllans press for peace talks—a delaying tactic while they evaluate the information dump. When they learn that implementation is at least a year away, they break the truce violently, attempting to capture the Alliance and EU delegates during peace talks on Earth.Archer suffers devastating losses in the attack, which he has difficulty processing emotionally. Bette has her own issues of this type, and the two part on uncertain terms. She then disappears, leaving a cryptic note.Defender’s Awakening is a pulse-pounding space opera of interstellar intrigue, moral dilemmas, and fragile emotional bonds. It’s perfect for fans of epic sci-fi adventures, where heroes must not only battle their foes but also control their hearts.Book 4 of a new military science fiction series from award-winning author John J. Spearman. It's perfect for fans of Rick Partlow, Nathan Lowell, and Jeffery H. Haskell!

An action-packed military science fiction series from #1 Amazon Bestselling author John Spearman.

An original novel set in the Halo universe—based on the New York Times bestselling video game series! 2560. After eliminating War Chief Escharum and sending the Banished leadership into chaos, the Master Chief continues the fight on Zeta Halo, accompanied by his new AI companion and their loyal pilot Fernando Esparza. As Spartan-117 searches for scattered allied forces, a young combat medic—tortured and imprisoned for months by the Banished and the enigmatic Harbinger—may hold the key to unlocking deeper mysteries within this ancient ringworld. But every step toward answers is haunted by the sinister and elusive blademaster Jega ‘Rdomnai, who is hellbent on vengeance...

Freedom isn't free—and being humanity's savior doesn't come with an instruction manual.Dalton Thorne never asked to be the chosen one. He was just a cargo hauler trying to make a living. Now he's stuck saving humanity whether he likes it or not.Little Earth is finally free from the Consortium's iron grip, but the celebration is short-lived. A mysterious and powerful faction called the Chi Hunters has swept in to fill the void, and they've got grand designs for the galaxy—with Dalton as their unwilling pawn.When a long-hidden fragment of Earth is discovered, Dalton and the crew of the Iron Horse are dispatched on a mission to unite it with Little Earth. It's the perfect opportunity to slip free from the Chi Hunters' control... and probably land himself in even deeper trouble.Because when has anything ever gone smoothly for Dalton Thorne?From the far reaches of space to desperate human refugee camps to reality-warping alternate dimensions, Dalton, Kota, Guardian, and the gang are back for another pulse-pounding adventure. The stakes have never been higher, the dangers never stranger, and the odds of survival? Well, let's just say they've been better.Somewhere in all this chaos, there's got to be a plan. Right?

It is difficult enough to fight the powerful enemy you know. When you have enemies on your own side, it can be deadly.

When Thomas heard the cries for help, he didn’t hesitate to do the right thing. It was his chance for redemption.

Some ships are meant to stay buried.Veteran Marine Jace Hawthorne thought his warfighting days were over when humanity fell to the alien Overlords.Now he smuggles outlawed medical tech under the Overlords’ oppressive rule, doing whatever it takes to keep his family safe and alive. But when a routine job leads him to a remote space station blasted to ruins, Jace uncovers a secret the Overlords tried to erase after the war: evidence of ancient alien technology powerful enough to challenge their empire.The Overlords move fast. His family is imprisoned. Jace is marked for elimination.Hunted across the stars, Jace follows a trail of shattered clues to a long-buried starship with unimaginable power—a dangerous alien relic from a forgotten war. A ship that could change everything.To save his family—and humanity’s future—Jace must choose:keep running… or risk everything to awaken what was meant to stay buried.He knows one thing for certain. The Overlords messed with the wrong Marine.Buried Starship is the explosive first book in the Shadow of War series. If you love military space opera with mysterious spaceships, alien technology, underdog rebellions, and heroes forged in the fires of war, you’ll be riveted by this tale of humanity’s fight for survival—perfect for fans of J.N. Chaney, M.R. Forbes, and Red Rising.

Book 1 in the Scouring SeriesAs the Siege of Terra ends, there are many loose ends – Traitors trying desperately to escape, a monumental vacuum of power to fill, and a crumbling galactic government to see to. Those who hold on to power must decide how to wield it, and a new structure must be put in place, all while desires to exact vengeance run high.READ IT BECAUSEIt's the beginning of an epic series. Find out what happens after the cataclysmic events of the Horus Heresy, as an unsteady Imperium must find its footing and learn how to exist without the guidance of the Emperor.THE STORYHorus is dead. Terra lies in ruins. The Emperor is silent. Amid the rubble of the Palace, shell-shocked survivors emerge into the light of an uncertain dawn. New powers are present now, ones that have travelled the length of the galaxy to bring salvation to the Imperium, though they are as readily cast as usurpers as redeemers. The survivors of the Traitors’ Grand Armada, now scattered and desperate to escape vengeance, are riven with doubt and dissension, and their gods too are silent. Amid all the grief and confusion, some hopeful souls believe the war to be over and an era of renewal just ahead. But wiser heads know that this war can never end, and that the only question remaining is who shall rise to power within the perilous new age, and who shall fall.Written by Chris Wraight.

Both Ben and Keep are surprised when a desperate shipping magnate shows up on Atlas hoping for an audience. His business is failing, and he's convinced of foul play. Keep thinks it's a run of bad luck. Ben isn't so sure.

The game is over. The real war is about to begin.

The effort almost killed him, but Maddox temporarily closed the breach to an alien dimension, one where genetic supermen rule humanity as gods.The trouble is the master race’s Ninth Assault Fleet is still inside Commonwealth space—and destroying worlds with hellburner missiles.Without the hyper-spatial tubes of the smashed Nexuses, the Grand Fleet can’t jump straight to battle. To win, Star Watch must relearn maneuver warfare across light-years against super soldiers bred for war.Lord High Admiral Haig commands the fleet—but Captain Maddox has the plan that might save them all, if he can make anyone listen. Politics, assassins, and Directive 87 threaten to shatter Star Watch just when humanity needs unity most.THE LOST BATTLESHIP is the 24th book in the Lost Starship series, a star-spanning saga of deadly space war by millions-selling author Vaughn Heppner.

Bo Duckworth is a former master sergeant with the Republican Marines. Forced out of the service for destroying a recalcitrant X103 battle bot during a critical mission, he is out of a job, out of luck and out of ideas on how to make it as a civilian. Like other lost souls, he drifts toward the frontiers of known space looking to find a new life.Tom Savage is expanding Phaethon Solar, offering the company’s technology to asteroid miners, new planet explorers and others probing the fringes of the galaxy. But on these extremes of humanity’s farthest reaches, his people receive the most inhumane treatment. Here there is no civilization, no law, and no order. Tom decides to procure his own private military to safeguard his company’s technology and personnel.What Tom needs and what Duck can provide are . . . Surplus Marines!Veteran science fiction and fantasy author, two time Kindle Scout winner Jaxon Reed presents an all new Space Marines saga set in the Milky Way Universe! Fistfights, gun battles and futuristic combat pepper this fast-moving sci-fi action series. Download it today!

Money and power.Van knows it makes the stars go around, but in the wrong hands, it can lead to disaster.Armed with new ships, new fighters, and an iron will, he'll lead the Fist of Orion to one last fight against an ancient enemy—the Stillness.For three generations, the Tudors have battled an organization dedicated to power at any cost, but as the war heats up, the Stillness have partnered with a race who regard humanity as more than an enemy.Humans are. . . an opportunity.It's going to take more than ships and guns to beat the Stillness—the job requires money. Lots and lots of money. But the Fist has a friend in the banking industry, and with Dayna, and Tor, and Kay, earth will enter a second kind of war.A war to control the economy of the stars.Using their new comms, their old ways, and their own grit, the crew of the Fafnir enter a final desperate battle to keep Earth free from tyranny— -- If they can convince the leaders of Earth to play fair.It's a tall order, but Van is used to big jobs, and this time, he's not playing defense. For the Fist, it's time. . . to attack.

Broken alliances. Hidden traitors. The galaxy’s deadliest secrets.

A new action-packed military science fiction series from award-winning author John J. Spearman.

Bo Duckworth has assembled a ragtag team of ex-Marines and one ex-girlfriend who happens to be a heavily modified former SSI operative. Together they face their first assignment for Tom Savage and Phaethon Corp., the retrieval of a valuable solar unit.But the Unshaven want someone on Bo’s team. In the midst of open warfare between mining companies on the frontiers of explored space, they seek to capture Bo’s ex and bring her to their leader, Moretti.It’s a rat’s nest of danger, intrigue, and all-around trouble . . . a perfect environment for Top Duck!Jump into the second book of this fast-release, high octane Space Marines saga!

Book One of Humanity’s Leap.An alien artifact is discovered by an artificial intelligence owned by a small, autonomous mining corporation operating in the asteroid belt. After extensive reverse engineering, Galactic Planetary Resources develops technology that propels humanity to expand rapidly beyond Earth over the next sixty years. These advancements ultimately lead to another astonishing discovery: a transit gate hidden in Earth’s solar system for thousands of years—and now, it can be used.

After a decade, acclaimed science fiction master John Scalzi returns to the galaxy of the Old Man's War series with the long awaited seventh book, The Shattering PeaceTHE PEACE IS SHATTERINGFor a decade, peace has reigned in interstellar space. A tripartite agreement between the Colonial Union, the Earth, and the alien Conclave has kept the forces of war at bay, even when some would have preferred to return to the fighting and struggle of former times. For now, more sensible heads have prevailed – and have even championed unity.But now, there is a new force that threatens the hard-maintained peace: The Consu, the most advanced intelligent species humans have ever met, are on the cusp of a species-defining civil war. This war is between Consu factions... but nothing the Consu ever do is just about them. The Colonial Union, the Earth and the Conclave have been unwillingly dragged into the conflict, in the most surprising of ways.Gretchen Trujillo is a mid-level diplomat, working in an unimportant part of the Colonial Union bureaucracy. But when she is called to take part in a secret mission involving representatives from every powerful faction in space, what she finds there has the chance to redefine the destinies of humans and aliens alike... or destroy them forever.OTHER TOR BOOKS BY JOHN SCALZIAgent to the StarsThe Android’s DreamFuzzy NationRedshirtsYour Hate Mail Will Be Graded:A Decade of Whatever, 1998–2008The Kaiju Preservation SocietyStarter VillainWhen the Moon Hits Your EyeTHE OLD MAN’S WAR NOVELSOld Man’s WarThe Ghost BrigadesThe Last ColonyZoë’s TaleThe Human DivisionThe End of All ThingsTHE LOCK IN SERIESLock InHead OnUnlockedTHE INTERDEPENDENCY SEQUENCEThe Collapsing EmpireThe Consuming FireThe Last EmperoxEDITED BY JOHN SCALZIMetatropolisAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

THE PRICE OF SAVING THE WORLD: EVERYTHING.

A galactic powder keg explodes...And one small ship is at the center of it all.With Earth wiped out, and half her crew gone, the UES Interchange limps toward Sirius - the Dog Star, which aliens call the Beacon.There, Captain Seemey, Sergeant Morgan, and the remnants of their crew are pulled into what promises to be the war to end all wars.A dark force has all but taken over, and galactic powers are fighting over what's left.If the Interchange's crew can't ignite the spark that finally gives the Enemy pause - even as they contend with what has already been done to them - then all will be lost.Download I, Starship: That Which Ignites now and grab the edge of your seat for this bold new space opera.

Returning after a well-deserved leave, Archer Devereaux is given a tame assignment while the shipyard is finishing up repairs on his ship.Tame for anyone else, perhaps, but Archer seems to have a special kind of magnet that attracts trouble—this time from inside the Phlegraean Alliance. His diplomatic mission goes wrong quickly, and things get worse from there.As before, he manages to play the hand he is dealt skillfully, no matter how weak the cards he has been given. Assistance comes from unexpected and unlikely people, but for Archer, reprieves are only temporary. The war continues, and Archer Devereaux is in the thick of it.Although the book ends on a lighter note for him, how long can he expect things to remain on a positive track?Book 3 in this new military sci-fi thrill ride from #1 Amazon bestselling author John J. Spearman. It's perfect for fans of Rick Partlow, David Weber, and Jeffery H. Haskell!

SERIES FINALE!

Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game is the winner of the Nebula and Hugo Awards In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin lives with his kind but distant parents, his sadistic brother Peter, and the person he loves more than anyone else, his sister Valentine. Peter and Valentine were candidates for the soldier-training program but didn't make the cut—young Ender is the Wiggin drafted to the orbiting Battle School for rigorous military training.Ender's skills make him a leader in school and respected in the Battle Room, where children play at mock battles in zero gravity. Yet growing up in an artificial community of young soldiers Ender suffers greatly from isolation, rivalry from his peers, pressure from the adult teachers, and an unsettling fear of the alien invaders. His psychological battles include loneliness, fear that he is becoming like the cruel brother he remembers, and fanning the flames of devotion to his beloved sister. Is Ender the general Earth needs? But Ender is not the only result of the genetic experiments. The war with the Buggers has been raging for a hundred years, and the quest for the perfect general has been underway for almost as long. Ender's two older siblings are every bit as unusual as he is, but in very different ways. Between the three of them lie the abilities to remake a world. If, that is, the world survives.Ender's Game is the winner of the 1985 Nebula Award for Best Novel and the 1986 Hugo Award for Best Novel.THE ENDER UNIVERSEEnder seriesEnder’s Game / Ender in Exile / Speaker for the Dead / Xenocide / Children of the MindEnder’s Shadow seriesEnder’s Shadow / Shadow of the Hegemon / Shadow Puppets / Shadow of the Giant / Shadows in FlightChildren of the FleetThe First Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)Earth Unaware / Earth Afire / Earth AwakensThe Second Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)The Swarm /The HiveEnder novellasA War of Gifts /First MeetingsAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A Warhammer 40,000 NovelBelisarius Cawl is the greatest mind of his age, and he has a plan to open up the Attilan Gap to allow safe passage through the Great Rift. In order to complete his work, he travels to a necron tomb world. In the process, he attracts the attention of something even more dangerous than ancient xenos…READ IT BECAUSEBelisarius Cawl continues to be one of the most important figures in the 41st Millennium as he attempts to solve the greatest problem facing the Imperium – allowing safe passage through the Cicatrix Maledictum. He squares off against ancient necrons and the forces of Chaos in his audacious attempt to do the impossible.THE STORYFor years, Belisarius Cawl has nurtured an audacious plan to stabilise the Attilan Gap sufficiently that the Imperium might open a stable route into Imperium Nihilus. With the primarch Roboute Guilliman having crossed the Great Rift, and now isolated on the far side, time is running out.Before Cawl can perfect his latest great work, he requires one last element: control codes preserved on an ancient necron world trapped on the event horizon of a black hole. Realising that even he cannot do this alone, Cawl recruits help from across the Adeptus Mechanicus. Yet as victory nears, malign intelligences have taken note of the archmagos, and Cawl is about to discover it is unwise indeed to provoke the interest of Vashtorr the Arkifane…Written by Guy Haley.

No Soldier is left behind! With a special forces detachment at his side, Jimmy (Callsign Nomad) is poised to finish what he started. Shutting down a human trafficking ring was only the first step.A former hostile population of humans, living on an alien planet, has been buying up prisoners of war to serve as common enslaved people. The 29th UWD is tasked with bringing them all home. But not every mission calls for raw firepower, as Nomad must infiltrate a former enemy human population and find his fellow soldiers in captivity.With the help of an old enemy and new allies, Nomad must seek out and liberate his fellow countrymen under the guise of a diplomatic mission. But time is running out, and resources are scarce. Strap on your powered armor and grab your pulse rifle, because this may be Nomad’s most challenging and high-stakes mission yet!Book 3 of a series where only the strongest will prevail and follow the indomitable spirit of a warrior in Battlespace Nomad, from debut author Will Crudge. Readers of Rick Partlow and David Weber will be captivated by this military science fiction tale of triumph over adversity, and of heroes over evil.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER “Everyone wants better meetings, but no one seems to know how—until now.” —Reid Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author and cofounder of LinkedIn “Warning: This read may save you countless hours.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Re:Thinking A Master Chief story and original full-length novel set in the Halo universe—based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!

The winds of Fortune continue to try to drive Archer Devereaux onto the rocks of fate.Enemies abroad and incompetent leadership at home combine to make his life dangerously difficult. Luckily, when he’s able to put his hand on the tiller, he somehow manages to steer clear of total disaster.Having demonstrated a knack for achieving results no matter how long the odds, the navy calls on Archer for its most dangerous assignments as the war heats up. Even "tame" assignments turn deadly, as Archer's presence at diplomatic functions seems to guarantee disaster.His resilience and ability to overcome adversity are called upon repeatedly. He and his crew wreak havoc in enemy shipping lanes. Yet, despite his talent and ingenuity, he finds himself boxed in. The only way out is to take a gamble that, if they survive, it will expand the limit of scientific knowledge. And even if they manage to get through that, who knows what sort of trouble waits on the other side? The war has heated up. One man seems to be dragged into the center of the whirlwind time and again. It's a good thing for the Phlegraean Alliance that this man is Archer Devereaux.Book 2 in this new military sci-fi thrill ride from #1 Amazon bestselling author John J. Spearman. It's perfect for fans of Rick Partlow, David Weber, and Jeffery H. Haskell!

Duty. Redemption. Survival.When Peacemakers begin vanishing across the stars, Guild Master Hak-Chet made a promise to find them, and the Sidar veteran left the safety of the Guild to investigate a mutilated body found on Maelstrom Station—a decaying crossroads of smugglers, mercenaries, and broken dreams.But the mission unraveled fast. Ambushed and betrayed, Hak-Chet was forced into hiding alongside Seeley, a synthetic construct haunted by the echoes of the woman he once called friend. Stranded on a hostile world, the pair must outthink and outfight those who would see them dead—while uncovering a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the Guild’s walls.As the truth surfaces, Hak-Chet is forced to confront not just his enemies, but the ghosts of his own past. The missing Peacemakers were only the beginning. The greater threat is what their disappearance was meant to hide.

A soldier experiences the toll of interstellar war against a deadly alien foe in this Hugo and Nebula Award–winning science fiction masterpiece.

As a Marine, Henry Morgan would have said it was more likely he’d die from enemy fire than from being struck by a flying lawnmower while at a baseball game.But it was the lawnmower that ended up taking him out.A century later, Henry wakes up as a reconstituted intelligence, and is promptly drafted to be the governing AI for America’s first military starship. After decades of model-trained AIs wreaking havoc across the globe, humanity is ready to try something a little more…human.Henry is perfect. For one thing, as a reconstituted intelligence, he has no rights and can be forced to do the bidding of the powers that be. For another, he’s the only Heritage Mind™ with any military experience that survived the Great Power Surge of 2072.So, Henry’s it.Blastoff, good Henry! Our hopes and dreams go with you. Oh, and while you’re at it, could you take a look at the aliens setting up shop in our asteroid belt? They seem to be…multiplying.Download I, Starship now and grab the edge of your seat for this bold new space opera.

“A new series that promises to be just as engrossing [as Frontlines]…the action just as exciting, the science just as solid, the tension just as high. I gulped down the first book in a day, and I am already eager for the next one.” —George R. R. Martin

They struck without warning. Now, survival depends on a man who’s never led.

First came the malfunctions. Then came the war.

When the aliens evolve, so does the threat against humanity in this thrilling sequel to Scorpio that finds Alex Archer in an epic battle of survival against the odds and the alien invaders.

An alien attack leaves them adrift in space.Survive, rebuild, and rejoin the war.

When Van Tudor returns to his childhood home, he inherits more than the family farm.His grandfather used to tell him fantastic stories of spacemen and monsters, princesses and galactic knights. Little did Van realize, the old man's tales were more than fiction. They were real.Hidden beneath the old barn, Van’s legacy is waiting: a starship, not of this world.With his combat AI, an android bird named Perry, Van takes his first steps into the wider galaxy. He soon finds that space is far busier and more dangerous than he could have ever conceived.Destiny is calling. His grandfather's legacy awaits.Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Terry Maggert in this brand new science fiction series. If you're a fan of found spaceships and galactic quests for glory, this might just be the story you've been waiting for.~2022 Dragon Award Nominee for Best Military Science Fiction~

Fans of Rick Partlow and David Weber will be captivated by this action-packed military sci-fi tale of triumph over adversity.

A remote colony.A mysterious threat.One man is all that stands between destruction and salvation.In 2271, space is anything but empty. Exoplanet settlements drive a constant demand for new colonists and unending trade. But the dangers of interstellar expansion are many.With responsibility for everything from pirates to broken spacecraft, Lieutenant Wyatt Wills doesn't understand his latest orders: perform a covert reconnaissance mission to Juliet, home to twenty million people and humanity's largest presence beyond Earth. All contact has been lost from the other side of the quantum gate. And what few rumors make it through smack of government conspiracies and an uncontrolled pandemic. Some even mention an alien invasion.It will be up to Wyatt and a hastily-assembled team of replacements to go to Juliet and uncover the truth.Once there, they may not make it back alive.

The Marines are coming—but first, Arthur Hanson must survive long enough to see them arrive.

Thomas thought he understood the enemy. He was wrong.

Robert Heinlein's Hugo Award-winning all-time masterpiece, the brilliant novel that grew from a cult favorite to a bestseller to a science fiction classic.Raised by Martians on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith is a human who has never seen another member of his species. Sent to Earth, he is a stranger who must learn what it is to be a man. But his own beliefs and his powers far exceed the limits of humankind, and as he teaches them about grokking and water-sharing, he also inspires a transformation that will alter Earth’s inhabitants forever...

As Earth reaches back out to the stars, there are new ships.And new sheriffs.Riding a wave of exploration and profit, earth governments jockey for position in the new wild west—but there's danger. For every ship that leaves earth orbit, twenty arrive, and some have ill intent.Then, things get interesting.The Six Stars League is coming apart at the seams, and their actions require justice. When Van and the Fist intervene, they aren't alone—the GKU is there to lend a hand, and they arrive in new, lethal ships totally unknown to the Fist.With their secret navy, the GKU begins a competition for control of humanity among the stars—and seizure of the ultimate prize.Destroying the Stillness.For this job, Van will need bigger guns, a bigger ship, and more resolve. That means the Fafnir will be offline for a while, and other ships will have to step up. Enter Icky and Netty and the Fafnir Faithful, who decide that if one ship is good, then six ships is better.On the offensive, the Fist reaches across the stars to the distant Pleaides, deep in the big black where Stillness agents have reigned terror since Mark Tudor began his career. But if Van has learned anything, it's this:Being far from home means risk. And risk in deep space means death.But Van isn't going to fight alone, and Stillness are about to learn their final lesson.

Alien starships smashed our defences in a storm of missiles and laser fire… but a small human fleet escaped into space. Battle scarred but determined to fight on, they could be our last hope. Captain Jim Garrett thought his navy career was over. But when aliens attacked, he took the helm of an experimental warship, leading her into battle for the first time.Now, he commands a ragged fleet of ships that survived the alien onslaught. Their crews are inexperienced and exhausted but there’s no time to rest. Garrett must shape them into a lethal fighting force.His deadliest enemies may come from within. A rival captain threatens mutiny, furious that Garrett is now his superior. And alien infiltrators, disguised as ordinary humans, are hidden aboard every ship, with orders to destroy them no matter the cost.As a vast enemy force descends on Javelin Station, one of the last strongholds resisting the alien attack, can Garrett seize control of his fleet and strike back? Or will the station, and the freedom of humanity, be swept away by the alien tide?Off Javelin Station is an epic story of battle and adventure, packed with hard-hitting action and shocking twists. It’s perfect for fans of Jack Campbell, David Weber, and Marko Kloos. See why readers love Marc Alan Edelheit’s thrilling military SF:“I realized that I wasn’t going to get any sleep. (Just one more page… Just one more page)… I’m not just reading words on a page, I’m there… A hell of a ride.” NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Cutting edge… A wild ride that ended in truly epic fashion… I absolutely enjoyed it from start to finish… AMAZING.” FanFiAddict ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Absolutely excellent… The best military science-fiction I have read… I wasn’t able to put the book down, I had to finish it.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Thrilling and fast-paced!… This author knows how to keep a reader gripped!… addictive and thrilling read… I read deep into the night just to finish it… I was in the palm of the author's hand from the first to last page!” Sharonbeyondthebooks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow!… fast-paced… action packed adventure! Wild, exciting, gripping!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Holy cow!… awesome… A page turner… I stayed up way too late reading this.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Will suck you in and leave you avidly craving more.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Absolutely epic… gripping… I thoroughly recommend this!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Your adrenaline will be pumping… Your blood pressure will rise… you will find hard to put down.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Elite… It is difficult to put the book down… By the end, it is nearly impossible… You need to pick up a copy!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Outstanding! I couldn't put it down. Intense action.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A must-read… clear your calendar and hold on for the ride!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Superb! Simply superb.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Once you start it you will not want to put it down… Fantastic.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An absolute triumph… gripping plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat… fantastic” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My favorite series of 2025… I highly recommend!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Ghost Brigades are the Special Forces of the Colonial Defense Forces, elite troops created from the DNA of the dead and turned into the perfect soldiers for the CDF's toughest operations. They're young, they're fast and strong, and they're totally without normal human qualms.The universe is a dangerous place for humanity—and it's about to become far more dangerous. Three races that humans have clashed with before have allied to halt our expansion into space. Their linchpin: the turncoat military scientist Charles Boutin, who knows the CDF's biggest military secrets. To prevail, the CDF must find out why Boutin did what he did.Jared Dirac is the only human who can provide answers -- a superhuman hybrid, created from Boutin's DNA, Jared's brain should be able to access Boutin's electronic memories. But when the memory transplant appears to fail, Jared is given to the Ghost Brigades.At first, Jared is a perfect soldier, but as Boutin's memories slowly surface, Jared begins to intuit the reason's for Boutin's betrayal. As Jared desperately hunts for his "father," he must also come to grips with his own choices. Time is running out: The alliance is preparing its offensive, and some of them plan worse things than humanity's mere military defeat…Old Man's War Series #1 Old Man’s War #2 The Ghost Brigades #3 The Last Colony #4 Zoe’s Tale #5 The Human Division #6 The End of All Things Short fiction: “After the Coup” Other Tor Books The Android’s Dream Agent to the Stars Your Hate Mail Will Be Graded Fuzzy Nation Redshirts Lock In The Collapsing Empire (forthcoming)At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Fans of classics like Starship Troopers and The Forever War--as well as modern masters like Ian Douglas, Jack McDevitt, B.V. Larson, and Marko Kloos—will be sucked into Mel Odom's military science fiction series, the Markaum War, starting with Master Sergeant.

The multi award winning series that hit #1 best seller in seven Amazon categoriesThe war for the galaxy turns brutal. The Ranid have found the Wild Colonies, and they intend to burn them clean. Cradle Colony is under assault. The Ranid unleash wave after wave of dreadnoughts, Marines and nuclear bombardment. Yet Suna Fidam refuses to yield, leading one of the most audacious last stands in Saret naval history.Beneath the devastation, four trapped lieutenants race to survive a collapsing world, hunted by Ranid killers and betrayed by one of their own. Their struggle becomes the spark of something larger, proof that even in annihilation, the brave fight back.Across the Orion Arm, Velal gathers a massive relief fleet while Vidas pushes into uncharted space to search for allies among lost Wild Colonies.On Earth, Ewan Scott faces his most dangerous enemy yet. Human intelligence agencies would rather kill him than believe the truth about the coming war.Brutal, desperate and epic in scale, Fight for the Galaxy is perfect for fans of Scott Bartlett, John Scalzi, Craig Alanson and Glynn Stewart.

Thomas never expected to find Excalibur stuck beneath a Welsh lake. He never asked to be a hero. And he certainly never imagined standing between a tyrant and the fate of a galaxy.

Everything old. . . is new again.With the Stillness and their Wulgor allies growing in power, Van and the Fist of Orion reach a crossroads of epic proportions. Who will lead the charge for justice—will it be Van and his trusted friends, or will the former GKU demand a seat at the table in a universe where nothing is ever settled, and old grudges don't die—they just linger?But old problems require new solutions, and Van sees the need for soldiers as an opportunity. From the growing ranks of the Shrikes, elite young leaders emerge, ready to answer the call when the Fist of Orion decides that sometimes, the best defense is a good offense.Teamed with the AnaDarko crew, the newest Peacemakers will begin using science as a tool—taking the fight to the Stillness wherever they are. But that means risk, and risk means conflict, and there's nothing messier than a family brawl when it comes to purging the stars of an ancient evil.Join Van and his crew as he learns that leading is harder than it looks, and sometimes, being true to yourself is the toughest fight of them all.

Seek the Galaxy

During a test flight for the world’s first warp engine, Major Noah Gantz is set to go down in the history books.

After daring escapes and narrow victories, Thomas finds himself not only as the commander of Excalibur, but a symbol of hope to a fledgling resistance movement determined to challenge Morgana’s tyrannical rule.

Thomas has liberated worlds and inspired hope across the galaxy. Now Morgana demands her final reckoning.

Humanity’s war with the Coven is going badly.Fleet simply doesn’t have the ships or the manpower to counter the alien’s vast reserves, so Cole Jackson is hauled out of his self-imposed exile and ordered back to the front. The Admirals are gambling on a miracle; that he and his crew can repeat the success of his First Command by repairing vessels and sending them into battle. And maybe snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

The Berserkers forged him into a weapon. They’ve regretted it ever since.

Book Three of Humanity’s Leap.The node is now unlocked, and Irina Orlova has vanished.With the failed coup on Hegemony put down and Audacious three star systems away, Earth must now come together in order to look beyond its solar system to the greater galaxy. Captain Rohit Mishra, together with Staff Sergeant Dixon and Second Squad, accompany their new allies, the Lomolai, in a mission to find out what happened to Orlova. When they learn where she's gone, it strains credulity.What happens when a subset of Earth's population from times of antiquity is removed from our past, placed in a new star system, given advanced technology and allowed to develop on its own for thousands of years? Species One created project worlds for this purpose, but humans on Earth never conceived that they were the ones late to the party, and that humanity had already taken root elsewhere.Now, equipped with advanced tech from the Workshop and a sentient artificial consciousness, the historical past collides with a future no one could have imagined.

Explore the GalaxyThe sky is on fire. Nuclear firestorms rip through towns and villages. Ranid Marines descend through the ash, armored mandibles slick with human flesh.Admiral Velal Farn commands the last great Saret fleet. Every hesitation costs thousands of lives. Every mistake could doom millions when another Wild Colony burns. Attack too soon, and she may lose everything.On the Orion frontier, Ewan Scott uncovers the truth. The lost colonies aren’t havens. They’re slave pits, hunting grounds, killing fields. To save them, he must fight enemies with spears and chariots… and enemies with dreadnoughts.The Orion Federation is rising. The Ranid are hunting. Humanity stands in their path, untested, outnumbered, but unwilling to kneel.If you love Jasper T. Scott’s alien wars, Craig Martelle’s space fleets, or Scott Bartlett’s high-stakes battles, Explore the Galaxy will be your next obsession. Packed with ruthless enemies, desperate survival, and characters you’ll never forget.One-click now and join the fight.

We were fighting on the wrong side, of a war we couldn't win. And that was the good news. The Ruhar hit us on Columbus Day. There we were, innocently drifting along the cosmos on our little blue marble, like the native Americans in 1492. Over the horizon come ships of a technologically advanced, aggressive culture, and BAM! There go the good old days, when humans only got killed by each other. So, Columbus Day. It fits. When the morning sky twinkled again, this time with Kristang starships jumping in to hammer the Ruhar, we thought we were saved. The UN Expeditionary Force hitched a ride on Kristang ships to fight the Ruhar, wherever our new allies thought we could be useful. So, I went from fighting with the US Army in Nigeria, to fighting in space. It was lies, all of it. We shouldn't even be fighting the Ruhar, they aren't our enemy, our allies are. I'd better start at the beginning....A selection of scenes from Columbus Day:There was a faint click, and the other door popped open a quarter inch. Cautiously, I pulled it open and stuck my head in. Beyond the door was a warehouse, maybe fifty feet by thirty, twenty feet tall, filled with racks of what I thought was mostly old, useless, dirty, dusty broken junk. I wandered in cautiously. Why the Ruhar had made the effort to store any of it made no sense to me. Surely there had to be something in there that I could use as a weapon.A man’s voice, with a snarky attitude, rang out behind me. “Excellent! Bipedal, 1300cc brain, opposable thumbs. A hairless monkey. You can carry me out of here.”I spun around in a panic. No one was there. “Who said that?”“Me. Here, I’m the shiny cylinder on the shelf. I unlocked that door."“You are? You mean you’re talking to me through a speaker in that thing?”“No, I am that thing. I am what you monkeys call an artificial intelligence.”I cocked my head and examined it skeptically. “You look like a chrome-plated beer can." That was a completely accurate description. The cylinder even tapered slightly at the top, and was ringed by a ridge. "You’re really an AI?""Yup. You should refer to me as The Lord God Almighty.”“That position is already filled. I think I’ll call you Skippy.”“Don’t call me that, it sounds disrespectful, monkey.”“You prefer shithead? Because that’s the other option, Skippy-O.” I kept glancing around, fearing the Ruhar would hear me.“Can we compromise on The Great and Powerful Oz?” It asked.“I’m not a flying monkey, so that’s a no, Skippy.”“Unacceptable.”“How about we go for something more formal, like Skippy McSkippster?”“No.”“Skippy Skipperson? Skippy Skippkowski? Skippy Von Skipping? Or maybe Sir Skippy Skippton-Skippersworth?”“No, no, no and NO!”“I can go on like this all day.”“I believe you could.”"What you got?" Ski asked.Cornpone winked. "Uh, let's see. Damn! I got a gen-u-ine smorgasbord of Hooah! bars.""A smorgasbord?" I asked skeptically. "Really?""Oh yeah, a smorgasbord at least. Could be a plethora, maybe even, oooh, an honest to God, gosh-darned corn-u-copia of snack foods." It was funny to hear Jesse say 'plethora' in his deep southern accent."Cut the bullshit, man, you're making me hungry." Ski protested. "What flavors you got in there?""Well, I got Cinnamon Cardboard, of course, also Raisins 'n' Gravel, and, my personal fave, Original Sawdust."Crap. I got stuck with Raisin 'n' Gravel. The raisins were harder to chew than the gravel.“Space combat sounds complicated.” I thought back to when I’d listened to the Chicken pilot talk about air combat after our first war game, on Camp Alpha.“Uh huh. Then there’s the Skippy factor.”Part of me wanted to avoid taking the bait. “The Skippy factor?”“You know, my incredible awesomeness.”

Reach for the Galaxy

“I realized that I wasn't going to get any sleep (Just one more page... Just one more page…) I'm not just reading words on a page, I'm there… A hell of a ride.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Humanity is on the brink of annihilation. Only one man can turn the tide.For centuries, we explored the stars and settled new worlds. But a mysterious alien threat emerged, launching devastating attacks and seizing entire star systems. Every fifty years they come, silent and relentless, before disappearing again into the dark. And as they close in on humanity’s home worlds, one more defeat could mean total extinction.Captain Jim Garrett joined the navy to fight back. But when a delicate mission ends in madness and mutiny, Garrett takes the blame and his career is left in ruins.Now, the only thing he commands is a construction site. The CNS Surprise is an experimental warship, half built in the dockyards of Midway Station. Garrett knows the ship inside out, but the navy brass would never let him take the helm, let alone lead her in battle.But when the aliens strike early, with unexpected ferocity, it’s clear that every ship in the fleet will be needed. And the Surprise could be the only hope of slowing the enemy onslaught.Garrett is thrust into command for the first time, launching straight into combat. He must unite a maverick crew and master new technologies, as he leads a desperate counterstrike that will decide mankind’s future.Off Midway Station is a military SF adventure of high-stakes space warfare, nail-biting action, and characters you would gladly follow into battle. A monumental journey of courage, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of survival, it’s perfect for fans of Jack Campbell, David Weber, and Marko Kloos.See why readers love Marc Alan Edelheit’s epic stories of battle and adventure:“Cutting edge… A wild ride that ended in truly epic fashion… I absolutely enjoyed it from start to finish… AMAZING.” FanFiAddict ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Wow!… fast-paced… action packed adventure! Wild, exciting, gripping!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Holy cow!… awesome… A page turner… I stayed up way too late reading this.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Absolutely epic… gripping… I thoroughly recommend this!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Your adrenaline will be pumping…Your blood pressure will rise… you will find hard to put down.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Edelheit belongs amongst the elite … It is difficult to put the book down… By the end, it is nearly impossible… You need to pick up a copy!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Outstanding! I couldn't put it down. Intense action.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A must-read… clear your calendar and hold on for the ride!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

GIVE ME BACK MY LEGIONS!

Returning to Avalyeth in hopes of saving Halvy, Thomas and the crew of Excalibur uncover a secret that could shake the foundations of the Druid order. Hidden beneath the forest canopy, dangerous alliances and forbidden technologies threaten to ignite a conflict that could spread far beyond the trees.

When Earth's colonies go silent, Legion Varus drops onto Kepler-62 expecting a routine investigation. Instead, they find something far worse than death.

When contact is lost with Skye, Earth's first large scale off-world colony, the Combined Space Fleet's Expeditionary Force sends a ship to investigate. Immediately upon arrival the mission is met with disaster, and the rescue ship crash lands on the surface. There is one survivor, Staff Sergeant Carthage, who discovers a planet ravaged by radiation and strange temporal anomalies. With just his weapons, survival gear, and a rudimentary scanner, he sets off across the barren landscape in search of answers. He alone must unravel the secret of Dun Ringill, unless he can find a few allies along the way.

Humanity balances on the cusp of extinction. The Coven Empire is preparing one final push to penetrate Fleet lines and invade the inner planets. What follows will be servitude, suffering, and death.

It’s time to expand the fleet.Captain Watkins must build a new, more powerful ship for his core if he wants to survive the kobold pirates, cannibalistic halflings, and the other deadly foes that await him in the void of space.At his command is an armed space station controlled by a friend, Verminkin crewmates, Drider MOBS, and new, deadly weapons. But will it be enough?

Thomas has faced impossible odds since becoming Excalibur's captain. His greatest challenge still lies ahead.

Peace was only an illusion.

The Iron Lady has met her match.

From the author of the amazon best selling Empire Rising series comes a new epic saga.For over two millennia, humanity has lived under the unyielding peace of the Human Republic. Born from the ashes of a devastating revolt, the Republic vowed to prevent the nuclear holocaust of another interstellar war at any cost. Its inner core worlds—thirteen powerful colonies—maintain an iron grip over the thousands of outlying planets humanity has settled.But peace has come at a price.Two and a half thousand years of centralized rule, greed, and corruption have all but enslaved those who live outside the Republic’s inner core. For the citizens of these rim worlds, freedom is a distant dream—a relic buried in humanity’s past.Yet what has been buried cannot be hidden forever.For those who strive for these long lost ideals, they will soon discover what so many before them have learnt the hard way – freedom always comes at a cost.For Second Lieutenant Caleb Hawthorne, the cost will be higher than he can imagine. When a secessionist movement arises, Caleb must choose between the navy he has dedicated his life to and his loyalty to family and homeworld. As the tyranny of his masters becomes clearer, there is only one choice. But can he learn the ways of war fast enough to make a difference? And can he throw off the ties that bind him to the Republic so easily?Freedom, family, and love are powerful rallying cries, but can they inspire a people to accomplish what no one has done in nearly three thousand years— to forge a nation of their own?Embers of Rebellion is the first novel in the Secession Wars series by D. J. Holmes that will tell the sweeping story of the Rim's quest for freedom from the Republic and all the war, loss, and devestation that will arise from a peoples' striving to be free.

On a distant Earth colony, an orphaned survivor of an alien invasion discovers that the greatest world-ending dangers aren’t behind her.

Thomas and his crew face their most dangerous quest yet. Morgana's forces are searching for something ancient and powerful, and they need to get there first.

Book 5 in this new military sci-fi thrill ride from #1 Amazon bestselling author John J. Spearman. It's perfect for fans of Rick Partlow, David Weber, and Jeffery H. Haskell!

After two decades of learning at the Nexus, the children of Van and his crew are ready to take their first steps out in the big black.Aboard their new ship, the AnaDarko, the young officers begin unraveling a mystery that goes beyond the depths of time—where did Gabby’s people come from, and why does life, scattered across the gas giants, all sound so familiar to her?Under the capable guidance of Rab, a seasoned Peacemaker, the young crew pursues science and knowledge—even as Van and Torina push back against a threat that originates on earth itself.Politics is a dirty business, and with Constance Plowitz’ retirement, the scramble for control of earth’s future falls in the hands of someone who sees the Fist of Orion not as a partner——but an enemy.But Van is two decades older, and wiser, and the crew, along with Perry and Funboy and Icky—are that much better at their specialty—dispensing justice.There are old friends, new faces, and a power struggle whose roots go back to when known space was young, empires were old, and war was the answer.

The wrong crew. The wrong ship. The right Captain.Idealistic navy lieutenant Jacob Grimm just wanted to honor his mother’s sacrifice in the last great war. When he’s forced to return fire and destroy a squadron of ships to save his own, he thinks he’s the hero…Until they discover the ships are full of children.Disgraced and denied promotion, Jacob’s career is over. That is until the head of ONI needs a disposable officer to command a battered destroyer on the rim.There’s just one problem, Interceptor hasn’t had a CO in months and the ship is a mess. Worse, the system he’s assigned to is corrupt and on the verge of all-out civil war with the Alliance.However, no one told Jacob he was disposable.Pirates, smugglers, and Caliphate spies complicate the situation and one captain with an old ship can’t enforce the law, let alone stop anyone.The single greatest discovery of all time is about to change intergalactic politics forever. If Jacob doesn’t find a way to succeed, then it won’t just be the end of the Alliance, it will be the end of freedom for humanity. From USA Today bestselling author Jeffery H. Haskell comes a military science fiction epic in the tradition of Honor Harrington and Star Trek. If you love heroes and starships, you will love to stand with Commander Jacob T. Grimm Against all Odds. You’re in the Navy now!"Against All Odds is classic space fleet military science fiction in the tradition of David Weber, with memorable characters and thrilling action. Haskell is a new shining star in the genre." --Rick Partlow, author of Contact Front

A new military sci-fi series by Rick Partlow, bestselling author of Drop Trooper and Taken to the Stars.

It's the unity of a team that transforms the impossible into reality. When the enemy escalates its assault on a distant world, Jimmy Stiegel knows he can't face the threat alone. With a ragtag assembly of Marines and Army Rangers by his side, known by the callsign Nomad, he charges into battle against insurmountable odds. The mission? Win, whatever the cost. As chaos unfolds around him and the tactical situation spirals, Nomad faces a critical challenge: he must dismantle the enemy's missile network that’s crippling air operations on the planet. But just when he thinks he has a handle on the situation, the enemy—unpredictable and ruthless—flips the script and launches a fierce counteroffensive.Will his team rise to the challenge, or will they be overwhelmed in a fight for survival? The stakes couldn't be higherBook 2 of a series where only the strongest will prevail and follow the indomitable spirit of a warrior in Battlespace Nomad, from debut author Will Crudge. Readers of Rick Partlow and David Weber will be captivated by this military science fiction tale of triumph over adversity, and of heroes over evil.

A retired captain. An experimental starship. A war like no other.

Van left his old life behind, but some things remain the same.Even in space, crime still exists.After taking a Peacemaker job to find missing fuel, Perry finds something far more sinister than simple theft—a voice, crying out in a forge of heat and flame, and the discovery reveals a series of acts so vicious that nothing short of revenge will suffice.Following leads across the stars, Van, Perry, and Torina discover the wealthy elite are doing more than just taking fuel.They’re stealing lives.But it takes money to make justice, and Van has to work. Torina’s land must be restored, and the Dragonet needs new armor, and Van’s sword isn’t going to sharpen itself.So Van throws himself into the life of a Peacemaker, where he discovers that doing his job—and doing it well—makes him a target.He’s got the will. He’s got the sword. And he’s got help. Now all he needs is a little fuel.And maybe a gun or two.

The final enemy has been revealed, and it's more insidious than Van could ever imagine, spanning space and time with the patience of immortality—and an utter disregard for all forms of life.On the run and broken, the Equal Grasp faces elimination on earth and everywhere else, their leader gone, their mission a shambles, and with new agents of justice hard on their heels.But the fight isn't over. In fact, it's just begun, and Van knows that every decision he's made for the past decade will come to bear on who lives, and who dies—And who is meant to rule over a universe where freedom and justice are the ultimate pursuit. At any cost, Van and his crew will finish the job, but they're going to need a lot of help from people and beings who have been observers.Until now.The time for watching is over. The time for victory is now. But the cost might be more than anyone can pay, and Van is no longer merely an agent of justice. He's a father, a husband, and a friend—and he's going to need every connection in the stars to defeat the ultimate enemy and save his people.

“There is nobody who does [military SF] better than Marko Kloos. His Frontlines series is a worthy successor to such classics as Starship Troopers, The Forever War, and We All Died at Breakaway Station.” —George R. R. Martin

For the first time ever, Van has to deliver the remains of fallen comrades. At the Starsmith, he’s presented with an opportunity to change the face of the war, even as Torina and Van begin planning for the ultimate shift in their galaxy:Parenthood.But first, the crew must prepare for an unexpected gift-- a new, unknown fleet of ships, uncrewed and hidden deep out in the black.There’s just one problem. They have the ships, but they need pilots and a secret base to create their fleet. For that job, they’ll need an ally of unparalleled strength.The Schegith Protectorate.With friends, and a little time, Van and his AI friends create a plan so bold it will take them into the heart of Yotov’s web—and far from anyone who can help them. Earth hangs in the balance, and the fight for humanity’s future will take place among the stars.

The stars have come to Iowa, and the earth will never be the same.With the Nexus up and running, Van and crew become interstellar players in the fight for earth, but their enemies aren't just from out in the black. Sensing massive profits, the scramble to exploit humanity pits Van against his own people—and Yotov, whose plans have finally come to fruition.With political warfare, the Equal Grasp seeks to do what missiles cannot—remove Van from the picture. But he's a lot tougher than that, and Icky's hammer is swinging freely, and the crew are international stars, portrayed as the heroes of a world that reaches beyond the sky—into deepest space and beyond.With one last throw of the dice, Yotov will unleash the hidden reserve of power she's been hiding. If it works, Van will be dead. Or worse.Because Yotov and the Equal Grasp don't just want power. They want control of life itself, and they'll stop at nothing to get it.

The final battle for galactic survival has begun.In order to bring the fight to the alien invaders, Hank must return to his scrapping roots and look for help from the unlikeliest of places. The combined forces of every surviving species launch a desperate assault on the Sectiaan homeworld.When faced with the ultimate choice between survival and evolution, Hank must decide if their coalition's worth lies in its capacity for destruction or its ability to change. The answer will determine not just their survival, but their place in the galaxy.Can Hank find a way to end this alien threat once and for all?Find out in Final Dawn, the thrilling conclusion to the Star Scrapper series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney and Matthew A. Goodwin.

Reformed, repackaged, and re-engineered, the Stillness reveal that they never went away.They merely waited. Watching. Planning.And those plans will collide with the rising stars of an empire based on justice and action. Out in the deep black, Abel Tudor and his crew will fight to prove that command isn't given, it's earned—and their parents chose well, giving them the helm to a warship that could change history with one fateful journey.But they have allies who are proven veterans of a galaxy gone mad with violence. Van, Torina, and the crew aren’t retiring—they’re reloading, and with the Fafnir and crew come something the Stillness have never faced before.Van Tudor, the commander of it all. He’s older, wiser, and unwavering in his commitment to justice, but now, he’s got decades of experience in the trenches with his friends, family, and allies who share his vision for freedom and peace—at any cost.Along the way, Van, Abel, and their teams will meet old friends, new enemies, and discover that space isn't just crowded—It can be lethal.Especially for the young, no matter who their parents are.

WINNER OF THE JAMES HERBERT AWARD FOR HORROR WRITING “The Troop scared the hell out of me, and I couldn’t put it down. This is old-school horror at its best.” —Stephen KingOnce every year, Scoutmaster Tim Riggs leads a troop of boys into the Canadian wilderness for a weekend camping trip—a tradition as comforting and reliable as a good ghost story around a roaring bonfire. But when an unexpected intruder stumbles upon their campsite—shockingly thin, disturbingly pale, and voraciously hungry—Tim and the boys are exposed to something far more frightening than any tale of terror. The human carrier of a bioengineered nightmare. A horror that spreads faster than fear. A harrowing struggle for survival with no escape from the elements, the infected…or one another. Part Lord of the Flies, part 28 Days Later—and all-consuming—this tightly written, edge-of-your-seat thriller takes you deep into the heart of darkness, where fear feeds on sanity…and terror hungers for more.

Mack Banes is the first face you want to see in the last place you'd want to be…

It's all come down to this.A war for control of all civilization, pitting organic life against an ancient evil that knows no fear, no kindness, and no limits.Calamity is loose, and it's been busy learning—from its time with Netty to running wild among the stars, the ultimate evil seeks nothing less than complete dominion over all space and time.And for Calamity, life is in the way.Van and his crew will enlist old friends, new friends, and the very beings he sought to protect from his first days as a rookie Peacemaker, fighting for the dignity of those who had no voices during the dark years of a corrupt guild.It all comes down to this. And one way or another—it all ends here.From the fields of Iowa to deepest space, the final conflict will unfold with only one thing certain: Not everyone will survive, but Van will give his last breath to make certain that when future generations speak his name, they will always remember one fact.Until the end, he gave it all for justice, no matter the cost.

A sensational short story collection in the expansive universe of HALO, the New York Times bestselling series!Launch once more into galaxy-spanning conflict and legendary heroism…shards of an ever-expanding journey where human and alien alike find their finest hours in facing their greatest challenges. These scattered stories span untold millennia, from the age of the ancient custodial race known as the Forerunners…to the aftermath of the Covenant’s bloody war against humanity…and even the shocking events surrounding the resurrection of the mysterious Guardians. Halo: Fractures explores mythic tales of bravery and sacrifice that blaze brightly at the very heart of the Halo universe. Featuring electrifying works from such acclaimed authors as: Tobias Buckell • Troy Denning • Matt Forbeck • Kelly Gay • Christie Golden • Kevin Grace • Morgan Lockhart • John Jackson Miller • Frank O’Connor • Brian Reed • Joseph Staten • James Swallow

The Union is gone. Interstellar travel is no longer safe. Enter ex-Union Navy Officer Cliff Rawlins.

Speaker for the Dead, the second novel in Orson Scott Card's The Ender Saga, is the winner of the 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novel and the 1987 Hugo Award for Best Novel.In the aftermath of his terrible war, Ender Wiggin disappeared, and a powerful voice arose: The Speaker for the Dead, who told the true story of the Bugger War.Now, long years later, a second alien race has been discovered, but again the aliens' ways are strange and frightening...again, humans die. And it is only the Speaker for the Dead, who is also Ender Wiggin the Xenocide, who has the courage to confront the mystery...and the truth.THE ENDER UNIVERSEEnder seriesEnder’s Game / Ender in Exile / Speaker for the Dead / Xenocide / Children of the MindEnder’s Shadow seriesEnder’s Shadow / Shadow of the Hegemon / Shadow Puppets / Shadow of the Giant / Shadows in FlightChildren of the FleetThe First Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)Earth Unaware / Earth Afire / Earth AwakensThe Second Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)The Swarm /The HiveEnder novellasA War of Gifts /First MeetingsAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The invasion was just the beginning.

Vicious interstellar conflict with an indestructible alien species. Bloody civil war over the last habitable zones of the cosmos. Political unrest, militaristic police forces, dire threats to the Solar System…

A Warhammer 40,000 OmnibusInquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn is one of Warhammer 40,000's most beloved anti-heroes. Operating on the very edge of Imperial doctrine, he investigates conspiracies that pit him against aliens, heretics, daemons, and even fellow Inquisitors.READ IT BECAUSEThis is every single one of Dan Abnett's Eisenhorn stories collected together for the first time in one mammoth tome. This chronicles the epic saga of Eisenhorn as he clashes time and time again with the daemon Cherubael and dabbles with darker powers to mete out the brutal judgements he believes necessary.DESCRIPTIONFrom investigating strange murders to facing off against a vast interstellar organisation, Gregor Eisenhorn is an Inquisitor who is willing to pursue dubious means to guarantee success. Follow his journey as he becomes entangled in the fate of the alien text known as the Necroteuch, and draws the ire of the Imperium to him as he becomes embroiled in cat and mouse games and double-crossing with powerful friends and foes.CONTENTSRegia Occulta - a short story by Dan AbnettXenos - a novel by Dan AbnettMissing in Action - a short story by Dan AbnettMalleus - a novel by Dan AbnettBackcloth for a Crown Additional - a short story by Dan AbnettHereticus - a novel by Dan AbnettThe Keeler Image - a short story by Dan AbnettThe Magos - a novel by Dan Abnett

“Impossible to put down… Non-stop action… Military science fiction of the highest class.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A ruthless enemy strikes without warning. One captain holds humanity’s future in his hands.Missiles smash into energy shields. Communications are jammed. Enemy warships are closing in fast…A fragile peace has shattered. Only the Union navy can stop the Hegemony empire from enslaving every human in the galaxy.Captain Jaxon Steele is commanding a warship for the first time when the Illidran system explodes into conflict around him.Steele and the crew of UNS Ranger are thrown into a desperate fight for survival, far behind enemy lines. Even worse, a Hegemony fleet is lurking in the system. Steele must locate it fast, to prevent a devastating defeat.Ranger is fast and stealthy—but she wasn’t built for heavy fighting and a rebel battleship would tear her to shreds. A deadly game of hunter and hunted begins…Steele will need bravery, trickery, and tactical genius to survive. Can he find the enemy fleet and turn the tide of the war?Packed with high-stakes space combat, breathtaking tension, and jaw-dropping twists, Forged in Battle is a military science fiction adventure perfect for fans of David Weber’s Honor Harrington series and James S.A. Corey’s The Expanse.See why readers love Forged in Battle:“Gripping, gritty, and glorious… will grab you by the throat and not let go until the final page.” Danisbooklife, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Fast-paced and action-packed from start to finish. Outstanding!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A wild ride… You are thrown right into the adventure… So many great twists and turns… kept me reading and wanting more.”NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Incredibly fun… The space combat was engrossing… The author has hit it out of the park.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Full of surprises and adventure… Will leave you wanting more… As a retired Navy Man, I say BRAVO ZULU… Job Well Done!” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“If you’re a fan of hard-hitting science fiction that makes you bite your nails and stay up reading past bedtime, pick up Forged in Battle. Happy reading!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Heart-pounding… fast-paced, action-packed… fantastic.” Mysteryandsuspense.com, ⭐⭐⭐⭐“On the edge of my seat waiting for that inevitable climactic battle… did not let me down.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Alliance needs to strike back, but the politicians are cowards. Admiral Wit DeBeck has a simple three step plan to punch the Caliphate right in the nose and send a clear message.Step 1: Kick Lieutenant Jacob T. Grimm out of the navy and have him steal his own ship.Step 2: Infiltrate Caliphate space and mount a rescue mission on their slave distribution hub.Step 3: Get out alive.The only ship that can do it, has the only captain with nothing to lose. The Caliphate struck first, but Jacob is going to strike hardest.Between stealing his own ship, Zuckabar separatists, and rogue pirates, the Interceptor has a gravcoil full of trouble before they even enter hostile space.However, there’s a problem in orbit that Jacob doesn’t know about. Even if they can rescue the slaves, they may never leave the system.If Jacob can’t find a way to succeed, then the Alliance is headed for a war they can’t win, and all of humanity will pay the price. From USA Today bestselling author Jeffery H. Haskell comes book three in the military science fiction epic in the tradition of Honor Harrington and Star Trek. If you love heroes and ships you will want to suit up and help the Alliance achieve One Decisive Victory. You’re in the Navy now!ONE DECISIVE VICTORY includes a special short story from Dragon Award Nominee, Josh Hayes:BloodedA Grimm’s War StoryJosh HayesYears before Alison Jennings served aboard Interceptor, she dropped into her first mission as a Private, fresh out of boot. A routine hostage rescue goes south in a hurry and an untested Jennings is the only person who can stop a slaughter. If she can't find a way to succeed, her first mission might be her last, and her squad will pay the price.

Interceptor must snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.While the Alliance and their ally reinforce the wormhole, the Caliphate devastates the rest of the Consortium with perfectly timed attacks that are crippling their ship production. No matter where the Consortium defends, the Caliphate is one step ahead.Secretary of the Navy Wit DeBeck knows the how, secret faster-than-light communications, but he can't stop them, not without the president's approval.For the same reason the Consortium can't pull ships from the wormhole, neither can the Alliance. Wit doesn't need a task force, though, just a light, fast ship to steal the most valuable technology in the entire galaxy.He even has the location...A secret base orbiting a black hole that creates a natural barrier to starlane travel. Whatever ship they send better be fast, because if it isn't, the gravitational forces of the black hole will rip it to shreds.Good thing the Navy has just such a ship... and a commander crazy enough to pull off the impossible.From USA Today bestselling author Jeffery H. Haskell comes book five in the military science fiction epic in the tradition of Honor Harrington and Star Trek.

An original full-length novel set in the Halo universe and based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!Find. Claim. Profit. In a post-Covenant War galaxy littered with scrap, it’s the salvager’s motto—and Rion Forge certainly made her mark on the trade. All she wanted was to grow her business and continue the search for her long-lost father, but her recent discovery of a Forerunner debris field at the edge of human-occupied space has now put her squarely in the crosshairs of the Office of Naval Intelligence and the violent remains of the Covenant. Each faction has a desire to lay claim to the spoils of ancient technology, whatever the cost, sending Rion and the crew of the Ace of Spades on a perilous venture—one that unexpectedly leads them straight into danger far greater than anything they’ve ever encountered…